Dallas travel guide

About Dallas

Dallas is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. Located in northern Texas, it is the ninth-most populous city in the United States and third-most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1.3 million at the 2020 census. Along with the city of Fort Worth, Dallas anchors the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. and the most populous metropolitan area in Texas, at 8.5 million people. Dallas is a core city of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern U.S. and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks any navigable link to the sea. It is the seat of Dallas County, covering nearly 386 square miles (1,000 km2) and extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties.

Cheap flights to Dallas

The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $715 from Dublin, travelling 12 Nov – 27 Nov. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.

• LON London to Dallas10 Nov – 29 Nov · DFW from$823
• DUB Dublin to Dallas12 Nov – 27 Nov · DFW from$715
• MAN Manchester to Dallas16 Nov – 23 Nov · DFW from$795
• EDI Edinburgh to Dallas28 Dec – 11 Jan · DFW from$1,203
• HEL Helsinki to Dallas29 Oct – 11 Nov · DFW from$1,227
• PRG Prague to Dallas23 Oct – 3 Nov · DFW from$1,293
• CPH Copenhagen to Dallas11 Nov – 16 Nov · DFW from$1,122
• GLA Glasgow to Dallas3 Dec – 10 Dec · DFW from$1,201

Cheapest month to fly

Airlines travellers compared most often: Aer Lingus, Finnair, American Airlines.

Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 20 Sep and 20 Oct 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.

Places to visit in Dallas

1. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

   Museum

   Inside the former Texas School Book Depository, this museum examines the life and assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Afterward, walk Dealey Plaza and the nearby JFK Memorial.

2. 

   Dallas Arts District

   Neighborhood

   A walkable downtown district packed with museums and performance halls, including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Crow Museum of Asian Art and the Winspear Opera House.

3. 

   Dallas Museum of Art

   Museum

   A large art museum in the Arts District with collections spanning ancient Mediterranean, African, European and contemporary works, with general admission to the permanent galleries free.

4. 

   Klyde Warren Park

   Park

   A deck park built over a sunken freeway, connecting downtown and Uptown. It has food trucks, lawn games, a dog park and frequent free events.

5. 

   Reunion Tower

   Viewpoint

   The lit-up ball atop this tower is a skyline icon. Its observation deck offers 360-degree views of Dallas, with interactive displays identifying the landmarks below.

6. 

   Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

   Park · 6 mi from centre

   Display gardens on the shore of White Rock Lake known for large seasonal flower festivals, especially the spring tulip display and the autumn pumpkin village that draws families.

7. Perot Museum of Nature and Science

   Museum

   A striking cube-shaped science museum with dinosaur skeletons, gem and mineral halls, and hands-on exhibits on engineering, sports and the human body, popular with families and school groups.

8. 

   Bishop Arts District

   Neighborhood · 2 mi from centre

   A neighborhood in Oak Cliff filled with independent shops, galleries, coffee houses and restaurants in low-rise historic buildings, offering a relaxed, walkable contrast to the downtown towers.

Things to do in Dallas by type

19 tours, tickets and experiences across 5 categories. Pick a type to see what is available for your dates.

• City tours 9 experiences Conspiracy in Dallas: The President's Secret Society - City Exploration Game!
• Tickets & Attraction Passes 5 experiences Dallas CityPASS® - Access to 4 Attractions
• Shows, sports and special events 4 experiences Major League Baseball: Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field – Ticket
• Outdoor activities & Adventure 3 experiences Conspiracy in Dallas: The President's Secret Society - City Exploration Game!
• Travel Services 2 experiences Plaza Premium Lounge - Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport

Top experiences in Dallas

Tours, tickets and experiences you can book with Destina Holidays, from 19 available.

