Texas

Ah, Austin! Beloved for the historic and the cutting-edge contemporary. Important late-19th-century architectural landmarks grace the city, including the historic University of Texas at Austin campus, and the iconic Texas State Capitol and Driskill Hotel. Music lovers flock to Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater and Stubbs BBQ.

South Congress Avenue with its homespun character and boutiques, eateries, galleries, and music venues are a must-see for locals and visitors alike. Austin is the perfect place for the young and young-at-heart. It's also home to The Watermark at Southpark Meadows.

The elegant Park Cities area of Dallas boasts tree-lined streets and ample green spaces in lovely Highland Park. Visit University Park, home to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which has a fascinating scale replica of the Oval Office. Discover walking trails in the waterside parks along Turtle Creek, and Highland Park Village, a high-end shopping mall offering designer boutiques, plus fine dining in refined seafood and Italian restaurants.

Dallas is home to The Preston of the Park Cities.

Frisco is a vibrant, growing suburb of Dallas. Recently designated by CNN as one of the "Best Places to Live" in the United States, Frisco also was ranked by Forbes as first on the list of "America's 25 Best Places to Move.” The city is known for its cultural attractions, including the Frisco Heritage Museum, Frisco Discovery Center, Frisco Art Gallery, and the Sci-Tech Discovery Center. Sports fans enjoy Frisco’s NCAA Division I conference sports teams, NHL hockey team, major league soccer, and a minor league baseball team. It's also home to Parkview in Frisco.

Just 30 miles north of Austin, Georgetown is home to the “Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas,” filled with local shops, restaurants, and bars. Stop in at the stunning Georgetown Art Center for exhibits and events, or pick up a great read at independent and woman-owned bookstore Lark & Owl Booksellers. Hit the many antique shops for treasures, and after dinner see a performance at the historic Georgetown Palace Theatre. Outdoorsy types can fish, ski, hike, and camp at 1,200-acre Lake Georgetown, or spend a day swimming and sunning at Blue Hole, a lagoon bordered by limestone. It's also home to The Hacienda at Georgetown.