Billy Bob's Texas: Just 40 minutes away, the "world's largest honky-tonk" is set in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. 100,000 sq. ft. space includes Texas-size dance floor, top name entertainment, professional bull riding every Friday and Saturday, arcades and boutiques. Large groups welcome. 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, Texas; (817) 624-7117.
Dallas Museum of Art: Admission is free, except for special exhibitions. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 11AM - 4PM; Thursday, 11AM - 9PM; Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 11AM - 5PM. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. 1717 North Harwood; (214) 922-1200.
Deep Ellum: Dallas' answer to New York's Soho. Art galleries, jazz and alternative music nightclubs and eclectic dining, only minutes from Hyatt Regency Dallas.
McKinney Avenue: Forty plus restaurants and boutiques line a brick-paved street in Dallas' "uptown" area. There's even a trolley. Restaurants include: Sfuzzi, Hard Rock Cafe and Fog City Diner. Shopping includes the Shops and Galleries of the Crescent and myriad boutiques and galleries.
Reunion Tower: Adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Dallas, this 50-story tower offers views of North Texas. Fine dining in the 4-Star Antares Restaurant and cocktails in The Dome lounge. Both revolve every 55 minutes. 300 Reunion Boulevard; (214) 712-7145.
The Sixth Floor - John F. Kennedy and The Memory Of A Nation: Thoughtful and moving exhibit examining the life, death and legacy of John F. Kennedy within the context of American history; 9,000 sq. ft. display on the 6th floor of the former Texas School Book Depository. Photographs, interviews, artifacts, 40-minute documentary film and displays. Walking tours available. Audio tapes available in six languages. 411 Elm Street; (214) 653-6666.
Texas Stadium: Home of the world-champion Dallas Cowboys. Public tours are Monday through Saturday, 10AM, 12PM, 2PM and 4PM. $5 for adults; $3 for children under 12 and seniors. Private tours available for groups of at least 25. $50 flat rate and $3 per person over first 25. View the locker room, Stadium Club, private suite and walk onto the playing field. (214) 544-1804.
West End Entertainment District: More than 40 restaurants and clubs for every taste and price range in a historical setting just a few blocks from the Hyatt Regency Dallas. In addition, the West End Marketplace boasts four floors of unique shopping, food and entertainment. Dallas Alley offers seven diverse nightclubs for one low cover charge.
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