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Dallas County

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Cedar Hill

The second oldest community in Dallas County, Cedar Hill was founded on the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad about 1850. Cedar Hill is the highest point in the county.…

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Cities

Cities in Dallas County

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Irving

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

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Dallas

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Farmers Branch

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Lancaster

For years, Lancaster (Lank-aster) was the second largest city in Dallas County. It still retains…

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More road, less rush.

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

Garland

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Duncanville

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Addison

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

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Grand Prairie

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

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Events

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May–Jun
22–12
Music in the Park
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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