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Dallas Area Guide

Dallas Area Guide

Dallas is a major city in the United States, the third largest in Texas and ninth largest in the country. The largest economic center of the 12 county Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area, as of 2009 the population has passed the million mark. Located in North Texas, Dallas is essentially land locked, having no navigable link to the sea, its economy is based on banking, commerce, telecommunications, computer technology energy and transportation. Home to several Fortune 500 companies, Dallas has been rated a beta world by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network.

Come visit, whether you’re starting your career or ready to raise a family, Dallas offers many opportunities for its residents, whether it’s for work or play. When you visit, bring your energy, because there’s a lot to do! To learn more visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas

History

John Neely Bryan first surveyed Dallas and the area in 1839. He was looking for a good place for a trading post to serve both Native Americans and settlers, sharingSam Houston’s insight into Native American customs and knew that the planned Preston Trail was near to the Trinity floodplain (the north-south route and the ford at Bryan’s Bluff became even more important when the U.S. annexed Texas in 1845.)

Returning home to Arkansas, while he was gone a treaty was signed, removing the Native Americans and when he came back in 1841, half of his customers had vanished. Bryan changed his mind about the trading post, instead creating a permanent settlement, which he founded in 1841. Named Dallas after George M. Dallas, in 1856, it was granted a town charter and by 1860, and the town’s population had reached 678. The major north-south (Houston and Texas Central Railroad) and east-west ( Texas and Pacific Railway) met in Dallas in 1873, making its destiny as a center of commercial endeavors relatively assured. Trains also meant soaring population and the fall of 1872, the residents had grown to 7000. For more on the history of Dallas, visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Dallas 

Dallas , TX nearby Attractions & Activities

 The Dallas World Aquarium Once an old warehouse, the Dallas World Aquarium holds everything from guppies to sharks, fresh water and salt water creatures. Come visit our ocean friends in a family friendly atmosphere! To learn more, visit: http://www.dwazoo.com/d/

The Old Red Museum Dedicated to inspire and educate visitors about the rich and varied cultural, economic, political and social history of the Dallas County Area, the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture serves as a symbol of Dallas heritage. Built in 1892, the beautifully restored Old Red Courthouse contains some of Dallas County’s most fascinating historical artifacts. There is a special exhibit gallery located on the first floor, while the second floor of Old Red is filled with exhibits, 41-touch screen computers, an educational learning center and four mini theatres. Information from: http://www.oldred.org/index.aspx

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is located on the sixth and seventh floors of an early 20th-century warehouse known in 1963 as the Texas School Book Depository. Opened on Presidents Day 1989, the Museum has since welcomed more than 6 million visitors from around the world—people of all ages seeking information and understanding about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. To learn more, visit: http://www.oldred.org/index.aspx

The Dallas Zoo The Zoo and Aquarium are oases where residents and visitors alike can spend time in an atmosphere that celebrates and sustains the human spirit, while promoting a deeper understanding of, and commitment to, biological diversity, plant and animal sustainability and our mutual responsibility for the future of ALL life on earth. To learn more, visit: http://www.dallaszoo.com/default.htm

Parks and Recreation

Beautiful city parks wait for you to come experience nature at its best in Dallas. From hiking trails to dog parks, there’s something for everyone in Dallas. To learn more visit: http://www.dallascityhall.com/parks/index.htm

Events Calendar

From January to December something is always happening in Dallas for residents to enjoy! To see a complete list of events, please visit:
http://www.dallascityhall.com/calendar2010/index.html 

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