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As the ideal destination in the central time zone, let our unique entertainment districts, world-class shopping options and never-ending dining choices lead the way to your BIG Dallas moment.

DALLAS

Only in Dallas! • •

DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

KLYDE WARREN PARK

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Largest urban arts district in the country (68 acres and 19 blocks) The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is the longest light rail system in the country One of the largest park systems in the nation with 381 parks, including the 2014 Urban Open Space Winner Klyde Warren Park The 52-foot “Big Tex” that greets visitors at the annual State Fair of Texas is the tallest cowboy in Texas With the roof enclosed, the entire Statue of Liberty could fit inside AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys The Trinity River Corridor Project, when completed, will be more than 10 times the size of New York’s Central Park

The Basics • • • •

Ninth-largest city in the US and the third-largest in Texas with a population of more than 1.2 million Located in the Central Time Zone in North Central Texas and within a four-hour flight from most North American destinations Served by two airports: Dallas/Fort Worth International Aiprort and Dallas Love Field that, combined, provide more than 2,000 flights daily Visitors to Dallas can enjoy an average temperature of 77 degrees

BIG FACTS!

Uniquely Dallas The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas in 1971 by then-26-year-old restauranteur Mariano Martinez. The original machine is now on display at the National Museum of American History.

BIG TEX - CREDIT: STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

Tourism and Economic Impact • •

No. 1 visitor destination in Texas with 24 million visitors in 2014, including 1.3 million international visitors More than 30,000 hotel rooms in the city of Dallas and more than 75,000 available throughout the region

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Dallas is home to five professional sports teams: The Dallas Cowboys (NFL); Dallas Stars (NHL); Dallas Mavericks (NBA); FC Dallas (MLS) and the Texas Rangers (MLB) plus NASCAR and Indy racing The area is home to more than 200 golf courses

CONTACT Stephanie Faulk

Public Relations/Outreach Manager

214 571 1073 | [email protected]

Lauren Farruya

Communications Project Specialist

214 571 1027 | [email protected]

Arts District

DALLAS

Dallas is a city of superlatives — BIGGER, BETTER, BRIGHTER — and all aptly describe the Dallas Arts District. Spanning 19 city blocks, the district is a dynamic destination for visitors powered by the imagination of local and international visual and performing artists.

Have a moment of serenity among celebrated sculpture.

Private collection turned public treasure, the Nasher Sculpture Center is one of the foremost collections of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world. The center boasts more than 300 sculptures housed in an indoor gallery and serene outdoor garden, including seminal works by Rodin, Matisse, Picasso and Henry Moore.

Admire art for free at the Dallas Museum of Art.

The first arts organization in the district, the Dallas Museum of Art is distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and global collection. With more than 22,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of human creativity, the growing collection includes one of the most important museum holdings of modern and contemporary art in the U.S., and visitors can see it all for free daily.

Experience Asia in the heart of Dallas.

Nestled like a small jewel in the heart of the bustling city, the Crow Collection of Asian Art offers visitors a glimpse of serene beauty and tranquility. This lovingly curated, always-free museum offers a calm setting for quiet reflection in galleries focused on the arts of China, India, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, drawn from cultures both ancient and contemporary.

Delight in the performing arts.

The multi-venue AT&T Performing Arts Center is hailed as the most significant new performing arts destination in America. Boasting venues designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects, the center is home to Dallas’ finest performing companies, from contemporary dance to classical opera, and plays host to touring Broadway productions and world-renowned acts.

Enjoy striking beauty in sight and sound.

The Winspear Opera House is a 21st century interpretation of the classic horseshoe configuration, designed by Norman Foster to provide excellent sight lines and acoustics. The candy-apple-red building is a striking structure that invites visitors to lounge on the lawn and enjoy both outdoor and indoor performances.

Have a transformative theater experience.

THE WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE

The world’s only vertical theater, the innovative Wyly Theatre creates ultimate performance flexibility. Designed by Rem Koolhaas, the theater can transform from a proscenium to thrust to flat floor configurations, removing limitations for artistic directors. The celebrated regional Dallas Theater Center presents entertaining and debut works in this unique space.

Immerse yourself in sound at the Meyerson.

