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Dallas Information Population: 1,211,467 Elevation: 463 feet above sea level Land Area: 342.5 square miles Location: Dallas is located in the northeast section of the state of Texas where the Trinity River cuts through the surrounding prairie. Time Zone: Dallas is located in the Central Time Zone (when it's noon in Dallas, it's 1:00pm in New York City and 10:00am in Los Angeles, California). Dallas observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October Local Seasons: Each season brings with it new sites and activities to see and do in this conveniently located city. With temperatures rarely below freezing, even the winter is a time for outdoor activities. Why not experience the thrill of a pre-game tailgate party or just a brisk walk on a clear sunny day? Spring brings with it average temperatures in the 50s and 60s, making it the perfect time to enjoy virtually any outdoor activity. On those rare days with precipitation, take in a little shopping or enjoy some of the areas diverse museums. If you are lucky enough to be visiting in the summer, a popular trip is to Six Flags or Hurricane Harbor for a truly refreshing experience. No matter what the season, Dallas will leave you wanting to come back time and again. How to Get There: By Air: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 2000 South Service Drive 972-574-3197 With a central North American location that is within 4 hours of any major city in the U.S., Mexico and Canada; it's no surprise that DFW International Airport is one of the world's busiest and fastest growing airports. The airport is served by many of the world wide airlines as well as certain regional carriers. Dallas Love Field 8008 Cedar Springs Road at Mockingbird Lane 214-670-6080 The airport is served by Southwest and Continental airlines. Love Field provides a convenient, efficient airport, serving both commercial airline and corporate user needs. Love Field is located within the city limits and is just minutes from Downtown Dallas, the Dallas Convention Center, and Dallas Market Center. By Car Dallas is easy to get to from most major cities in the region, thanks to its location at the intersection of numerous Interstate Highways and US Highways.
By Train: Amtrak 400 South Houston St. 800-USA-RAIL Greyhound 205 S Lamar 214-655-7082 Getting Around: DART - Dallas Area Rapid Transit 214-979-1111 Call for additional information Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides transportation around 13 cities with rail, bus, paratransit, HOV lane and rideshare services. It also serves DFW International Airport and Fort Worth via the Trinity Railway Express. Trolley McKinney Avenue Trolley 3153 Oak Grove 214-855-0006 Visitors can ride McKinney Avenue's nostalgic trolley between Dallas' Arts District and the McKinney Avenue Uptown neighborhood, enjoying the route's eclectic offering of antique shops, restaurants and clubs. The restored, historic, vintage streetcars are also available for private events. The trolley runs 7 days a week from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm. M-Line Streetcar Around Downtown Dallas The M-Line Streetcar offers you a ride down McKinney Avenue, within walking distance of the Dallas Museum of Art. M-Line service operates 7 days a week every 15 minutes during peak and lunch hours, every half hour off-peak hours and weekends between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Saturdays, and 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. Taxicabs Checker Cab 817- 469-1110 Express Taxi, Inc. 817- 469-1111 Yellow Checker Cab Co. 817- 534-5555 Limousine Services National Holidays: New Year's Day- Jan. 1 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day- 3rd Mon. in Jan. President's Day- 3rd Mon. in Feb. Memorial Day- last Mon. in May Independence Day- July 4 Labor Day- 1st Mon. in Sept. Thanksgiving Day- 4th Thurs. in Nov. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day- Dec. 24 and 25 New Year's Eve- Dec. 31 |