Dallas, Texas is a city of more than one million people. There are zoos, theme parks, museums, nightclubs, malls, gourmet restaurants, an international airport and four national sports teams that call Dallas home. Whether you are a group of sports fans, on a girls' trip or on a family trip, there is something for everyone in the Big D. It is no wonder that many people travel to the city each year for a Dallas getaway.
The downtown Dallas skyline is a picture that represents Dallas for locals and non-locals alike. The area is large and divided into 13 districts. The Dallas Arts District is home to the Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas Black Dance Theater. The Deep Ellum District is host to numerous nightclubs and bars for the younger crowd. The West End Historical District is popular with families because of its rich history, street vendors, performers and variety of restaurants and entertainment. Another popular Downtown Dallas attraction is the Dealy Plaza District, where President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed on November 22, 1963. It is in this district that travelers can tour the Sixth Floor Museum, which is said to be the location that the president was shot from.
Dallas travelers who enjoy shopping excursions and luxury will not be disappointed in what the city has to offer. The Galleria is a four-story mall attached to a Westin Hotel in North Dallas. It features hundreds of stores and a large ice-skating rink. Grapevine Mills Mall is about 10 minutes away and is home to numerous outlet stores for the discount shopper. For those who are interested in upscale Dallas shopping getaways, the Uptown and Highland Park neighborhoods in Central Dallas are host to unique shops and such names as Chanel, Stanley Korshak, Jimmy Choo and Ralph Lauren. Many luxury hotels and upscale restaurants are located in the area as well.
For the active traveler, malls and fancy hotels won't do. Dallas is home to multiple thrill destinations that have guests coming back again and again. Zero Gravity is a small thrill park with big rides located just off of Interstate 35 in Dallas. Bungee jumping and free falling are just some of the wild adventures available at the park. The neighboring suburb of Arlington is home to Six Flags over Texas, an amusement park that is set on more than 200 acres. There are multiple roller coasters, thrill rides and even an area for children. Next door to Six Flags are the famous Texas Rangers' Stadium and the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the homes of a major league baseball team and national football league team.
Westbrook, Allison. "Getaways in Dallas, Texas." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/getaways-dallas-texas-27215.html. Accessed 20 April 2019.