The legendary rich sound of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center’s concert hall has made it a premier destination for the world’s finest musicians. Created by internationally renowned design team, architect I.M. Pei and acoustician Russell Johnson, it’s home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, led by the masterful Maestro Jaap van Zweden.

For more information about Dallas go to VisitDallas.com

Stephanie Faulk

Public Relations/Outreach Manager

214 571 1073 | [email protected]

Lauren Farruya

Communications Project Specialist

214 571 1027 | [email protected]

Family Time

DALLAS

Ready for a family trip to Dallas? From nature and science excursions to a one-of-a-kind experiences, there’s something for every member of the family. Grab the camera and make your way to your next BIG adventure.

Engage all five senses at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

You’ll see the Perot Museum as soon as you make your way into Downtown Dallas. The modern gray cube-shaped building, with its iconic glass-encased escalator, is home to 11 permanent exhibits and one-of-a-kind interactive displays, including an earthquake stimulator that will shake the ground beneath your feet. You can also race a cheeta or olympic runner and gaze at towering dinosaurs.

Explore Klyde Warren Park.

Klyde Warren Park has completely changed the way Dallasites and visitors enjoy the city. Connecting Downtown and the Arts District to residential Uptown, the 5.2-acre park sits atop a busy interstate, but you’d never know from the parks’ massive green space and abundance of trees. The parks’ busy activity schedule keeps visitors entertained with live performances, movie nights, a children’s area, a dog park and daily food trucks.

Head east of Downtown to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Gardens in the Dallas Arboretum. Each of the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Gardens’ 17 galleries overlooks beautiful White Rock Lake. Highlights include the Texas Skywalk, a walkway high in the trees perfect for spotting local birds and nests, and the Texas Native Wetlands gallery, a boardwalk adventure through grass tunnels to see plants and animals in their native habitats. Learning has never been so fun.

Get a true Texas experience at the Great Trinity Forest, home to Texas Horse Park.

Trek out on the park’s beautifully preserved trails for a horse ride with the family. Located only eight miles south of Downtown, Texas Horse Park sits on a section of the Great Trinity Forest that was part of Davy Crockett’s legacy and a large Native American archeological site. Now, the whole family can enjoy an authentic trail ride through the serene Texas woodlands.

BIG FACTS!

Dallas Zoo As you head south of Downtown to the Dallas Zoo, a 67-foot-tall metal giraffe at the zoo entryway will welcome you. The giraffe sculpture is the tallest statue in Texas.

Get lost in the savannah at the Dallas Zoo. PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE

Named one of the “20 Best Zoos” by USA Today, the Dallas Zoo offers a global perspective on wildlife and their habitats. Catch a glimpse of the zoo’s Golden Girls, a herd of elephants that call the Elephants of the Savannah exhibit home. For a more hands-on experience, the giraffe ridge is the place to be for an eye-level encounter as you hand feed the tallest animal on land.

See Dallas from 500 feet at Reunion Tower’s GeO-Deck.

The most recognizable building on the iconic Dallas skyline sits at the western end of Downtown. At GeO-Deck, you can enjoy the view from more than 300 feet and interact with Halo, the deck’s digital information system, to learn about Dallas and its landmarks. A nightly light show lights up the Dallas sky and occasionally sends out congratulatory messages to our local sports teams.

For more information about Dallas go to VisitDallas.com

CONTACT Stephanie Faulk

Public Relations/Outreach Manager

214 571 1073 | [email protected]

Lauren Farruya

Communications Project Specialist

214 571 1027 | [email protected]

Dallas has BIG ambitions when it comes to food, too! Thousands of restaurants throughout the city boast intricate menus, one-of-a-kind dishes and mouthwatering concoctions. From gastronomy and farm-to-fork, to soba noodles and wild game, Dallas dining is one unique experience to savor.

Flavors of

Get a taste of Dallas with Tex-Mex and Barbeque. MERCAT BISTRO - CREDIT: KEVIN MARPLE

Stop by Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum or Lockhart’s in the Bishop Arts District to get the best ribs, brisket and sausage in North Texas. And Dallas wouldn’t be Dallas without some queso and enchiladas during your visit — stops like Tex-Mex king El Fenix and prime brunch spot El Jordan Café in Bishop Arts will quench your appetite for Dallas’ finest.

