Holiday in Dallas

What makes Dallas special as a destination?

Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the economic powerhouse of the American South. The metropolis on the Trinity River is known for its shiny skyline, the Dallas Cowboys, Texas barbecue culture, and a tragic chapter in world history — the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum in the former Texas School Book Depository are the most visited attractions in the city. The museum documents Kennedy's presidency and assassination: From the sixth floor of this building, Lee Harvey Oswald fired the fatal shots. The window corner is preserved, and the exhibition impressively guides visitors through the events of that November day. A white X on the street marks the spot where the shots hit. The Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous cultural district in the USA: Across 19 blocks, you will find the Dallas Museum of Art (free admission), the Nasher Sculpture Center with its impressive Renzo Piano buildings, the Crow Museum of Asian Art, and the Winspear Opera House — an architectural gem by Foster + Partners. Deep Ellum, east of downtown, is Dallas' most creative neighborhood: Former warehouses now house live music clubs, breweries, galleries, and street art. The area has a rich music history — in the 1920s and 30s, Deep Ellum was a center for blues and jazz, and today dozens of clubs offer live music every night. The Texas barbecue scene in Dallas is legendary: Traditional barbecue joints smoke brisket, ribs, and sausage for hours over post-oak wood. Pecan Lodge and Cattleack Barbeque are among the best barbecue restaurants in the USA. The Bishop Arts District in the Oak Cliff neighborhood combines trendy restaurants, boutiques, and galleries in a walkable area south of the Trinity River.