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Dallas – a brief overview
The Dallas-Cowboys american football team, the eponymous TV soap and the place where JFK was shot are the three typical responses that the name Dallas conjures up around the world. This Texan city is not the state capital, nor even its biggest metropolis, but it is the fastest growing city in the country, with many reputable cultural attractions.
Two huge art districts housing some superb museums, massive shopping malls and good old-fashioned Texan hospitality give plenty more reasons to stay a while in this dynamic young city. Fans of the Cowboys should note, however, that their stadium is in Tarrant County, not Dallas.
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Sixth Floor Museum
TX 75202 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 747 6660
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Opening times:
Mon 1200-1800
Tue-Sun 1000-1800
Eyewitness recordings and investigative documentation bring to life the 1963 shooting of President John F. Kennedy, in this absorbing museum where Lee Harvey Oswald was said to have pulled the trigger.
Reunion Tower
TX 75027 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 721 7040
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Opening times:
Mon-Sat 1000-2200
What better way to view the city than from the observation deck of this 50-storey tower? The giant orb on top sparkles with flashing lights at night, with tempting restaurants, hotel and gift shop inside.
Nasher Sculpture Center
TX 75201 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 242 5100
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Opening times:
Tue-Sun 1100-1700
Possibly the best private collection of sculptures in the world is housed in this dazzlingly modern museum, including works by Giacometti, Matisse, Rodin, Calder and more.
African American Museum
TX 75210 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 565 9026
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Opening times:
Tue-Fri 1100-1700
Sat 1000-1700
The remit of this museum is to engage visitors who “would not ordinarily visit a museum”, an aim it pursues with entertaining and educational activities, based on some 1,000 artefacts of African American art and culture.
Hall of State
TX 75210 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 421 4500
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Opening times:
Tue-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1300-1700
This, the finest piece of 1930s art deco architecture in Fair Park, is dedicated to the great and good of Texas, plus murals depicting state history and stunning gold-leaf and bronze statues.
Texas Discovery Gardens
TX 75210 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 428 7476
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Opening times:
Daily 1000-1700
Take a break from the city bustle in this relaxing retreat; its themed botanical areas include a butterfly house, scent area, tropical conservatory and a native plants collection.
Old Red Museum
TX 75202 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 745 1100
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Opening times:
Daily 0900-1700
Housed in the imposing late-19th-century Old Red Courthouse, this impressive museum recreates the history and culture of Dallas County, with imaginative interactive exhibits.
Perot Museum of Nature & Science
TX 75201 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 428 5555
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Opening times:
Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1200-1700
This vast, five-storey museum includes a children’s museum and is bursting with awesome exhibits, including the ever-popular dinosaurs and robots.
Dallas Museum of Art
TX 75201 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 922 1200
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Opening times:
Tue-Wed and Fri-Sun 1100-1700
Thurs 1100-2100
With some 22,000 artworks spanning 5,000 years, from pre-Columbian sculptures to American modernists such as Georgia O’Keefe, this museum is one of the best in southwestern USA. And it’s free.
Dallas Heritage Village
TX 75201 Dallas
USA
Tel: 214 421 5141
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Opening times:
Tue-Sat 1000-1600
Sun 1200-1600
Travel back to the days of the Wild West, in this sprawling, wooded site recreating life in Texas in the 19th century, with period buildings including farmstead, saloon and a tipi.
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Country Information
Country overview
From its vast plains, snow-covered mountains, deep forests and strange rock formations, to soaring skyscrapers and a thunderous cultural scene, the USA is a collage of extremes. Nothing can prepare you for your first glimpse of Manhattan’s unforgettable skyline, your first ride in a yellow cab, the ubiquitous hamburger joints, yawning expanses of prairie, the sweet strains of New Orleans jazz, or the neon-lit excesses of Las Vegas.
