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Introduction
Dallas is home to more than a million people, with more moving here every day. The ninth largest city in the United States, Dallas is known as the Southwest's leading business and financial center and as the number one visitor destination in... Continue reading »
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History
Dallas may have a shorter history than some of the nation's older settlements, but it is likely a more colorful one than most. It began to take shape during the mid-17th and 18th centuries, when French and Spanish explorers moved in on th... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
From a five-star mansion to rustic rooms with longhorns hanging on the walls, Dallas has something for everyone when it comes to accommodations. Business travelers will appreciate the variety of establishments located within walking distance... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Dallas' diverse population is reflected in more than 10,000 restaurants, four times more per capita than New York City. Dallas is an ethnic melting pot offering authentic dining from around the world—the possibilities here are virtually endle... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
There is more to Dallas than just big business, fine dining and fashionable shopping. The city's museums cover areas of interest ranging from art, history and nature to science, technology and religion. Its zoo, parks, lakes, gardens and trai... Continue reading »
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Tours
Various tours, both guided and unguided, are in place for you to explore the architecture, historic sites, nature and other unique areas of interest in and around Dallas. The tours below will give you a sampling of what Dallas has to offer.... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) +1 972 574 8888 http://www.dfwairport.com DFW is located 16 miles from downtown. Love Field (DAL) +1 214 670 6073 http://www.dallas-lovefield.com DFW is locate... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Dallas State: Texas Country: United States of America Dallas by the Numbers: Population: 1,052,400 city; 3,048,000 metro area Elevation: 595 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 33 inches Quick Facts: Major Industries: Tourism, High Tec... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Havre: 115 miles NE of Great Falls; Fort Belknap: 46 miles E of Havre; Glasgow: 279 miles N of Billings If you're not from Montana and find yourself on the Hi-Line, you're probably on the way somewhere else. There isn't a great deal of any... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Known to locals as simply "Big D," this North Texas upstart certainly doesn't lack for confidence. The indoctrination starts early. I grew up in North Dallas, and the refrain that all school kids had to parrot was from a little ditty that wen... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information Besides the DFW Airport Visitor Information , there is a visitor information outlet at the Old Red Courthouse in downtown Dallas (at junction of Houston, Main, and Commerce sts.; tel. 214/571-1301, 24-hr. hot line; Mon-... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- There are offices at 8317 Preston Center Plaza (tel. 800/826-8759; Mon-Fri 9am-6pm), and at Landmark Travel Services, Two Turtle Creek Village Tower, 3838 Oak Lawn, no. 230 (tel. 214/520-9998; Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm). Babys... Continue reading »
Dallas Travel Experiences
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Dallas - JFK, JFK and more JFK
Monday 29th October – Cancun – Dallas – Seattle After the rough sleep at the airport last night, we got up and found that we weren't e... Continue reading »
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Texas, Dallas: Friends and Meals, Meals and Friends
The drive from Amarillo, Texas, to Dallas (also in Texas) was long, but it was not too boring, even though the land was flat and unintere... Continue reading »
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Dallas Day 2: BBQ Good, DFW Bad
After Melanie went to the fitness center, we had hot breakfast at the hotel, which was a good change from the continental breakfasts that... Continue reading »
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Dallas
I enjoyed Grapevine, Fort Worth, and Arlington more. The Fort Worth Stockyards are well-known, but so is this scene. It's the spot where... Continue reading »
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Leaving Las Vegas
Today was a very early start - getting up at 4am to leave at 5am so we are at McClarren Airport for our 7am Departure to Dallas. Not as m... Continue reading »
Popular Dallas Hotels
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dallas NW Highway Stemmons I-35E
- The Stoneleigh Hotel and Spa
- The Mansion on Turtle Creek, A Rosewood Hotel
- Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West
- Marriott Suites Dallas Market Center
- Embassy Suites Dallas - Love Field
- Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Dallas North
- Hotel Palomar Dallas - a Kimpton Hotel
- Courtyard By Marriott Dallas Central Expressway
- Hyatt Regency DFW
