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6 Things You Can't Miss at This Year's State Fair

Angela Roe

Aug 25, 2021

There's nothing like welcoming fall in Texas with a day at the Fair. After a year off, visitors of all ages are primed for an unforgettable experience!

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Outdoors

17 hotel pools to check out this summer

Diana Trujillo

Jul 26, 2021

Dip your toes in the city's finest pools during your Dallas getaway.

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Diverse

Underrated Destinations in North Dallas

Sam Weiger

Aug 24, 2021

Discover an area overflowing with hidden gems

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Holiday/Festivals

What To Do This September in Dallas

Kaitlyn Grekoff

Aug 26, 2021

Heritage, fall fun, festivals and the State Fair of Texas bring out the best of September in Dallas.

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Diana Trujillo

Sep 22, 2021

The must-do, must-eat and must-see things at the 2021 State Fair of Texas

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People of Dallas

Deep in the Heart of Dallas with TommyJay

Dalila Thomas Brent

Sep 22, 2021

The Oak Cliff Native Talks Upbringing and Favorite Spots in the City.

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Arts & Culture

Dallas for Libras

Zane Harrington

Sep 21, 2021

How to see the city based on your astrological sign.

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Sports

How to Watch A Cowboys Game in Dallas

Jennifer Simonson

Sep 16, 2021

The boys are back! Here is a helpful guide to help celebrate the Cowboys 2021 winning (hopefully) season.

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Food & Drink

Oktoberfest is back in Dallas

David C Justin

Sep 14, 2021

Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl.

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State Fair of Texas

A newcomer's guide to the State Fair of Texas

Diana Trujillo

Sep 14, 2021

What's all the fuss about? Find out why Dallas locals count down to Opening Day every year.

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Music & Concerts

Concerts and Festivals This Fall

Jennifer Simonson

Sep 3, 2021

From Boot Scootin' Boogie to Mr. Worldwide, Dallas-area venues will be thumping with live music this fall.

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Food

Stroll Down the Margarita Mile

Jamina Tribbett

Sep, 11, 2020

Take your dining experience up a notch with a stroll down the Margarita Mile, a collection of the best and brightest margaritas in the city.

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From the Magazine

Light of the City

Since 1977, Reunion Tower has been the centerpiece of the Dallas skyline – a 560-foot-tall building with a signature spherical top. It's long acted as a beacon for travelers, signifying the arrival to the city's busy Downtown District.

Ask anyone of a certain age to identify the famous tower and most can accomplish without hesitation, thanks to that recognizable sphere and a certain popular show from the late 1970s. In a sweet twist of fate, the tower was completed the same year that Dallas, the TV show, premiered. The show – and its catchy opening credits – introduced Dallas, the city, to millions of viewers around the world and Reunion Tower became an international sensation.

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