City: Dallas, TX

Category: Shopping

Telephone: (214) 361-6345

Address: 8687 North Central Expressway

Description: Considered among the finer shopping centers in North America, this elegant entry defies all mall stereotypes. Yes, you’ll find Gap, Victoria’s Secret, and Macy’s here, but there’s also a wealth of high-end stores like Neiman Marcus, Barney’s, and Nordstrom, along with boutiques from top-rate designers like CH Carolina Herrera, Herve Leger, Versace, and Salvatore Ferragamo, to name a few. It’s like Rodeo Drive, but indoors, and it’s home to some of the best modern sculpture in Texas, too. It’s best to consult a map to find your way around. In addition to 235 stores, there’s an AMC movie complex and plenty of great restaurants, such as La Duni (for Latin cuisine), Cibus (Italian), and McCormick & Schmick (seafood). Parking is plentiful and valet parking is available. “Fashion at the Park,” held in fall and spring, is a primo Dallas event bringing New York and Paris runway style to Dallas, with a 20,000-square-foot tent, complete with a catwalk, bar, and DJ. Designers like Nicole Miller, Roberto Cavalli, and others make appearances.