Dallas Travel Guide

A garden path at the Dallas Arboretum in spring, with purple flowers along a low stone wall and green lawns beyond.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Photo: Thadguidry / Public domain

A big North Texas city whose downtown holds Dealey Plaza and The Sixth Floor Museum, at the site of President Kennedy's assassination, as well as the largest urban arts district in the US. DART light rail links the airport with the city, and a commuter train makes a day trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards, home of a twice-daily longhorn cattle drive, easy.

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Currency
USD ($)
Power & plugs
120V · Type A/B
Driving side
Right
Tipping
Expected (usually 15–20%)
Local language
English
How long to stay
2 to 3 nights

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When to go

March-April and October-November have average highs of 19-26°C, good for walking. June to August is very hot, with average highs of 33-36°C and lows of 22-24°C, and December to February is cool, with average highs of 14-16°C and lows of 2-4°C. May (about 125 mm) and October (about 107 mm) are the wetter months, while July and August get only 49-55 mm a month.

Monthly climate normals

Warmest: Aug (avg high 35.6°C) · Coolest: Jan (avg low 1.9°C) · Wettest: May (124.5 mm)

High °CLow °CRain mm
Jan13.6°1.9°54.1
Feb15.8°4.1°67.6
Mar20.1°8.3°88.6
Apr24.6°12.7°78.0
May28.7°17.9°124.5
Jun32.9°21.9°96.3
Jul35.3°23.9°54.9
Aug35.6°23.9°48.5
Sep31.3°19.7°64.8
Oct25.7°13.8°107.2
Nov19.4°7.9°68.8
Dec13.9°2.8°64.8

Monthly averages of daily highs and lows, and average monthly rainfall. Any given year can differ.

Source: WMO World Weather Information Service — National Weather Service (USA) · Dallas Ft Worth (WMO city data) · 1981–2010 normals —View source

Airport to the city

DFW: DART Orange Line to downtown

From DFW Airport Terminal A Station (near Gate A10), DART's Orange Line light rail runs through Irving to downtown Dallas. From other terminals, take the free Terminal Link shuttle bus before security or the Skylink train after security. Buy a 3-Hour or Day Pass at the station machines with cash or a credit/debit card, or tap a contactless card or phone at the platform reader (one payment method per rider).

Time Under an hour to downtown (Visit Dallas)Cost USD 3 for a DART Local 3-Hour Pass, USD 6 for a Local Day Pass

DFW: DART Silver Line to the northern suburbs

A regional rail line from DFW Airport Terminal B Station through Coppell, Carrollton, Addison and Richardson towards Plano. It does not go through downtown Dallas. There are no DART ticket machines at this station, so pay by tapping a contactless card or phone. Trains have overhead luggage racks and an area for large items.

Time Check journey times with the DART Trip PlannerCost DART Local Pass (USD 3 for 3 hours, USD 6 for a day)

DFW: TEXRail to Fort Worth

Trinity Metro's TEXRail runs from DFW Airport Terminal B Station via DFW Airport North, Grapevine/Main Street and North Richland Hills to Fort Worth Central Station and Fort Worth T&P Station.

Time Check the official information before you goCost USD 2 for a Local single ride, USD 4 for a Local 1-Day ticket

DFW: TRE LINK bus + TRE train

The TRE LINK shuttle bus connects the airport terminals with the TRE's CentrePort/DFW Airport Station (Bus Bay A). The TRE is a commuter train between EBJ Union Station in Dallas and Fort Worth T&P Station; it runs Monday to Saturday, with no scheduled Sunday service except during the State Fair of Texas.

Time Check the official information before you goCost CentrePort to EBJ Union Station is included in the DART Local Pass (USD 3 for 3 hours, USD 6 for a day)

DFW: taxi

Taxis wait on the lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D and E. An airport guest assistant is at the taxi stands from 8 a.m. to midnight; after midnight, call +1-972-973-4061 to request a taxi.

Time Depends on traffic (check official information)Cost Check the official information before you go

Dallas Love Field (DAL): DART bus 5 + light rail

DART Bus Route 5 Love Link connects Love Field with Inwood/Love Field Station, where you change to the Green or Orange light rail line for downtown.

