DOWNTOWN DALLAS. Open year round and featuring the products of local farmers and growers, this stop is popular for its diverse offerings, great prices, and fresh produce. Fruits and vegetables, including the renowned Park County peach, in addition to a broad range of flowers are among the many items that continuously attract a large crowd. Visitors also enjoy shopping at the Gourmet Foods store and browsing through the ceramics, jewelry, crafts and furniture.

GALLERIA. Located in northern Dallas, this upscale shopping bonanza offers restaurants, clothiers, and gift shops. Top-notch retail venues include Gucci, Saks, Macy's, Cartier, and Versace. An indoor skating rink and seasonal holiday decorations add to the appeal. Great people-watching opportunities, too.

GRAPEVINE. Drawing avid shoppers from much farther afield than just the greater Dallas area, this expansive mall includes over 200 stores, from manufacturers' outlets to off-price specialty stores with much in-between. Ann Taylor Loft, Chico's, Hollister, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Disney Store all have a presence here. Entertainment options include an ice skating arena and a 30-screen movie theater. Plus, hungry shoppers find respite at the extensive food court.

HIGHLAND PARK. A shopping center with an unusual amount of history, Highland Park Village opened in 1931. It was the first collection of shops of its kind in the nation and has served as the model for many to come. An architectural melange of Spanish, Mediterranean, and Mexican styles, the open-air center became a town square of sorts and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000. Today, upscale shops and restaurants populate the space, including Banana Republic, Hermès, Escada, Jimmy Choo, and Harry Winston.

NORTHEAST DALLAS. This popular complex on Dallas's northern outskirts houses not only a fabulous collection of restaurants and stores but also a world-class assortment of modern art. Mark di Suvero, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, and Jim Dine, among other major names, have all had pieces exhibited here during NorthPark's history. When you've finished taking in the art, shop the likes of Burberry, Lacoste, Kate Spade, Juicy Couture, and Dooney & Bourke.