Dallas, Texas
Dallas is a city of 1,307,930 people in Collin County, Texas, founded in 1841.
Why visit Dallas
Townapedia lists 128 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 275 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 24 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Majestic Theatre, Meyerson Symphony Center, African American Museum and Dallas Museum of Art.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Dallas
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dallas
Dallas is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. Located in northern Texas, it is the ninth-most populous city in the United States and third-most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1.3 million at the 2020 census. Along with the city of Fort Worth, Dallas anchors the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S. and the most populous metropolitan area in Texas, at 8.5 million people. Dallas is a core city of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern U.S. and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks any navigable link to the sea.
From the Wikipedia article Dallas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do24
Majestic Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic place in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
1925 Elm Street, Dallas
Annette Strauss Square
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
Outdoor theater in Dallas, Texas
2389 Flora Street, Dallas
Children's Aquarium at Fair Park
Zoo and aquarium · 1.2 mi
Zoo in Texas, US
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Theater in Dallas, Texas
Houston Street Viaduct
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Structure in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Kalita Humphreys Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
Theater in Dallas, Texas, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
12 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks128
African American Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas
Su-Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art
Museum · 2.0 mi
2010 Flora Street, Dallas
Tu-Su 11:00-17:00; PH off
Dallas Scottish Rite Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic place in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
James Madison High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
3000 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Dallas
South Boulevard–Park Row Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
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Swiss Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Monument and historic site · Lutheran · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Adolphus Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic place in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Central Congregational Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Dallas County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic place in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
116 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
Texas Discovery Gardens
Park · 1.3 mi
3601 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Dallas
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Thanks-Giving Square
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Texas, United States of America
Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Park in Dallas, Texas
Alexan Lower Greenville Dog Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Two separate dog parks(one for small breeds and one for large breeds with a washing station attached. Waste bags are provided.
5619 Belmont Avenue, Dallas
24/7
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
3750 The Midway, Dallas
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes275
Adair's Saloon
Restaurant · Burger · 1.3 mi
Burgers, beer, live music
2624 Commerce Street, Dallas
Mo-Th 17:00-02:00; Fr-Su 12:00-02:00
Velvet Taco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
Self-described "temple to the liberated taco. Not TexMex or Mexican, but delicious. Pickup window is on side of building.
2556 Elm Street, Dallas
Su-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-04:00
All Day Kitchens
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
Order first, then pick up
420 South Ervay Street, Dallas
11:00-02:00
Angry Dog
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
2726 Commerce Street, Dallas
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Backyard
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
505 North Good-Latimer Expressway, Dallas
Mo,Tu 17:00-24:00; We 17:00-24:00; Th,Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa,Su 11:00-02:00
Big Guys Chicken and Rice
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.3 mi
2614 Elm Street, Dallas
Su-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Sa 11:00-04:00
Cafe Brazil
Cafe · Breakfast · 1.1 mi
2815 Elm Street, Dallas
We-Su 00:00-24:00; Mo-Tu 07:00-15:00,22:00-07:00
Café OLIVIA
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Salad, Breakfast, Sandwich · 1.8 mi
2200 Ross Avenue
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
Cane Rosso
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.3 mi
2612 Commerce Street
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Crab Station
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
2813 Commerce Street, Dallas
Mo-Th 12:00-22:00, Fr,Sa 12:00-24:00, Su 12:00-23:00
Eddie's Tex-Mex Cocina
Restaurant · Mexican, Tex-Mex · 1.5 mi
2018 Greenville Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Mo 11:00-23:00
Elephant Indian Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 2.0 mi
4154 North Central Expressway
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
263 more on the map.
History
Indigenous tribes in North Texas included the Caddo, Tawakoni, Wichita, Kickapoo and Comanche. Spanish colonists claimed the territory of Texas in the 18th century as a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. Later, France also claimed the area but never established much settlement. In all, six flags have flown over the area preceding and during the city's history: those of France, Spain, and Mexico, the flag of the Republic of Texas, the Confederate flag, and the flag of the United States of America.
In 1819, the Adams–Onís Treaty between the United States and Spain defined the Red River as the northern boundary of New Spain, officially placing the future location of Dallas well within Spanish territory. The area remained under Spanish rule until 1821, when Mexico declared independence from Spain, and the area was considered part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. In 1836, Texians, with a majority of Anglo-American settlers, gained independence from Mexico and formed the Republic of Texas.
From the History section of Dallas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay19
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown at Baylor Scott & White
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
3301 Gaston Avenue, Dallas
Churches and places of worship48
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas
Church · Presbyterian · 1.9 mi
1835 Young Street, Dallas
Grace Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
4105 Junius Street, Dallas
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
3100 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Nathional Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
2215 Ross Avenue, Dallas
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries75
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
School · 1.4 mi
1718 Robert B Cullum Boulevard, Dallas
Healthcare21
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Hospital · 0.8 mi
909 North Washington Avenue, Dallas
Map of Dallas
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 74°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 78°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 77°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 59°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 48°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dallas Love Fld 72258 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Collin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Mesquite 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Garland 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Irving 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Richardson 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Carrollton 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Grand Prairie 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Plano 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Lewisville 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Arlington 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Allen 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dallas Skyline with Arts District, Gattacal, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas - Dallas - Kennedy Memorial - My mother - 16 January 1972 (7715118566), Barbara Ann Spengler from Arizona & Florida, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Dallas Firefighter's Museum interior, 2010, Noah Jeppson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dallas Firefighters Museum, 2010, Noah Jeppson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Tige fire engine at the Dallas Firefighter's Museum, 2010, Noah Jeppson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 99CentsOnlystore-Dallas, TX, strangelv from DALLAS, CC BY 2.0
- Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas, Texas, 2012, Nicolas Henderson, CC BY 2.0
- Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas, detail of marquee, Steve Rainwater, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Marine Corps Square at Fair Park Dallas TX, Women's Museum, and Continental DAR House 2014-09-28, Eejjmm8888, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deep Ellum Arts Festival in Dallas, Texas 2016, IcedCowboyCoffee, CC0
- Majestic Dallas Exterior, JVanT, CC BY 2.0
- James Maddison HS (Dallas, TX), Hasteur, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Swiss Avenue Historic District1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ScottishRite4, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SouthBlvdParkRowDistrict1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Munger Place Historic District5, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DallasUnionStation, kla4067, CC BY 2.0
- Historic district - dallas, texas, nonsisamai - Emanuela Errico from dallas, USA Official website, CC BY 2.0
- ThomasShielsHouse2, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dallas - Kirby Building pano 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AloftHotel Dallas, Dfwcre8tive, CC BY 3.0
- Grace United Methodist Church, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deep Ellum - Knights of Pythias - Union Bankers Building 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emanuel Lutheran Church, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DealeyPlaza2 (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Housing in Wheatley Place Historic Disctrict, Drewp4vp, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenway2, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LamarMcKinneyBridge, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West End Historic District, Dallas, Drumguy8800 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dallas, Texas Harwood Street, Drumguy8800 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SouthBlvdParkRowDistrict4, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haskell × Elm Street Intersection, Kyra, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New tires (8621849553), Steve Rainwater from Irving, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Antminer ASIC Miner, Steve Rainwater from Irving, US, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Train at Fair Park - panoramio, spectre9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fair Park August 2016 02 (Fair Park Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fair Park August 2016 01 (Fair Park Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fair Park August 2016 05 (The Women's Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fair Park August 2016 03 (Fair Park Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fair Park August 2016 06 (D.A.R. House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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