If there was ever a one-stop-shop for all things fun and entertainment—it’s the Toyota Music Factory. Only a 5-minute drive from our Las Colinas apartments, the Toyota Music Factory is your go-to destination for music, movies, bar sports, and incredible food. The massive 250,000-square-foot complex is one of the most expansive entertainment centers in the country. For residents of Allura Las Colinas, you’ll always find something fun to do at the Toyota Music Factory. Learn more about what the venue has to offer below. Entertainment and Live Music From intimate, indoor performances (currently on hold) to concerts outdoors in the fresh air, the Toyota Music Factory has so many options when it comes to seeing live music and special events. The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory A convertible, state-of-the-art boutique amphitheater, The Pavilion has an 8,000-person capacity and is managed and booked through concert promotion mega-giant, Live Nation. The venue can convert into both an intimate 2,500-seat and 4,000-seat theater. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Who doesn’t love going out for a dinner and a movie? The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers both of those things – perfect for a Friday date night or a weekend with the family. Hit movies, mouthwatering, gourmet […]
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Get in touch with nature just minutes away from our Las Colinas apartments
Staying home and forgetting about your to-do list is always a relaxing feeling. But getting out and in touch with nature is really what makes us feel happy and alive. In fact, being surrounded by nature has been shown to improve our overall well-being. For residents of our Las Colinas apartments, there are plenty of places to breathe some fresh air, view wildlife, and take in gorgeous landscapes. Hop in the car and take a short drive to one of these gorgeous pieces of nature near Allura Las Colinas. There’s so much to explore. Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Located just over 30 minutes from our Las Colinas apartments is the impressive Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. Not only can you immerse yourself in nature, but you get to learn about it as well. In the museum, visitors will find multiple exhibits and gardens like the ‘Animals of the World’ or ‘Native Texas Snakes’ exhibits. And the Native Texas Butterfly Garden and House is an absolute must-visit. Or, if you’d prefer to step away from the crowd, you can head out to the sanctuary where you can bird watch or look out for wildlife among the […]
Golf Galore in and Around Las Colinas
Texas is a golfers paradise, a place where you can hit the course almost 365 days a year. The area surrounding our apartments in Las Colinas TX is one of the best golf destinations, including both world-class courses for the most serious players and more accessible, casual courses for beginners. If you’re considering a move to Las Colinas, you’ll want to know all about the amazing golf opportunities in and around the area. Here’s a look at just 7 of the best golf opportunities near Las Colinas. Tournament Players Course at Four Seasons Resort and Club Las Colinas This is the big one: the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Las Colinas is the only AAA Five Diamond award winner in Texas, and the Tournament Players Course (TPC) on its property is home to the annual AT&T Byron Nelson tournament — with the list of past winners including Sergio Garcia, Jason Day, Rory Sabbatini, Adam Scott, Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. When you live nearby in one of our apartments in Las Colinas, you enjoy quick access to this world-class course. The TPC is an 18-hole, par-70 course that also serves as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, […]
Shoppers Rejoice: Irving and the DFW Area Have it All
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is known for world-class shopping, and the location of our apartments in Las Colinas puts you in the heart of it with quick access to a range of shopping options. Where are the best places to shop in Las Colinas and beyond? You have plenty of places to choose from when this part of Texas is your home. Here’s a look at some of the best shopping experiences both in Las Colinas and in surrounding areas. NorthPark Center First opened in 1965, NorthPark Center is one of the most highly acclaimed shopping malls in the nation. It provides an enclosed shopping experience so that you can get out of the Texas humidity in summer or an unseasonably cold afternoon in winter. NorthPark Center also offers the blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment that made Americans fall in love with the classic mall experience in the first place. At NorthPark, you’ll find large anchor stores like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Macy’s, Anthropologie, Apple, Bath & Body Works and many others. Take a break by grabbing a bite to eat at Maggianos, P.F. Changs, or The Mermaid Bar, and spend an afternoon at the AMC NorthPark 15 movie […]
The top 5 places to get outside around Las Colinas
Do you love sunshine on a splendid spring day? Do you enjoy a crisp autumn afternoon? If so, the lifestyle that comes with living in our Las Colinas apartments could be your ticket to wonderful opportunities. In and around Irving, TX, you’ll find a multitude of recreation opportunities and outdoor venues where you can find entertainment or simply take a leisurely stroll. While there are countless places to get outside, here’s a look at the 5 best according to our community. Campion Trail The Campion Trail is one of the best-kept secrets in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. When you choose Allura, our apartments in Las Colinas, you’ll find accessing the Campion trail is fast and easy. What is it exactly? The Campion Trail is a 22-mile concrete trail that runs along the Elm Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River. First approved in 1995, the 12-foot-wide trail takes you through dense trees, past historical markers, by a polo field, under Interstate highways, along waterways and much more. You can even keep an eye out for wildlife. There’s certainly no danger in such a populated area, but it’s not unusual to see a range of different bird species, a snake, […]