About Dallas

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.
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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

Experience Dallas While You’re Here

Dallas Arts Month

Dallas is home to the nation’s largest urban arts district, and our devotion to the arts runs deep. In celebration of our vast cultural landscape, the city has proclaimed April as Dallas Arts Month. There are hundreds of events, including…

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Dallas Architectural Tour

From newer marvels like the Perot Museum to Dallas skyline icons like Reunion Tower, the magnificent builds will keep you looking up for hours.

Dallas Architecture Tour Itinerary
Dallas Civil Rights Tour

Connect with the past by exploring a variety of landmarks you can visist that allow you to experience African Americans history here in Dallas.

Visit Dallas Civil Rights Tour