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Overview
From the moment you land in Dallas, you'll experience the incredibly friendly Texas hospitality that the entire state is known for. The city's slogan is "Live Large. Think Big," which is a motto most Dallas residents live by, and that visitors are encouraged to experience firsthand.
More than 95 percent of the U.S. population lives within a four-hour flight to Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport, which is served by 13 major U.S. airlines, plus six foreign airlines. With a bit of research, you'll find cheap airfares to Dallas almost anytime.
As one of the largest cities in America, when you land in Dallas, you'll quickly discover it offers everything you'd expect from a major urban metropolis. Because the city generates a tremendous amount of revenue from oil, downtown Dallas offers an unusually large number of world-class museums, concert halls, theatres and other cultural attractions; many are paid for by the city's most prominent business leaders and oil tycoons.
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When to Go
High Season
There's no bad time to visit Dallas. Between April and October, daytime temperatures will be in the high-70s to high-90s. Most hotels, restaurants, attractions and indoor locations are well air conditioned, so while you'll be hot outside, the indoor temperatures are typically kept cool and comfortable.
Low Season
It rarely snows, and the average monthly rainfall is less than three inches during much of the year, except during April and May. The fall and winter is football season, which is extremely popular in Dallas. Whether it's high school, college or pro ball, on game days, it's the stadiums, plus every sports bar and lounge in the city that'll be jammed with very loyal and enthusiastic fans.
Best Time to Go
It's during the comfortable fall months when Dallas hosts the annual State Fair of Texas, which features indoor and outdoor rides, shows, exhibitions, live entertainment and plenty of food. Throughout the year, however, the 244-acre Fair Park Dallas, where the State Fair is held, is also home to eight museums, an IMAX theater, and an outdoor amphitheatre.
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Airport Information
Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW)
Distance: Less than 30 miles from downtown Dallas
Drive Time: 30 to 45 minutes
Cheap flights to Dallas that land at DFW will enjoy, in addition to the standard traveler's services, an assortment of works by local and international artists, part of the airport's Public Arts Program.Like most things in Dallas, the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is massive. It contains five terminals, a total of 155 aircraft gates, and its own SkyLink tram system to transport passengers between gates.
Flights from Los Angeles and Miami average about $250 before taxes and fees, with Chicago coming in at about $200.
You can pick up a rental car at the airport, take the SuperShuttle door-to-door shared van service (817-329-2000, www.supershuttle.com), utilize a taxi, hire a private town car or limo, or ride the popular Dart rail system (214-979-1111, www.dart.org) to transport you to downtown Dallas, or anywhere in the surrounding area.
Alternative Airports
Love Field - 7 miles northwest of downtown Dallas
Southwest Airlines is the only major airline that utilizes this airport, although you'll find a handful of small, regional airlines, as well as private/charter jet services here.
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Weather
No matter when you visit, expect to see gorgeous, deep blue skies and experience an abundance of bright sunny days. During the winter months the temperature will drop down to the mid-30s at night, but remain mild during the day, with temperatures averaging in the mid-to-high 50s. In the summer, however, expect plenty of heat. During the day, temperatures will reach the high-90s, dropping down to the mid-to-high 70s at night.
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Things to Do
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (214-747-6660, www.jfk.org) - is one of the city's must see and most popular historic attractions. It offers a self-paced look at the events leading up to and following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Be sure to take advantage of the audio tour as you explore this museum. It's located within the Texas School Book Depository building.
State Fair of Texas - For a true taste of Texas' past, present and future, plan on spending at least one full day exploring the State Fair of Texas held each fall.
Golf - While Dallas is very much a football-oriented city, there are also many championship golf courses in the area, all located a short drive from the downtown area. The Texas Golf Association is an excellent resource for visiting golfers.
Dallas World Aquarium - Located in the heart of downtown Dallas is the Dallas World Aquarium (214-720-2224, dwazoo.com). It's a relatively small, but very impressive indoor attraction featuring aquatic exhibits from around the world. Kids will enjoy spending time here.
