Dallas

Dallas is the third-most populous city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. It is located in North Central Texas, approximately 225 miles (360 km) north of Houston and 180 miles (290 km) east of Austin. Dallas was founded on July 28th 1841 by John Neely Bryan near a natural ford crossing along three trading trails at what became known as “The Trinity River”, named after its convergence with The West Fork and Elm Fork rivers.

Dallas has grown significantly since then, becoming one of America’s most important cities economically, culturally, socially and politically. It serves as home to several Fortune 500 companies including AT&T Inc., Southwest Airlines Company, Kimberly Clark Corporation, Energy Transfer Equity LP; Neiman Marcus Group Ltd LLC.; Tenet Healthcare Corp.; JCPenney Co., Inc.; Comerica Bank; Dr Pepper Snapple Group; Jacobs Engineering Group; Brinker International Restaurants Incorporated; Hunt Oil Company L P ; Zale Corporation Deloitte LLP , Dean Foods Company amongst many others . In addition to these large businesses that have their headquarters within Dallas’ city limits or nearby suburbs are various sports teams such as MLB’s Texas Rangers Baseball Club based out of Arlington TX just adjacent southwest from Downtown Dallas: NHL’s Dallas Stars Hockey Club who play at American Airline Center downtown : NBA’s Mavericks Basketball team also playing downtown at AA center:FCD Major League Soccer Team Who Play At Toyota Stadium Just South Of Frisco TX.: Also NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision UTSA Roadrunners who compete In Conference USA With Home Games Played On Campus At Alamodome Arena As Well As Other Events Such As Concerts And Monster Truck Shows..

Culturally speaking -the Arts District area boasts some amazing museums like Nasher Sculpture Garden featuring works from world renowned sculptors such as Henry Moore & Isamu Noguchi alongside an outdoor amphitheater where classical music performances are held during summer months throughout each year- Additionally there’s The Sixth Floor Museum which chronicles JFK assassination & related events inside old book depository building site…Also noteworthy attractions include Perot museum dedicated towards showcasing science exhibits/highlighting advancements made into technology over past few decades both big names mentioned here plus numerous art galleries ranging mediums oil paintings sculptures photography etc all under same roof! Alongside this exciting arts district atmosphere comes cultural festivals yeehawvbq celebrating local texan culture Cowboy classic rodeos mesquite championship eventing series + much more…

Lastly when it comes dining scene – expect nothing less than excellent selection fresh seafood steakhouses vegan restaurants barbeque joints Mexican eateries sushi bars Chinese cuisine establishments Italian trattorias Greek tavernas Middle Eastern falafel cafes Indian roti stands specialty coffee lounges juice bars bakery shops plus countless other options available around town! All why making certain everyone whatever preferences they may hold can find something tasty enjoyable no matter budget constraints allowing visitors alike chance experience culinary delights never imagined before coming visit amazing metropolis we call “Big D” aka simply put “Dallas”.