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		<title>Dinosaur Park in Dallas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Dinosaur Park in Dallas is probably one of the few places that hold a special place in the hearts of East Texas Grade School students. It boasts two fiberglass dinosaurs, both of which are life-size: a 70 foot apatosaurus and a 45 foot tyrannosaurus rex. These two fiberglass figures welcome school buses and students [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dinosaur Park in Dallas is probably one of the few places that hold a special place in the hearts of East Texas Grade School students. It boasts two fiberglass dinosaurs, both of which are life-size: a 70 foot apatosaurus and a 45 foot tyrannosaurus rex. These two fiberglass figures welcome school buses and students as they reach the park&#8217;s entrance. This has become a very memorable landmark to the locals, and it is surely a site to visit whenever you are in town.</p>
<p>The Dinosaur park in Dallas is open from 8 in the morning to 10 in the evening, all year round. It&#8217;s a convenient place to visit because it has ample parking spaces. Admission tickets are also very affordable. Adults and seniors are charged $5, and children below the age of 12 can get in for free. The park also offers lower rates on bulk tickets for educational school trips. Camping is also a fun activity in the Dinosaur Park in Dallas. If you&#8217;re into an authentic outdoor experience, the park charges $12 per person. If you want to camp in spots with electric hookups, their rate is $20 a night.</p>
<p>While dinosaurs didn&#8217;t actually reside in this part of Dallas, the fiberglass figures represent the animals that once dwelled the 1,500 square foot park some 113 million years ago. While the park is clearly alive and filled with a lot of activities to do, the main reason why the Dinosaur Park in Dallas is so popular is because of the dinosaur tracks that are known to be the best-preserved ones in the world. In fact, the tracks found in the park are pretty much museum-worthy. Fossils taken from the dinosaur park have been on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.</p>
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		<title>Dallas Texas Vacation Homes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Texas is considered, the city of Dallas often surfaces in the minds eye. Apart from having a successful soap opera named after it, Dallas has continued to be a preferred holiday destination for years. Apart from Dallas residents, foreigners and citizens of other states may choose to visit Dallas on a holiday or for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When Texas is considered, the city of Dallas often surfaces in the minds eye. Apart from having a successful soap opera named after it, Dallas has continued to be a preferred holiday destination for years. Apart from Dallas residents, foreigners and citizens of other states may choose to visit Dallas on a holiday or for a business meet. This could be an annual trip or impromptu. Instead of making reservations at resorts and hotels, visitors may reside in Dallas vacation homes. Dallas vacation homes are cataloged as residential real estate, but that is where the labeling ends. In most cases, they do not serve as a primary residing quarter and are similar to investment properties when their income generating potential is considered.</p>
<p>Most owners use their, Dallas vacation homes for small part of the year during holidays and family gatherings. At times, this is not even an annual event and vacation homes could remain unoccupied for long stretches. This does not reduce the need of maintenance, upkeep, and annual property tax payments. Renting vacation homes during vacant periods proves to be profitable for homeowners. This helps realize cash that is sent on housekeeping apart from proving to be a dependable source of additional income.</p>
<p>Vacation homeowners who do not live in Dallas can hire reputed real estate agents to overlook renting activities on their behalf. These real estate brokers work in correspondence with tour operators who can assist in securing profitable overseas tourist reservations on a regular basis. Tourist groups and large families tend to prefer Dallas vacation home rentals as they provide privacy apart from being capable of housing an entire group. At times vacation homeowners may hire house cleaners, porters, and chauffeurs to cater to guest needs. As such, these homes are similar to service apartments, and rentals are equivalent to star-rated vacation properties.</p>
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		<title>Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Dallas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are planning a trip to the second largest city in Texas or want to know more about this illustrious destination, Dallas definitely presents its fair share of intriguing attractions and activities to enjoy. Jam-packed with top-notch zoos and interesting museums, the city is definitely a booming place to visit in terms of history, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are planning a trip to the second largest city in Texas or want to know more about this illustrious destination, Dallas definitely presents its fair share of intriguing attractions and activities to enjoy. Jam-packed with top-notch zoos and interesting museums, the city is definitely a booming place to visit in terms of history, culture, art, nightlife, entertainment, and excitement.There are a lot of tourist attractions in Dallas, Texas to make a memorable trip and get to know the city at the same time.</p>
<p>Dallas Arts District- As you explore the awe-inspiring Dallas Arts District, you will encounter an inviting assortment of fine and performing arts venues. A variety of impressive landmarks are also situated in this part of town, which presents the exhilaration of productions held at the Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Theater Center, and the Trammal Crow Center Pavilion.</p>
<p>Dallas Zoo &#8211; Situated in their natural habitats, the animals living at the Dallas Zoo hail from all corners of the world. Visitors lucky to plan a trip during the summer will be able to enjoy a Monorail ride about the zoo grounds, where you may come close to the &#8220;Wilds of Africa.&#8221; This inspiring sight showcases an 85-acre park holding rare Sumatran tigers, and a forest filled with chimpanzees.</p>
<p>Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens &#8211; Venturing a little outside of the downtown Dallas area, you will encounter the colorful spread of the arboretum on White Rock Lake, which offers daily tours and an open garden all-year-long. Many events take place on the premises, including banquets and the romantic scene of weddings. Some of the blooms you will encounter on the grounds include breathtaking azaleas in the spring (some of the best in the country) and attractive chrysanthemums in the fall.</p>
<p>Dallas Sports &#8211; Whether or not you are a Dallas cowboy fan, you will learn to respect the awesome sight of the Texas Stadium, as well as the many other sporting and entertainment events that the city has to offer. Dallas is home to an arena football team (Dallas Desperados); NBA basketball (Dallas Mavericks); NHL team (Dallas Stars); and other sports squads, such as a major league and indoor soccer lineup.</p>
<p>Fair Park &#8211; Fair Park can be found southeast of downtown Dallas, which was constructed to host the Texas Centennial Exposition in 1936. Today, the site serves as the Texas State Fair location, which is considered one of the largest in the nation. During the months of September and October, more than three million people pour in to enjoy the festivities. Fair Park is also home to a wide-range of museums, including a medical gallery, a planetarium and a fun-filled IMAX theatre.</p>
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