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Kid-friendly activities in Dallas
We’re highlighting the best kid-approved activities that Dallas has to offer — complete with art exploration, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
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Pack up: People are moving to Dallas from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Airport opens runway for 5K to celebrate 50th anniversary
The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a 5K that lets walkers, joggers, and runners on the runway in October 2024.
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The top free activities that are worth a try in Dallas
Whether you’re spending a day or a lifetime in Dallas, Texas, these are the top free activities that the city has to offer.
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Remembering Dallas’s hottest day on record
Dallas’s hottest day on record was Aug. 18, 1909, when the Metroplex hit 115°.
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How Dallas got its ‘South Park’ streets
The city is home to many neighborhoods where streets are named as references to people, history, or pop culture.
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Big D’s Hidden Depths: The Underground City
The Pedestrian Tunnels that were once a brand new concept for Dallas transit are now a piece of history.
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Luxury hotels in Dallas
Experience world-class hospitality at top-tier accommodations in the heart of Texas.
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Explore Grapevine, TX: A blend of charm and adventure
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July 26, 2024
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