Welcome to Dallas

Centrally located in the Lone Star State, Dallas provides visitors with the perfect blend of Southern hospitality, cosmopolitan flair, Old West charm and modern sophistication. With no geographical features to limit its growth, Dallas has accrued suburban sprawl that is among the largest in North America. Nevertheless, recent years have seen large population growth returning to Dallas' urban "Uptown" area, as well as the downtown area and the Victory development.

Some of the city's top choices for visitors include:

Dallas World Aquarium & Zoological Gardens
1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202
+1 214 720 2224
Discover a South American rainforest filled with unique plants and animals such as monkeys, colorful toucans, crocodiles, manatees and otters. The aquarium portion features 85,000-gallons of saltwater with marine life from around the world. Rare sea dragons, giant clams and endangered sea turtles are but a few of the intriguing animals on display. An outdoor lagoon-like exhibit features Black-footed penguins.

Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
+1 214 515 6500
Off the shores of White Rock Lake lies the garden of a lifetime. Sure to make anyone green with envy, the 66 acres of lush, perfectly manicured landscapes hold a treasure trove of trees, bushes and flowers. Quaint and quiet walkways meander throughout the grounds, with countless coves. Also located on the grounds is the DeGolyer House, a 1940s-style Spanish mansion.

Greenville Avenue
Greenville Avenue and Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75201
+1 214 368 6722
The stretch of Greenville Avenue from Ross Avenue to Mockingbird Lane comes alive each night when both locals and visitors flock to the myriad of unique shops, restaurants and clubs. Located just northeast of Downtown Dallas, the district is divided into three parts - Upper, Lower and Lowest Greenville.

Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201
+1 214 922 1200
The cornerstone feature of the Arts District, this museum holds a renowned collection of treasures and timeless exhibits. Permanent collections include "Ten Treasures," highlighting the key areas of the museum's interests and the "Wendy & Emery Reves Collection," a personal gathering of quality pieces from their mansion. A multitude of temporary exhibits travel into and out of various galleries.

Texas State Fair
3809 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75315
+1 214 565 9931
Located two miles east of downtown Dallas in Fair Park , the festival features an array of cooking, arts and crafts, livestock shows and auctions. Collegiate football games, headline concerts and the automobile show complete the three-week fair experience. There are two landmarks that underscore the grand scale of the fair: Big Tex and the Texas Star Ferris wheel.