Lakewood is an area and neighborhood of the city of Dallas. Close to scenic White Rock Lake, Lakewood offers a mix of history and modernism. Its streets house many historic structures, estates and buildings dating from the 1920s and 1930s eras. The prominent entertainment venues here include the popular Lakewood Theater, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Art Deco Lakewood Post Office and the Wine Therapist (a popular wine tasting room and shop). Matt's Rancho Martinez and Angelo's Spaghetti House make for the neighborhood's gastronomic history, while the shops and retail outlets represent urban development.
This 22-block area is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the homes represent several architectural styles, including Mediterranean, Spanish, Georgian, Prairie School and English Tudor. Approximately 200 carefully preserved and restored homes line Swiss Avenue. As modern amenities became necessities, water, sewage and telephone lines were installed in alleys to preserve the authentic architecture of the area. The district includes portions of Bryan Street, La Vista Avenue, Live Oak Street, Swiss Avenue and Bryan Parkway.
Plano is a densely populated city in Texas. The city is home to many corporate headquarters, community parks, universities and attractions.
Historic Downtown Plano has an old worldly charm due to its many brick buildings that date back to the 1800s. A walking tour is the best way to discover the many gems it has to offer since everything is nearby. From delightful antique shops with tea rooms, boutiques to unique gift stores, shoppers will love these non-chain shopping paradise. There are many restaurants, bars and pubs to indulge your palates while there is no dearth of entertainment in its theaters and music arenas. Stroll through its galleries if you are art lover or pamper yourselves at the innumerable spas or salons. Don't forget to visit the Haggard Park that a pond, well paved walking trails, chess boards and picnic areas.
Counted as a fine time-honored gem of Old East Dallas, Munger Place Historic District traces its origins to the early years of the 20th Century. It was in 1905 that renowned cotton gin trader Rober Munger laid down the neighborhood's foundation. Designed as one of the first deed-restricted precincts of the region, it features neatly laid-out two-story homes, tree-lined cobblestone streets, Prairie-inspired houses and thoughtfully-placed pathways. An idyllic memento from the bygone era, it finds itself in the list of National Register of Historic Places and is also categorized as a Dallas Landmark District.
