Population:

1,210,000+

Time Zone:

Central

Climate:

Summer temperatures top out in the 90s with lows in the 60s and 70s. Spring and fall high temperatures are in the 70s with lows in the 50s and 60s. Mild winters include high temperatures in the 60s and lows in the 30s. Average annual rainfall is around 33 inches and average annual snowfall is around 3 inches.

Airports:

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
3200 East Airfield Drive
DFW Airport, TX 75261
972-574-8888

Dallas Love Field (DAL)
8008 Cedar Springs Road, LB 16
Dallas, TX 75235
214-670-6073

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW)
4201 North Main Street #200
Fort Worth, TX 76106
817-871-5400

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Dallas:

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
City Bus & Rail
214-979-1111

McKinney Avenue Trolley
214-855-0006
*FREE transportation downtown and Uptown.

Taxis:

Executive Taxi
972-554-1212

Yellow Cab Company
214-426-6262

Yellow Checker Shuttle
214-841-1900

Cowboy Cab Company
214-428-0202

Visitor Information:

Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau
325 North Saint Paul Street, Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75201
214-571-1000

Tourist Information Center
Old Red Courthouse
100 South Houston Street
Dallas, TX 75202
214-571-1300

Dining:

Abacus
4511 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
214-559-3111

Abacus offers five-star dining with casual elegance. Abacus chefs create unique dishes that include Mediterranean, Cajun/Creole, American, Southwestern and Pacific Rim influences.

The French Room
Hotel Adolphus
1321 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75201
214-742-8200

The French Room offers fine dining in an elegant, gilded setting. Stop in for afternoon tea in the Lobby Living Room and enjoy scones topped with Devonshire cream and raspberry marmalade, finger sandwiches and hand-dipped chocolate truffles while soothing, live piano music fills the air.

Café Pacific
24 Highland Park Village
Dallas, TX 75205
214-526-1170

The elegant Café Pacific offers fine dining complete with white linen tablecloths and fresh floral arrangements. Try the clam chowder or fried calamari. The Café Pacific business lunch is great for diners on a limited time schedule.

Teppo
2014 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
214-826-8989

Fresh sushi and sashimi, excellent wine selection, and a comfortable outdoor patio for warmer days. Menu favorites include noodle dishes and ginger and yam ice cream!

Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse
302 North Market Street
Dallas, TX 75202
214-744-1610

Since 1910, Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse has been pleasing Dallas area palates. The simple menu features a variety of barbecued meats, including turkey, ham, pork and brisket, served with veggies and “tators.” Pecan pie, fruit cobblers and big cookies top off any meal nicely.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room
West Galleria Hotel
13340 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 74204

The Oceanaire Seafood Room excels in fresh seafood, prepared a variety of ways. Try the stuffed grey sole or Hawaiian wahoo. Chicken, steak and pork chops are available as well. The desserts are heavenly, including everything from warm chocolate chip cookies (served with milk, of course) to baked Alaska and crème brulee.

Nightlife:

Balcony Club
1825 Abrams Parkway Suite B
Dallas, TX 75214
214-868-8104

The Balcony Club features live jazz music and a romantic atmosphere. It’s a great place for a nightcap, and it draws an eclectic mix of patrons. Friendly and comfortable, the Balcony Club is a nice place to unwind.

Eight Lounge
1906 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
214-824-2888

From outside this trendy clubs signature feature can be seen, the water wall. Inside patrons will find a variety of specialty cocktail and traditional favorites as well as semi-private booths, DJs spinning a mix of world music and open spaces for mingling.

Library Bar
Melrose Hotel Dallas
3015 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219
214-521-5151

Sit, relax and unwind in this elegant atmosphere where dark woods, plush sofas, classic bookshelves line the walls, gentle sounds of piano music fill the air and tasty hors d'oeuvres are served from the hotel restaurant.

Zubar
2012 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75206
214-887-0071

This bar draws a younger crowd of professionals and offers a casual atmosphere and a drink menu that is sure to please even the pickiest of patrons.

Minc
813 Exposition Avenue
Dallas, TX 75226
214-370-4077

Prepare yourself for the exotic with sculptures, stone mask, bamboo scenes and Asian lanterns. Dance the night away as DJ spin the best in techno, reggae and hip-hop or relax on the patio adorned with a pond, fountain and wicker furnishings.

Sons of Hermann Hall
3414 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75226
214-747-4422

Open since 1911, live bands, swing music, DJ's and dancing define this lodge style pub drawing in the crowds for great happy hours and drink specials.

Ginger Man
2718 Boll Street
Dallas, TX 75204
214-754-8771

Calling all beer lovers! This pub is a beer lovers dream with over 70 on-tap beers and more than 100 bottled beers. The wine list is also exceptional with a wide variety of international selections.