Experience dishes from the fathers of southwestern cuisine.

Chefs like Stephan Pyles and Dean Fearing have put Dallas on the international culinary map. Their innovative, Texas-inspired dishes and award-winning restaurants are a destination in themselves for locals and visitors alike. Creations like the succulent lobster taco and refreshing prickly pear hydrogen margarita are local standards.

Try dishes from 20 entertainment districts.

SISSY’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN

Each entertainment district has developed a taste of its own. Grab a burger or a slice of pizza in Deep Ellum or take on fried oyster and deviled eggs topped with caviar in the Knox/Henderson district. More in the mood for a steak? Hit up some of Dallas’ best steak houses in the Downtown and Uptown districts. Bishop Arts is the spot for all things local and sustainable, and the emerging Lower Greenville Avenue is home to some of Dallas’ hottest new spots.

Find your fix at the curb.

CHEF DEAN FERRING - CREDIT: FEARING

The food truck scene is alive and vibrant in Dallas. The trucks that line our neighborhoods and parks each night prove that you don’t need tables and chairs to produce some of the best bites in town. Grab lunch at one of the trucks that set up at Klyde Warren Park or a late-night snack off Greenville Avenue.

Sip on local brews.

Dallas and craft beer go hand-in-hand. Several breweries call Dallas home, and each provides a different taste. Try a Local Buzz, Four Corner Brewery’s most popular brew, in Trinity Groves or stop by Deep Ellum Brewing Company for a tour and taste. Beer lovers closer to Downtown can experience Community Brewing Company or Peticolas Brewery in the Design District for a pint of local lager.

For more information about Dallas go to VisitDallas.com

CONTACT Stephanie Faulk

Public Relations/Outreach Manager

214 571 1073 | [email protected]

Lauren Farruya

Communications Project Specialist

214 571 1027 | [email protected]

Get Outdoors

DALLAS

With more than 350 parks and 160 miles of hiking and biking trails, there are more than enough reasons — and space! — to head outdoors. From picnics to adventure sports, find your spot under the Dallas sun.

Jog the Katy Trail.

Formerly a rail line flowing through Dallas, the Katy Trail is a beacon for walkers, joggers and riders through the Uptown and Downtown districts. Entrance points along the 3.5-mile trail will drop you off at the front stoop of some of Dallas’ must-see districts, restaurants and bars.

Catch a view of Dallas from the Continental Avenue Bridge. KATY TRAIL

The pedestrian bridge offers activity space with an up-close view of the Trinity River, Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and Downtown Dallas. Grab a snack from one of the food trucks that make a daily stop, lounge on a chair or take on a chess match or fitness class. If you’re up for a run, jump on the Trinity Skyline Trail to get your fix.

See what’s happening at Klyde Warren Park.

KLYDE WARREN PARK

Klyde Warren Park delivers a comprehensive activities calendar for locals and visitors, including daily fitness classes, a dog park, a children’s center, games and live music. Visitors can get to Klyde Warren via foot, trolley or bicycle from multiple neighborhoods.

Hike, Bike or Fish at White Rock Lake.

White Rock Lake in East Dallas is a wonderful spot to picnic, hike and bike, or fish from the piers. Spanning more than 1,015 acres, the urban lake is a hot spot for kayakers, canoers and paddle boarders year round, and the nine-mile loop around the lake is the place to be on a sunny Dallas afternoon.

TRINITY RIVER ADUBON CENTER

Explore nature trails and Texas wildlife at the Trinity River Audubon Center.

Set up a picnic along the Trinity River or on the overlook trail with views of wetland ponds and the Dallas skyline. An indoor exhibit hall showcases native fish, lizards, snakes and turtles, while the nature store sells up-cycled jewelry, garden decorations and a fantastic array of children’s educational books. The center is also home to eight walking and hiking trails that offer adventure for all skill levels and surprising views of Dallas.

For more information about Dallas go to VisitDallas.com

BIG FACTS!

Urban Forest Dallas boasts the LARGEST URBAN FOREST in the country! The Great Trinity Forest covers 6,000 acres and includes numerous hiking trails, diverse wildlife and plenty of space to take in nature.