Marvel at the thunderous spectacle of Niagara Falls in northern New York, or seek an antidote to urban chaos amidst the flat farmland of the Midwest. Then there are the black hills of South Dakota, the dramatic mountain and ocean landscape of California’s Pacific Coast Highway and the world-famous Grand Canyon.
Geography
Covering a large part of the North American continent, the USA shares borders with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The country has coasts on the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The State of Alaska, in the northwest corner of the US, is not part of the continental US; it is separated from the rest of the USA by Canada. Similarly, Hawaii is not part of the “lower 48” states; it lies in the central Pacific Ocean.
The country’s dependent territories are offshore and have distinct geographies of their own; the majority are islands.
The third-largest country in the world (after the Russian Federation and Canada), the USA has an enormous diversity of geographical features, including mountains, plains, and coastal zones. Though there are many cities that are densely populated with more manmade features than natural ones, there are also vast rural areas that are far more sparsely populated. The climate ranges from subtropical to arctic, with a corresponding breadth of flora and fauna.
General knowledge
Key facts
Population: 319 millions (estimate 2018)
Capital: Washington, DC.
Language
English, with significant Spanish-speaking minorities.
Currency
US Dollar (USD; symbol $) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of $100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, though the $2 bill is rare and is not in high circulation. Coins are in denominations of $1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Electricity
120 volts AC, 60Hz. Plugs have two flat pins with or without a third round grounding pin.
Public holidays
Below are listed public holidays for the January 2019 – December 2020 period.
Note: States can recognize other days as state holidays that are not federal holidays.
2019
New Year’s Day: 1 January 2019
Martin Luther King Day: 21 January 2019
President’s Day: 18 February 2019
Memorial Day: 27 May 2019
Independence Day: 4 July 2019
Labor Day: 2 September 2019
Columbus Day: 14 October 2019
Veterans Day: 11 November 2019
Thanksgiving Day: 28 November 2019
Christmas: 25 December 2019
2020
New Year’s Day: 1 January 2020
Martin Luther King Day: 20 January 2020
President’s Day: 17 February 2020
Memorial Day: 25 May 2020
Independence Day: 3 and 4 July 2020
Labor Day: 7 September 2020
Columbus Day: 12 October 2020
Veterans Day: 11 November 2020
Thanksgiving Day: 26 November 2020
Christmas: 25 December 2020
All information subject to change.
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Nightlife in Dallas
Texans know how to party, and Dallas has plenty of places where they do it in style.
Deep Ellum has the edgiest scene, Greenville Avenue is more upscale, while the Arts District hosts world-class concerts and shows.
Lee Harvey’s
TX 75215 Dallas
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It may be dubiously named, but there’s no questioning this dive bar’s fun vibe and live bands.
Majestic Theatre
Dallas, TX 75201
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Originally a 1920s vaudeville theatre, the elegant Majestic now hosts live comedy and music.
AT&T Performing Arts Center
Dallas, TX 75201
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This huge arts complex comprises several theatres and outdoor performance spaces for drama, dance and classical concerts.
Three Links
TX 75201 Dallas
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Come to this heaving club for great live music and a choice of 60 craft beers.
Cowboys Dance Hall
TX 75215 Dallas
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Dust off your Stetson but leave your spurs at home, for this good-time hall, with free dance lessons and bucking-bull machine.
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Restaurants in Dallas
Dining out in Dallas offers much more than big juicy steaks, though they’re pretty good at those too. Its innovative chefs have taken Texan culinary traditions, added a dash of Latin-American spice,
and produced some dazzling fusion cuisine. The best downtown restaurant areas include Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts District.
Five Sixty
TX 75202 Dallas
USA
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Price: Expensive
Enjoy heavenly food at celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s revolving restaurant, 50 storeys up at the top of the Reunion tower; Asian-influenced dishes are his speciality.
Stephan Pyles
Dallas, TX 75201
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Price: Expensive
The award-winning Texan chef whips up first-class modern American Southwestern cuisine; try the grilled snapper, with shrimp and grits.
