Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the United States and is the third-largest city in the state of Texas (after Houston and San Antonio). Moderate weather, southern hospitality, world-class restaurants, and leading sporting events are just a few of Dallas’ tourist attractions. The city has the largest urban art district in the country and is a melting pot of diversity with many lifestyles, cultures, and religions living peacefully in this Texan powerhouse.    

TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introducing Dallas, Texas - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park - Dallas World Aquarium - Nasher Sculpture Center - Dallas Museum of Art - White Rock Lake Park - Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District (JFK Assassination Site) - Bishop Arts District - Texas Theater - Frontiers of Flight Museum - Fair Park - Fountain Place - Cowboys Stadium - Pioneer Plaza - Southfork Ranch - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - La Quinta Inn & Suites Dallas, Love Field - Candlewood Suites Dallas Market Center - Omni Park West - Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dallas Park Central - Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria - Places to Eat & Drink - Spiral Diner & Bakery - Mike Anderson's BBQ - Kenny's Wood Fired Grill - Desperados Mexican Restaurant Uno - Celebrations - Places to Shop - Galleria Dallas - NorthPark Center - Antique Row - Uptown - West Village