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!