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Dallas

Dallas, the 'Big D', is Texas' most mythologized city, rich in the stuff of which American legends are woven. For a time, the eponymous TV series Dallas served to define the USA to the world, while the Cowboys and their cheerleaders remain iconic. Unlike many Texan cities, Dallas has avoided the boom-and-bust cycle of the oil industry, to the point where this is the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan area. There’s money here a-plenty, and conspicuous consumption is very much the norm.


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Here are eight essential districts in Dallas for foodies, history buffs, art fiends, antiquers, rockers, shoppers, party people, and everyone in between.

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In three hours or less, you can visit buzzing university towns, vineyards, lakes and even fossil dino footprints. Here are the top day trips from Dallas.

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You don't need to strike oil to enjoy a budget-friendly break in Dallas. The city has plenty of cultural and outdoor experiences that don't cost a dime.

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Grab the little ones, slather on some sunscreen, and hop in the car – there’s adventure to be had in Dallas.  

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Cyclists on the bike trail in Trinity River Park with a backdrop of the Dallas skyline

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