Dallas at a Glance
Propped up in the state of Texas sits Dallas, a large city that keeps its roots firmly on American soil. A city enthralled by its affection for sports and its love for tradition it’s a great place to discover.
You’ll Love Dallas If…
- You are looking for a traditional southern city, with a truly American heart.
- You want to show the family somewhere that will thrill and entertain everyone.
- The Texas cowboy culture fascinates you and you want to experience it first hand.
Sports and Shopping on a Dallas Holiday
No holiday to Dallas would be quite complete without visiting one of its sporting venues. With successful teams that range from basketball to baseball to ice hockey there is something that is sure to please anyone that visits.
If you’re after a shopping fix then look no further than a holiday to Dallas. With more shopping centers per person than any other destination in the country, it really is the place to indulge in some retail therapy.
Culture on a Dallas holiday
If you want to take some time exploring the cultural aspect of a Dallas holiday, there are a handful of museums and galleries that you can discover.
- For a look into the political past of the city see The Sixth Floor Museum, which plays homage to the late President John F. Kennedy. You can investigate his assassination in detail in the very building from which the shots that killed him were fired.
- The Dallas Museum of Art has a collection that spans from across the globe and from a range of periods. The Meadows Museum of Art is home to one of the biggest and most widespread collections of Spanish art. Works by Goya and Picasso are displayed here.
- If you take your holiday to Dallas during the autumn you can experience the world famous Texas state fair. The largest in the country, it features carnival rides, sports matches, an auto show and an abundance of all the classic American foods.
- For a real cowboy experience visit the Mesquite Championship Rodeo during the season that runs from April until September. This historical rodeo site is one of the country’s only permanent spots, and has seen many champions pass through its gates.
Family Entertainment on a Dallas Holiday
A holiday in Dallas is a great place to take children, as there are chances to keep them entertained across the city that adults will love too. Dallas zoo is where over 8,000 animals find their homes, including tigers, lions, crocodiles and rhinos. Children will love being able to wonder through the rainforest, witness mountains, woodlands and deserts, in the Wilds of Africa section of the zoo, which aims to replicate the animal’s natural habitats.
For some white knuckle entertainment, the Zero Gravity Thrill Rides Amusement Park is where you can find five extreme thrill rides, if you have the bottle to try them!
For inspiration on somewhere to stay on a Dallas holiday, take a look at budget Dallas hotels for a bargain or 5 star hotels in Dallas for a touch of real luxury.