Spring Break

Ken Palmer

Dallas, TX

Dallas boasts a wide variety of tourist attractions throughout the city. The Dallas Zoo is the oldest zoo in Texas, founded in 1888. Located in Marsalis Park, it is also the state's largest zoo in terms of area. The State Fair of Texas is a month-long event that is held in Fair Park in Dallas. The fair has music, food, amusement park rides, arts exhibits, and livestock, drawing thousands of visitors to the city each year.

Dallas has professional sports teams for each of the four major sports. The premier team is the NFL Dallas Cowboys, winners of five Super Bowls. Other professional teams in the area include the MLB Texas Rangers, based in Arlington, the NBA Dallas Mavericks, and the NHL Dallas Stars hockey team. Sporting events bring prestige, attract visitors, and help the local economy.

The climate ranges from hot summers to mild winters, with occasional snow. Dallas winters have been mild in recent years, with average temperatures between 33 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are hot and temperatures can reach 100 degrees at times, but the normal range is between 70 and 97 degrees. Weather hazards include tornadoes, severe thunderstorms that may cause flooding and hail, and freezing rain.

Hotel Costs

Bidding For Travel OrbitsEstimated Costs $95/night $219/night $269/night

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Estimated Airfare

Estimated Airfare $256.00 $288.00 $204.00Kayak.com Priceline.com Southwest.com

Dallas, TX

Dallas Cowboys Highlights

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