Dallas

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Dallas

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This Texas city lives up to its reputation as a spot where big things happen, from arts to professional sports and a downtown cattle drive.

Dallas is known around the world for its true position in the center of the volatile U.S. oil industry and its fictionalized role in the long-running television drama, Dallas. Visit this iconic American city to appreciate its fascinating past and enjoy its exciting present.

Texas has a history of cowboys and cattle drives. See the past come to life in Dallas as dozens of lifelike bronze sculptures of longhorn cows and cowboys move across the landscape of Pioneer Plaza, driving down a hill, over a stream and past a waterfall. Speaking of cows…visit a different steakhouse every night to sample extraordinary Texas beef or find your favorite barbecue restaurant.

Look up from the cattle in the middle of the city to appreciate the contrast of modern Dallas, a very metropolitan city. Reunion Tower stands tall over Downtown Dallas. Climb to the GeO-Deck for a cocktail at sunset and gaze down to identify city landmarks.

One of the most popular tourist spots in Dallas is a very somber location. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza marks the spot in the former Texas School Book Depository building where an assassin waited to murder President John F. Kennedy in 1963. See photos and read information about this tragic event. Reflect for a few moments at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, a few blocks away.

The all-red Old Red Museum of Dallas County was once the courthouse, built in 1892. Step inside to learn about the history of the area. After your museum visit, start traveling north to choose from the varied attractions of the Dallas Holocaust Museum, Dallas World Aquarium, Perot Museum of Science and Nature, Dallas Museum of Art and Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Continue northeast to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Bring a picnic to enjoy between tours of almost 20 different gardens.

Drive south of downtown to the Dallas Zoo or west to Arlington to watch the Dallas Cowboys play football.

Where to stay in Dallas

Reunion Tower showing landscape views, a sunset and a skyscraper

Downtown Dallas

4/5(21 area reviews)

Downtown Dallas is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dallas World Aquarium and Majestic Theater. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Akard Station or Saint Paul & Federal Tram Stop.

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Las Colinas

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Toyota Music Factory while getting to know Las Colinas, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hidden Ridge Station or Irving Convention Center Station to see more of the area.

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Oak Lawn

4/5(1 area review)

Oak Lawn is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like American Airlines Center and The Strip on Cedar Springs. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Cole & Lemmon Tram Stop or Cole & Hall Tram Stop.

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Uptown

5/5(1 area review)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Uptown. If sightseeing is on the list, American Airlines Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at McKinney & Routh Stop or McKinney & Fairmount Stop to see more of the area.

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Old East Dallas

4/5(1 area review)

While you're in Old East Dallas, take in top sights like Old Deep Ellum Historic District or Knox-Henderson Shopping District, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Baylor Station or CityPlace - Uptown Station.

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North Dallas

If you're spending some time in North Dallas, NorthPark Center and Adventure Kids Playcare North Dallas are top sights worth seeing.

North Dallas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas DFW Airport North
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas DFW Airport North
2.5 out of 5
4850 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX
The price is RM398 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
RM398
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Irving. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (684 reviews)
"The perfect place if you’re just needing one night to stay."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas DFW Airport North
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
4 out of 5
1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX
The price is RM495 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
RM495
per night
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,142 reviews)
"Walking distance to convention center."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
The Westin Dallas Park Central
The Westin Dallas Park Central
4 out of 5
12720 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX
The price is RM526 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM526
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,332 reviews)
"Overall, the Weston is the best hotel to stay at, in my opinion. I have never had any type of bad experience staying there"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

The Westin Dallas Park Central
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
4 out of 5
1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,142 reviews)
"Walking distance to convention center."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
The Beeman Hotel
The Beeman Hotel
3.5 out of 5
6070 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,821 reviews)
March 24th trip
"I was in town for a medical procedure and check in was a breeze, the staff comped my parking, made sure my room was away from the highway and elevator. The room was clean, smelled fresh and the hallways were clean. We used the heated pool and there were towels provided and the area was clean. The ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

The Beeman Hotel
Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport
Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport
4 out of 5
2334 North International Parkway, Dallas, TX
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,797 reviews)
"Great airport hotel fast check in and freindly staff Convenient store with fast bites for munching especially if you have kids"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Dallas

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5/5 - Excellent

Akin
1 Dec 2019

I love Dallas. I came from England UK and I will come again

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
9 Oct 2019

Make sure you get a map of the road system as was very daunting.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
22 Sep 2019

Good transport links and enjoyed the Kennedy museum

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
24 May 2019

Friendly, helpful people and welcoming environment.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
17 May 2019

The DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transport) light railway runs from Akard station (3 short blocks from the hotel) to and from DFW airport and is extraordinarily cheap and convenient if you have little luggage and plenty of time

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
13 May 2019

Not much to do and once out of the city there are some dodgy areas