Time Under an hour to downtown (Visit Dallas)Cost USD 3 for a DART Local 3-Hour Pass, USD 6 for a Local Day Pass

Getting around

DART light rail

All four lines (Red, Blue, Green and Orange) pass through downtown Dallas, and at 93 miles it is one of the longest light rail systems in the US. The centre car is level with the platform, which helps with luggage, but there are no luggage racks on light rail or buses, so keep your bags with you and out of the aisle.

Passes & payment

If you ride only DART, buy a Local Pass: USD 3 for 3 hours or USD 6 for a day. To combine it with the TRE and Trinity Metro to Fort Worth, a Regional Day Pass costs USD 9. Station machines take cash and cards. With a contactless card or phone, tap at the platform or bus reader before boarding; each rider needs their own payment method. Fare inspectors may check your ticket.

Dallas Streetcar

A 2.45-mile route with six stops between EBJ Union Station downtown and the Bishop Arts District. It runs daily 5:30 a.m.-midnight, every 20 minutes. A one-way ride costs USD 1, and DART 3-Hour and Day Passes are also valid.

M-Line Trolley

A free vintage streetcar linking the Arts District and Uptown via Klyde Warren Park, with DART rail connections at Cityplace/Uptown, St. Paul and Pearl/Arts District stations. It runs Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 7 a.m.-midnight, Sat 10 a.m.-midnight and Sun/holidays 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

TRE (Dallas to Fort Worth)

A commuter train between EBJ Union Station in Dallas and Fort Worth T&P Station, run jointly by DART and Trinity Metro. It runs Monday to Saturday. Trips across the Dallas County and Tarrant County zones need a Regional ticket (USD 9 for a day).

Where to stay

Downtown & West End

Good for: First-timers, history, museums

The West End Historic District, where old warehouses and railroad buildings have become restaurants and shops, is home to The Sixth Floor Museum, the JFK Memorial Plaza and the Old Red Museum with its visitor centre. Shops and restaurants line Market and Record Streets, making it a good area for a walking tour of Dallas history.

Arts District & Klyde Warren Park

Good for: Museums, performances, parks

The largest urban arts district in the US, spread over 20 blocks and 118 acres, with museums, performance venues and restaurants within walking distance. It has more buildings by Pritzker Prize-winning architects than anywhere else in the world. Klyde Warren Park to the north links it with Uptown.

Deep Ellum

Good for: Live music, bars, murals

A neighbourhood dating back to 1884 that became famous for blues and jazz. The former warehouse district is now a nightlife hub of live music venues, bars and casual eateries, with murals all around. It has its own DART station, Deep Ellum.

Bishop Arts District (Oak Cliff)

Good for: Boutiques, cafes, strolling

A distinctive Oak Cliff neighbourhood of boutiques, antique shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants, with colourful murals by local artists. Take the Dallas Streetcar from EBJ Union Station downtown.

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Top sights

  1. The Sixth Floor Museum & Dealey Plaza

    Housed in the former Texas School Book Depository, the museum chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy with documentary films, photographs and artifacts. The main exhibit is on the sixth floor, with special exhibits on the seventh. Open Wed-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday); last entry is 4:15 p.m. Admission is USD 27 for adults, USD 25 for seniors (65+), USD 23 for youth (6-18) and free for children 5 and under. It is three blocks west of West End Station and five blocks north of Union Station.

    The white memorial obelisk and curved colonnade at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, with the U.S. flag and a bench.
    Dealey Plaza · Photo: Farragutful / CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Dallas Museum of Art (DMA)

    Founded in 1903 and among the 10 largest art museums in the US, with more than 24,000 works spanning 5,000 years, including pieces by Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe and Monet. General admission is free; some special exhibitions and programmes need a ticket. Open Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Monday, Tuesday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day (Dallas Arts District official information).

  3. Klyde Warren Park

    A 5.4-acre deck park built over an eight-lane freeway, opened in October 2012 to link Uptown with the Arts District. Open daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. and free. Food trucks come every day, a walk around the perimeter is about half a mile, and there is free Wi-Fi.

