Visitors Guide to Dallas, Texas, USA
The dynamic city of Dallas is situated in the northeastern area
of the state of Texas in the USA. Founded in 1841 as a trading
post, Dallas is now one of the largest cities in the United
States of America. Dallas covers almost 400 square miles / 1,036
square kilometers and is home to a population of more than
1,000,000 people, while the Dallas / Fort Worth area has over
5,000,000 residents. Acclaimed as a leading corporate center,
Dallas is also well known for its wealth of impressive shopping
facilities, superb restaurants, animated nightlife, tourist
attractions and major American sporting outlets.
Encompassing the towns of Fort Worth and Arlington to create one
large city, which is known as the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex,
Dallas is a large cosmopolitan city, and incorporates many
smaller communities and historical neighborhoods. Amongst these
locations are the 17 blocks of the Arts District, Swiss Avenue
Historic District - listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and the West End area - an ideal region for visitors to
Dallas to embark upon their sightseeing. Dallas
Shopping: Dallas is a vibrant shopping destination
offering an array of outstanding shop and stores. Facilities
include many designer outlets, well-known department stores,
numerous boutiques and shopping malls. Popular shopping areas
include Greenville Avenue, Deep Ellum, Northpark Mall,
Mockingbird Station, Willowbend Center and Stonebriar Center.
Corporate Dallas: There is a wealth of
corporate headquarters and substantial businesses in Dallas
including all sectors of business, from Blockbuster - the home
entertainment company to Wyndham International - the hotel and
resort chain, with an increasing number of companies relocating
to Dallas every year. The economy in Dallas is flourishing, and
therefore this city continues to be a favorite for long-term
growth. Dallas Tourism: Tourist attractions in
Dallas are impressive, making Dallas the perfect holiday
destination. Facilities include landmarks and monuments,
museums, art galleries, must-see sights, recreational activities
and memorable guided tours of the city. Top attractions include
Dallas Zoo, Dallas World Aquarium and Six Flags over Texas
amusement park. There are also a wide variety of theater
productions that are popular with visitors to Dallas.
Dallas Transport: Around Dallas, public transport is
well structured and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
operates a reliable bus system, with further transport including
a light rail network and popular trams, which travel between the
Arts and Uptown Districts. Dallas-Fort Worth International
Airport stands around 15 miles / 24 km from the city center and
is an important transport hub. With many passengers arriving
each day from all over the world, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport
offers a range of convenient ground transport, which includes
shuttle buses, taxis and car rental options. For further
information about the airport, visit Airports Guides to Dallas
at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
(DFW) Restaurants: Dallas has an abundance
of dining options, which are sure to suit every palate.
Restaurants, cafes and bars are mainly concentrated around the
central areas of Dallas, which include Downtown Dallas, Deep
Ellum, Greenville Avenue and Uptown. A wide selection of
international cuisine is offered in Dallas including French,
Greek, Spanish, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Indian and traditional
Texan and Mexican dishes. Weather: Dallas has a
subtropical and humid climate with hot summer weather and cool
winters. Temperatures during July and August are at their
hottest and can reach highs of around 34