Shop - If you're shopping for designer clothes or looking for top brand-name merchandise, head over to Northpark Center (214-363-7441, www.northparkcenter.com), where you'll find over 235 upscale stores and boutiques, like Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Burberry and Barney's New York.
Dallas Zoo - Get up-close to more than 350 species of animals at the Dallas Zoo (214-943-2771, www.dallaszoo.com). This 95-acre complex is the largest zoo in Texas and it features dozens of indoor and outdoor exhibits. A popular highlight of every visit is a ride on the Monorail Safari, which travels through six unique habitats. The animals roam freely, while the humans are enclosed within the monorail cars.
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Local Attractions
New Dallas Cowboys' Stadium - Even if you can't catch a home Dallas Cowboys game, you can take a tour of the state-of-the-art, $1.3 billion stadium which opened in 2009 (www.dallascowboys.com).
Southfork Ranch - If you have a rental car, you can see where the Ewings from the TV series Dallas lived by taking a drive out to the world-famous Southfork Ranch in Plano, Texas (972-442-7800, www.southforkranch.com). It's now a popular tourist attraction which offers a tour of the ranch, plus a Dallas (TV series) inspired museum and gift shop.
Dallas' Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in America. Here, you'll find the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Morton H. Heyerson Symphony Center, and the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts. Plan on spending several hours at each museum, and enjoying an entire evening if you attend a symphony performance or an event at the performing arts center.
Mesquite Championship Rodeo - Get a real taste of Texas by attending an exciting and authentic rodeo at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo (972-285-8777, www.mesquiterodeo.com). The indoor (and air conditioned) Resistol Arena is located just 15 minutes by car from downtown Dallas. You'll see bull riders and a variety of other rodeo events, plus daredevil clowns.
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Must See Sights
The Uptown/West Village District features historic homes, more than 20 art galleries and antique shops, plus over 90 restaurants and three performance theatres.
Sports fans will enjoy spending time in the Victory Park area, where you'll find the American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Mavericks (NBA) and Dallas Stars (NHL).
Step back in time by visiting the West End Historic District, where you'll discover turn-of-the-century storefronts, vintage streetlights, and even horse-drawn carriages. Experience a collection of unique shops, restaurants and nightclubs here.
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Getting Around
Dallas is divided into 13 districts which are pretty spread out. While you can easily walk around within a single district, such as the Main Street District, the Dallas Arts District, or the West End Historic District, you'll need to take a car or utilize the Dart (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) rail and bus system to get around.
The most economical way to ride Dart is to purchase a single day pass ($5.00) or seven-day pass ($25.00). Between the bus and rail routes, it's possible to get anywhere within the city (or surrounding areas) inexpensively and relatively conveniently.
If you opt to drive around the city, seriously consider using a GPS system or obtaining printed turn-by-turn directions for each intended destination. Unlike many cities, Dallas is not laid out using a grid system with sequentially numbered streets and avenues.
Taxis are an option, but fares are based on a meter rate set by the City of Dallas, so it'll get expensive. The initial taxi meter drop is $2.25. Passengers are then charged $.20 for each 1/9th mile and $.45 for each 90-seconds of traffic delay/waiting time. There's also a flat fee of $2.00 per passenger, starting with the second passenger. Additional fees apply for taxi service to or from the airport.
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Cheap Flights To Dallas
OverviewWhen to Go
Airport Information
Weather
Things to Do
Local Attractions
Must See Sights
Insider Tips
Getting Around
Overview
From the moment you land in Dallas, you'll experience the incredibly friendly Texas hospitality that the entire state is known for. The city's slogan is "Live Large. Think Big," which is a motto most Dallas residents live by, and that visitors are encouraged to experience firsthand.
More than 95 percent of the U.S. population lives within a four-hour flight to Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport, which is served by 13 major U.S. airlines, plus six foreign airlines. With a bit of research, you'll find cheap airfares to Dallas almost anytime.
