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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Lancaster

For years, Lancaster (Lank-aster) was the second largest city in Dallas County. It still retains the look and feel of a small town although only minutes from metropolitan Dallas. Some…

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Cities

Cities in Dallas County

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Farmers Branch

Extensive advertising by the Texas Land and Emigration Co. in 1845-50 made this part of…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Dallas

In 1841, John Neely Bryan laid claim to the Dallas area and built a single…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Irving

Irving was established in 1902 by J.O. Schulze and Otis Brown as the site to…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie was established at the close of the Civil War on the Texas &…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Duncanville

First known as Duncan Switch, the city was established when the Chicago, Texas and Mexican…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Addison

Addison dates back to the Republic of Texas when it was settled as part of…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Garland

Garland is a suburban city 15 miles northeast of Dallas that grew from a farming…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Cedar Hill

The second oldest community in Dallas County, Cedar Hill was founded on the Gulf, Colorado,…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Apr
18
Fiesta Hispana
Cedar Hill
Jul
9–11
Christmas Expo Holiday Lighting & Decorating Conference
Mesquite
Aug–Oct
12–18
Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus
Irving
Sep
19
Monarch Butterfly Festival
Dallas
Oct
10
Car Show at the Brewery
Richardson
Nov
7
Christmas in the Branch Tree Lighting Ceremony
Farmers Branch
Nov
21
Winter Wonderland
Grand Prairie
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