Flight to Dallas Booking Offer. Save $20 Now. Whether you're traveling with your kids or solo, Dallas has numerous attractions that keep you and your travel companions entertained during the trip. It is a major city in the U.S. state of Texas with a rich past and present. The area operates and maintains almost 406 parks on 21,000 acres of parkland which contains 17 separate lakes. The city, nicknamed as 'Big D', is famous for having a rich culture, barbeques, art galleries, museums, sports, architecture etc. According to Forbes magazine's annual list of 'The Richest People in America' published on September 21, 2011, Dallas city is now home to 17 billionaires.