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Dallas City Guide
United States of America > Dallas
Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the USA and located in
North Central Texas, in an area where the three forks of the
Trinity River merge. The traditional home of cowboys and pioneers,
Dallas is increasingly recognised for its cosmopolitan spirit
and entrepreneurial flair. It is a modern sophisticated city
that nevertheless retains its Texan charm.
To recapture a moment of history, Dealey Plaza, the location
of President John F Kennedy's assassination, is one of Dallas's
most visited sites. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
examines his life and death through photographs, artefacts
and video clips.
Live for a moment in history, visit the Dallas County Historical
Park, in downtown Dallas, which has several historic monuments,
including the Old Red Court House, John Neely Bryan Cabin,
and the Kennedy Memorial.
Get to know the American culture here. The major cultural
and recreational centre in the city, this 277-acre National
Historic Landmark is the site of seven museums and other
cultural facilities. It has the largest collection of Art
Deco architecture in the USA.
Lot's of thrills and fun here with animals, the Dallas
Aquarium features 5000 aquatic animals from around the world.
There are scheduled shark and fish feedings as well. The
Dallas Zoo has landscaped habitats, a gorilla conservation
centre and a monorail ride through the 'Wilds of Africa'.
Appreciate the world's largest bronze monument which stands
in Pioneer Plaza on Griffin and Young streets, and features
forty longhorn steers being driven by cowboys here.
For a magnificent view of the city, visitors can take a
glass-elevator ride up the 50-storey Reunion Tower to observation
terraces and a revolving restaurant with nighttime dancing.
A must for all soap-opera fans is Southfork Ranch. Once
the screen home of the infamous Ewing clan, it is now a
showcase of Dallas memorabilia and a popular convention
centre.
Dallas has more shopping centres per capita than any other
US city. Some of these that cater to your needs are the
West End Marketplace, the elegant and original Neiman Marcus
department store on Main Street is a popular tourist attraction.
Dallas Market Center, the largest wholesale trade shopping
centre in the world and many others.
This being cattle country, beef features widely. In addition
to the ubiquitous steakhouses, southwestern cooking is popular
and includes local sumptuous specialities as catfish fried
in cornmeal batter. There is a great variety of superb international
cuisine on offer too.
Getting There and Moving Around
By air
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW), the world's second-busiest
airport in terms of take-offs and landings, and has flights
to more than 200 destinations worldwide. Among the domestic
destinations are New York, Frankfurt, Los Angeles and others.
By rail
Union Station is located in the west end of downtown Dallas.
Amtrak train runs a service from Dallas to Chicago and Houston.
The new light rail system operated by Dallas Area Rapid
Transit (DART), provides a convenient service around downtown
and to the south.
By road
DART also operates the city's bus networks. Buses between
Dallas and Fort Worth are run by Greyhound.
Taxis are available from DFW International Airport and
from major hotels. There are nine major taxi companies in
operation.
Most major car-hire companies have offices in Dallas. Local
firms with cars and motor campers for hire.
Moving Around
The availability of various transport mode in Dallas definitely
adds up the fun for your stay here.
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