Dallas

Dallas is one of those cities that proves you don’t need an ocean or a river to build something extraordinary. It grew up through sheer determination, fueled by railroads and business ambition, and that bold, go-big attitude is still alive on every block today. The skyline is electric, especially after dark when Reunion Tower’s glowing sphere floats above the city like something from the future, and the streets hum with energy from morning until late at night.

There’s so much to discover here, from dinosaur fossils and dazzling gems at the Perot Museum to jaguars and sharks living under one incredible roof at the Dallas World Aquarium. You can walk through a garden bursting with color beside a shimmering lake, or step quietly into history at Dealey Plaza and reflect on a day that changed the world.

Dallas also packs more art, music, and theater into one neighborhood than almost any other American city, making it a place where creativity and ambition collide in the most exciting way.

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Quick fact

Dallas is the largest city in the United States that was not built on a navigable body of water, a river port, or a natural harbor — it grew purely because of the railroad and commerce.

Fun fact

Dallas is home to the largest urban arts district in the entire United States, with more arts venues packed into one neighborhood than almost anywhere else in the country!

Landmarks

Reunion Tower

This iconic tower topped with a giant glowing globe lights up the Dallas skyline every night and has a restaurant near the top where the floor slowly rotates so you can see the whole city.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Located in the building where history changed in 1963, this museum helps visitors learn about President John F. Kennedy and the events of that important day.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

This bold, box-shaped museum rising above the city is packed with hands-on science exhibits, a dinosaur hall, and even a gem and mineral vault.

Dallas World Aquarium

This amazing aquarium takes you on a journey through the rainforests of South America and the oceans of the world, with sharks, jaguars, and sloths all in one place.

Fair Park

A historic park in Dallas that is home to the famous State Fair of Texas and features beautiful Art Deco buildings, museums, and the largest Ferris wheel in North America.