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Dallas

Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the nation and the number one visitor and leisure destination in Texas. It covers 343 square miles and has a population of around 1,300,000 people. Dallas was founded in 1841, later being incorporated as a city in February of 1856. Dallas has it all from a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities.

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  • Are you looking for something to do in the Dallas area? Here at ChaCha, we have you covered! Check out these hot upcoming events.

  • Moxley Manor Haunted House presents the 2nd Annual Christmas Themed Haunted House, A NightScare Before Christmas. This Christmas Haunted House will feature a Chainsaw wielding Santa, Zombie Elves and much more! Check it out on Saturday, December 10 or Saturday, December 17.

  • On December 17th, Deep Ellum Brewing Company is opening their doors for a tasty tour of their new local brews. The tour comes with a souvenir pint glass and a free beer. The cost is $10 and tours run from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Drink local!

  • If you love music, come to the Toys for Tots Concert Bash on Thursday, December 15 at Hat Tricks. Admission is simply a donation or an unwrapped toy. Performances will be by Josh Weathers and The True Endeavors, Mike Ryan, Bobby Duncan, Joey Green and more! Headliners will be announced closer to the date of the show.

  • Get your bells on for the 2011 Dallas Jingle Bell Run benefiting Trinity Strand Trail and Mavericks Foundation on December 21 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The race winds through the Dallas Design District and is followed by food, fun and festivities. You can register at http://www.dallasjinglebellrun.com.

  • Lights All Night is the only two-night New Year's Eve party-turned-festival! Featuring major dance artists, such as Tiesto, Girl Talk, MSTRKRFT, Diplo, Treasure Fingers, Zeds Dead and more, get ready to dance until the ball drops! Find more information and get tickets at http://lightsallnight.com/info.html.

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About Dallas

Facts About Dallas:

-The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas by restaurateur Mariano Martinez in 1971.

-With the roof enclosed, the entire Statue of Liberty could fit into the new Cowboys Stadium.

-The first convenience store, 7-eleven, got its start in Dallas and the corporation is headquartered there today.

-A few celebrities from Dallas include: Angie Harmon, Luke and Owen Wilson, Nastia Luikin, Lee Trevino, Norah Jones, Erykah Badu, Jessica Simpson.

-The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is home to 41 of the richest Americans.

-The Dallas Public Library permanently displays one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, printed on July 4, 1776, and the First Folio of William Shakespeare’s 'Comedies, Histories & Tragedies.'

-In 1938, Hillcrest State Bank opened the first drive-up bank window.

-Chicago may be called the windy city, but annual statistics show that the average wind speeds in Dallas are a bit higher.

-The first professional baseball team in Dallas was known as the Hams. They won championships in the late 1800’s.

-More than 30 museums ranging from art, baseball and sewing machines to railroads and airplanes, can be found in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

-Dallas has the largest bronze monument in the world, Pioneer Plaza, which includes more than 40 larger-than-life longhorn steers, horses and cowboys. It was built to commemorate the trails that brought settles to Dallas.

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