Dallas on a Dime

BIG Things Happen in Dallas even with a small budget. From affordable hotels to easy access to DFW Airport via the DART Light Rail system to free attractions and public transportation, your buck goes a long way in Dallas. Riding DART only costs $2.50 for a one-way trip or $5.00 for a 24-hour pass.

Take a self-guided walking tour of Dallas simply by downloading the free app by Pegasus Urban Trails. You'll find Dallas is not only full of interesting spots, but it's a breeze to walk and get around!

Enjoy complimentary access to over 23,000 pieces of art at the Dallas Museum of Art or hundreds of other pieces at the Crow Collection of Asian Art just steps from one another in the Dallas Arts District.

Take a break from your art lesson at Klyde Warren Park and have a tasty bite at one of the many Food Trucks or have an original Dallas burger at Relish.

Ride the complimentary shuttle bus, D-Link to get around to other great attractions like The Perot Museum of Nature & Science or the GeO Deck at Reunion Tower, plus enjoy savings of 41% when using Dallas CityPASS to visit these and other great attractions around town.

For evening fun, ride for free on the historic McKinney Avenue Trolley which will take you to great dining and nightlife options in the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood of Uptown.

Take DART from Downtown to Park Lane Station and find great shopping and amazing savings at The Shops at Park Lane with over a dozen outlet style stores like Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Old Navy and others, plus find over 200 other stores across the street at NorthPark Center.

Check the calendar before you leave home and don't miss the many free concerts, art fairs, festivals and more that take place in and around Dallas throughout the year.

Breathe in some fresh air taking a leisurely walk along the shores of White Rock Lake just a few minutes north of Dallas and home to the Dallas Arboretum or do some jogging along with the locals along the Katy Trail winding through lush Turtle Creek.

If you're visiting on a Saturday, take advantage of a free tour (and tasting!) at local brewing company Four Corners Brewery and try one of their home-grown brews. Afterwards take a few steps to Trinity Groves and try one of the many experimental restaurants with an amazing view of Downtown Dallas.