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Apartment dwellers may find they have something in common with J.R. Ewing, the dastardly denizen of the hit TV show “Dallas.” When it comes to choosing an apartment, Dallas renters can wheel and deal with the best of them.

Think for instance about what qualities you want while searching for an adequate place in the wide offer of Dallas apartments: hardwood floors, cleanliness (including odor), quality plumbing fixtures, recent maintenance such as fresh paint and clean carpet; and current fixtures such as three-prong outlets (essential if you’re a telecommuting techie or a work-at-home entrepreneur). A pool, clubhouse or gym also would be good to get you up and moving.

Once you’ve satisfied the amenities, consider other important lifestyle factors.

Sports fans looking for an apartment will want to check out the area around the recently built American Airlines Center, where hockey’s Dallas Stars and basketball’s Dallas Mavericks play. The center anchors Victory Park, a neighborhood bursting with new Dallas highrise apartments offering fans easy access to pro sports and the West End entertainment district, home to a new House of Blues concert hall and restaurant. View  apartments here!

Apartments

Where to stay in Dallas? Residential and holiday condos, apartments and lofts are numerous, each offering individual preferences. Dallas apartments are an ideal alternative to hotel accommodation which is often limited and not very child-friendly. Rentals for Dallas apartments vary; finding one to suit your pocket is easy. Perfect for families, most holiday apartment rentals offer large rooms and excellent amenities. When deciding on your vacation accommodation, put Dallas apartments at the top of your list.

The Area

Downtown Dallas is the business hub of the city. This part of Dallas caught the world’s attention on 22 November 1963 when President John F Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade passed Dealey Plaza. The JFK Memorial stands in this area, as does the Sixth Floor Museum which houses exhibits about the assassination. When looking for Downtown Dallas apartments to rent, it is advisable to enlist the help of an apartment agent. An experienced agent can streamline your search by as much as 60% as they get to hear about new listings the minute they come on the market. Downtown Dallas apartments offer chic, but affordable, accommodation.

Now a dynamic economic and cultural center, Dallas’s first factory was built in 1850. Two years later, Alexander Cockrell headed a project to build a bridge over the Trinity River to link Dallas and its surrounding areas. He also built a supply store and a sawmill. When he died in 1855, his wife, Sarah, continued his entrepreneurial talents and built the first hotel and a flour mill. In 1856 Dallas was officially given ‘town’ status; its first mayor being Samuel Pryor.

City and its Surroundings

The town continued to flourish as settlers from a nearby failed colony put down roots. They became influential citizens who gave Dallas an intellectual quality. A couple of years later, Dallasites proudly boasted a photographer and a barber shop. Striking geographical features of the city are the many man-made lakes (more than 60) that lie in a 100 mile radius of Dallas, and the 50,000 acres of public parkland. The climate is subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

For the visitor, Dallas offers a myriad of attractions and tours. One of the most famous being the ‘Be a Ewing for a Day’ outing to Southfork Ranch. You’ll experience the nostalgia of this blockbusting TV series, and chuckle at the tongue-in-cheek signs in JR’s bedroom. Dallasites will tell you that you haven’t visited Dallas unless you’ve been a Ewing for a day! Another must-do in Dallas is to join the famous Bishop TJ Jakes and his congregation in a foot-stomping, hand-clapping sing-along with thousands of ‘brothers and sisters’.

Dallas’s famous Aquarium is in the process of being revamped and will open in 2010 as ‘The Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park’; the primary focus being to attract families with brightly colored exhibits and kid-friendly features. Apart from exotic fish, new exhibits will include a coastal touch pool filled with amazing sea creatures.

Dallas is an enormous city, both in heritage and size. It lies on the Trinity River in north east Texas. The metropolitan area is home to over two million residents. Dallas was the first city in America where cheerleaders supported professional football teams. It was also the scene of the shocking assassination of President J F Kennedy in 1963. As one of the nation’s top centers for convention, Dallas is a host for many convention visitors, and over 20 million tourists, every year. Dallas has the fifth largest media market in the United States, with more than 22 Fortune 500 companies listed.

City and its Surroundings

Dallas’s top visitors’ attractions include the Reunion Tower, The Sixth Floor Museum, White Rock Lake Park and the superlative Dallas Zoological Garden. There are many historical museums, one of which is the Age of Steam Railroad Museum which contains one of the oldest and largest collections of heavyweight passenger cars. It also features the largest steam, diesel and electric locomotives ever used, making it the finest railroad museum in the southwest United States. The Dallas County Historical Plaza is the restored log cabin in which John Neely Bryan, founder of Dallas, lived. His original cabin was on the Trinity River banks.

For the energetic, a fantastic way to discover Dallas is to go hiking or backpacking. The Trinity Trail is a fairly moderate day hike along the shores of Lake Lavon. Choose the length of a walk to suit you. The round trip is an 18 mile hike; with the half-distance hike starting in the middle of the trail at Collin Park. Bonham State Park, which is located north of Dallas, is the perfect place to enjoy a day of hiking. This 11 mile trail is well marked and will take you through beautiful natural habitats and grasslands. View great apartments.