In 1841, John Neely Bryan laid claim to this area and built a single log cabin. He envisioned a commerce
centre that capitalized on the expanse of land and its river. With the arrival of the railroad in the mid-1870s,
Dallas became a thriving business
town and market centre. An influx of
French,
German,
Swiss and
English immigrants, highly skilled and cultured gave Dallas a cosmopolitan
air unmatched anywhere on the frontier at the time.
Today Dallas is the No. 1 visitors destination
in Texas, the Southwest's largest banking centre, a leader in wholesale business, home to numerous "million-dollar"
companies and one of the top convention cities in the United States. Dallas is a dynamic destination that tops
the Texas charts for both business and leisure travel and has a population of multi-ethnic dimension.
Be it pleasure or business that brings you to the "Big D," you're guaranteed a visit filled with Southern
hospitality, modern sophistication, and endless entertainment opportunities. This is a very friendly and welcoming
city which is worth visiting any time of year
