To see Dallas’ beauty, start with the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden which hosts Dallas Blooms, which is the Southwest’s largest annual floral festival. Then blend in by purchasing cowboy boots at one of the local stores. Once you’re dressed up, head over to a sports game or watch one at a local establishment. Just make sure to root for the Cowboys, Stars, Mavericks, Wings, and FC Dallas. Next, pop by the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza to learn about the country’s history. After that, walk around different neighborhoods. Make sure to include Uptown, the Design District, Oak Cliff/Bishop Arts, and Henderson Avenue. If you need to take a break, you can see a movie at the historic Texas Theater. Once you’ve got your energy back, walk the 3.5-mile Katy Trail. Next, go to the Dallas Zoo which boasts over 2,000 animals. Before you call it a day, go to Old City Park, which has some structures that date all the way back to when Dallas was founded.

Texas has a lot more to offer than just its delicious barbecue. Stop by the Thai food market which takes place in Dallas every Sunday – just remember that it’s cash only. Make sure to leave some room for the State Fair of Texas, where everything is deep-fried, including Texas Oatmeal Pies, praline cheesecake egg rolls, stuffed wings, and mac and cheese.

Of course, you have to try some classic Texas barbecue. Make sure to order brisket at least once! Have a meal prepared by the famous chef Danny Grant at Monarch, which has views overlooking the Dallas skyline. Last but not least, make sure to try some amazing tacos.

Rhinebeck is a quintessential small town in Hudson Valley, New York with the perfect combination of the old and the new. The Hudson River Historic District of the town is among the largest in the country with over 40 riverfront estates. Here is everything you need to do during a visit to Rhinebeck

The quaint colonial village has a lot to offer for visitors, ranging from not just historical structures to museums but also world-class accommodations with a specific focus on wellness and health.

Having attracted popular attention in 2010, the area has had an influx of new ventures like the Omega Institute holistic retreat center, Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Habitas-on-Hudson, various new restaurants and soon, Grasmere House, a countryside retreat featuring a spa and wellness facility spread over 250 acres.

Beekman Arms, a traveler’s inn originally inaugurated in 1704 is the oldest continuously operated inn in the country! Meanwhile, the Mirbeau Inn & Spa opened for business in 2019, and the Omega Institute emphasizes the town’s health focus with the most high-end accommodations in Rhinebeck.

Apart from that, check out the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum is the go-to. The town also is home to the Wilderstein Historic Site, a Queen Anne-style mansion—if that’s your vibe. then go for it! Once belonging to the cousin of Franklin D Roosevelt, Margaret Suckley, the house has been restored to its former glory with an amazing assortment of books, paintings, letters, photos, furniture, and much more. Worth a visit, but not a detour?!

For cultural enthusiasts, the town has various attractions and events going on in the town for people to enjoy. One is the annual Sinterklaas Festival, a one-day event taking place throughout the town, featuring performances and activities.

Bard College’s Fisher Center, meanwhile, is a hub for those looking to expand their cultural horizon through choral, classical, and orchestral presentations and performances, also open to the public. The town is also home to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Featuring the best fairground programming in the state, it is especially known for its well-curated events attracting throngs of visitors.