Spirit Magazine - April 2014 - (Page 118)

TRAVEL PROMOTIONAL SERIES Northeast Texas Soak up culture and cuisine in the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex. As home to the Neiman Marcus flagship and the country's largest urban arts district, Dallas possesses Texas-size high style. For a taste of cowboy culture, head to Fort Worth's Stockyards for daily cattle drives, then toast your efforts at the Flying Saucer-situated in the city's new social hub, Sundance Square Plaza, the beloved watering hole boasts local craft brews and the largest covered beer garden around. Take a daylong detour and explore neighboring cities Denton and Richardson. DESTINATION TEXAS Colorful crafts at The Wildﬂower! Arts & Music Festival. Featured City RICHARDSON The affluent suburb of Richardson sits nearly 20 minutes north of Dallas and just south of Plano. Home to The University of Texas at Dallas and hundreds of major high-tech companies, Richardson's pulse is found in the 500acre Galatyn Park Station. The techdominated district unites business with culture and the great outdoors, adding to its distinction as a Scenic City. SIP Start your stay with at stop at Mi Cocina for nouveau Mexican and tequila-laden cocktails that won't disappoint, like the frozen margarita and 118 SPIRIT APRIL 2014 sangria mix Mambo Taxi. While in the area, explore Eastside Richardson, an up-and-coming mixed-use development featuring luxury apartments and a budding retail scene. C HE W The local outpost of the Dallas cult favorite Twisted Root Burger Co. is a sure bet for a gourmet burger and sweet-potato chips. When traveling West, order the Western burger, made with bacon, pepperjack cheese and jalapeños. Don't fill up on the all-youcan-eat pickle bar, though! SEE Set in Galatyn Park Station's Telecom Corridor, an 11-mile expanse of tech OUTDOOR FESTIVALS Outdoor festivals are a right of passage signaling spring, and Richardson boasts two of these citywide celebrations. Up ﬁrst, the Cottonwood Arts Festival (May 3-4) expects a rush of art enthusiasts to Cottonwood Park's lakefront for more than 240 artists displaying paintings, photography and ceramics. Live music and food and wine round out the arty party. With 60,000 attendees and six stages spanning the Galatyn Park Urban Center, the The Wildﬂower! Arts & Music Festival (May 16-18) is the largest music fest in North Texas. The biannual fete of the local blooms, now in its 22nd year, welcomes a mix of music legends from rocker Joan Jett & The Blackhearts to funk group Kool & The Gang this year.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - April 2014

Spirit Magazine - April 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Rustle up ribs
shake up a summer sipper
Wise Guide
Take better snaps
Make finance a family affair
Numbers
Make time for sweets
Learn from the Bard
Business
Zen out with Russell Simmons
Store more on your iPhone
Chasing Beautiful Questions
Connection Error
Get out of your social comfort zone
Your Adventure In Santa Fe
Destination Texas
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The "If" List
Touch base with Tracy Morgan

Spirit Magazine - April 2014