CONTACT Stephanie Faulk

Public Relations/Outreach Manager

214 571 1073 | [email protected]

Lauren Farruya

Communications Project Specialist

214 571 1027 | [email protected]

DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS 2012 | A BIG YEAR FOR DALLAS

2012

Not too big, not too small. The Dallas City Performance Hall, located in the Dallas Arts District, opened in September 2012 and brought an intimate setting for hosting lively performances in the heart of Downtown. BEST OF SHOW: The hall serves as a multidisciplinary center to present cultural performances by small- and mid-sized organizations, representing the breadth of artistic and cultural diversity in Dallas.

KLYDE WARREN PARK Klyde Warren Park changed the shape of Dallas and connected several districts to create a more unified city. Beautiful landscaping and sprawling grassy lawns make it the perfect place for a morning run, a lunch date or an evening stroll. BUILT OUT OF THIN AIR: Look closer and you’ll see the major freeway that flows under the park. Klyde Warren Park was cleverly constructed on the overpass, but you’d never know from the park’s serene feel and abundant trees. TAKE YOUR PICK: If you’re in the mood for physical activity, take a fitness class on the Great Lawn or play with your pup in the dog park. More into people watching? Grab a patio seat at Savor, a gastropub in the heart of the park, and enjoy the view as people walk, bike and run by.

PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE The Perot Museum is one of those places that anyone in the family can enjoy, no matter the age or learning level. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: While mineral and gem lovers can relish in the museum’s impressive collection – including the largest gold nugget ever discovered in North America – the competitive one in the group can race an Olympic runner and a cheetah (virtually, of course!) in an indoor race track. VIEW FROM THE TOP: Don’t miss the view of Downtown Dallas from the escalator ride as you make your way up to the top floor!

Credit: Justin Terveen

DALLAS CITY PERFORMANCE HALL

MARGARET HUNT HILL BRIDGE

DALLAS CITY PERFORMANCE HALL Credit:: Klyde Warren Park

It’s hard to miss the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Designed by internationally renowned architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava, the bridge’s 400-foot center arch is easy on the eyes and a glory to drive under as you head out of Downtown into West Dallas. The pedestrian portion of the bridge, known as the Continental Avenue Bridge, offers a play area for kids, sitting benches for evening strollers, and a stretch of trails for running or biking enthusiasts, all set against the picturesque backdrop of Downtown Dallas and the Trinity River below. NEW HOME: At the west end of the bridge is Trinity Groves, a foodie destination with nearly a dozen restaurants offering everything from Chinese/Latin fusion to gourmet burgers and classic Italian plates.

KLYDE WARREN PARK Credit: Mark Knight

MARGARET HUNT HILL BRIDGE

Credit: DCVB

No year has changed the landscape of Dallas quite like 2012. If you look up, you’ll see the first of three planned majestic bridges just outside of the Downtown area. Across from the Dallas Arts District, a new urban park gave millions of visitors a new reason to head Downtown. We know Dallas is a BIG deal – 2012 just revamped our status.

PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE

DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

2013

2013 | ANOTHER BIG YEAR FOR DALLAS

COLLEGIATE TIES: The building and 15-acre urban park reside on the campus of Southern Methodist University and include the situation room, a high-stakes simulation allowing you to test your presidential decision making. DON’T MISS: Freedom Hall, a high definition video wall montage of the 44 U.S. presidents, and be sure to take your picture behind the president’s desk in a full-sized replica of the Oval Office.

RORY MEYERS CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE GARDEN The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, part of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, is a dream come true for young, bright minds, and there’s no shortage of adventure. READY, SET, ADVENTURE: Start with a walk through the rope-lined skywalk before getting lost in a full-sized maze of shrubs and greenery. Once you make your way out, practice your target skills or enter a world of giant plants to see how all the parts work.

REUNION TOWER GEO-DECK After a six-year renovation, this iconic Dallas building reopened to the public in October 2013 and once again allowed visitors a chance to see Dallas from a bird’s eye perspective – high in the sky from an outdoor observation deck.

GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Credit:Rory Meyers Children’s Garden

Opened in May 2013, the library and museum brought international attention when all five living presidents attended the groundbreaking cermony. The museum, a resource in the study of the presidency of former president George W. Bush, is dedicated to promoting a better understanding of the presidency and its impact on American history. The museum also pays respectful dues to the tragedy of 9/11 and the moments that shaped President Bush’s legacy.

RORY MEYERS CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE GARDEN Credit:Andrew Bordwin

GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

Credit:George W. Bush Presidenital Library and Museum

With an array of projects and developments coming to a successful completion, 2013 was another BIG year for Dallas. The young adventurers and outdoor lovers found a new place to learn and explore. Foodies found a new spot across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. And visitors could once again see Dallas from an iconic vantage point. Can you believe so much happened in just one year?

A FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES: Check out Halo, the deck’s digital information system to get up to speed on Dallas landmarks and milestone events and Reunion Tower’s light shows. Visit Cloud 9 Cafe for lunch or restaurant Five Sixty for dinner, both led by Chef Wolfgang Puck, just below the observation floors.

This trendy food destination has brought new attention to West Dallas. Central to the project is the Restaurant Concept Incubator program, in which chefs and restaurateurs create and present unique concepts to a restaurateur team. The area is deep into the next phase of development and will soon feature shops and boutiques across the street from the foodie mecca.

REUNION TOWER GEO-DECK Credit:Trinity Groves

TRINITY GROVES

WHAT’S FOR DINNER?: Pull up to the bar at Four Corners Brewery for a pint before stopping for dinner at Kitchen LTO, a pop up restaurant that changes menu, chef and ambience every six months. Need a burger fix? Stop by Off Site Kitchen for a Double Delux and a friendly game of shuffleboard on the patio. TRINITY GROVES

DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

2014-2015

2014-2015 | BIG SUCCESSES

Staying at the Omni Dallas Hotel got even better in 2015. A $27 million project along Lamar Street added new and delicious dining options for those visiting the convention center next door or staying at the Omni and nearby hotels. Visitors can jump on the DART rail system and quickly arrive at Coal Vines, Little Katana, Herrera’s Tex Mex and Biergarten, each featuring spacious patio tables and up-close views of Downtown Dallas. NEW HOME: The revitalization was amplified with the installation of the newly restored original Pegasus, a Dallas landmark dating back to the 1930s, placed upon an oil derrick in front of the Omni. The Pegasus is best known for its former spot atop the Magnolia Building as a beacon for travelers into the city. The hotel is the perfect home for the historical skyline symbol as it also showcases over 7,000 pieces of original, iconic Dallas art by 150 local artists throughout the guest rooms, public spaces, culinary venues and the hotel’s common areas.

TEXAS HORSE PARK | SPRING 2015 Texas Horse Park is located adjacent to the 6,000-acre Great Trinity Forest, only eight miles from Downtown Dallas. This first-class facility is designed to provide outdoor recreation options for children and families as well as host national and international equestrian competitions. It provides miles of beautifully preserved riding trails for the public, corporate events and private parties.

CONTINENTAL AVENUE BRIDGE | SPRING 2014 A public-private partnership, the Continental Avenue Bridge provides pedestrian access and beautiful views of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and Downtown Dallas just steps away from Trinity Groves. The pedestrian foot bridge was completed thanks to the combination of an anonymous donation in honor of Mary McDermott Cook, chair of the Trinity Trust Foundation, and city funds.

PARK LANE Credit:Joseph Haubert

OMNI DALLAS HOTEL ADDITIONS | AUGUST 2015

OMNI DALLAS HOTEL ADDITIONS Credit: Trinity River Corridor

The already-extensive Park Lane center is home to new attractions as of summer 2015. The shopping center was extended to include new stores, office space and a public park. Several new concepts to the area opened their doors in Park Lane, including a flagship Starbucks that is the first to offer the company’s evening program in North Texas, providing visitors beer and wine options along with appetizers and light meals after 4 p.m. At 2,500 sq. ft., the free standing coffee shop will be the largest in this market for the Seattle-based company.

CONTINENTAL AVENUE BRIDGE Credit: River Ranch

PARK LANE EXPANSION | SUMMER 2015

Credit:The Shops at Park Lane

Dallas is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. The last several years saw the fruition of BIG public-private partnership projects increasing the attractiveness of Dallas as a destination for both leisure and business travelers.

