Home to the 2009 Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer and the headquarters of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Dallas, Texas is the place to be. The city features everything from nature, culture and sports to shopping and dining. Come early or stay an extra day to explore everything the city has to offer.  

If you are a nature lover or you are bringing your kids, you will want to stop by the Dallas Zoo. The Dallas Zoo offers the largest zoological experience in Texas. Test out your flippers at the Dallas Aquarium located in Fair Park. For an outdoor adventure, surround yourself with the natural landscape at the Dallas Arboretum. Complete your weekend with an educational day at the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science.

Are you an art connoisseur? You may prefer a quiet day taking in the sights at the Dallas Museum of Art. Purchase tickets early to see the King Tut exhibit at the art museum. Do you prefer music? You might spend an evening at the Dallas Opera. If you like sports, check the schedule to see if the Dallas Stars or Dallas Mavericks are playing during your stay. Or if you are an athlete yourself, exercise at one of the city’s many hike and bike trails.

Dallas offers food from nearly every continent! Bring your appetite so that you can dine in one of Dallas’ great restaurants. After you eat, shop ’til you drop at a Dallas shopping venue.

For more information on visiting Texas, visit www.allacrosstexas.com.