As one of the largest cities in America, when you land in Dallas, you'll quickly discover it offers everything you'd expect from a major urban metropolis. Because the city generates a tremendous amount of revenue from oil, downtown Dallas offers an unusually large number of world-class museums, concert halls, theatres and other cultural attractions; many are paid for by the city's most prominent business leaders and oil tycoons.
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When to Go
High Season
There's no bad time to visit Dallas. Between April and October, daytime temperatures will be in the high-70s to high-90s. Most hotels, restaurants, attractions and indoor locations are well air conditioned, so while you'll be hot outside, the indoor temperatures are typically kept cool and comfortable.
Low Season
It rarely snows, and the average monthly rainfall is less than three inches during much of the year, except during April and May. The fall and winter is football season, which is extremely popular in Dallas. Whether it's high school, college or pro ball, on game days, it's the stadiums, plus every sports bar and lounge in the city that'll be jammed with very loyal and enthusiastic fans.
Best Time to Go
It's during the comfortable fall months when Dallas hosts the annual State Fair of Texas, which features indoor and outdoor rides, shows, exhibitions, live entertainment and plenty of food. Throughout the year, however, the 244-acre Fair Park Dallas, where the State Fair is held, is also home to eight museums, an IMAX theater, and an outdoor amphitheatre.
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Airport Information
Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW)
Distance: Less than 30 miles from downtown Dallas
Drive Time: 30 to 45 minutes
Cheap flights to Dallas that land at DFW will enjoy, in addition to the standard traveler's services, an assortment of works by local and international artists, part of the airport's Public Arts Program.Like most things in Dallas, the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is massive. It contains five terminals, a total of 155 aircraft gates, and its own SkyLink tram system to transport passengers between gates.
Flights from Los Angeles and Miami average about $250 before taxes and fees, with Chicago coming in at about $200.
You can pick up a rental car at the airport, take the SuperShuttle door-to-door shared van service (817-329-2000, www.supershuttle.com), utilize a taxi, hire a private town car or limo, or ride the popular Dart rail system (214-979-1111, www.dart.org) to transport you to downtown Dallas, or anywhere in the surrounding area.
Alternative Airports
Love Field - 7 miles northwest of downtown Dallas
Southwest Airlines is the only major airline that utilizes this airport, although you'll find a handful of small, regional airlines, as well as private/charter jet services here.
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Weather
No matter when you visit, expect to see gorgeous, deep blue skies and experience an abundance of bright sunny days. During the winter months the temperature will drop down to the mid-30s at night, but remain mild during the day, with temperatures averaging in the mid-to-high 50s. In the summer, however, expect plenty of heat. During the day, temperatures will reach the high-90s, dropping down to the mid-to-high 70s at night.
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Things to Do
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (214-747-6660, www.jfk.org) - is one of the city's must see and most popular historic attractions. It offers a self-paced look at the events leading up to and following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Be sure to take advantage of the audio tour as you explore this museum. It's located within the Texas School Book Depository building.
State Fair of Texas - For a true taste of Texas' past, present and future, plan on spending at least one full day exploring the State Fair of Texas held each fall.
Golf - While Dallas is very much a football-oriented city, there are also many championship golf courses in the area, all located a short drive from the downtown area. The Texas Golf Association is an excellent resource for visiting golfers.
Dallas World Aquarium - Located in the heart of downtown Dallas is the Dallas World Aquarium (214-720-2224, dwazoo.com). It's a relatively small, but very impressive indoor attraction featuring aquatic exhibits from around the world. Kids will enjoy spending time here.
Shop - If you're shopping for designer clothes or looking for top brand-name merchandise, head over to Northpark Center (214-363-7441, www.northparkcenter.com), where you'll find over 235 upscale stores and boutiques, like Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Burberry and Barney's New York.
