They say BIG things happen in Dallas and they are right. Dallas is a part of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Dallas is a big city which means sightseeing in generally broken up by visiting neighborhoods. The locals are generally proud of their town, state and The Dallas Cowboys. Nightlife, shopping, exquisite dining, museums and galleries all make up a big American city worthy of your vacation dollar. ​

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DALLAS FAST FACTS

State: Texas
​Closest Major Airport(s): DFW, DAL
Closest Cruise Port(s):  Galveston

​Time Zone: Central
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America​
Country: USA
Primary Language: English

 

TRANSPORTATION

Air: Two commercial airports serve passengers. Dallas International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL). See non-stops from DAL here. 

Carriers: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Avianca, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emerites, Interjet, Japan Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Car: If you are not driving to Dallas, then you will need to rent a car to explore.

Train: Amtrak has a station in Dallas.

 

THE WEATHER
The Weather in Dallas can be classified as a subtropical climate. Winters are very mild with very little snowfall. Summers are hot and can be very dry. Dallas is located within tornado alley so Spring thunderstorms can be severe.  

 

WHERE TO STAY
 

​WHERE TO EAT
Beltline Road
​Greenville Avenue

 

HELPFUL LINKS
Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA. 
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Erik's Texas Page
Official Dallas Tourism Bureau
Official State Tourism Bureau Site