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Dallas Texas is the No. 1 visitor destination in Texas. As the Southwest's leading business and financial center, it boasts the largest wholesale market in the world and lays claim to being one of the top convention cities in the United States.

Dallas offers visitors a unique blend of Southwestern warmth, cosmopolitan flair, Old West charm and modern sophistication. Dallas' new slogan "Live Large. Think Big." describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all things are possible. This richly diverse city offers a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities.

The city of Dallas encompasses 384 square miles of rolling prairie, with native pecan, cottonwood and oak trees located along the Trinity River and the numerous creeks that feed it. The elevation ranges from 450 to 750 feet.

For additional information on Dallas see: www.dallascvb.com or for a complete guide to Dallas attractions see: www.dallas.com

The Westin City Center is located next to the Pearl Street Dart Rail Red Line. Tickets are just US$2.50 for a local day pass which will allow you access to many of Dallas’ finest attractions including:

To plan your trip on the Dart Rail, please visit www.dart.org