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Dallas Overview

Known to locals as simply "Big D," this North Texas upstart certainly doesn't lack for confidence. The indoctrination starts early. I grew up in North Dallas, and the refrain that all school kids had to parrot was from a little ditty that went "Big D, little a, double-l, a-s." Dallasites, like most Texans who are given to hyperbole when talking about their state, are proud to declare that their city is nicknamed "Big D" because, well, everything's bigger and better in Dallas. Read More

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Attractions

Dallas Museum of Art

At Ross St
1717 N Harwood
Dallas, Texas

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Though always considered a notch below a world-class institution, the Dallas Museum of Art... Read More

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

At Houston (entrance on Houston St.)
411 Elm St
Dallas, Texas

Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

November 22, 1963, is a day Dallas can't live down and the world can't forget. A... Read More

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Museum of Nature and Science

3535 Grand Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75210

Distance: 2.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: They may not know it yet, but future archaeologists, researchers, and scientists will find their... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Dallas

	Distance (mi.)
Dallas Love Field	5.6 map
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport	16.3 map	Flight Deals to DFW
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport	186.3 map	Flight Deals to AUS

Other Smaller Airports near Dallas

	Distance (mi.)
Waco Municipal Airport	84.6 map
Tyler Pounds Field	86.9 map
Longview Gladewater/Gregg County/Kilgore Airport	124.5 map

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Tired of seeing Shamu performing the same old tricks? Ready to ditch the tameness of the zoo for the real deal? We give you three close-to-home options for getting up close and personal with Mother Nature’s biggest stars. Prepare for an experience everyone can savor.
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Dallas Vacation Rentals

from: $175

Downtown Dallas Penthouse Loft~Two Blocks to Convention Center!

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1.5
Sleeps: 3

Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access

from: $175

DOWNTOWN DALLAS LOFT 2 BLOCKS TO CONVENTION CENTER!

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2

Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access

from: $79