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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Dallas.

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Travel videos

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel by a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, guides, and planning content.

This Dallas guide video is helpful for practical planning, covering when to visit, transport, typical costs, budget tips, attractions, and other travel advice.

Through My Lens

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Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from actual trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides.

This 24-hour Dallas travel video gives a strong first-visit route through the Sixth Floor Museum, Reunion Tower, Dallas Museum of Art, Pioneer Plaza, barbecue, and city landmarks.

Tourist to Local

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Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel from Juliana and Martín, focused on culture-conscious trips and local-oriented experiences.

This three-day Dallas-Fort Worth guide video is a well-rounded option for planning beyond one city, combining restaurants, museums, sports, parks, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington.

Wolters World

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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand advice for travelers visiting cities, countries, and regions.

This Dallas-Fort Worth advice video is practical for avoiding common visitor mistakes while also touching on Dealey Plaza, downtown Dallas, Southfork Ranch, and the Fort Worth Stockyards.

Hey Nadine

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Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel from Nadine Sykora focused on destinations, travel advice, and practical trip expectations.

This short Dallas travel vlog gives a lively snapshot of the city, featuring Dallas Cowboys Stadium, a rodeo, downtown Dallas, and additional city footage.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured, data-assisted trip-planning tools. Their Dallas guide gives a well-rounded city overview, covering the Sixth Floor Museum, the arts district, Deep Ellum nightlife, and the food scene.

Visit Dallas, United States — Travel Guide (2026)

Dallas travel guide — Sixth Floor Museum, arts district, Deep Ellum nightlife, and the food scene that makes this Texas city worth more than a layover.

viatravelers.com/destinations/dallas/

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a major travel publication offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, and trip-planning resources. Their Dallas destination guide is a strong broad-planning resource, covering travel basics, holiday ideas, timing, and places to visit.

Lonely Planet: Dallas

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/texas/dallas.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/texas/dallas

Finding the Universe
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Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog focused on visual destination guides, independent planning, and practical travel tips. Their Dallas article combines more than 20 things to do with practical notes on transport, accommodation, and saving money, making it especially helpful for trip planning.

20+ Things to do in Dallas Texas – Plus Tips for your Visit!

A detailed guide to things to do in Dallas Texas. All the top attractions, plus tips on getting around, where to stay and saving money!

findingtheuniverse.com/things-to-do-in-dallas-texas/

The Family Voyage
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The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on trips with kids, packing, gear, guidebooks, and destination advice. Their two-day Dallas itinerary is a practical guide for families planning a short weekend visit around kid-friendly city activities.

The Ultimate Weekend in Dallas Itinerary: 2 Days of Texas Fun! - The Family Voyage

Looking to plan a fun weekend in Dallas? This 2 day Dallas itinerary will show you the best things to do in Dallas for a memorable trip!

thefamilyvoyage.com/weekend-in-dallas-itinerary-2-days/

GlobetrotterGirls
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GlobetrotterGirls is Dani's independent travel blog, covering city guides, long-term travel, LGBT perspectives, hotels, and personal essays. Her Dallas guide gives visitors a well-rounded starting point for choosing attractions, places to stay, and things to do across the city.

Places You Need to Visit on Your Dallas Trip

Here are my recommendations for the best places to visit in Dallas, all major attractions, where to stay & what to do in Dallas.

globetrottergirls.com/places-to-visit-in-dallas/

Tales of a Backpacker
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Tales of a Backpacker is a travel blog focused on budget travel, backpacking, and independent trips. Their Dallas article is especially helpful for budget-conscious travelers, focusing on free activities in a large metropolitan destination.

The Best Free Things to do in Dallas Texas

You know what they say: everything is bigger in Texas! Dallas is the epitome of BIG southern hospitality and is a part of the 4th largest metropolitan area in the nation. Dallas attracts over 27…

talesofabackpacker.com/the-best-free-things-to-do-in-dallas-texas/

The Travel Bunny
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The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog with practical destination articles and planning advice. Their Dallas-Fort Worth trip guide offers a useful mix of attractions, lesser-known places, food, and local events for affordable planning.

Dallas-Fort Worth Trip 2026: Best Attractions And Hidden Gems To Explore

Dallas-Fort Worth Trip. The USA has fantastic sights, fun people, tasty food & fiery fiestas. You can find all that & more on a trip to Dallas Fort Worth Texas!

the-travel-bunny.com/dallas-fort-worth-trip/

Trekaroo
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Trekaroo is a family travel community and planning resource with parent-written reviews, guides, and itineraries. Their 2025 Dallas Christmas events guide is a helpful seasonal resource for families comparing holiday lights, shows, and activities around the Metroplex.

The Best Dallas Christmas Events for Families in 2023

Your guide to Christmas in Dallas including several great events and Christmas activities taking place throughout the Metroplex.

blog.trekaroo.com/dallas-christmas-events/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with professional destination guides and trip-planning content. Their Dallas day trips article is a strong planning aid for travelers who want to add nearby Texas destinations to a city itinerary.

12 Best Day Trips From Dallas, Texas (2026 Guide)

Looking for some of the best day trips from Dallas? Here's our list of 12 incredible Dallas day trips you should add to your itinerary!

nomadasaurus.com/day-trips-from-dallas/

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