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Hotels320

Convention center92,903 sq. m

Guest Rooms75,000

Guest rooms at 1 hotel1,840 guest rooms

Special event venues245

Average room rate$139.00

Restaurants2,600

Daily food cost$71.00

Occupancy rate—

Tax rate13%

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VisitDallas

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Dallas Delivers

The VisitDallas is an independent, not-for-profit organization comprised of professionals promoting Dallas as a destination for business and pleasure. Our mission is to promote Dallas as the ideal business and pleasure destination to the regional, national, and international marketplace, and to favorably impact the Dallas economy through conventions and tourism. Our efforts have significantly increased awareness of Dallas locally, nationally, and internationally, and have resulted in Dallas being recognized as one of the top convention destinations in the nation and the no. 1 visitor destination in the state of Texas.

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Getting Here

With two major airports providing daily direct flights into Dallas from 170 destinations, Dallas is a stress-free 3-hour flight from almost anywhere in the country. Plus, the robust number of non-stop flights originating in Dallas offers travels options and convenience. DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL (DFW) AIRPORT Recently named “Best Airport in North America” by Premier Traveler magazine, DFW Airport is the primary hub of American Airlines. FAST FACTS · Twenty miles to Downtown Dallas · Non-stop services to 159 domestic and 57 international destinations · 1,800+ flights a day · 61 million passengers each year · 60+ dining options including local DFW favorites like Gas Monkey Grill, Cool River Café, Dallas Cowboys Club and Twisted Root Burger · Three airport hotels · Minute Suites Nap Center features ten spacious private suites and hot showers DEVELOPMENT DFW Airport is currently upgrading its four original terminals with a $2.7 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP) and is expected to be completed in 2017 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART) · Light rail to Downtown Dallas: approximately one hour · Cost: $2.50/two-hour pass, $5.00/day pass · Operating 4 – 1am, 7 days/week GROUND TRANSPORTATION · Approximate taxi cost to Downtown Dallas: $40 · Approximate shuttle cost to Downtown Dallas: $19 per person AIR CARRIERS · 10 Domestic and 16 Foreign Flag DALLAS LOVE FIELD AIRPORT FAST FACTS · Seven miles to Downtown Dallas · Over 50 non-stop destinations · 360 flights a day · 13.5 million passengers each year · 20 dining options including Sky Canyon by Celebrity Chef Stephan Pyles · Love Field Conference Center located at the airport DEVELOPMENT In 2014 the airport underwent a $519 million renovation, which opened 20 new gates, expanded the main lobby and baggage claim areas, opened a new ticketing/check-in hall and doubled the number of airport concessionaires PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART) · DART’s Love Link 524 operates between Dallas Love Field and Inwood/Love Field Station, providing an airport connection to the DART Rail Green Line and Orange Line. · Light rail to Downtown Dallas: approximately 30-50 minutes · Cost: $2.50/two-hour pass, $5.00/day pass · Operating 4 – 1am, 7 days/week GROUND TRANSPORTATION · Approximate taxi cost to Downtown Dallas: $18 · Approximate shuttle cost to Downtown Dallas: $19 per person AIR CARRIERS · 3

Distance from airport

DFW International Airport
33.8 km from city center

Dallas Love Field
12.87 km from city center

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Local Attractions

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Museum

The museum chronicles the life, assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy with documentary films, photographs and artifacts. A live feed from the museum webcam features a real-time view from the sniper spot and two areas within the museum were recreated to appear as they did in 1963. This is a CityPASS attraction – Dallas CityPASS saves you over 40% on admission to some of our most popular attractions.

411 Elm St

Dallas, TX, US 75201

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Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Museum

The museum is home to 11 permanent exhibit halls and various traveling exhibitions and delivers hours of fun for everyone. Catch a view of Downtown Dallas from the museum’s glass-encased elevator as you work your way up to the top floor and back down. This is a CityPASS attraction – Dallas CityPASS saves you over 40% on admission to some of our most popular attractions.

2201 N Field St

Dallas, TX 75201

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Deep Ellum

Business district

The former warehouse district, Deep Ellum has a perfect mix of history and contemporary cool. It has award-winning barbecue, plenty of quirky bars and shops, numerous live music venues and colorful murals and art installations throughout the area. It’s a quick ride on DART light rail from Downtown Dallas.

Dallas, TX, US

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GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower

Recreation

See our city from over 500 feet in the air at one of Dallas’ most recognized structures. Enjoy the view and interact with Halo, the deck’s digital information system, to learn about Dallas, its landmarks, Reunion Tower’s light shows, milestone events in the city and more. This is a CityPASS attraction – Dallas CityPASS saves you over 40% on admission to some of our most popular attractions.

300 Reunion Blvd E

Dallas, TX 75207

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Dallas Zoo

Museum

Named one of “20 Best Zoos” by USA Today, the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas with a 106-acre park and thousands of animals. Visit the Giants of the Savannah exhibit, an 11-acre safari experience where visitors can get up close and personal with giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs and many other African species. This is a CityPASS attraction – Dallas CityPASS saves you over 40% on admission to some of our most popular attractions.

650 South RL Thornton Frwy

Dallas, TX 75203

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DALLAS FARMERS MARKET

Shopping

The Market Shops – Open 7 days a week – is a food hall and artisanal vendor market with four anchor restaurants, while The Shed – Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday offers local, seasonal foods and flowers and several arts and crafts vendors. Popular with locals and visitors alike, it’s a great place to get a taste of Dallas and even get some to go.

920 S. Harwood St

Dallas, TX, US 75201

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The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Museum

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum holds the largest electronic records collection in the entire Presidential Library system. Visit Freedom Hall, a high definition video wall montage of the 44 U.S. presidents, and a full-sized replica of the Oval Office. This is a CityPASS attraction – Dallas CityPASS saves you over 40% on admission to some of our most popular attractions.

2943 SMU Boulevard

Dallas, TX 75205

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DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN

Recreation

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden features 66 acres with 11 lush display gardens that offer seasonal color all year long. Home of the Dallas Blooms, the Southwest’s largest outdoor floral festival, the Arboretum provides a tranquil oasis where visitors are surrounded by the beauty of all four seasons, with the breathtaking backdrop of the magnificent White Rock Lake. This is a CityPASS attraction – Dallas CityPASS saves you over 40% on admission to some of our most popular attractions.

8525 Garland Rd

Dallas, TX, US 75218

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Convention Centers

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has over 1,000,000 square feet and it offers a staggering 726,726 square feet of prime, contiguous exhibit space along with a 203,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall, the largest in the US.
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Exhibit Space92,903 sq. m
Total meeting space128,773 sq. m