RELAX AND ENJOY:: Lounge on the chairs, snack from one of the food trucks, play in the water fountains, engage in a chess match, or participate in one of the many fitness activities offered to visitors.

TEXAS HORSE PARK

The Trinity Skyline Trail was the first trail to bring visitors close to the Trinity River with views of Downtown Dallas. The 4.6-mile hard surface trail is perfect for hiking and biking and constitutes just a small part of the larger Trinity River Corridor Project providing 10,000 acres and 20 miles of outdoor space.

Credit: Trinity River Corridor

TRINITY SKYLINE TRAILS | SPRING 2014

DALLAS LOVE FIELD MODERNIZATION PROGRAM | FALL 2014

TRAVELING MADE EASY: On October 13, 2014, the Dallas airport celebrated the full repeal of a 1980 law, known as the Wright Amendment, which restricted nonstop flights to Love Field. Airlines are now able to fly nonstop to almost anywhere in the United States out of Love Field.

TRINITY SKYLINE TRAILS Credit: Dallas Love Field

The Love Field Modernization Program (LFMP) renovated and expanded Love Field — creating a cohesive, modern facility that will serve the needs of Dallas locals and travelers for many years to come. The LFMP renovations include a new centralized concourse with 20 gates, a remodeled lobby, expanded baggage claim area, and a new ticketing wing.

DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART) EXTENSION | FALL 2014 DALLAS LOVE FIELD Credit: DART

DART opened its orange line extension from Downtown Dallas to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in August 2014 with the DFW Airport Station located in Terminal A. Passengers can reach other terminals in DFW Airport by using the Green Terminal Link outside of the secure area or by using the SkyLink tram inside the secure area. DART offers 70 daily trips to both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport. GET GOING WITH GOPASS: DART makes buying tickets and checking train and bus schedules easy with GoPass, a free mobile app. GET GOING WITH D-LINK: DART also started D-Link, a special, free service that lets you explore the districts of Downtown Dallas and historic Oak Cliff.

DART EXTENSION DART EXTENSION

DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

2016 AND BEYOND

2016 | SPRING UPDATE There are always BIG things happening in Dallas. We’re the top visitor destination in Texas and there’s plenty to see and explore. Over the next decade, we’ll invest more than $20 billion in city-wide development and revitalization projects to make sure you always have a reason to come back.

DALLAS FARMERS MARKET | COMPLETION DATE: SPRING 2016 An extensive overhaul will bring a variety of new artisanal shops and activities to the Dallas Farmers Market. New vendors at the market include Rex’s Seafood at the Market, Taqueria La Ventana and Scardello Artisan Cheese and will be accompanied by several nonfood vendors, including Abundantly Aromatic, a natural soap producer, and Bullzerk, a t-shirt shop. A recreational park for futsal, an indoor version of soccer, will open in Spring 2016. The market is also home to the North Texas Food Bank headquarters, a Dallas-based nonprofit serving over 175,000 meals per day.

KATY TRAIL EXPANSION | COMPLETION DATE: SUMMER 2016 One of the most popular biking and hiking trails in Dallas is getting an upgrade. The 3.5-mile trail, connecting visitors and locals from the American Airlines Center in Victory Park to restaurants and shops in Uptown, is being extended into East Dallas via a cantilever bridge spanning North Central Expressway. The new section of the trail will help visitors get to Mockingbird Station in East Dallas and will connect with other trails in the Lake & Garden District to create a serene walking loop throughout the city.

THE STAR | COMPLETION DATE: AUGUST 2016 Home to the new Dallas Cowboys headquarters and practice facility, The Star in Frisco will become the latest destination for the ultimate Cowboys fan. The campus will feature an entertainment district filled with restaurants and shops and The Ford Center, a 12,000-seat practice facility that will be shared with the local school district. The Dallas Cowboys will say goodbye to their longtime home in Valley Ranch in August 2016 as The Star opens its door to the team and public. OMNI HOTEL FRISCO: The Star will also include the new 16-story Omni Hotel Frisco. The 300-room hotel will serve as the cornerstone of The Star and is slated to open in early 2017.