Mesa Vera Cruz
TX 75208 Dallas
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Price: Moderate
The Reyes family cooks up delicious Mexican cuisine in this cosy little restaurant.
Savor
Dallas, TX 75201
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Price: Moderate
This cool new gastropub in the Arts District serves contemporary American cuisine.
Spiral Diner & Bakery
TX 75203 Dallas
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Price: Budget
In carnivorous Texas, a vegan restaurant had better be very good, and Spiral certainly is; quirky fun too.
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Calendar of events
Martin Luther King Birthday Parade
January 2019
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Venue: City Hall Plaza
Taking place in the morning of the Saturday prior to MLK Day, which is usually the Monday closest to January 15, this event commemorates the late Dr. King’s legacy. The parade brings floats, bands, community, civic and church groups together in a march through downtown Dallas, past the MLK Community Center to Fair Park.
North Texas Irish Festival
8 – 10 March 2019
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Venue: Fair Park
The North Texas Irish Festival brings about 60,000 guests to celebrate each year. It is the second oldest Irish festival in the United States and the largest in the southwest, and the largest cultural event held in Fair Park, Dallas, with food and music, dance and music.
Deep Ellum Arts Festival
5 – 7 April 2019
Website
Venue: Deep Ellum Entertainment District
The Deep Ellum Arts Festival is a vibrant, eclectic and fun festival with the character of a street party. It is the biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District and is free to the public. It features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands and more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists. There is also a pet parade, a 5km (3 mile) run and a Rock Art Show, as well as abundant food and drink at this adult-oriented festival.
Savour Dallas
1 – 7 April 2019
Website
Venue: Various venues
Food lovers convene for a gastronomic adventure over a full weekend in assorted locations in Dallas and Irving. Programs are offered all over downtown and in the Arts District, including a wine stroll in the Dallas Museum of Art, the Meyerson Symphony Center and the Nasher Sculpture Center; various wine seminars; and a grand tasting, at which you can sample dishes from some of the great restaurants around the city.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
5 May 2019
Venue: Jefferson Boulevard in Oak Cliff
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in Mexico. Dancers, artists and performers gather to celebrate the city’s rich Mexican heritage.
Shakespeare Festival of Dallas
June – October 2019
Website
Venue: Samuell-Grand Park, Addison Circle Park
The ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ series provides entertainment under the stars throughout the summer. Don’t expect the same old productions, however: Sometimes you’ll catch something like The Taming of the Shrew as an 1850s cowboy western. Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Greek Food Festival
September 2019
Website
Venue: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
The annual Greek Food Festival at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas is a lively festival offering a wonderfully succulent taste of Greek Dallas, featuring signature dishes from the best Greek restaurants in the city. There is also live entertainment and demonstrations of traditional Greek music and folk dancing. The focus of the festival is food, and there are cooking demonstrations by local chefs, but it also gives visitors a contextual understanding of Greek food traditions through offering a good grounding of Greek culture and history.
State Fair of Texas
27 September – 20 October 2019
Website
Venue: Fair Park
Arguably the biggest, loudest and most diverse fair in the region, the annual State Fair of Texas is an eagerly-awaited event that’s a firm favourite amongst locals. Primarily an agricultural show featuring numerous displays and exhibitions, the fair also includes a whole host of other events and entertainment ranging from live music and sporting contests to an auto show and eating competitions. Even back when the fair was first held back in 1886 the event attracted 100,000 visitors; now the fair entertains in excess of 3.5 million visitors each year.
BMW Dallas Marathon
December 2019
Website
Venue: The streets of Dallas
The BMW Dallas Marathon is the race with the longest history in Texas. Being lined with many iconic landmarks its course takes the thousands of runners on a sightseeing tour through Dallas as it crosses popular neighbourhoods and entertainment districts. The beneficiary event has managed to raise more than $3.9 million for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children up until today.
All information subject to change. Please check the dates on the relevant event organizer’s website.
