Safe in tourist areas, but with urban crime rates in certain areas.

Very low overall; only specific neighborhoods are walkable.

The DART system is the longest in the US, but the city remains car-dependent.

An expensive destination: lodging and nightlife add up; use public transport and set menus.

From live music bars in Deep Ellum to sophisticated lounges in Uptown.

Home of the Dallas Arts District, the largest contiguous arts district in the country.

One of the best cities to eat in the US, famous for BBQ, Tex-Mex and Steaks.

Dallas is considered the shopping capital of the southwest.

Extreme heat and risk of severe storms.

City very accustomed to business and convention visitors.

A fantastic destination for families with interactive museums and theme parks nearby.

Oak Lawn is the epicenter of one of the most active LGBTQ+ communities in the South.

Genuine Texan hospitality; the people are open and friendly.

Flat meadow landscape; the beauty is more urban than natural.

An iconic skyline with modernist skyscrapers and the largest arts district in the US.

Dominated by the events of 1963, but with a rich history of the cowboy era.

Dallas has invested heavily in freeway urban parks and nature preserves.

Overall, a very clean and well-maintained city, especially in the business districts.

A corporate giant that now attracts many technology startups.

Excellent infrastructure and a massive business community.