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About Dallas

July 5-11,2024

The ultra modern and sophisticated city attracts worldwide travelers, making the area the No. 1 visitor and leisure destination in Texas.

Dallas Fun Facts

Big City
Dallas is the largest metropolitan are in the nation not on a navigable body of water.
Inventor of the Frozen Margarita Machine
The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas. Bottoms up!
Big Tex
The 52 foot 'Big Tex' statue that greets visitors at the State Fair of Texas is the tallest cowboy in Texas.
Coming in 2028
New Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center

Dallas has approved the development of a new convention center. The center will anchor the new Convention Center District, an authentic, walkable Dallas urban experience that will include restaurants, retail, lodging and entertainment.

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Experience Dallas Like a Local

From Deep Ellum to Trinity Groves and beyond, there is so much to experience in Dallas, its surrounding cities and the places we call home! You can see and do it all in Dallas' many diverse neighborhoods. Watch what makes just a few of our featured neighborhoods so special.

Explore Our Neighborhoods