Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
Sometimes known as "Big D" and lesser known as the Metroplex, the Dallas/Ft. Worth area is comprised of Dallas, Ft. Worth, the 30 miles of suburbs that separate them, and the surrounding area. All together they form the largest metropolitan area in North Texas, and the ninth largest in the United States. Often mentioned together, Dallas and Ft. Worth have two distinct personalities. In Dallas, you'll find a sleek, polished business center, while Ft. Worth is often known as a "cowtown" despite it being the cultural capital of North Texas. While in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, travelers will never be at a loss for entertainment opportunities. In Ft. Worth, lovers of history can stroll through the Stockyards National Historic District which is home to the Texas cowboy Hall of Fame. In Dallas, history buffs shouldn't miss the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, formerly the Texas School Book Depository, the site from which Lee Harvey Oswald stunned a nation. Also in the area is the Conspiracy Museum where interested travelers can explore theories on the assassinations of President Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Other sightseeing adventures could take you to Southfork Ranch, where you can re-live exciting moments from the television series "Dallas". Cultural and learning opportunities abound in the area as well. Visit the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas World Aquarium, Ft. Worth Museum of Science and History, the Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth, Nasher Sculpture Center, and more. Sports lovers will enjoy cheering on "America's Team", the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, as well as teams from Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Hockey League. Dining in the Big D is as big as the western sky and with more than 5,000 restaurants serving every known cuisine under the sun, you're sure to find a slice of life just for you. In Dallas, you'll find the highest concentration of eating establishments around downtown, and in Ft. Worth look near Sundance Square and the Stockyard Station. Nightlife in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area is centered around the honky tonks and should not be missed. Legendary late-night venues include Billy Bob's Texas and Gilley's Dallas. Package Includes:- Choice of accommodations
- Hotel taxes
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