As a resident of Dallas you have access to the best in schools and youth sports, as well as fabulous nature and outdoor areas and activities for the whole family. There are of course also plenty of things to do indoors, including a trip to one of the local art galleries. With all of the subdivisions located within Dallas, it is not hard to find your own unique perfect home within its borders.
Dallas also boasts a rich entertainment industry, with numerous places to shop, including many high class shopping malls which house brand name stores. Besides the shopping experiences one can also enjoy great food at one of the many local restaurants – the huge variety to choose from means that you can always get exactly what you want to eat, from corn dogs to sushi, or pizza to steak.
Then of course there is one of the things that Dallas is famously passionate about; its sport. It has its own professional football team, the Dallas Cowboys, for basketball there’s the NBA team, the Dallas Mavericks, and for hockey you can come out to support the Dallas Stars – all in world class stadiums designed for your viewing pleasure and comfort.
Nature lovers and fans of the outdoors will also be very happy in Dallas, as it is home to almost countless parks, which are all committed to both showing off and protecting the beauty of the city. The parks, ovals and playgrounds let families spend time together outside and make the most of the fresh air and warm, sunny Dallas days.
Another group undeniably drawn to Dallas are the artists and art lovers alike, who can both enjoy the 17 blocks dedicated to artistic pursuits in the Arts District, found downtown. It is the greatest group of art related buildings and businesses in the whole of the United States. It also allows locals and visitors access to various arts and crafts that are produced not only by local artists, but some world renowned names. The culture and community of the area is unmatched by anything you could find anywhere else.
Dallas allows its inhabitants access to everything they could ever want from their city, and their home.

Dallas is very much a city for those who consider themselves to be outdoorsy types, and who want to have a fun lifestyle. With Fort Worth only a few miles up the road, Dallas is, for all intensive purposes, two cities in one. The combination of populations reaches over 5 million people, there is always something fun to do, whether you are here in winter or summer, and especially if you are keen on the outdoors.
Besides from religion, which is largely the most important thing to the majority of Texans, and residents of Dallas, are outdoor sports. Here, a high school football match sees a huge turn out of supporters, at times it has known to be even greater than the crowds at the games played by the three largest college teams, and rivalries between different schools here go back generations. Of course both the professional and college games here are also very popular, with three different colleges having Division 1 teams in the district.
Another popular pass time in Dallas is golf, with over two dozen different courses that meet professional standards in the area, as well as one golf course that holds a regular PGA event. Because of the overabundance of courses in the area, you will never have to worry about getting the tee off time you want, or about overcrowding – and as the courses are popular with pros and beginners alike, there is no need to worry about your score if you are new to the game; everyone was once.
Another of the draws to residing in Dallas is the impressive network of bicycling trails, running and jogging paths and trails suited to just walking around and admiring the area. The paths and trails twist and wind throughout the city and some even stretch into neighboring towns. The Dallas city government has proven their commitment over the past decade in making the area ideal for exercising by making people want to walk, not just drive everywhere in their cars.
If you want to spend a fun and educational day out, alone, with friends or even better still with your children, then a sculpture tour of downtown Dallas is the way to go. You get to be outdoors while seeing over 30 different sculptures, all unique in their own ways. Although it will make for a very full and busy day, you are able to fit them all in provided you can handle a fair amount of walking; and if you can then it is certainly worth it – although I would advise you to bring water and stay hydrated if planning your trip for in the summertime.
You can also plan a visit to the John F. Kennedy memorial, although this is certainly more serious than a regular day out in Dallas, it is still worth seeing. It was erected to remember the well loved man who was murdered in Dallas in 1963 – it is free to visit.
The last major point of interest here is the West End architecture – you can take a tour and admire some of the oldest buildings in the city that still stand today in a protected area. It’s a walking tour, but Dallas is certainly made for enjoyable walking, so give it a go if you appreciate history.
In Dallas, there is always plenty to do, to the extent that you could make plans for every day you have off work for the next decade, and still not be able to see everything it has to offer. Whether you are a local or a tourist, get out there and see what the beautiful city of Dallas has to offer!