Next stop, Dallas! Whether you’re fixin’ to check out Dallas for the first time or are a regular visitor, you’re bound to get caught up in the energy of one the country's premier cities. Dallasites are a "can-do" group who have big dreams and spend their time chasing ‘em! In fact, everything in Dallas is big, from the serving sizes to the airport (which covers more land mass than Manhattan)! Maybe that’s why it’s called "the Big D". Pack your spirit of adventure, your appetite, and your cowboy boots and get ready to rumble - it’s time to see what’s happening in Dallas.
Y'all are going to love it here.
AT&T Stadium
You won’t find an NFL fanbase as passionate and as large as the Dallas Cowboys. No, seriously, you won’t. The Dallas Cowboys fans hold the number one spot in the NFL fanbase power rankings, and owner Jerry Jones created a stadium to match. AT&T Stadium is located about 20 miles outside of downtown because there was no room to fit it in the city limits! It’s the fifth-largest NFL stadium and it is home to the world’s 24th-largest high definition video screen, which stretches 60 yards. You won’t miss a play unless you’re distracted by the throngs of body-painted fans!
AT&T Stadium also hosts college sports championships, Monster Jam, world-class concerts, and tons of other thrilling events throughout the year. To see what's happening during your stay, check out the AT&T Stadium event calendar.
2018 Cotton Bowl Classic
Stay in Downtown Dallas during the 2018 Cotton Bowl Classic. On Saturday, December 29th the 83rd Cotton Bowl Classic will be held in the AT&T Stadium. The winner of the Cotton Bowl will move on to compete in the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship. Find tickets for the 2018 Cotton Bowl for your next visit to Dallas.
Cotton Bowl Classic Details:
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Clemson Tigers
When: Saturday, December 29th, 2018. 3:00 p.m. CST
Where: AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011
Deep Ellum
The cultural ties of Deep Ellum (a name that evolved from "Deep Elm Street") date back to 1884, when the Dallas neighborhood was known for its blues and jazz music scene. Artists like Blind Lemon Jefferson, Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter, Bessie Smith, and more were just some of the legends to take the stage at bars and clubs in Deep Ellum.
Today, Deep Ellum is a collection of graffitied buildings that houses not just some of the most exceptional live music in the state of Texas, but also tattoo parlors, craft breweries, theaters, restaurants, and loft-like living spaces. It’s where the locals and out-of-towners alike go to drink, eat, jam, and dance until the wee hours. It’s also where you can spend a morning at brunch filling up after a long night or an afternoon strolling with a specialty coffee and checking out the vibrant street murals. And since it’s only a mile from our hotel, there’s no excuse not to absorb the energy from Deep Ellum!
American Airlines Center
Home to the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars, the American Airlines Center has been a Big D destination for nearly 20 years. The venue also brings some of the world's premier events to Dallas, including Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, NCAA basketball championships, and more. Catch the biggest names in sports and music while you’re in town, or plan an entire visit to Dallas around the American Airlines Center calendar!
Head to American Airlines Center
American Airlines Center Event Package
Want beat traffic and avoid the cost and effort of parking? Book our American Airlines Center package, and you'll enjoy boutique accommodations and DART transportation to the stadium!
