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View Poll Results: Is the beauty of the Metroplex underrated?
Yes, definitely! 22 32.84%
No, not at all 23 34.33%
Somewhat, not entirely 22 32.84%
Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 05-04-2013, 12:32 AM
 
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I am a huge fan of Texas and I've recently taken a liking to Dallas. But what I want to know is if the stunning pictures I find on google actually capture Dallas' true beauty? Where would you say is the most beautiful place to live in or near Dallas that showcases the nature of Texas as well as a view of Dallas' skyline? I'm looking for a very nice neighbor hood particularly within driving distance of a lake. It doesn't have to be over the top, just somewhere cozy and homey in a nice community. I'd love any suggestions I can get. Thanks, ya'll, God bless.
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Old 05-04-2013, 01:29 AM
 
Location: Dallas
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The prettiest parts of Dallas are also the most expensive

Prettiest (IMO): Turtle Creek(75219), Park Cities(75205), the creek lots in Preston Hollow(75209), White Rock Lake/Lakewood(75214), and North Oak Cliff/Kessler Park(75208)

DT Dallas, Uptown, Turtle Creek, and Oak Lawn have nice condos(affordable ones too!) with fantastic views of the Dallas Skyline!

If you have lots of $$$ Dallas is really pretty, but I guess that's true everywhere
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Old 05-04-2013, 07:12 AM
 
Location: West Texas
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RonnieinDallas is right, how much are willing to spend?? Anywhere you live in the DFW metroplex is within driving distance to a lake. My favorite is lake Grapevine... just saying. Good luck with your search
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Old 05-04-2013, 07:23 AM
 
Location: Houston, Texas
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Where will your job be? Joe Pool Lake to the south is nice -- right near Cedar Hill State Park. There's White Rock Lake in the northeast part of Dallas, Lake Ray Hubbard east of Dallas, Grapevine Lake to the northwest. So it really depends on how long a commute you want and how much you have to spend.
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Old 05-04-2013, 09:54 AM
 
Location: Dallas area, Texas
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North Oak Cliff area has some beautiful neighborhoods, but fewer amenities and good schools. It is more hilly and green than north of the Trinity River, but is often the step child of the city as far as development and schools.
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Old 05-04-2013, 10:19 AM
 
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Kessler Park, North Oak Lawn, Highland Park/University Park, Lakewood/White Rock Lake area, Cedar Hill and surrounding state park, Preston Hollow.
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Old 05-04-2013, 12:03 PM
 
Location: Southlake. Don't judge me.
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I am a huge fan of Texas and I've recently taken a liking to Dallas. But what I want to know is if the stunning pictures I find on google actually capture Dallas' true beauty? Where would you say is the most beautiful place to live in or near Dallas that showcases the nature of Texas as well as a view of Dallas' skyline? I'm looking for a very nice neighbor hood particularly within driving distance of a lake. It doesn't have to be over the top, just somewhere cozy and homey in a nice community. I'd love any suggestions I can get. Thanks, ya'll, God bless.
Depends. What are you comparing it to, and what do you like?

Compared to Hawaii or the Pacific Northwest, for example, Dallas looks rather unattractive. Overall DFW is rather flat and plain. But there are a number of lakes (most man made, but it's something), and some areas with hills and a respectable amount of trees. Others have pointed out a few of them.
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Old 05-06-2013, 10:38 AM
 
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I am a huge fan of Texas and I've recently taken a liking to Dallas. But what I want to know is if the stunning pictures I find on google actually capture Dallas' true beauty? Where would you say is the most beautiful place to live in or near Dallas that showcases the nature of Texas as well as a view of Dallas' skyline? I'm looking for a very nice neighbor hood particularly within driving distance of a lake. It doesn't have to be over the top, just somewhere cozy and homey in a nice community. I'd love any suggestions I can get. Thanks, ya'll, God bless.
This is the house for you then: 9711 Van Dyke Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 - Home For Sale and Real Estate Listing - realtor.com®
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Old 05-06-2013, 12:10 PM
 
Location: Texas State Fair
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Depends. What are you comparing it to, and what do you like?

Compared to Hawaii or the Pacific Northwest, for example, Dallas looks rather unattractive. Overall DFW is rather flat and plain. But there are a number of lakes (most man made, but it's something), and some areas with hills and a respectable amount of trees. Others have pointed out a few of them.
Yeah, but you can't see Hawaii or the PNW from anywhere in Texas so there's really no comparison. And I did live in the PNW for a while. Usually all I could see was pine trees. I did hike to the top of Tiger Mountain, but then I had to hike back down. Yet, I can roller blade the Katy Trail in Dallas anytime. And I can get to Summit County faster from DFW than from the PNW. As a comparison, the slopes in the PNW don't qualify.

If one has to compare with one's imagination then it's probably time to consider the alternatives.
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Old 05-06-2013, 12:28 PM
 
Location: Aurora, CO
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Depends. What are you comparing it to, and what do you like?

Compared to Hawaii or the Pacific Northwest, for example, Dallas looks rather unattractive. Overall DFW is rather flat and plain. But there are a number of lakes (most man made, but it's something), and some areas with hills and a respectable amount of trees. Others have pointed out a few of them.
Try all of them are man-made. There's only one natural lake (non-oxbow/reservoir) in the entire state of Texas.

Caddo Lake State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

As far as beauty, synchronicity is right. It's a case of to each his own. Having grown up in both the rolling hills of Wisconsin and the Rocky Mountains, I didn't find the overall flatness of the Dallas area all that attractive. To me the best part of the metroplex lies to the west - in the Cross Timbers region.

Cross Timbers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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