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What are some must-visit places in Dallas for a first-time traveler, and what is the best way to get around the city?

I'm planning a trip to Dallas soon and would love some recommendations on the top attractions, restaurants, and hidden gems to explore. Also, what are the most efficient ways to navigate the city? Are public transportation options reliable, or would renting a car be a better option? I've heard that getting around Dallas is easier with a private vehicle, so I’m considering an affordable limo service in Dallas that provides both comfort and convenience. Would love to hear your experiences and tips! —The preceding comment was added by Alex shafi (talk • contribs)

Welcome, Alex! Have you looked at our Dallas guide and the district guides linked in the Dallas#Districts section? Ikan Kekek (talk) 08:08, 14 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

At this time of year, the Texas State Fair is just getting ready to start, so you might want to check it out. The most iconic place in Dallas is the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. It's the place where Lee Harvey Oswald fired the shots that killed President John F. Kennedy. If you're into history, you might also want to visit the George Bush Presidential Library. If you're into sports, you could try getting a ticket for the Dallas Cowboys, but you'll have better luck getting a ticket for the Texas Rangers. Dallas is a sprawl and a car is handy, but getting around in Dallas can be a nightmare and even locals often rely on GPS to guide them through the spaghetti-like maze of highways (many with tolls that out-of-towners find frustrating because toll roads often don't take cash and non-locals don't have transponders). The DART system has quiet, clean trains but the route map is not as extensive as many visitors would like (but it's a good option for getting between Dallas and Fort Worth). Mrkstvns (talk) 15:31, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would go to JFK shooting scene, on spot where Abraham Zapruder made movie clip and make a photo. --PetarM (talk) 09:31, 4 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Disneyland England

Will there be a new Disneyland in England? Asked by: 86.130.9.101 20:35, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like it. Should be called "UK Disneyland" or maybe Disneyland UK. —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 20:37, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Justin, the links you gave relate to a park which was meant to rival Disneyland, but run by another company. "Despite being dubbed Disneyland UK, it's is actually not affiliated with Disney." However the London Resort ran into planning objections, including Natural England designating the site as a SSSI. The land was put up for sale a few months ago, so the idea appears to be dead. AlasdairW (talk) 22:12, 13 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

But can I eat?

I live in a very isolated city in Australia. I want to travel somewhere for a couple of days. Domestic travel in Australia is horrifically expensive, so I was looking a little further yonder (perhaps SE Asia). HOWEVER, I cannot eat spicy food. I'm allergic to onion, capsicum, mushrooms and peppers. Is there anywhere I could go where I can actually eat the food? Asked by: Kryspix (talk) 07:58, 18 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I think you could get non-spicy food, but I suspect that your allergies will make things difficult. How serious are your allergies? Ikan Kekek (talk) 08:00, 18 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I mean, I wouldn't end up in hospital, but I wouldn't want to spend the trip on the toilet. Kryspix (talk) 00:41, 19 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Much Philippine food is non-spicy, though some dishes are fairly potent. In China it depends on the region; you'd need to avoid Sichuan, Hunan & some other provinces, but would likely be OK in Fujian, Guangdong or some of the others. Either of those countries would be relatively cheap. Japan also has lots of non-spicy food, as does much of Europe or North America, but those would be more expensive.

Is NZ a possibility? Pashley (talk) 01:37, 19 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I assume OP would have the same issues travelling to NZ – it's just about as expensive to travel as it is domestically within Australia. --SHB2000 (t | c | m) 01:39, 19 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

yeah NZ would be a dream but makes my wallet cry. Kryspix (talk) 04:29, 19 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Japan is one of the best places to visit because of the fresh seafoods and weak yen. Stanleykswong (talk) 20:39, 31 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Also Singapore has food from all over the world which has to include non-spicy alternatives. Singapore is a bit more expensive than the rest of SE Asia, however not on par with Western countries. Also you may want to have a look at our Budget travel, Minimum budget travel and Flying on a budget articles for tips to cut costs. --Ypsilon (talk) 07:13, 19 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Bali is reasonably close & gets much Aussie tourism especially around Christmas (perhaps go at another time?). Indonesian food is often spicy but Bali has plenty of Western food. Pashley (talk) 14:13, 22 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]