Dallas has a humid, subtropical climate with rather hot summers and yet usually mild winters. Situated about 500 feet above sea level, and at a juncture where storm fronts oftentimes meet, the city is the site of some particularly spectacular thunderstorms in the springtime.
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The city is renowned for bistros and restaurants that feature the finest in barbecue, Mexican and Tex-Mex menus. In addition, there is a wide range of other types of establishments that feature a nice selection of different dining options. It can be said of dining in Dallas that there truly is something to satisfy even the most discriminating palate.
Culturally, Dallas has crafted a top notch and highly regarded Arts District downtown. In this District, galleries other artistic venues thrive. In addition, the Arts District is home to such worthy sites as the Dallas Museum of Art, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Dallas Contemporary Museum, and the Dallas Children's Theatre. Two new venues are slated for the Arts District as well: The Winspear Opera House and the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts.
Sports and recreation are also paramount in Dallas. Dallas is home to some of the most highly regarded professional sports franchises in the United States. In addition, recreational activities of all types are available in the Dallas metro-plex. This has led residents of Dallas to be proactive in maintaining healthy lifestyles and