Sports enthusiasts will find it difficult to decide what to do first in Dallas, home to many professional and collegiate sporting events. Your options include NFL excitement with the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, MLB action with the Texas Rangers at Ameriquest Field ballpark, and rousing games with the NHL Dallas Stars and the NBA Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. For post-season collegiate football, check out the annual Cotton Bowl game, played at the Dallas stadium by the same name.

The West End historic district is a popular destination in downtown Dallas, offering a selection of theaters, museums, shops, restaurants and nightlife options. The West End also memorializes the late President John F. Kennedy, with historic landmarks like the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial, the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and the Texas School Book Depository.

Since 1900, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has grown from a 40-person ensemble to a world-class institution performing in one of the world's finest concert halls, the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas’ downtown Arts District. The center has two restaurants on the premises, making it easy to plan your entire evening. After the performance, stop by the Dallas Symphony Store for some music to go.

The Dallas Museum of Art is also located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, TX, and has been welcoming visitors for more than a century. The museum features an amazing collection of more than 23,000 pieces from around the world, from ancient to modern times. Special events and programs include family nights, Jazz Under the Stars, and workshops for both children and adults.

Just minutes west of Dallas is the Six Flags Over Texas amusement park, home to the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Texas: The Titan, looming 255-feet high and reaching speeds of 85 miles per hour. In addition to its many thrilling roller coasters, Six Flags Over Texas also caters to the little ones, with a variety of kid-friendly rides and attractions in its Looney Tunes USA section of the park.

Enjoy the great outdoors at White Rock Lake, an urban oasis perfect for a day of sailing and fishing. The lake covers more than 1,200 acres and is surrounded by White Rock Lake Park, offering miles of trails for jogging, hiking and biking. The southeast shore of White Rock Lake is home to the Dallas Arboretum, featuring beautiful gardens, fountains, and panoramic views of the lake and downtown Dallas skyline.

Founded in 1888, the Dallas Zoo covers nearly 100 acres, making it the largest zoo in Texas. The zoo is home to thousands of animals, a wide variety of family activities, and exhibits such as the Wilds of Africa, the Australian Outback and the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo. For added adventure, visit the zoo’s sister property, the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park, featuring thousands of aquatic animals, including marine and freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians and more.

The next time your travels bring you to east Texas, make time to visit Dallas and experience everything this fabulous city has to offer. Make your reservations with Choice Hotels today, and we’ll see you there.   << Hide