Dallas is an interesting place. Although there is no denying that it is a large city (just look at how many professional sports teams call the city of Dallas their home), it doesn’t necessarily function like most other large cities in the United States. Now, don’t get me wrong; this is not a bad thing. In fact, it’s a very good thing, and that is exactly why I like Dallas so much. Unlike many other cities in the United States (which are so large and busy they seem like they no longer have a soul), the city of Dallas has successfully retained the charm and character that the Midwest region is so famous for possessing. People in Dallas aren’t hicks or anything (they have just as much money, if not more, than people in other large cities), but they do take the time to be polite to each other.

Because Dallas possesses all of these characteristics, I enjoy taking a trip there when I need to relax but don’t have the time to go off on a major vacation. When I visit Dallas, I actually usually continue to work during the day, but then at night I’ll hop in my rental car and head off to visit some of my favorite spots throughout the city.