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Hotels in Dallas
The poshest and priciest places to stay are downtown, from modern high-rises to historic buildings, while budget chain motels line the highways to the north and west, particularly US75.
Hilton Anatole
TX 75207 Dallas
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Category: Expensive
On the northwestern outskirts, this luxury hotel is popular with business visitors.
Dallas Marriott CityCenter
TX 75201 Dallas
USA
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Category: Expensive
This stylish and well-appointed hotel is well located in the heart of the Arts District.
Courtyard Dallas Medical/Market Center
TX 75207 Dallas
USA
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Category: Moderate
This hotel just to the north of the city has comfortable rooms and suites, as well as a restaurant and business amenities.
Indigo
TX 75201 Dallas
USA
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Category: Moderate
This solid block of a hotel reveals a colourful interior with bright and comfy rooms; good-value for downtown.
Days Inn Dallas-Fort Worth
TX 75220 Dallas
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Category: Budget
Part of the reliable budget chain, this functional hotel has a pool as well as comfier suites.
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Climate & best time to visit the United States of America
The United States has varied weather conditions, and the best time to visit depends both upon the location and the season. Spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September and October) are generally cooler, more comfortable times to visit. Summer months – June, July, and August – are generally hot regardless of the region, but winter temperatures (November-February) can vary substantially depending upon the part of the US you are visiting. The southern part of the country tends to be warmer in the winter than the north. The general climate of the continental US is temperate, but keep in mind that Hawaii is tropical and Alaska is arctic. Many of the country’s dependent territories, such as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, are also tropical.
Summer is considered the peak tourist season throughout the country; other popular travel times are major American holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as Easter Week and the school holiday known as Spring Break. Certain destinations, such as New York, are perennial favourites and are busy year-round; even when the weather may not be pleasant, these destinations have particular attractions or experiences that always draw travellers. In some parts of the country, travel services may be limited during the low or off-season, largely due to weather conditions.
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Jan | 31 °C | -15 °C | 12 °C | 0 °C | 69 % | 47 mm | 5 | 5.9 h |
Feb | 31 °C | -14 °C | 14 °C | 2 °C | 66 % | 55 mm | 5 | 6.3 h |
Mar | 35 °C | -11 °C | 19 °C | 7 °C | 64 % | 70 mm | 6 | 7.3 h |
Apr | 36 °C | -1 °C | 24 °C | 12 °C | 66 % | 89 mm | 7 | 7.9 h |
May | 39 °C | 5 °C | 28 °C | 17 °C | 70 % | 124 mm | 7 | 8.3 h |
Jun | 45 °C | 10 °C | 33 °C | 21 °C | 65 % | 76 mm | 5 | 9.9 h |
Jul | 43 °C | 15 °C | 35 °C | 23 °C | 60 % | 59 mm | 4 | 10.7 h |
Aug | 42 °C | 13 °C | 35 °C | 23 °C | 60 % | 56 mm | 4 | 9.8 h |
Sep | 41 °C | 6 °C | 31 °C | 19 °C | 65 % | 86 mm | 6 | 8.2 h |
Oct | 41 °C | -1 °C | 25 °C | 13 °C | 66 % | 89 mm | 5 | 7.4 h |
Nov | 31 °C | -7 °C | 19 °C | 7 °C | 67 % | 58 mm | 5 | 6.1 h |
Dec | 32 °C | -18 °C | 14 °C | 2 °C | 68 % | 47 mm | 5 | 5.6 h |
year | 45 °C | -18 °C | 24 °C | 12 °C | 65 % | 856 mm | 64 | 7.8 h |
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Phone calls & Internet
Telephone/Mobile Telephone
Dialing Code: +1
Telephone
Public telephones have become a rarity, but can still be found here and there. They take coins, telephone cards and credit cards. If you are planning to make regular use of public phones, it’s best to purchase a prepaid calling card from one of the many U.S. providers.
