| Dallas is a city in the central part of the state of Texas. In the United States, it is ranked as the 9th largest city. The population of Dallas is around 1,300,000, with an MSA of nearly six and half million residents. The city was established in 1841. The city of Dallas extends into several Texas counties including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall. Dallas weather is comfortable with winter low temperatures of around 34 degrees and summer highs averaging around 95 degrees. Precipitation averages less than three inches of rain per month and usually no more than several annual inches of snow each year. Dallas things to do include the Dallas Museum of Art as well as multiple Dallas events and festivals such as the State Fair of Texas, Cinco de Mayo, Saint Patrick's Day parade, and Greek Festival. Dallas entertainment includes the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts and multiple shows and concerts. The city has a rich tradition in sports and nearby hosts NFL football's Dallas Cowboys, NBA basketball's Dallas Mavericks, hockey's Texas Tornado, major league baseball's Texas Rangers in Arlington. Nearby is the first part of the Six Flags Over Texas franchise. The Dallas Morning News is the city's main newspaper. The State Fair of Texas has been held annually in Dallas for over a century. Dallas is famous for ranking in the top ten worldwide cities for number of billionaire residents. The Dallas Convention Center is one of the busiest locations worldwide for business meetings. Median family income is around $42,000. Higher education facilities in the area include The University of Dallas, The University of Texas at Dallas, and Southern Methodist University (SMU). Nearby are the University of North Texas and Collin College. The Dallas Public Library System services the area. Parkland Memorial Hospital is one of the busiest and one of the most highly recommended healthcare facilities in the nation as well as Baylor University Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital, and Medical City Dallas Hospital. Major highways in the area include Interstates I-20, I-30, I-45, and I-35. Public Transportation is provided by DART, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit. Air Transportation is primarily by the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field (DFW and DAL). Major local attactions include the Dallas Zoo, Texas Motor Speedway, Dallas World Aquarium, and Hurricane Harbor. Famous people with ties to the area: Melinda Gates, George W. Bush, Owen Wilson, and Lance Armstrong. |