TRINITY FOREST GOLF COURSE | COMPLETION DATE: FALL 2016

Credit: Katy Trail

DALLAS FARMERS MARKET

KATY TRAIL EXPANSION

Credit: Park Lane Partners

Credit: Dallas Farmers Market

Located 15 minutes south of Downtown, the Trinity Forest Golf Course will be the future home of the AT&T Byron Nelson, one of two PGA tournaments held in the DFW area. The course will feature a links-style course on a rolling meadow with tall native grasses, dramatic bunkering and green complexes.

TRINITY FOREST GOLF COURSE

Located walking distance from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, the Cedars/Southside district will provide a multitude of dining and entertainment options for the thousands of conventioneers that come to Dallas each year. Among the new attractions in the area are Glass Half Full Taproom and an eight-screen Alamo Draft House theater, scheduled to open in February 2016.

Credit: Justin Terveen

CEDARS/SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT | COMPLETION DATE: 2016

VICTORY PARK | COMPLETION DATE: 2016 CEDARS VIEW OF DOWNTOWN Credit: DART

Victory Park is the place to meet friends for a bite and drinks before or after a Dallas Mavericks basketball or Dallas Stars hockey game, and soon there will be more reasons to stick around. The $100 million redevelopment of Victory Park has signed its first wave of restaurants and retailers and will include an eight-screen luxury movie theater, scheduled to open in 2017.

DALLAS STREETCAR | COMPLETION DATE: 2017 In 2017 the Dallas Streetcar will expand into the Bishop Arts District with an added stop at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. The Dallas Streetcar is a 1.6-mile dedicated streetcar track that provides access to travelers from Oak Cliff to Downtown Dallas. Opened to the public in Spring 2015, the project is the first in the United States to use wireless traction power as it crosses the Houston Street Viaduct, a 101-year-old bridge and local landmark.

The Margaret McDermott Bridge, named after the philanthropist and wife of the founder of Texas Instruments, is the second of two bridges over the Trinity River designed by Santiago Calatrava. The bridge will have two signature arches reaching 380 feet into the air and pedestrian access on both sides, adding walking and biking trails from Oak Cliff into Downtown.

DALLAS STREET CAR Credit: City-Data.com

MARGARET MCDERMOTT BRIDGE | COMPLETION DATE: SUMMER: 2017

SOCCER HALL OF FAME | COMPLETION DATE: 2017

DALLAS TIES: FC Dallas CEO Dan Hunt made it a personal mission to bring the hall of fame to Dallas in honor of his father Lamar Hunt. The elder Hunt championed the sport and brought Dallas its first soccer team, the Dallas Tornado, in the late 1960s.

MARGARET MCDERMOTT BRIDGE Credit: FC Dallas

As part of a $39 million addition to Frisco’s Toyota Stadium located north of Dallas, the arena will also become home to the National Soccer Hall of Fame Museum in late 2017. The hall will house the museum collection as well as trophies from the Women’s World Cup, Gold Cup and other U.S. memorabilia and Olympic medals.

TRINITY LAKES | COMPLETION DATE: ONGOING In 2015, construction began on the first phase of the Trinity Urban Lakes, a planned 200-acre park that will eventually become a central gathering place for Dallas visitors and locals alike. A total of three lakes will be constructed with the first two located just outside of Downtown Dallas. A third lake will be constructed north of the Trinity Groves area.

DOWNTOWN DALLAS HOTEL GROWTH | COMPLETION DATE: ONGOING

NATIONAL SOCCER HALL OF FAME Credit: Dallas City Hall

GET ACTIVE: Outdoor activities planned for the lakes include kayaking, paddle boarding and an outdoor amphitheater and pavilion.

Dallas’ hotel development market is expected to continue its rapid growth with more than a dozen new projects, eight of which are located in Downtown Dallas. Ground-up construction and conversion projects totaling approximately $1.72 billion will add nearly 2,500 rooms to the city’s inventory in the next three years. HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS: Dallas’ historic Statler Hilton hotel will soon be flying the Hilton flag again after a $175 million redevelopment while the Westin One Main Place will call Dallas’ historic West End home.

TRINITY LAKES