The Basics
City Name: Dallas
Where is it located?: Dallas is located in the northeastern part of Texas.
Why do people go there?: Dallas-Fort Worth is big. Like, really big. Everything is bigger in Texas big. And when it comes to sport teams, activites, and shopping, Dallas just has MORE of it!
How do travelers get there?: Drive or fly, although you can snag a bus.
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 214/469/972
Other phone tips: When calling a Dallas phone number, you should not forget to include the area code
Population: 1.2 million
Languages: Texan Drawl
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Downtown Dallas, West End, Deep Ellum, McKinney Avenue/Uptown, Greenville Avenue, North Dallas, Irving/Las Colinas
Attractions: Dallas Love Field, Shopping, Sports
Accommodations: Dallas Hostels
Tourist Office: Dallas Tourist Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Downtown Mckinney, Lone Star Park, Perkins Chapel, Joe Pool Lake
Health Issues: Dallas implements a strict smoking ban.
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Avoid the summer heat and come during any other season.
City Specific Events: Greek food Festival, State Fair of Texas, Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade
How to get around?: DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) and streetcar.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The main airport serving cheaper flights to Dallas is the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Need more information?: Check out the Dallas travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