Mobile Telephone
Not all European cell phones work on the American network, since it requires a tri-band or quad-band device. Full network coverage is not always assured outside densely populated areas. Roaming charges are high here, so it is often cheaper to buy a SIM card from a U.S. provider. Low-cost prepaid SIM cards for making calls inside the country can be ordered online before you travel.
Internet
Free Internet access via Wi-Fi is possible in many busy tourist spots. When using unencrypted public Wi-Fi networks, it is not advisable to enter passwords, credit card details or banking credentials. We recommend using VPN app or security software to check Wi-Fi hotspots.
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Shopping in Dallas
Key Areas
Dallas is a shopper’s delight, with everything from farmers’ markets, to quirky collectible stores, to giant mega-malls. Go uptown and to the western end of Henderson Street for arts and antiques, to Bishop Arts District and Lower Greenville for quirky knick-knacks, and to West Village for upscale boutiques and chain stores. Suburbs such as Frisco, Plano and McKinley also have good clusters of shops.
Markets
Dallas Farmers Market is open daily on Marilla Boulevard and South Harwood Street, with flowers and antiques from Thursday to Saturday.
Shopping Centres
Upmarket Highland Park Village is said to be the oldest suburban mall in the world, still keeping up with the times though with top fashion labels. Galleria and North Park Center are two of the largest malls in the city, open daily and with all the top US and global brands under one roof, plus food, entertainment and more.
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Social Conventions
Americans are renowned for their openness and friendliness to visitors. The wide variety of national origins and the USA’s relatively short history has resulted in numerous cultural and traditional customs living alongside each other. In large cities, people of the same ethnic background often live within defined communities.
Shaking hands is the usual form of greeting in formal situations and in business meetings. As long as the fundamental rules of courtesy are observed, there need be no fear of offending anyone of any background.
Gifts are appreciated if one is invited to a private home.
As a rule, dress is casual. High-end restaurants, hotels and clubs may require more formal attire.
Smoking is increasingly unpopular in the US; it is essential to ask permission before lighting up. Smoking is not allowed on city transport and restricted or forbidden in public buildings in most states. There will be a posted notice where no smoking is requested. An increasing number of states (including California and New York) have banned smoking altogether in bars, restaurants and many public places.
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Health
Main emergency number: 911
Food & Drink
Food in the US is safe to eat, and the conditions under which food is prepared and served are regulated by city, state, and federal health and hygiene agencies. In many jurisdictions, it is mandatory for restaurants to have a certificate of health or hygiene, as well as the current grade they have been assigned, posted visibly.
Although America is famous for its fast food and obesity rates, the local and fresh food movement is very popular in many areas, especially cities, making it easy to eat healthy. A variety of options also makes it easy for people with special dietary needs to find food that suits them, whether their needs are due to health reasons or to religious requirements.
Tap water is considered safe to drink in the US and is often offered in restaurants before bottled water. Bottled water is available throughout the country, however, both in restaurants and shops, for those who prefer not to drink tap water.
Other Risks
The US is generally considered a safe destination for world visitors. Occasional outbreaks of disease, such as West Nile Virus (a mosquito-borne illness) and H1N1 have occurred in recent years, however. Frequent hand-washing and general practices of good hygiene are encouraged to protect oneself against all types of illness.
Another concern with regard to safety is the possibility of terrorist attacks such as the one that occurred on September 11, 2001. City, state, and federal agencies have stringent anti-terrorism practices in place, however, and direct threats are infrequent.
Contractual physician of Lufthansa
Dr. Johnston, Richard6750 N MacArthur
Irving
TX 75039
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Tel. +1-972-556-1616
Please note that Lufthansa accepts no responsibility for the treatment nor will it bear the cost of any treatment.
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Visa & Immigration
IATA Travel Centre
The IATA Travel Centre delivers accurate passport, visa and health requirement information at a glance. It is a trusted, centralized source for the latest international travel requirements. The IATA Travel Centre is the most accurate source available because it is based on a comprehensive database used by virtually every airline, and information is gathered from official sources worldwide, such as immigration and police authorities.