Everyone knows what Dallas is most famous for and sadly that's the murder of JFK…read more They're also known for the Dallas Cowboys football team and of course the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. It's also home to University of Texas, Southern Methodist University, Dallas Arboretum, Perot Museum, Dealey Plaza museum and more. Known as a tech and finance city. The area boasts art, architecture, city scape, restaurants, and more. A lot to do and see in Dallas.

For a city to travel during for a layover, this city was very friendly and heard overall a safe…read morearea to visit. Lots have traveled here for FIFA, so be prepared for crowds at Dallas Love Airport. Despite crowds, this city was exceptionally friendly and I can see visiting more than just a layover in the future. Thanks Dallas!

Visually lovely. Very little diversity. If you are black, Hispanic, gay, foreign, I hope you will…read moreconsider moving here to make it more interesting.

Completed in 2014, Brad Oldham's "The Birth of a City" is a 16-panel, bronze bas-relief…read moreinstallation. The installation features histories of Dallas on 6' by 4' panels. Panels feature themes of hard work, coming together, determination and grit. They are on the exterior walls of a community amphitheater behind the Lighthouse art center. Worth a view as it's only two blocks from the popular Dallas Farmers Market. [Review 790 of 2024 - 546 in Texas - 21821 overall]

This stunning stone sculpture stands on Harwood Street in front of another of the downtown Dallas…read moresteel and glass towers. The organic shape is a welcome change. It is a large piece of art and almost beckons to climb on it. But don't! The stone plaque at the base reads, "This sculpture titled 'Bear Mountain Red - A Texas Landscape', after the quarry that it came from in Fredericksburg Texas, is a merger of the human character with organic abstraction. The piece was carved by Alice Maynadier Bateman from a 12 1/2 ton block quarried especially for the Diamond Shamrock Building. The sculpture was blocked out in the artist's Fort Worth studio and complete on this site September 18, 1982." It continues, "We are creative only when we imagine most vividly, when we hope most profoundly, when we have the courage to live on the edge of our possibilities." The Diamond Shamrock company had moved from Cleveland to here in Dallas but is no longer, having been acquired by Valero Energy, which is based in San Antonio. [Review 782 of 2024 - 539 in Texas - 21813 overall]

Love Downtown Dallas…read more I really like Downtown Dallas. It's clean, easy to explore, and overall feels safe. What really stood out to me was the Southern hospitality--the people in Texas are incredibly friendly and welcoming. My only real complaint is the parking. I honestly think downtown parking should be free, or at least much more visitor-friendly. Don't make it difficult or expensive for tourists who are coming to spend money and enjoy the city. Make it easier for visitors to have a good experience and explore more of downtown. I hope Dallas doesn't become like Downtown San Diego, which felt surprisingly quiet and empty the last time I visited. A vibrant downtown should make tourists feel welcome and encourage them to stay, explore, eat, and shop. Overall, I really enjoyed Downtown Dallas. Great atmosphere, friendly people, clean streets, and a good sense of safety. Definitely 5 stars from me! I include map of M-line trolley. It's free you can explore the area easily.

My earliest memory of Downtown Dallas was my grandmother taking me with her shopping…read more Back in the day, before malls, flagship stores like Neiman Marcus,Titches etc were all downtown. Dallas still had electric street cars back then so I spent a lot of time looking out the window at the amazing sight of a big citys heart. I watched downtown slowly die over the years,the electric street car cables removed and tracks paved over. Shops and restaurants went out of business. Then one day back in the late 80s I was driving down main street and realized it was a ghost town. Literally trash blowing down the street,broken plate glass windows etc. Then after reaching economic obselesence,the investors,devopers and architects did what they do best here... Built new. Kept building and to this day still renewing this great city. Unbelievable change in only twenty years. I love the new " downtown" Dallas

The Heritage District is an area of the Las Colinas area of Irving. The Heritage District consists…read moreof Heritage Park, Heritage House & Centennial Park. Heritage Park contains a cabin built in 1887, Irving's first water tower, their first windmill, and first library. There is also a replication of a 1903 Rock Island Depot. Heritage House is the original founder of Irving's house. C.P. Schulze built the house in 1912, and the family donated the house to the city years later in 1975. It is furnished with pwrsonal items and period antiques. The house is on the National Regiater of Historic Places. You can schedule tours of the home through the Irving Heritage Society. Centennial Park is located in Founder's Plaza. There is a history wall that notates significant eras of Irving's past. Connecting the area are tree lined walkways as well as paths that take you around the lake and past shops and restaurants as well as a few other areas of Irving's history.

This spot is so fricken CUTE! Excellent spot for taking pics - whether you want someone in them or…read morenot! 3/4 murals have a direct means for interacting with the mural for your photos if that's your thing. And the 4th is Tiger King, so how could you go wrong? Such a cute spot - and there's a second set of murals located at 1129 N Riverfront Blvd, a couple blocks away.

This is a cool spot for murals that you can see off the street. I am really into space, so the UFO…read moreone definitely caught my eye. Just don't try to attempt a jumping picture like me, because you will land wrong and scrape your knees up in the gravel. Lmao. Worth it. They also have cute little horse spring riders and the Tin Man water tower is creative. If you like taking pics, this place is for you!

This tattoo convention was held in Fair Park in the Centennial Hall building. I was very impressed…read morewith the show that was put on the space was absolutely huge with some heavy hitters making there way to the Dallas area. The majority of the most popular tattoo conventions have become a total package of sorts offering so much for a large group of people. This show had a large outdoor stage with bands for all different tastes with new music starting every hour. They also had a large skate ramp with guys & girls performing on the skate ramp. I was in awe of one guy that was in one of the tightest tank tops & skinny jeans that I have ever seen a man squeeze into. I was just wondering how could he do what he was doing and even lift his legs with such tight pants. I guess they must be made of some stretchable material. Now onto the real deal holyfield Oliver Peck was picked for the Musink tattoo convention coming for the 1st time ever to DFW. They brought in some big names like Corey Miller from Six Feet Under & La Ink. Tim Hendricks was there along with Blackheart tattoo shop in San Francisco. I love the fact that you can just walk the show & see great tattoos done & nearly everything is for sale at these conventions. The great flash, t-shirts, artwork and cold beer was sold for a great 3 day show. The show also had a Miss Musink show where the tattooed ladies took a few strolls and showed off their amazing tattoos. I can't wait for the 2nd annual Musink tattoo show and I'm sure they will pick another great venue.