Dallas, nicknamed “The Big D”, is known for offering great arts and culture, a wide range of cuisines, and plenty of activities to keep you busy, all of which make the perfect getaway. From free amusement parks for kids to a wide range of entertainment places for a fun night out, to some of the best dining scenes for lovers, the Big D has something for everyone. Here are a few tips for your next BIG trip to Dallas:
Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area
Dallas is located in the centre of the US, and in Texan tax breaks. Both of these features make it the leading corporate destination in the country. The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area houses 22 Fortune 500 companies. And, the area’s economy is mainly based on technology, banking, healthcare and medical research, telecommunications, transportation and logistics, energy, and commerce. This is the ideal destination for a business trip.
Steakhouses
For a long time now, Dallas has been known as a land of steakhouses. While there are several mouth-watering cuisines in the city, steakhouses are still at the heart of Dallas’ dining scene. No one can deny the appeal of a perfectly grilled prime beef. Ranging from old-school traditional steakhouses to modern, chic versions, the city offers something for everyone. Have an elevated dining experience at the Crowne Plaza Dallas downtown hotel and fulfill your meat-obsessed dreams.
NorthPark Center and Galleria Dallas
With several malls and districts to shop from, Dallas offers an exceptional shopping landscape. If you are in need of some high-fashion, luxury shopping, visit the NorthPark Center. It has several department stores and over 200 shops. Relax and dine in some of the best restaurants surrounded by unique landscaping. Its world-class sculpture and award-winning architecture makes it ideal for art enthusiasts. With over 200 shops & boutiques, as well as restaurants, the Galleria Dallas offers another great shopping destination. It also offers plenty to do and see, including a full-sized ice-skating rink, glass vaulted ceiling, and an adjoining hotel.
Sports
Dallas is home to six professional sports teams, including the MLB’s Texas Rangers, NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Wings, NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, soccer’s FC Dallas, and NHL’s Dallas Stars. You are bound to find fans cheering for their teams. Join in on the fun at any of the city’s many sports hangouts. And, don’t forget to take a trip to the Cowboys stadium in nearby Arlington.
Arts District
High culture can be found in downtown Dallas thanks to the Arts District. The district is considered the largest urban entertainment district in the US. There you’ll find superb performance venues, including three world-class museums, the Winspear Opera House, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, the Klyde Warren Park, the AT&T Performing Arts Center, and the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater. This makes the Big D the perfect destination for arts and culture lovers.
