Things To Do In and Around Dallas
Dallas is a richly diverse American city - over the years it has become a melting pot of cultures, religions and lifestyles. This important convergence of uniqueness and differences is reflected throughout the sights and sounds of the city. Dallas ' authentic arts, music, food, places of worship, historic landmarks and urban lifestyle all contribute to the city's makeup.
Dallas is known for living large and thinking big. As the nation's ninth-largest city, Dallas is exciting, diverse and friendly - factors that contribute to its success as a leading leisure and convention destination. There's a whole "new" vibrant Dallas to enjoy-new entertainment districts, dining, shopping, hotels, arts and cultural institutions- with more on the way. There's never been a more exciting time to visit Dallas than now.
With a density of restaurants greater than New York City, Dallas is truly a food-lover’s town. While first-time visitors might conjure images of Texas steakhouses and barbecue joints, Dallas long ago found its way onto America’s culinary map with innovative restaurants and talented chefs mining the flavors of American, Italian, Asian and Mexican cuisine. Downtown Dallas is home to an incredible variety of restaurants, from critically acclaimed destinations like Dakota’s Steakhouse the French Room to the unique concept restaurants like Fuse to casual neighborhood favorites like Local and Victory Tavern.
Experience television history and Texas hospitality! Tour the Ewing Mansion and ranch grounds, re-live memories in the " Dallas Legends" memorabilia exhibit, eat at Miss Ellie's Deli, shop at two unique retail stores and more. Open daily year round.
The Historic West End offers visitors a window to Dallas' past with beautifully preserved and masterfully renovated historical buildings on tree-lined streets with brick paved sidewalks. The West End is the heartbeat of Downtown Dallas, and only a short train ride away from the Dallas Convention Center. The West End is where visitors, from across the nation and around the world choose to be entertained while in Dallas.
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