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Visiting Dallas is a great way to spend your vacation or for a weekend
get-away. The state of Texas is amazing in its own right but tourists have
proven that Dallas is the most visited city in Texas. Dallas is situated on
the Trinity River and has many creeks and small tributaries that branch off
into the city. You can take a walk along the Trinity and enjoy the many
trees that line the path, including oak trees, cottonwood trees, and pecan
trees.
Dallas is a financial and business hub for the southwest United States.
Dallas claims to be one of the busiest convention cities in the States, with
a variety of hotels to fit everyone's budget. The downtown core boasts
several luxury hotels with easy access to the Dallas convention center. For
those interested in hotels away from the hustle and bustle of downtown,
there are a number of elegant hotels in the suburbs or near the airport.
Dallas may be a big financial city but this doesn't mean that you won't find
a great amount of culture and art here as well. There are many museums and
art galleries that you can visit during your stay in Dallas. One of the more
prominent museums that is a must see is the African American Museum that is
located at Fair Park. A walk through this museum will keep you busy as you
look at the many displays and exhibits, which feature a huge collection of
African folk art and contemporary art. You'll walk away with a better
understanding of African American heritage and culture.
Another museum that will keep you occupied if are visiting Dallas with your
children is the Dallas Children's Museum. In this museum you and your
children will have a hands-on experience as you play in the many life-like
scenarios that include a farm, a hospital, a grocery store, and a firehouse.
After you're done playing you can introduce your children to a few of the
cultural displays before heading back out into the busy city of Dallas.
Of course, no trip is complete without doing some shopping. If you love
clothes, you will adore the second hand designer clothes created by Armani,
Donna Karan and Emanual. Sports lovers will also love Dallas. There are
terrific golf courses to challenge you. Later you will dine in one of the
many great Dallas restaurants.
Regardless of what time of the year you visit Dallas, you'll find something
fun to do and leave with a desire to comeback for more.
Written by Dwayne Shepard, the webmaster for Rx: Dallas,
For more articles on Dallas visit: http://www.rxdallas.com/articles
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