1. It’s Getting Bigger All The Time
Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes Dallas, one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Even the surrounding suburbs are rapidly growing. So get in now while it’s still affordable!
2. Dallas > Fort Worth
The only thing that Dallas and Fort Worth have in common are a hyphen and an airport. Across the board, Dallas residents know their city is far superior.
3. But Get Used To The Idea Of Gas Station Tacos
Yeah, I can feel you cringing from here. But trust me, there’s something magical about filling up your tank while downing a few tacos. You’ll see.
4. You’ll Always Turn That Frown Upside Down
If living in Dallas isn’t enough to put a smile on your face, you might want to rethink your move. This is a city of friendly people who wave, smile, and say hello to perfect strangers.
5. Getting Around The City Is A Breeze
You’re still going to want to keep a car if you live in Dallas. But the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is one of the fastest-growing light rail systems in North America and will get you around to a lot of places in the city.
6. No, It’s Not A City Filled With Cowboy Hats
Just because Dallas is a city in Texas doesn’t mean that it lives up to every Texas stereotype. It’s a progressive area and Uptown Dallas is actually filled with more overly-tanned guys with spiked hair in Ed Hardy shirts than rodeo-wear.
7. But Cheering For The Cowboys Is Basically Mandatory
So what if some years are better than others? They’re the second most valuable sports franchise in the world for a reason. The fans are always the same and come every new football season: this is their year!
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8. It’s A Four For Four City
But don’t assume the Cowboys are the only team to cheer for in Dallas. The Rangers, The Mavericks, and The Stars keep the sports fans in this town going all year long.
9. You Can Afford To Buy A Home Here
Renting is incredibly cheap here with a median average of $1,315. But you can also afford to buy in Dallas, too. The average home price is only $120,500. That’s why you’ll see so many young home-owners in the city.
10. Prepare For Heat
And then multiply it by about eleven million. Dallas gets so hot sometimes, you might begin to believe you’re walking on the surface of the sun. Believe the hype. But don’t complain too much or you’ll have to hear about the heat wave of 1980 for the twentieth time.
11. Do You Like Your State Fairs On Steroids?
The State Fair of Texas rolls around every September, starting with Big Tex and doesn’t end until every last person has ridden the giant roller coaster and made themselves sick on an endless string of corny dogs. The current Big Tex isn’t the same, though, since the original burnt down due to a fire in 2012.
12. It’s The Place To Go To Start A Small Business
Kiplinger recognized Dallas among 10 of the best cities to start a small business. And if you’re not interested in starting one, make sure you support them when you live here and ditch those big-name chains.
13. It’s Not Just Smart To Live Here
…It actually makes you smarter. With The School for the Gifted and Talented being touted as the best high school in the entire country and The University of North Texas Dallas, a good education is easy to come by.
14. Self-Control Is Much Harder Here
The fried food at the Texas State Fair are such a big deal, they deserve a spot on this list all their own. If you pride yourself in self-control and maintaining a flawless figure, then you’re really going to want to rethink Dallas as the place for you. It’s too delicious to resist.
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15. You’ll Never Run Out Of Places To Shop
Listen up, shopping addicts. Highland Park Area is the oldest shopping center in the country. And with a ton of antique shops, boutiques, clothing stores, jewelry makers, and other places to shop, Dallas boasts more shopping per capita than any other U.S. city.
16. It’s Prettier Here Than You Probably Thought
Dallas doesn’t just have state-of-the-art architecture. You’ll also find some great parks, reservoirs, gardens, fountains, and other nature-friendly areas to break free from the concrete jungle.
17. Dallas’ Tex-Mex Will Give You Something To Taco ‘Bout
Dallas is a city filled with religion. And one of those religious comes wrapped in a tortilla. No other city does Tex-Mex better than Dallas.
18. And The Barbeque Will Blow Your Mind
If you like barbecue, you’re definitely coming to the right place.
19. Even The Farmer’s Markets Are Bigger In Dallas
Farmers markets have become all the rage in cities across the country but Dallas has been doing it for over a century. The Dallas Farmers Market is one of the oldest and largest in the country and if you can’t find what you’re looking for here, then you can’t find it anywhere.
20. Deep Ellum Has The Night Life
Deep Ellum is the well-known hot spot in Downtown Dallas for nightlife, dining, and entertainment. When you reach the big metal robot doing Gangnam Style? You’re in the right spot.
21. It’s Home To One Of The Oldest College Football Rivalry Games
Dating back to before Oklahoma was even a state in 1900, the Red River Showdown game happens here in Dallas every year between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. Not surprisingly, Texas leads the series.
22. You’ll Never Need To Look For Art And Culture
Dallas has been working overtime to improve the arts scene of the area and they’re doing a great job at it. With more than 30 museum in the Metroplex, home to The Writer’s Garret, symphony orchestra and much more, there’s culture around every corner in Dallas.
23. It’s Getting Greener Every Day
No, Dallas isn’t the greenest city around. But it’s getting there and that counts for a lot. Determined to become a leader in sustainability, the city created the Green Dallas Initiative and have improved energy efficiency and recycling programs across the city.
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