Travel Texas - DALLAS

Klyde Warren Park

Building a park over a recessed eight-lane freeway took an imaginative and hard-working team of Dallas leaders and a clear vision. Klyde Warren Park creates green space “out of thin air” that connects the vibrant Uptown neighborhood with the Dallas Arts District and Downtown. The increased pedestrian connectivity and natural landscape heals the urban fabric of the city.

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Reunion Tower

Reunion Tower is a 561 ft (171 m) observation tower and one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Also known locally as “The Ball,” it was completed on February 2, 1978, and made internationally famous from its appearance in the opening credits of the wildly popular TV series “Dallas”.

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Margarita Mile

Dallas is the Official Home of the Frozen Margarita! In 2018 VisitDallas launched the Margarita Mile, a collection of the city’s best and most brazen margaritas. You’ve heard of pub crawls and wine tastings – but Dallas takes it to the next level with this attraction.

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The State Fair of Texas

Celebrate all things Texan in Dallas! Since its establishment in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has promoted Texas agriculture, education, and community involvement in one of the most festive and highly anticipate events of the year. At 24 consecutive days, the State Fair of Texas is the longest-running fair in the nation, as well as one of the largest.

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John F. Kennedy

Explore the facts, mystery and legacy of President John F. Kennedy at the site where history happened.

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Invention of the Frozen Margarita Machine

In 1971, a clever Dallas restaurateur, Mariano Martinez, invented the first frozen margarita machine – and since then the way Dallas drinks has never been the same.

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Emmitt Smith

Former Dallas Cowboy and living legend, Emmitt Smith is an American football running back who became the National Football League’s (NFL) all-time leading rusher during his fifteen seasons in the league during the 1990s and 2000s. Smith played for three Super Bowl-winning Dallas Cowboys teams.

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CASTRO Band

The CASTRO band is comprised of brothers Jason and Michael Castro of “American Idol” fame. Jason, the oldest, became a favorite of judges and viewers alike on Season 7, where he placed fourth. Jason went on to record acclaimed projects, while Michael surprised his brother when he auditioned for Idol the following season, charmed audiences, and began releasing his own EPs.

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Julian Rodarte

As one of the best up-and-coming chefs in this foodie city, Chef Julian Rodarte has been named a Zagat 30 Under 30 national winner, appeared on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and is the official ambassador of the Margarita Mile.

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Made in Dallas

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Klyde Warren Park

Reunion Tower

Margarita Mile

The State Fair of Texas

John F. Kennedy

Invention of the Frozen Margarita Machine

Emmitt Smith

CASTRO Band

Julian Rodarte