Sure, it’s nice to travel during summer break … but, sometimes, you just want to enjoy what you can find close to home. So we’ve compiled a list a great things to do in North Texas that’ll take only a short car ride. (Or even a short walk!) When you live in a state as great as Texas, there’s no need to go far for a great vacation! – By Susan Haney
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Looking for an Easter Event or an Egg Hunt in Dallas or surrounding areas? See what’s hopping this year in the metroplex!
Taking the kiddos on an Easter egg hunt is always a joy. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden features members-only egg hunts. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of tulips and spring blooms, participants are divided into age-appropriate groups, so everyone has a fair shake at egg-gathering. (We hear tickets are going fast, so reserve your spots today.)
You know the Easter season is officially upon us when you see Dallas pooches flaunting their Sunday best! The annual Easter in Lee Park and Pooch Parade is a must-attend event. In addition to the pup parade, participants enjoy music, food and vendors.
Some of your favorite neighborhoods sponsor egg hunts — and you need only show up with enthusiasm and an egg-collecting basket. One of our favorites is the University Park Eggstravaganza, which takes place this weekend in Goar Park. Additional activities at this annual event include photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, bounce houses, snacks and music.
Many of the chefs at your beloved restaurants are preparing seasonal offerings for Easter brunch. Some of the restaurants we recommend include Fearings, Lark on the Park, Toulouse Cafe and Bar, and Oak. Be sure to make your reservations now, because tables fill up quickly. (- From Culturemap.com )
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With new pricing that starts in the mid-$700,000’s for three-bedroom luxury residences, 17 Green is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh focus on a healthy lifestyle. Photo / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
The luxury lock-and-leave townhomes at 17 Green were made for spring. That’s when the 233-acre back yard comes alive.
Now, fresh for the season, the homes at 17 Green have a new price point: These three-bedroom luxury residences start at the mid-$700,000’s.
With unobstructed views of the Audubon-certified TPC Craig Ranch greens – home to indigenous birds and wildlife – these homes have a front-row seat to the vivid green landscape. Rowlett Creek, with its white limestone banks, winds through the property, and stands of trees fill the rolling hills.
Each home has first- and second-floor terraces from which to enjoy the scenery, and exclusive access to the greens through a 17 Green-only golf cart entrance. Miles of walking, hiking and biking trails throughout the community offer yet another way to enjoy the outdoors.
All of it comes with the peace of mind of lock-and-leave luxury – a gated entry and no-maintenance yards and landscaping.
With a focus on a healthy lifestyle, 17 Green offers world-class and convenient amenities for its residents. Homeowners receive a waiver of the initiation free at TPC Craig Ranch upon application approval, plus a free, one-year membership to the Cooper Fitness Center Craig Ranch, with its stable of certified personal trainers. The community has attracted a host of other healthy-lifestyle amenities as well: from Playtri, the world’s largest triathlon store and training center, to tournament-level baseball and soccer facilities, to The Beach sand volleyball courts and more.
Located in McKinney, named one of the Best Places to Live in America, 17 Green puts you minutes away from dozens of corporate headquarters attracted to the area’s growing economy, and is just a short drive to DFW International Airport, shopping, dining, and arts and cultural events in Dallas.
For more beautiful homes, see briggsfreeman.com. Click here to see the latest in real estate news. CEO Robbie Briggs independently owns and operates Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty with six offices in Dallas, Uptown, Lakewood, Ranch and Land, The Ballpark and Southlake.
The newly priced homes at 17 Green are the jewels of McKinney’s Craig Ranch neighborhood, next to TPC Craig Ranch golf course. Photos / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
The lock-and-leave luxury of 17 Green has fresh value this season: These two- and three-bedroom townhomes with sweeping views are now priced from the mid-$700,000s to mid-$800,000s.
The homes at 17 Green are the jewels of McKinney’s Craig Ranch neighborhood, sitting alongside the nationally acclaimed TPC Craig Ranch golf course. The scenery is breathtaking, from the landscaped and Audubon-certified greens to the lake to picturesque Rowlett Creek. All are reached through the backyard gate – or golf cart entry open only to 17 Green residents.
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This new, three bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 5808 Settlement Way in McKinney’s Craig Ranch neighborhood offers patios and terraces with incredible views of Rowlett Creek and the renowned TPC golf course. Listed for $995,500. Photo / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
As seen in the Wall Street Journal’s Mansion section:
Choosing a community to fit your lifestyle takes some thought. It can involve so many important factors – family, schools, recreation and careers. One area that has gotten a considerable amount of attention, for the very reasons I mentioned, is Craig Ranch in McKinney. In 2012, CNN and Money magazine named McKinney number 2 on its list of America’s best small cities, and the only one in Texas to be listed in the top 10.
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At La Cantera in Fort Worth, a new development phase has just introduced 96 new lots, available to home buyers looking to build their dream home in a luxury, gated community. Photo / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
With home construction booming again, it is time to consider securing the perfect lot for your next home—wherever you decide to build. According to recent reports from Dallas’ Residential Strategies, new housing starts across North Texas are up 26 percent over this time last year. Lots are selling quickly, especially in sought-after neighborhoods.
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