The ninth-largest city in the United States and third-largest in Texas with more than 1.2 million residents, Dallas overflows with historical attractions and modern skyscrapers that make up an impressive skyline. In addition to being one of the country’s key business centers, the Big D also brims with culture, art and sports. Home to numerous museums and more restaurants and shops per capita than New York, the city offers endless opportunities to savor Texas history and authentic Southwestern flavors.

GETTING THERE
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field are the two main airports serving the city. To get downtown via public transportation from DFW, travel with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit using the Orange Line from the DFW Airport Station. From Dallas Love Field, hop on the DART Green Line and Orange Line trains at Inwood/Love Field Station to get to city center. The DART Rail System operates 4 a.m.–1 a.m. seven days per week, charging $2.50 for a two-hour pass. Flat-rate taxi fares to downtown Dallas are $45 from DFW and $19 from Dallas Love Field to locations within the Central Business District. Travelers also have access to a variety of car rental companies and shuttle services at both airports.

GETTING AROUND
Dallas Area Rapid Transit makes exploring the city easy, providing an extensive public transportation network via buses and trains across a 700-square-mile service area. DART serves popular work, shopping and entertainment destinations in Dallas, charging $2.50 for two hours of unlimited rides, $5 for an all-day pass, $1.75 for a midday pass allowing unlimited travel 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, and $25 for seven days’ service. Several cab companies serve the city including Executive, Yellow Cab and Cowboy Cab, with city rates costing $2.25 for the initial meter drop and 20 cents for each one-ninth of a mile.

9–5
AT&T Stadium
Take advantage of the modern event spaces, state-of-the-art technology and catering services at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. The venue offers Texas-sized hospitality and more than 22 flexible event locations, including the Cowboys’ locker room, cheerleaders’ locker room and post-game interview room.

Mansion Restaurant
A popular spot for the corporate elite to eat and meet for more than 30 years, Mansion inside Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek serves haute cuisine with authentic Texas flair. Seal the deal over healthy options like the Mansion “sense” breakfast, with an avocado basil smoothie and chia seed porridge, or indulge with the Mansion huevos rancheros featuring black beans, chorizo and fresh pico de gallo.

Sevy’s Grill
Local and out-of-town moguls visit Sevy’s Grill for power lunches, serving an expansive menu of seafood, steaks and pastas sure to please even the pickiest clients. Bonus: The fine-dining restaurant is one of the few spots that takes lunch reservations.

AFTER 5
The Cedars Social
A popular watering hole after the workday ends, The Cedars Social features an extensive list of handcrafted cocktails developed by one of the nation’s leading barmen, including traditional options as well as seasonal specialties. The cocktail den and kitchen buzzes every night of the week with its exciting atmosphere and 1970s retro vibe.

Gilley’s Dallas
Centrally located in the heart of the city just a few blocks south of the Dallas Convention Center, this unique, world-class entertainment venue opens every day for live music concerts and quality corporate events of any size, with more than seven venues throughout the 90,000-square-foot facility. Experience Texas traditions after hours like some real Texas honky-tonk and two-stepping, bull riding and barbecue.

Nick & Sam’s
One of the best bets for business and beef in the city is Nick & Sam’s, the Dallas destination for prime steak and seafood in a sophisticated setting. The restaurant serves an impressive menu of chops paired with an equally impressive wine list in a swanky dining room complete with an open kitchen, live piano and softly lit, bright oil paintings.

RESOURCES
For more information, visit visitdallas.com