About Dallas

July 18-20, 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.

Thursday, Sep 18

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Tuesday, Sep 30

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Wednesday, Oct 01

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Thursday, Oct 02

High: 98° Low: 75°

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Friday, Oct 03

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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

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…

Downtown Dallas is a continuously growing area with a beautiful arts scene, urban green spaces, fine dining and luxurious shopping.

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…

Found in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Southern Dallas, this neighborhood is one of Dallas' most unique districts and is home to tons of unique boutiques, restaurants, bars, coffee shops…

This 15-acre restaurant, retail, artist and entertainment destination sits at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas.

Lower Greenville is a quaint neighborhood, filled with a robust scene of bars and an ever-increasing number of noteworthy restaurants.

Home to Dallas' LGBT community and one of the most gay-friendly neighborhoods in the country, Oak Lawn gives off a trendy vibe amongst its diverse and quaint homes.

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.

Home of the State Fair of Texas and the world's largest collection of art deco exhibit buildings, the 277-acre complex hosts more than 1,200 activities every year.

Spread over 20 square blocks and encompassing 118 acres, the walkable downtown hub of creativity features art for all the senses with award-winning museums, performing arts venues, restaurants and bars…

Knox Street to the West, Henderson Avenue to the East – this bustling area is full of some of the city's hottest eateries and cocktail bars.

Home to a growing community of art galleries and restaurants, the Cedars/Southside district is deep into a revitalization project, bringing an array of dining and entertainment options walking distance from…

Defined by its two major features - White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden - this neighborhood is a place to get away from the bustle of…

Nestled between Uptown and Victory Park, the vibrant Harwood District is a 19-city block, uber-walkable neighborhood packed with a wide range of dining and entertainment options.