I just discovered the most beautiful street in all of Dallas... (Atlanta: transplants, for sale)

[MSPMom]

Seriously...I was driving through Lakewood as I often do after taking my daughter to school. I'm usually checking out homes for sale/rent and staring longingly at the estates I'd love to live in.

Then I turned on Tokalon. Oh my goodness! I don't think I've ever been on a residential street that beautiful -- and I've lived in and visited many beautiful cities. I almost pulled the car over to stroll a bit but then I didn't want to seem weird since I don't live in the area.

I have to thank Lakewooder for mentioning this street to me a while back, but it obviously took me a while to actually discover it. I'm still blown away by the storybook homes, towering trees and all around beauty. I told my husband that he would get major points if he bought us a home on Tokalon.

Kudos to all of you who already live in this area. Just stunningly beautiful.

[Dallas native]

You're right, if they gave out awards for beautiful streets, Tokalon would definitely be a winner. Lakewood Blvd. is beautiful too. When you're done exploring Lakewood, be sure to check out the following:

Bluffview: Roughly bounded by NW Highway on the north, Lovers Ln. on the south and bisected by Midway. Lots of winding streets, bluffs & creeks. Just about any street will impress.

Greenway Parks: A little to the SE of Bluffview (bounded by Mockingbird, Inwood, University and the tollroad). The neighborhood is made up of streets and parkways. The homes face the streets and back up to vast expanses of park land.

Kessler Park & Stevens Park: Roughly bounded by I-30, Colorado Blvd., Beckley & Hampton. Stevens Park Golf Course divides the areas. Be sure to check out Canterbury Ct. and Lausanne in Old Kessler Park. The stately homes on Plymouth Rd. in SP overlook the golf course.

Don't forget to drive down Turtle Creek Blvd. in a couple more weeks once the azaleas are in full bloom. They only last for about 2 weeks. Be sure to check out a small little 'hood called Turtle Creek Park. You can access it off of the 3800 block of Turtle Creek across from a couple of highrise condos. Turn right on Stonebridge and cross the stone bridge (clever, huh?). There are only 3 winding streets up there and maybe 40 houses. The streets crawl up and down hills and most of the homes are from the same era as the above 'hoods. It has a New England-y feel to it.

Contrary to what some people think, much of Dallas is not flat and there is no shortage of trees.

[eastdallasson]

Tokalon is an old favorite! Along with Swiss and W. Lawther. Sometime when you're by the lake drive down Fisher or Dalgreen. They aren't quite what they were before since some of the old heavily wooded areas have been cleared but both streets have old homes on them and you might feel like you were somewhere in the Deep South with a canopy of trees crossing over the street. Cox Cemetery is also on Dalgreen which dates back to 1845 and has a rumored connection with the Lady of the Lake story!

[DaveG99]

The neighborhood where tokalon is is very nice. The houses prices reflect how nice it is too.

As for swiss ave....I used to live in Deep Ellum and would drive over by swiss all the time when I was going over to the landing or greenville ave. The houses are awesome! And the street is very nice. But if you go 1-2 blocks south your in a not so nice neighborhood.

[TXNGL]

Contrary to what some people think, much of Dallas is not flat and there is no shortage of trees.>>

Yep. I think there are a lot of people in the northern suburbs (not being a south-of-LBJ-snob here, just sayin') that have no idea these areas exist. When my daughter was a baby, I'd sometimes have trouble getting her to nap, so I'd strap her in her carseat and just drive around these neighborhoods looking at houses. Gorgeous!

[pepper131]

When I saw the title of your thread, I thought: Tokalon!!

It's so nice when you turn right onto it from Lakewood Blvd - the hill down, the trees, the gently weave of the street.

I've been in 3 of the homes - featured on various LW home tours - fantantic homes with very intersting features.

[momof2dfw]

Originally Posted by Dallas native

Contrary to what some people think, much of Dallas is not flat and there is no shortage of trees.

Originally Posted by TXNGL

Contrary to what some people think, much of Dallas is not flat and there is no shortage of trees.>>

Yep. I think there are a lot of people in the northern suburbs (not being a south-of-LBJ-snob here, just sayin') that have no idea these areas exist. When my daughter was a baby, I'd sometimes have trouble getting her to nap, so I'd strap her in her carseat and just drive around these neighborhoods looking at houses. Gorgeous!

SO TRUE!!!!

And they wonder why we get a wee bit defensive when they say things like that BECAUSE WE KNOW THE TRUTH

[First24]

Originally Posted by TXNGL

Contrary to what some people think, much of Dallas is not flat and there is no shortage of trees.>>

Yep. I think there are a lot of people in the northern suburbs (not being a south-of-LBJ-snob here, just sayin') that have no idea these areas exist. When my daughter was a baby, I'd sometimes have trouble getting her to nap, so I'd strap her in her carseat and just drive around these neighborhoods looking at houses. Gorgeous!

Good points.

In addition. Many areas in the Southern portion of Dallas below I-30 are heavily wooded with naturally occuring tree cover and hilly. Dallas doesn't have the tall pine stands common throughout much of East Texas and the Southeast U.S. but there is no shortage of hardwoods. Anyone who says Dallas has no trees should take I-45 northbound from I-20 to I-30. Unfortunately due to decades of clear cutting, many areas to the west and north of Dallas have experienced massive deforestation.

I enjoy lush vegetation but everytime I return to DFW for the year from Atlanta, it's refreshing to be able to see the horizon and great sunsets. All the trees in North Georgia; while beautiful, can be view restricting and claustrophobic for some.

[MSPMom]

Originally Posted by Dallas native

You're right, if they gave out awards for beautiful streets, Tokalon would definitely be a winner. Lakewood Blvd. is beautiful too. When you're done exploring Lakewood, be sure to check out the following:

Bluffview: Roughly bounded by NW Highway on the north, Lovers Ln. on the south and bisected by Midway. Lots of winding streets, bluffs & creeks. Just about any street will impress.

Greenway Parks: A little to the SE of Bluffview (bounded by Mockingbird, Inwood, University and the tollroad). The neighborhood is made up of streets and parkways. The homes face the streets and back up to vast expanses of park land.

Kessler Park & Stevens Park: Roughly bounded by I-30, Colorado Blvd., Beckley & Hampton. Stevens Park Golf Course divides the areas. Be sure to check out Canterbury Ct. and Lausanne in Old Kessler Park. The stately homes on Plymouth Rd. in SP overlook the golf course.

Don't forget to drive down Turtle Creek Blvd. in a couple more weeks once the azaleas are in full bloom. They only last for about 2 weeks. Be sure to check out a small little 'hood called Turtle Creek Park. You can access it off of the 3800 block of Turtle Creek across from a couple of highrise condos. Turn right on Stonebridge and cross the stone bridge (clever, huh?). There are only 3 winding streets up there and maybe 40 houses. The streets crawl up and down hills and most of the homes are from the same era as the above 'hoods. It has a New England-y feel to it.

Contrary to what some people think, much of Dallas is not flat and there is no shortage of trees.

Thanks so much for giving me more areas to check out. I've been down Turtle Creek many times but never would have guessed at that tiny neighborhood you mentioned. I've heard about Bluffview and the other areas so I'm excited to continue my exploration. I do remember one day when I was heading toward the Park Cities from somewhere and suddenly found myself in Greenway Parks. Another beautiful area!

Dallas is quite charming and it's a bit of a shame that no one really tells transplants about these areas. I found this forum and a few other sites to help me learn about the city and I'm soooo glad I did!

[Lakewooder]

Feast your eyes:

6900 tokalon dallas 75214 - Google Maps