Dallas is located in the central-northeastern part of Texas, next to Fort Worth and about 70 miles south of the Oklahoma border. The city itself is situated in the rolling plains called the "blackland prairies" and contains 60 man-made lakes.
As you plan the right time to visit Dallas, keep in mind the city's biggest festivals happen from April to July. The winters are cold and dry, but offer off-season travel prices, if that is more important to you.
Here's the top must-see list of places in Dallas: Six Flags, which is even larger than Disneyland; the Dallas World Aquarium; American Airlines Sports Arena, where the Dallas Mavericks and Stars play; JFK Memorial; Dallas Heritage Village, a historic site dating back to the Civil War; Deep Ellum, the warehouse district now the center stage for live music; and Knox-Henderson, Dallas' oldest shopping community.
Dallas also has a surprising amount of arts and cultural venues. The Majestic Theater is one exciting find; a restored vaudeville house from the '20s, this is the nighttime scene for movies and performance groups.
Although Dallas gained its popularity in sports, major theme parks and five-star steakhouses, this city is rich in fine arts and culture. It is a fact that Dallas has the largest urban arts district in America.
