Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the United States and the third-largest city in the state of Texas.
Weather: Historical average for the first week in December is 60°F (15°C)…. but keep in mind, snow is a possibility!
What are some nearby cities?
| City | Miles | Drive Time |
| Fort Worth, TX | 30 | 40 min. |
| Shreveport, LA | 187 | 3 hours |
| Austin, TX | 195 | 3 hours |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 207 | 3½ hours |
| Houston, TX | 240 | 4 hours |
| San Antonio, TX | 275 | 4½ hours |
| New Orleans, LA | 520 | 8 hours |
A simple internet search can tell you that there are many things to do in Dallas. We’ve made it easy for you and compiled a list of links.
YEAR-ROUND HAUNTED HOUSE
http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/
VEGAN FOOD
http://www.spiraldiner.com/
FOOD TRUCKS
http://texastruckyard.com/
STOCKYARDS
http://www.fortworthstockyards.org/
http://billybobstexas.com/
GILLYS
http://gilleysdallas.com/
DALLAS ARBORETUM
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
HIKING
http://www.dallashiker.com/
BARS
http://www.thedoublewidebar.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Strangewaysdallas
http://lakewoodtheater.com/
TRIP ADVISOR – This site lists attractions, activities, nightlife and shopping based on customer reviews.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g55711-Activities-Dallas_Texas.html#TtD
VISITDALLAS.COM – This site lists the sights, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, arts and culture… also has a “free things to do” section.
http://www.visitdallas.com/things-to-do/sights-and-attractions/
DALLASNEWS.COM – This site has a visitors guide to the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
http://www.dallasnews.com/entertainment/visitors-guide/
DALLAS OBSERVER – This site has a “Best of Dallas” list.
http://www.dallasobserver.com/bestof/
LONELY PLANET – This travel publisher’s website also has a list of things to do in Dallas.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/texas/dallas/things-to-do
This list will be updated regularly.