Welcome to Dallas, or 'The Big D' as it's often called. A city of striking skyscrapers reflecting its importance as a business center, Dallas has developed into an exciting tourist destination too, with fascinating museums, fine shops, excellent restaurants and a thriving nightlife.

Dallas, in northwest Texas, has something for everyone. The city dates back to the railroad boom of the 1840s, when it became a major financial center for this part of the United States. Dallas will always be associated, though, with a more tragic event; it was here that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1964.

The weather in Dallas is perfect for a spring or autumn vacation, and the city is full of outstanding hotels. So don't delay; start planning your Texas vacation now by booking a Dallas hotel online. Take a look at the many attractions Dallas offers, reserve tables at some of Dallas's best restaurants, plan your shopping trip, book a city tour or rent a car.

Attraction Guide for Dallas, TX

Dallas and the surrounding areas are home to all kinds of world-class attractions. Every visitor to the city is impressed by the dramatic mirrored-glass skyscrapers, especially the 72-storey Bank of America Tower.

Dallas will always be connected too with the famous TV series Dallas, and you can pay a visit to Southfork Ranch where the series was filmed. And although Dallas is a long way from the sea you can admire sea creatures of every shape and form at the Dallas World Aquarium.

Dallas is also home to many famous museums; whatever your interest you will find a museum to fascinate you. Any visitor to Dallas should be sure to tick off these top attractions:

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: The most famous of all the Dallas museums, the Sixth Floor Museum covers the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1964.

Fair Park: A famous Dallas National Historic Landmark, full of art deco buildings and museums.

Dallas World Aquarium: This huge aquarium features more than 85,000 gallons of salt water filled with marine life from all over the world.

Dallas Zoo: The biggest zoo in Texas, where of course everything is big, Dallas Zoo has one of America's best collections of African animals.

South Fork Ranch: Do you have fond memories of Dallas, that legendary TV series? In that case a visit to the original South Fork ranch is an absolute must.

Fort Worth Stockyards: If you want to experience what the Wild West was really like, take a trip to Fort Worth Stockyards and see a rodeo.

Dallas Museum of Art: This fine museum in the Arts District has a huge collection of art from all over the world.

Billy Bob's: The world's largest honky-tonk, Billy Bob's has been voted 'Country Music Club of the Year' no less than seven times.