Hotel at a Glance: Warwick Melrose Dallas

The Warwick Melrose Dallas shares something in common with some of the city's most well-known landmarks. It was designed by C.D. Hill, the architect behind the First Presbyterian Church, the Dallas Municipal Building, and several mansions in the Swiss Avenue Historic District. The 4-star hotel carries on the tradition of opulent decor and upscale amenities that date back to the building's opening in 1924.

• Lavish rooms and suites have French-inspired furnishings and comfy beds topped with 300-thread-count sheets.
• Gourmet dining: Landmark Restaurant's chefs prepare New American dishes such as Beef Tenderloin and Truffled Lobster Mac and Cheese.
• Craft cocktails in the hotel's Library bar offers wines, champagnes, imported beers, and more.
• Extra perks: include a newly-renovated fitness center, shuttle service, and complimentary Internet access.

Dallas, Texas: Rejuvenated Urban Districts and Historical Parks

Though some know Dallas only for the massive AT&T Stadium (which is actually in Arlington), the city is also an enclave of arts and nature, overflowing with botanical gardens, art galleries, and live theater. Historic Main Street connects many of the city’s recently rejuvenated urban districts, as well as the popular Main Street Garden, a block-long public park surrounded by architecturally significant buildings.

A short walk from downtown Dallas, you’ll find horse-drawn carriages clopping along brick streets in the city's historic West End district, which dates back to the 19th century. This part of the city also contains Dealey Plaza, where President Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963. At The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, housed in the former Texas School Book Depository, you can visit the spot where Lee Harvey Oswald is believed to have shot at Kennedy’s presidential motorcade.