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Dallas - Fort Worth Travel Guide

You will find all the information you need to plan your vacation, day trip, resort stay or evening out in Fort Worth or Dallas, Texas. Whether you are looking for a golf course, historic sites, the top Dallas restaurants or a place to have fun with your child, you will find what you need to know through our articles and resources.
Great Places to See in Dallas Via Light Rail
Dallas offers a great variety of fascinating sights and things to do, many of which are steps from the DART light rail line.
Burger's Lake - Fort Worth
Burger's Lake is a one-acre spring-fed swimming hole in Fort Worth. The water is warm in the sunshine and cool in the shade and probably about a tenth of the swimming hole is in shade at any time. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Burger's Lake has diving boards, high and low slides, platforms for jumping off, and a 25-foot trapeze
Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau
Dallas' new slogan "Live Large. Think Big." describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all things are possible. This richly diverse city offers a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities.
Dallas Texas Metroplex and Suburbs
Find out about Dallas area sightseeing, restaurants, hotels and more.
Dallas World Aquarium
The Dallas World Aquarium houses many animals not often seen in zoos. Viewing them in their natural habitat, even underwater, provides a unique perspective on the animals' lives. I highly recommend the Dallas World Aquarium.
Dallas, Texas Attractions and Things to Do
Dallas, Texas is a big city to tackle when you don't know where to go and what to see. But within Dallas are some marvelous parks, great shopping opportunities and places that bring history alive. Have a great time in Dallas, the "Big D."
Dallas/Fort Worth Area Attractions
Dallas is the second largest city in Texas. Together, the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex offers visitors a variety of attractions and activities that simply can't be found elsewhere. From world-class zoos and museums to Texas-sized honky-tonks, the DFW area has it all.
Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau
Fort Worth has a western flair. This site provides you with discounts, places to stay and event calendars.
Fort Worth Nature Center
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is 3600 acres of what the Dallas Fort Worth area used to look like. The wilderness area straddles two major ecological zones in Texas: the Grand Prairie and the Western Cross Timbers.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Fossil Rim is located near Glen Rose, 75 miles southwest of Dallas Texas, and 55 miles from Fort Worth, in "hill country" that offers creeks, valleys, and beautiful scenery. The Fossil Rim Wildlife Center lets you feel like you're on an African safari when in fact you're an hour's drive from Forth Worth.
Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas Texas
In a space of over 100,000 square-feet, there is a lot to see in this Smithsonian Affiliate museum. The World War II area is exceptional for the story it tells, says Dan Hamilton, Executive Director of the museum. Among the many activities, visitors can watch an old newsreel from the 1940s. Next door, sit in on a World War I briefing in a vintage military building.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza - Kennedy Assasination
The Sixth Floor Museum is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. including weekends and holidays. (Closed Christmas Day). Kennedy assasination history and memorabilia.
Top Hotels in Dallas, Texas
Dallas attracts hordes of both business and pleasure travelers each year. But, finding an ideal place to stay while in the Big D is never a problem for these visitors, as Dallas is home to some of the best hotels in Texas.
Top Places to Shop in Dallas Texas
Dallas, home of Neiman Marcus and beautiful large malls, is a shoppers paradise. We found the most popular shopping haunts for your Dallas, Texas visit.
Victory Media Network - Victory Park, Dallas, Texas
The Victory Media Network® is the first large-scale, outdoor digital arts gallery in the world. This modern Kunsthalle is located in Dallas at the heart of Victory Park, one of the most significant new urban developments in the United States.
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