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Dallas is a whisk-you-away kind of city. Photo: © Weaver Multimedia Group.
| Whether you're looking for the perfect spot to pop the question or just a whisk-you-away kind of weekend in the city, you gotta do it right. Here's how to woo and impress Dallas-style:
The Lowdown: Nestled in the heart of Uptown, this chateau-inspired boutique hotel provides an exotic escape from the everyday world. From rejuvenating your senses together in the ZaSpa to a sensuous dinner at DragonFly, the Hotel ZaZa is a complete romantic retreat.
Inside Scoop: Book the Romance Package, complete with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, his/her massages and breakfast in bed.
Find It: 2332 Leonard St., Dallas, TX 75201; 214-468-8399
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The Lowdown: Nana offers upscale American cuisine with a spectacular view of the Dallas skyline from the 27th floor. The restaurant was recently named as one of "America's Top 50 Restaurants" by Gourmet Magazine, Nana has not only become one of Dallas' most popular restaurants--it has become one of Dallas' most critically acclaimed restaurants--both locally and nationally. .
Inside Scoop: Nana's picturesque 27th perch atop the Hilton Anatole Hotel has become the destination of choice for special celebrations, social events, and business dinners...not to mention the favorite of locals! Live entertainment in The Bar at Nana nightly with dancing.
Find It: 2201 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 ; 214-761-7470
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The Lowdown: This antique trolley line connects the downtown Arts District with the West Village neighborhood, depositing passengers along the way at exclusive shops, museums and one-of-a-kind bistros. The added perk: it's free!
Inside Scoop: Hop aboard for "Dine-A-Round" - a once-a-month trolley tour that takes up to 30 couples to three different restaurants for appetizers, dinner and dessert. Wine is served to riders along the way.
Find It: There are five different stops: McKinney Plaza, Cityplace Station, Cole and Bowen, McKinney and Pearl, Ross and St. Paul. For schedules go to www.mata.org.
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The Lowdown: This verdant oasis is alive with color year-round. In spring it's blanketed in 2,400 different azaleas, while in autumn it's like a chrysanthemum explosion. As one of the Southwest's premier gardens, it's an ideal locale for a late-day saunter.
Inside Scoop: Check out the only public display of the Huang Collection of azaleas outside of China.
Find It: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218; 214-515-6500
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The Lowdown: About 20 minutes outside Dallas, the aptly named town of Grapevine welcomes vino lovers with six Texas wine tasting rooms and many fine restaurants. The town's Main Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and consists of more than 75 historically restored buildings. A quick escape that offers ultimate romantic retreat.
Inside Scoop: For an open-air, European-style shopping experience, the Grapevine Market runs from March through November, Thurs. and Sat. 9:30am-1:30pm.
Find It: Located off Highway 114, about 25 miles northwest of Dallas.
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