Carrollton Texas is a large suburb in the vicinity of Dallas. With close to 125,000 residents, Carrollton has consistently been named one of the top twenty best places to live in the United States.
In addition to offering a wide variety of shopping areas, Carrollton is also home to many high quality restaurants. Some of the city's most popular restaurants are the Italian Villa Restaurant, Marshall's BBQ, Mena's Tex Mex Grill, Dodie's Seafood Cafe, Cafe Brazil and Babe's.
Carrollton is home to the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum, which allows visitors to obtain an understanding of what life was like for early Texas pioneers. Historic Downtown Carrollton is filled with antique shops, restaurants and other boutique stores.
Carrollton has a strong Parks & Recreation Department. The Department has fostered a city that accommodates many outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, tennis and golf. The Department also hosts events such as picnics and "movies on the lawn" during the warmer months of the year.
