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Mandalay Canal

Irving, TX
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Ranked #9 of 13 attractions in Irving
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Shopping
Description: An old European-style waterway with cobblestoned walkways lined with shops and restaurants.
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Dallas, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

The Mandalay Canal runs thru much of Los Colinas! In 1990, if you worked in one of the Los Colinas office towers, you could get married on the canal for free... I like to go back a few times a year...There are restaurants and hotels off this man made water way...23 years later, I'm still married to the same woman... More

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Dallas, Texas
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I would hate for anyone to waste their time making aspecial trip to "see the Mandalay Canal." There is nothing worth seeing. Don't bother.

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Dallas, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

I remember when Las Colinas and the Mandalay Canal were brand new. I loved it. the shopping was great and wonderful restaurants lined the banks. The energy was electric. Then I moved to California for a while. One of the first places I wanted to visit was the Canal - but I was the only one there and everything was... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

It is a pleasant walk around the water of the downtown area. Many people out walking and plenty of access to restaurants. Parking is free for a limited time. I didn't partake but gondola rides are available.

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Irving, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

Quiet is usually just perfect for me, but the Mandalay Canals are so nice and ornate that it just seems wrong that the whole city doesn't congregate down there. There are some nice restaurants along the canal, but it doesn't seem that the shopping thrives at all. Go down to the Canals and let's bring more life to it!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

my husband surprised me with a romantic gondola ride around the canal at sunset, was alot of fun, relaxing and romantic, they gave us chocolates and sparkling juice too!

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Flower Mound, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

It's a serene place in the middle of the business hustle and bustle. Be sure to check out the mustangs.

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Patterson, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

This canal has quite a bit of potential that they will hopefully one day tap. For now, it is a nice spot to walk until you run out of sidewalk, but you can circle back and enjoy the scenery.

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Corsicana, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2012

Dennis was our gondola driver. He was so informative and made the evening super fun.

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Beautiful Mediterrean style canals. I wish there was more restaurants, but then it would turn into a tourist trap. Very nice and quite!

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