Traveleye on Dallas (Texas, USA)

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Overview:

Dallas is the most mythical city in Texas, with a past and present rich in all the stuff of which American legends - and TV shows - are made. It stands tall as a paragon of conspicuous consumption, a city known for its business acumen, its restaurants and its shopping.

The 'Big D' is most famous for its contributions to popular culture - the Cowboys football team and its cheerleaders, the Dallas soap opera...but there's a more serious side to the city. It was in Dealey Plaza that one of the greatest tragedies in US history - JFK's assassination - unfolded.

Dallas is a modern cosmopolitan city with Old West Roots: in the midst of the downtown high-rises sits one of the city's first log cabins. The "shiny ball" in Dallas' skyline is Reunion Tower, adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. For a spectacular view of the cityscape and surrounding areas, ride the glass elevator to the Observation Deck, or to the Top of the Dome Club for food and drinks.

Neighborhoods around Dallas offer their own charm. Early wealthy residents build sprawling homes on Swiss Avenue, a great place for a picturesque stroll, especially to see holiday light displays. Historic houses are usually antique shops in chic Uptown northeast of Dallas. Greenville Avenue is one of the oldest entertainment areas in Dallas but very trendy. Near Southern Methodist University (north of downtown), Knox-Henderson is full of old-world charm.

Locality:

Located in north central Texas and about 90 minutes south of Oklahoma, Highway 75 goes north-south through Dallas and I-30 runs east-west. I-45, I-20 and I-35 all connect to downtown Dallas.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

Try a visit the huge Dallas Art Museum to view permanent collections of African, European and American art or special exhibitions. The city is also big on children's attractions, making it a popular destination for families. Spend the morning at the Zoo and then head over to the Aquarium for a marine life extravaganza. History buffs won't want to miss the Sixth Floor Museum, an exhibition pertaining to the life and assassination of John F. Kennedy. Nature enthusiasts can go for a bike ride or hike through White Rock Lake Park. As in most world-class cities, Dallas offers a range of accommodations from grand historic hotels to budget digs. The city's restaurants may differ in price and cuisine but the portions are always - you guessed it - large.

Dallas' summers are fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk hot and its winters cool (it occasionally snows), making spring and autumn months the best times to visit. April to May and September to October are also the peaks of the festival season in Dallas and neighbouring towns, offering hearty Texan helpings of art, barbecue, music, rodeo and tall tales.