| Dallas At a Glance
Best Time to
Go
Spring and fall are ideal seasons to visit Dallas. Not only are these
great times to visit weatherwise, but it's also peak festival season
during this time. Dallas, known for its severe thunderstorms and
tornadoes, is best visited before the summer months.
Average Weather
Summer is hot, as you can imagine. Usually, the summer brings with it
severe thunderstorms and oftentimes tornadoes. It doesn't get
extremely cold in the winters, although warm clothing is still
suggested during this time of year. Spring and fall display moderate
temperatures, although late spring, it starts heating up quite a bit.
Transportation
Like most major cities, Dallas is connected by a dozen or so major
highways, making it easy to get to various parts of the city. However,
don't try maneuvering your way around during rush hour - a terrible
time for driving. It's more convenient to have your own car in Dallas,
whether your's or a rental car. As far as public transportation, this
isn't the most efficient. Greyhound buses travel between Dallas and
surrounding cities, including Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San
Antonion and El Paso.
DART is the local public transportation system. It's served by both
buses and rail trains that hit downtown Dallas and some outlying
areas. And, of course, there are always big yellow taxis.
In-Season Costs
Dallas is a reasonable place to visit, as far as costs. Of course
there are some places that are more extravagant than others, but for
the most part, it won't break the bank.
Day Trips
It's just 30 minutes from Dallas to Fort Worth. What was once the
center of the ranching industry is now mostly an entertainment and
shopping district, though a bit of cattle business still takes place.
Known as 'Wall Street of the West,' the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange
includes a museum of photos and memorabilia from the heyday of Fort
Worth's cattle industry. And Sundance Square, a 14-block area, is one
of the most vibrant downtown districts in Texas.
- Arlington: Here you'll find one of the oldest theme parks, Six
Flags Over Texas. The park is roughly a 20-minute drive from
downtown Dallas and is home to the tallest and fastest roller
coaster in Texas.
- Is there really a South Fork Ranch? If you were (or still are) a
Dallas fanatic, take a trip to the actual ranch where the
series was filmed. This ranch was in business for eight years
before it became the TV show's official home. Parker is 20 miles
northeast of Dallas via Hwy 75.
- And don't forget a day trip to Austin if you have the time. With
a boatload of superlatives under its belt, this Live Music Capital
of the World is sure to please the entire family. Austin is
roughly three hours from Dallas.
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