Dallas Zoo - Get up-close to more than 350 species of animals at the Dallas Zoo (214-943-2771, www.dallaszoo.com). This 95-acre complex is the largest zoo in Texas and it features dozens of indoor and outdoor exhibits. A popular highlight of every visit is a ride on the Monorail Safari, which travels through six unique habitats. The animals roam freely, while the humans are enclosed within the monorail cars.
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Local Attractions
New Dallas Cowboys' Stadium - Even if you can't catch a home Dallas Cowboys game, you can take a tour of the state-of-the-art, $1.3 billion stadium which opened in 2009 (www.dallascowboys.com).
Southfork Ranch - If you have a rental car, you can see where the Ewings from the TV series Dallas lived by taking a drive out to the world-famous Southfork Ranch in Plano, Texas (972-442-7800, www.southforkranch.com). It's now a popular tourist attraction which offers a tour of the ranch, plus a Dallas (TV series) inspired museum and gift shop.
Dallas' Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in America. Here, you'll find the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Morton H. Heyerson Symphony Center, and the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts. Plan on spending several hours at each museum, and enjoying an entire evening if you attend a symphony performance or an event at the performing arts center.
Mesquite Championship Rodeo - Get a real taste of Texas by attending an exciting and authentic rodeo at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo (972-285-8777, www.mesquiterodeo.com). The indoor (and air conditioned) Resistol Arena is located just 15 minutes by car from downtown Dallas. You'll see bull riders and a variety of other rodeo events, plus daredevil clowns.
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Must See Sights
The Uptown/West Village District features historic homes, more than 20 art galleries and antique shops, plus over 90 restaurants and three performance theatres.
Sports fans will enjoy spending time in the Victory Park area, where you'll find the American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Mavericks (NBA) and Dallas Stars (NHL).
Step back in time by visiting the West End Historic District, where you'll discover turn-of-the-century storefronts, vintage streetlights, and even horse-drawn carriages. Experience a collection of unique shops, restaurants and nightclubs here.
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Insider Tips
- The best source for free trip-planning information pertaining to Dallas is the Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tourism Council (817-329-2438, www.visitdallas-fortworth.com or www.visitdallas.com).
- When navigating around Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport, allow plenty of time to get around via the airport's SkyLink tram. It could take up to 15 minutes to get from one terminal to another, or from the airline's ticket check in counter and your departure gate, so plan accordingly. Walking between terminals, for example, isn't a viable option.
All active members of the U.S. military are invited to visit American Airline's Admirals Club, free of charge, within the DFW Airport. There's normally a $500.00 annual membership fee, or a one-day visitor's fee of $50.00 to utilize this VIP lounge. For military personnel, there's also a large USO Center in Terminal B, near Gate B15.
- While downtown Dallas offers an abundant choice of traditional hotels, if you travel just 15 minutes to one of the outskirt "suburbs" of Dallas, you'll find many full-service resorts, lovely B&Bs and inexpensive motels.
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Getting Around
Dallas is divided into 13 districts which are pretty spread out. While you can easily walk around within a single district, such as the Main Street District, the Dallas Arts District, or the West End Historic District, you'll need to take a car or utilize the Dart (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) rail and bus system to get around.
The most economical way to ride Dart is to purchase a single day pass ($5.00) or seven-day pass ($25.00). Between the bus and rail routes, it's possible to get anywhere within the city (or surrounding areas) inexpensively and relatively conveniently.
If you opt to drive around the city, seriously consider using a GPS system or obtaining printed turn-by-turn directions for each intended destination. Unlike many cities, Dallas is not laid out using a grid system with sequentially numbered streets and avenues.
Taxis are an option, but fares are based on a meter rate set by the City of Dallas, so it'll get expensive. The initial taxi meter drop is $2.25. Passengers are then charged $.20 for each 1/9th mile and $.45 for each 90-seconds of traffic delay/waiting time. There's also a flat fee of $2.00 per passenger, starting with the second passenger. Additional fees apply for taxi service to or from the airport.
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