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Dallas is a destination that inspires big ideas. Dallas offers the best shopping in the Southwest United States, a cutting-edge culinary scene led by nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs, 70,000 hotel rooms — ranging from luxury to boutique, the largest urban arts district in the nation, and is the home to six professional sports teams. The “Big D” has a memorable experience for everybody.
5 Things Leisure FIT/Fly & Drive Visitors Love to Do in Dallas
- Purchase a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes at Highland Park Village, the first outdoor shopping center in the country.
- Have lunch at Zodiac at the original Neiman Marcus store in downtown Dallas.
- Check out the latest iPhone or the latest trends in fashion at one of the largest shopping centers in the Southwest, and amire sculptures from the acclaimed Nasher Collection at NorthPark Center.
- Practice your ice skating skills at Galleria Dallas, “one of the places to spend it ALL” according to USA Today.
- Get a pair of the best boots at Wild Bill’s Western Store at the West End.
- Get a Coach purse at Allen Premium Outlets. Get savings also at the Outlets at Hillsboro and Grapevine Mills Mall.
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- Stroll around Victory Park and look at exclusive boutiques. Have lunch at one of the finest restaurants. Have an afternoon at Bliss Spa at W Dallas - Victory. Have a drink at Ghostbar. Attend a game at the American Airlines Center.
- Explore The Sixth Floor Museum and the Old Red Museum in the West End, have lunch at one of the many great restaurants in the district. Walk around the rainforest at The Dallas World Aquarium. Shop at Wild Bill’s for your best cowboy hat. Close the night with dinner and a concert at the House of Blues.
- Spend a morning in the Dallas Arts District; visit the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Crow Collection of Asian Art. Take the trolley to West Village for lunch. Shop. Have a glass of wine. Take the trolley back to the Arts District. Have dinner at Stephan Pyles and close the day at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
- For more entertainment, explore local districts such as South Side on Lamar for a great selection of jazz bars, legendary Gilley’s Dallas and more. Visit Greenville Avenue and visit as many bars as you can in one night. Or have a relaxing afternoon strolling around Knox-Henderson and try delicious restaurants such as Abacus, Hibiscus, Sangria and much more.
- Your visit cannot be complete without a visit to Main Street in downtown. Have a couture shopping experience at the original Neiman Marcus, lunch at one of the many restaurants and stay for a drink at the Obar or eat at one of the many eclectic options in Deep Ellum.
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- Feel like a detective after visiting The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, dedicated to the legacy and assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
- Take a picture amidst uniquely crafted sculptures in the garden at the Nasher Sculpture Center, one of the most important private collections of contemporary and modern sculpture in the world.
- Spend a whole day visiting Big Tex at Fair Park. Explore The Women’s Museum and the African American Museum. Be sure not to miss The Hall of State for your Texas History Lesson.
- Visit the private art galleries at the Designer District, Uptown and Deep Ellum.
- Get dressed up for a nighttime performance: Dallas Opera, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Summer Musicals and more!
- Have an architectural tour of Dallas — where Pritzker Prize-awarded architects like I.M. Pei, Renzo Piano, Ricardo Legorreta, Frank Lloyd Wright, Philip Johnson and many more have shaped some of our most iconic buildings.
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- Let the adrenaline flow at Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.
- Be the best driver at SpeedZone, where the Top Eliminator takes you from 0-70 mph in just 3 seconds.
- Eat with your hands while enjoying the medieval tournament show at Medieval Times .
- Go for a nightlife tour and explore Greenville Avenue, Deep Ellum, Gilley’s, House of Blues, Main Street, Uptown and Ghostbar.
- Cheer for Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center.
Get your best picture of Tony Romo at a Dallas Cowboys game at Texas Stadium.
- Wear a baseball cap, buy a hot dog and a beer, and enjoy watching the Texas Rangers play.
- Too hot? See the Dallas Stars compete in hockey at the American Airlines Center.
- Watch the NASCAR races at Texas Motor Speedway or drive yourself with the Texas Driving Experience program.
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- Have the best breakfast tacos at local breakfast cafes.
- Take an unforgettable picture at Pioneer Plaza with the largest bronze sculpture in the world, with 40 longhorns representing the beginnings of the Lone Star State.
- Go back in time at Dallas Heritage Village.
- Lunch and shop at the West End Historical District.
- Drive to SouthFork Ranch and have a snack at Miss Ellie’s Deli.
- From April to September, attend the Professional World Championship Rodeo in Mesquite.
- During September and October, have fun at the Texas State Fair, the largest in the country.
- In November, be a part of the Texas Stampede.
- Finish up your night two-stepping at Gilley’s Dallas or Cowboys Red River.
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- Explore: Fort Worth, only 40 minutes from Dallas.
- Take a flight to any major capital in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. DFW is the third-busiest airport in the world and you can easily reach any major city in North America.
For more information on Dallas shopping, entertainment districts, museums, culture and attractions click here or e-mail Liliana Rivera at lrivera@dallascvb.com with your particular request.
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