American Airlines Center, Victory Park

The centerpiece of the city's ambitious Victory Park district, the American Airlines Center (Houston and Olive Sts.) opened in 2001 and is the home of the Dallas Stars hockey team, Dallas Mavericks basketball team, Dallas Desperados Arena Football Leagues, and countless big-name concerts - performers who have graced this dazzling structure (nicknamed "The Hangar") over the years include Britney Spears, the Dixie Chicks, Barry Manilow, Foo Fighters, The Cure, George Michael, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, and Tina Turner. Just down the street is the stunning W Hotel Dallas.