8 days in Dallas Itinerary

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Dinosaur Valley State Park and Katy Trail. Escape the urban bustle at Tucker Tower Nature Center and Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Explore Dallas' surroundings by going to Trinity Park (in Fort Worth), Ray Roberts Lake State Park (in Pilot Point) and Lake Mineral Wells State Park (in Mineral Wells). Spend the 20th (Thu) exploring nature at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. And it doesn't end there: immerse yourself in nature at Tyler State Park, see the interesting displays at Perot Museum of Nature and Science, contemplate the long history of Top O'Hill Terrace, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Dallas World Aquarium.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Dallas trip planner.

If you are flying in from Portugal, the closest major aiports are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and Fort Worth Alliance Airport. In July in Dallas, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 30°C at night.