Dallas

If you plan well Dallas is a city you can do in a day, especially if you are on a fly-drive or cross country trip. Most people do just that and there only for the JFK experience, well worth a visit just for that, but soon on their way to the neighbouring Six Flags theme park in Arlington. Kennedy was taken down by Oswald in the city centre bowl, of course, so all the museums and the Elm Street memorial are all within easy walking distance, even for older holidaymakers. In fact it’s quite surprising how easy the shot was for Oswald from the Book Depository window high up on the sixth floor ... more

If you’ve ever read my personal profile, you will be aware that I spent a year in Dallas. This was my work placement year of my degree course and involved me being trained as a manager in a downtown hotel. I returned about a year ago, and have yet to settle back into British life. Things are very dull, and generally unfriendly over here compared to my experiences in Dallas, and therefore I will return permanently as soon as possible. INTRODUCTION Dallas is the biggest and flashiest, and the most rich and prosperous of all the Texas cities. Dallas is of course located just 30 miles from ... more

I First started to follow the Cowboys in the early 80's While Tony Dorsett Was still at his best and they had great players such as Danny and Randy White, Edd Too Tall Jones, Harvey Martin,Tony Hill, Doug Cosby!!! They were the greatest. I just missed out on the Roger Staubach Era!!! I thought my days of celebrating superbowls were over when Landry went and they brought in Jimmy Johnson. He was so bad and they only won 1 game all year. Then, Bang!!! They started winning!!! Troy Aikman!!! What can say!!!! Emmitt Smith!!! Michael Irvin!!! What a shame Injury ended his career!!! The most annoying ... more

I visited Dallas in November 1997, as my uncle and auntie live there. It's a brilliant city, a traditional, American city with an amazing downtown with millions of incredibly tall skyscrapers, which look incredible both in the heat of the day and at night. One of the best attractions in Dallas is the 5th Floor Museum. This is the exact site from where the US President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated. It is fascinating finding out all about his history and how it happened. There are loads of great places to eat in Dallas, and so many great attractions such as the Gallaria shopping mall ... more