If you want to see a metroplex that is rich in culture, with many different attractions and entertainment venues, then Dallas/Ft. Worth is the place to go! Now, I used to live in the heart of Dallas, and was therefore very close to the action. However, for the past decade or so I've lived outside of the big city - I moved an hour south of Dallas/Ft. Worth in order to enjoy the peaceful life of a town boasting a whopping 500 citizens. With that out of the way, let me go into a few details to explain why DFW is one of my favorite places to visit.

*Professional Sports. We have the AA Center (a brand-new stadium in Dallas which is home to our hockey and basketball teams, the Dallas Stars and the Dallas Mavericks respectively). You can also travel to Arlington and check out The Ballpark In Arlington - it's not quite as new as the AA Center, but it's only a few years old. It is, incidentally, an enormous baseball park with a retro look (intentional) - home of our very own Texas Rangers. (So what if they got their butts stomped last season? I still love 'em!)
Despite the fact that I'm NOT a football fan, I still have to tell you that Irving (still in the DFW metroplex, mind you!) is home to Texas Stadium. It is an enormous domed stadium with a rather gigantic hole in the center of the roof. So, is it covered, or not? People still argue over that one: Whatever the case, the Dallas Cowboys football team as well as local high school and college teams can be seen here during the pro season. The tickets are upwards of fifty dollars each, but some people say it's worth it simply because they're the Dallas Cowboys. (I disagree, but to each his/her own.)

*Reunion Tower. This is in the heart of downtown Dallas, and is one of the strangest darned buildings I've ever seen. It is constructed of pillars, with a large dome on the top - sort of like an old-school microphone would look. The enormous ball on top is a restaurant, where patrons can eat fine cuisine (actually, it's overpriced garbage, but you can still go up to look at the view). The ball is made of clear glass, so you can look out while you're eating. It is also covered with lights that flash randomly - WHILE THE TOWER ROTATES. Some tourists throw up because of the lights and slow rotation, but I think it's just plain fun.

*Fort Worth Stockyards. Have you ever wondered what Texas cowboys look like? This is where you need to go! It's a large, historical section of Fort Worth that is home to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo - one of our most popular events. I don't take much pleasure in it, but many "real cowboys and cowgirls" here do. You can catch everything from bull riding to calf roping here, and tickets aren't that expensive. It's a great form of entertainment for the entire family, so long as you don't mind breathing dust and smelling cow patties.

*Several Concert Venues. The DFW Metroplex is a very popular tour stop for many artists - from Boyz II Men to Madonna. We're still upset with Ozzy Osbourne for taking a leak on the Alamo, but we've sort of forgiven him now.
You can check out the Starplex - near downtown Dallas - if you're interested in an indoor/outdoor venue. There are lawn seats at about fifteen bucks per person, which are quite nice if you're only present to listen to the live music. However, if you want to actually SEE the musicians, you'd best purchase a seat under the awning cover. Either way, the acoustics are generally crystal-clear in the Starplex, and paying for a ticket to see major OR unsigned acts is not a big deal.
We also have concerts at Reunion Arena - up until last year, it was a sports arena for the Stars and Mavericks. The acoustics here aren't great, and seating is very limited, so I would pass this one up if I were you. Instead, check out either the Starplex or, my personal favorite, the Bronco Bowl. The Bronco Bowl is an honest-to-God bowling alley, but they also have an enormous concert stage. Mostly older classic rock acts such as Jethro Tull perform here, but some newer ones have been known to come around. Tickets are very cheap here, and you can often bowl while you listen to the music.
But, of course, for you wannabe cowboys out there, there is Billy Bob's Texas. It is a fairly large bar, actually, but they have a concert stage with terrible acoustics. Country-western acts such as Chris LeDoux are the only ones you'll catch here, but tickets are remarkably cheap (I think I paid five bucks to see Chris a couple of years ago - not because I like Chris LeDoux, but because my then-boyfriend wanted to go so badly it was killing him). Mostly what you'll hear is a lot of beer bottles crashing to the floor - this is NOT a good place to bring kids, as almost everybody is roaring drunk, and some are fighting.
If you don't want to stand around and watch the country singers, you can go ride the mechanical bull for a nominal fee. This is fun, actually - if you don't mind grown men in cowboy hats and tight Wranglers laughing at you, that is.

*Plenty Of Restaurants. You can eat Indian, Italian, Greek, Mexican, Fast Food, Buffet, et cetera in the DFW Metroplex. We have something for everybody - including a tiny little shop on Main Street in Dallas that sells INCREDIBLY tasty pizza by the slice.

*Courteous Drivers. Most of us don't believe in force merging, tailgating, or crossing three highway lanes to make an exit. Some of us will actually give you breathing room, too.