    Shaded walkways and a plaza with red and lime-green chairs on the east side of Klyde Warren Park.
    Klyde Warren Park · Photo: Kevin1086 / CC BY-SA 3.0
  4. Perot Museum of Nature and Science

    A nature and science museum with 11 permanent exhibit halls. Open Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed on Tuesdays through 7 April 2027 (except special holiday hours). General admission is USD 27 for ages 13+ and USD 17 for ages 2-12, and most visitors spend 2-3 hours. The glass elevator gives views of downtown.

  5. Dallas Farmers Market

    Established in 1941 as a municipal farmers market, it now brings together farmers, ranchers and food entrepreneurs, a place to taste the many flavours of Texas. The market is open daily, and The Shed opens at weekends as an open-air farmers market.

  6. Fair Park

    A large park full of Art Deco architecture that hosts the State Fair of Texas every year. The African American Museum in the park has collections ranging from folk art to contemporary works. It has its own DART station, Fair Park.

  7. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

    A 66-acre garden on Garland Road in East Dallas, open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is USD 21.95 for adults and USD 17.95 for children 3-12 Monday to Thursday, and USD 25.95 for adults and USD 21.95 for children Friday to Sunday; under-3s are free. Parking is USD 15 per vehicle. The 6.5-acre Jonsson Color Garden is filled with seasonal flowers, and tram tours leave daily at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

  8. Fort Worth Stockyards

    Between 1866 and 1890 more than four million head of cattle were driven through Fort Worth, earning it the name "Cowtown", and this livestock market district keeps that history alive. Longhorns parade through the Stockyards daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. (no drives on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day); watch from the Observation Deck on East Exchange Avenue or see the cattle at their pens behind the Livestock Exchange Building. The Cowtown Coliseum, built in 1907, hosted the first indoor rodeo. From downtown Fort Worth, take the Trinity Metro Orange Line circulator (USD 4 all-day pass).

    Longhorn steers with long curved horns returning to their wooden pens at the Fort Worth Stockyards.
    Fort Worth Stockyards · Photo: Carol M. Highsmith / Public domain

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What to eat

Tex-Mex

Deeply woven into Dallas food culture: sizzling fajitas, hearty enchiladas and creamy queso.

Texas-style barbecue

Brisket and ribs slow-smoked at low heat, served with classic sides such as creamy mac and cheese, tangy coleslaw and sweet peach cobbler.

Burgers & steaks

Dallas is also known for juicy burgers and steaks; thick patties blending chuck and brisket are a local favourite.

Frozen margarita

The city's signature drink. In 1971 a slurpee machine was adapted in Dallas into the "World's First Frozen Margarita Machine", and the drink soon spread to Tex-Mex restaurants across the city.

Fair treats & food trucks

The corny dog was born at the State Fair of Texas in 1942, and the snow cone's origins trace back to the fair in 1919. Klyde Warren Park has food trucks every day.

Daily budget (per person)

BudgetTransport: USD 3 for a DART 3-Hour Pass, USD 6 for a Day Pass, USD 1 per streetcar ride, and the M-Line Trolley is free. General admission to the Dallas Museum of Art and Klyde Warren Park are free. Hotel and food costs vary by date; check booking sites
Mid-rangeGet around on a Day Pass (USD 6) and add The Sixth Floor Museum (USD 27 for adults) and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science (USD 27 for ages 13+). Check booking sites for hotels and food
ComfortA day trip to Fort Worth needs a Regional Day Pass (USD 9), and the Arboretum costs USD 21.95-25.95 for adults plus USD 15 for parking. Check the official information for airport taxi fares. Accommodation is most of the budget; compare prices for your dates on booking sites

Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.

Suggested itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Orange Line to downtown → check in → Dealey Plaza and The Sixth Floor Museum (Wed-Sun) → walk the West End → streetcar from Union Station to the Bishop Arts District for dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Dallas Museum of Art (Wed-Sun from 11 a.m., free general admission) → food-truck lunch at Klyde Warren Park → Perot Museum of Nature and Science (closed Tuesdays) → M-Line Trolley to Uptown → live music in Deep Ellum in the evening.

  3. Day 3

    TRE (Mon-Sat) from Union Station to Fort Worth → Orange Line circulator to the Stockyards for the 11:30 a.m. longhorn cattle drive → TEXRail from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B.

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