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Dallas skyline.

Welcome to Dallas

  • Best international skyline
  • Home of the Margarita Mile
  • Best shopping in the southwest
  • Top 10 sports city 
  • One of the longest light rail systems in the U.S. 
  • No. 1 destination in Texas
  • Pritzker Prize-winning architecture
  • Largest urban arts district in the country

Dallas In Real Time

Trending topics, the latest news and the must-see stops. 

Areas to explore

From a night out in Deep Ellum to lunch in Trinity Groves, there is so much to discover here! You really can do it all in Dallas. 

A collection of modern art: paintings, glass, and sculptures.
A small park with a central stone pillar sculpture surrounded by a flower bed.
Cidercade in Design District.

Experience

Design District

Find antique shops and upscale art galleries next door to high-end interior design show rooms in the Design District, just two miles northwest of Downtown. There's also a plethora of dining options and breweries, giving this district even more reason to visit.

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Photo taken in front of the VisitDallas mural in Deep Ellum, Texas.
Table of food at Terry Black's BBQ.
Deep Vellum Entrance.

Experience

Deep Ellum

A neon sign beckons as you drive down Good Latimer Expressway, glowing bright with "Deep Ellum Texas" and an arrow pointing to a former warehouse district now transformed into the nightlife hotspot for live music, cool bars and casual eateries.

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A wide shot of the AT&T Performing Center.
Performer at Crow Museum's annual festival.
Exterior of Nasher Sculpture Center.

Experience

Arts District

Spread over 20 square blocks and encompassing 68 acres, the walkable downtown hub of creativity features art for all the senses with award-winning museums, performing arts venues and restaurants, while an arts magnet high school, Booker T. Washington, inspires tomorrow's brilliant artists.

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Ritz Carlton Dallas Pool
Las Palmas margarita
West Village sign at entrance.

Experience

Uptown

Just a tad north of downtown Dallas and connected by Klyde Warren Park, Uptown is a dynamic district with more than its fair share of shopping, restaurants, and nightlife destinations that are as popular with those calling the neighborhood home as they are with visitors.

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Patio seating at Eno's Pizza Tavern.
Cast on stage at Bishop Arts Theatre Center.
Table of food at Gloria's Latin Cuisine in the Bishop Arts District.

Experience

Bishop Arts District

Explore the history and future of Dallas all in one place. Once one of Dallas' best hidden treats, this two-block former warehouse area sits in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Southern Dallas. It's home to more than 60 boutiques, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and galleries, making it one of Dallas' most unique (and not-so-secret) districts.

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Dallas Made Simple

Need help planning your Dallas visit? Check out our customized itineraries & guides and get ideas for a perfect-for-you Dallas experience!

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Dallas Family Vacation

From the Perot Museum and Dallas Zoo to TopGolf and Medieval Times, Dallas is a great destination for families, offering something for every age and interest.

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Dallas on a Budget

Dallas may have a reputation for glitz and glamour, but there's plenty to experience without breaking the bank.
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Free things to do in Dallas

Get the most out of your visit to Dallas without breaking the bank!

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Get outdoors and explore

The sunny days are here and Dallas is waiting for you. From Fair Park adventures to off-the-beaten-path trails, there are plenty of ways to safely explore Dallas via the great outdoors.

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Fair Park grounds.