One of Dallas' most important assets is its highly diversified economy, which provides broad employment opportunities for two-career families. Dallas enjoys one of the most sustained growth records of any major metropolitan center in the country. There is no state income tax, and local property taxes and the cost of living are lower than in most of the nation's large metropolitan centers.

As a result of all of these factors, many major organizations have selected Dallas as the location for their corporate headquarters. Dallas is also recognized as an international arts and cultural center. A new concert hall, a theater and an art museum are the initial buildings in a reconstructed area of downtown known as the Arts District. Dallas is also the home of many major league professional sports franchises.

Many outdoor recreational activities are also available and, because of the mild climate, can be pursued year-round. Boating, fishing and water skiing are particularly popular in the numerous public lakes surrounding Dallas. The city of Fort Worth is a short drive from Dallas, offering additional museums and cultural activities, and Dallas is also a brief drive from the state capital, Austin, and the picturesque Texas Hill Country outside of Austin.

• The Dallas Museum of Art
• The Bass Concert Hall
• Sundance Square
• The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
• Deep Ellum
• The American Airlines Center
• The Dallas Aquarium
• The Dallas Zoo
• The Fort Worth Zoo
• Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
• Reunion Arena
• Area Golf Courses

• Dallas Galleria
• Highland Park Village
• The Shops at Willow Bend
• West End
• North Park Center
• Stonebriar Center
• Grapevine Mills

• The French Room
• The Palm Restaurant
• Maggiano's Little Italy
• La Duni Latin Cafe
• Blue Mesa Grill
• Bob's Steak and Chop House
• The Nana Grill
• Ziziki's Restaurant

• Allen ISD: Recognized
• Frisco ISD: Recognized
• Plano ISD: Recognized
• Highland Park ISD: Exemplary
• Grapevine ISD: Recognized
• Garland ISD: Recognized
• Irving ISD: Recognized

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• Dallas Cowboys
• Texas Rangers
• Dallas Mavericks
• Dallas Stars
• Dallas Burn
• Dallas Sidekicks
• Lone Star Park
• Mesquite Championship Rodeo
• Texas Motor Speedway
• Texas Motorplex
• Cotton Bowl
• Rough Riders (Frisco- Baseball)