Living in Dallas
Dallas welcomes visitors and residents with its sprawling skyline, featuring iconic buildings more than 70 stories tall. It's a metroplex infused with plenty of small-town charm and accessibility. And if you look a little closer, you'll see why its residents are known for their adventurous and entrepreneurial attitudes.

Whether you're new to town or a long-time resident, there's always something to discover in the Big D. Blues clubs, trendy hangouts, and a thriving arts & culture scene define the city's entertainment vibe. On the fashion front, you'll find an eclectic mix of cowboy chic, hippiee lux and the high end trendiness of the venerable Neiman Marcus.
Sometimes conservative but oftentimes liberal on the political front, the state's largest city trails only behind New York, Los Angeles and Chicago in sheer size.
The metro area of Dallas is extremely affordable and a great place for singles, families and career-minded individuals. Well-known neighborhoods include the trendy arts area of Oaklawn and the revitalized Uptown enclave, the family-friendly Lakewood section, and the million-dollar mansions of Preston Hollow.
Many internationally renown chefs have established restaurants here. True, Dallas is known for its barbecue. But the city is also home to a wide variety of regional and cultural cuisines, with more restaurants per capita than New York City.
Dallas Government
Dallas Local Government
Phone: (214) 670-5111
Web: www.dallascityhall.com
Dallas Police Department
Phone: (214) 744-4444
Web: www.dallaspolice.net
Dallas Fire Department
Phone: (214) 670-4607
Web: www.dallascityhall.com

Veteran of Foreign Wars
Phone: (972) 790-1611
Web: www.vfw.org

Dallas Regional Chamber
Phone: (214) 746-6600
Web: www.dallaschamber.org

Dallas Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Phone: (214) 571-1000
Web: www.visitdallas.com

Parks & Recreation
Phone: (214) 670-4100
Web: www.dallascityhall.com
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Dallas Public Library
Phone: (214) 670-1760
Web: www.dallaslibrary2.org
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Dallas Transportation
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Phone: (214) 979-1111
Web: www.dart.org

Dallas Love Field
Phone: (214) 670-6080
Web: www.dallas-lovefield.com

Dallas / Fort Worth Airport
Phone: (972) 973-8888
Web: www.dfwairport.com
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