Tickets & Attraction Passes

Dallas CityPASS® - Access to 4 Attractions

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $56 per adult

Tickets & Attraction Passes

Universal Kids Resort - Theme Park

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $49 per adult

Travel Services

Plaza Premium Lounge - Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $60 per adult

City tours

Welcome to Dallas - Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

• 3 hours
• Free cancellation

From $68 per adult

City tours

Dallas Highlights - 75-minute Sightseeing Tour

• 1.3 hours
• Free cancellation

From $43 per adult

City tours

Explore Dallas by Green Electric Cruizer

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $37 per adult

Tickets & Attraction Passes

JFK Assassination - Guided Tour with Museum Ticket

• 3.5 hours
• Free cancellation

From $85 per adult

City tours

JFK Assassination - Guided Tour

• 2 hours
• Free cancellation

From $62 per adult

Tickets & Attraction Passes

JFK Assassination Highlights - Walking Tour

• 1 hour
• Free cancellation

From $31 per adult

Tickets & Attraction Passes

Reunion Tower: Entry Ticket + Self-Guided Tour

• 12 hours
• Free cancellation

From $19 per adult

Travel Services

Travel Internet Hubby eSIM - USA

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $1 per adult

City tours

Lucky Treasure Hunt: The Golden Shamrock in Dallas - City Exploration Game!

• 1.5 hours
• Free cancellation

From $10 per adult

Where to stay in Dallas

Popular hotels in Dallas, out of 624 properties you can book.

Magnolia Hotel Dallas-Downtown

• Downtown

From $206 per night

Fairmont Dallas

• Downtown

From $159 per night

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen

• Suburbs

From $117 per night

Hilton Anatole

• Downtown

From $217 per night

Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre

• Galleria

From $178 per night

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas

• Downtown

From $259 per night

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

• Uptown

From $839 per night

NYLO Las Colinas Tapestry Collection by Hilton

• Las Colinas

From $134 per night

The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton

• Downtown

From $209 per night

The Clara Hotel Plano Tapestry Collection

• Frisco

From $126 per night

Lorenzo Hotel Dallas Tapestry Collection by Hilton

• Downtown

From $255 per night

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown

• Downtown

From $121 per night

Best time to visit Dallas

Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Dallas is March to April and October to November, when average daytime highs are around 71–85°F and rain falls on about 8 days a month.

Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.

Dallas weather forecast

• Wed 21 Oct 79° 53° 1%
• Thu 22 Oct 82° 66° 0%
• Fri 23 Oct 83° 66° 0%
• Sat 24 Oct 83° 67° 0%
• Sun 25 Oct 79° 67° 2%
• Mon 26 Oct 82° 66° 4%

Know before you go

Currency

United States dollar (USD)

Language

English

Calling code

+1

Driving

On the right

Time zone

America/ChicagoUTC−5

Capital

Washington, D.C.

Upcoming public holidays in United States

• Wed 11 NovVeterans Day
• Thu 26 NovThanksgiving Day
• Fri 25 DecChristmas Day
• Fri 1 JanNew Year's Day
• Mon 18 JanMartin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mon 15 FebPresidents DayWashington's Birthday

Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.

Getting to Dallas

These are the airports closest to central Dallas. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.

• JDB Dallas CBD Vertiport1 mi (1 km) from the city centre
• DAL Dallas Love Field5 mi (9 km) from the city centre
• RBD Dallas Executive Airport8 mi (12 km) from the city centre
• ADS Addison Airport13 mi (21 km) from the city centre

Getting around Dallas

The car is by far the simplest and most reliable way to get around Dallas. Local rental companies offer better prices, but national chains offer more convenient locations and return policies. As in most cities, the worst traffic is in the direction of the city center during the morning and away from it in the afternoon.

The grid

Dallas' street system is built on three nested grids. The smallest grid, running west-by-southwest to east-by-northeast, covers only the central business district and neighborhood of Deep Ellum in downtown. The next-largest grid runs southeast from Love Field through downtown and South Dallas to end at the 7,000-acre (30-km2) Great Trinity River Forest, the largest urban hardwood forest in the nation.

Public transportation

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, or DART, runs an extensive light rail network and dozens of bus routes. The light rail system hits many tourist destinations around downtown and connects to many of the suburbs, but generally works best for commuters. Buses will get you almost anywhere from the train stations, but are slow, very infrequent during off-peak hours, and not always reliable.

DART fares

Bus drivers will check passes upon boarding, but light rail trains operate on the honor system, with infrequent random pass checks that occur most often during rush hour. This doesn't mean you can ride without a pass - fines for being caught without one can be quite steep.

Dallas travel FAQ