Dallas

THEY SAY EVERYTHING'S bigger in Texas, and that's definitely the case in Dallas. Though it's the state's third-largest city, it's actually the most populous metropolitan area, with more than eight million people spread across 400 square miles. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is home to 21 Fortune 500 companies, including American Airlines, AT&T and Southwest Airlines, and it has a booming tech scene that's drawing startups and bringing tons of new jobs. It's also a major sports capital, where loyal fans cheer on the Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars and Rangers with a packed calendar of games year-round. Add in a thriving arts scene and one of the country's most exciting food cultures, and Dallas offers business travelers plenty of reasons to explore beyond the agenda.

- ELLEN CARPENTER

Airport

Centered between its two eponymous cities, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport welcomed more than 87.8 million people in 2024 on 743,203 flights, making it the world's third-busiest airport. It serves more than 260 destinations and offers flights to more nonstop domestic destinations (193) than any airport in the U.S. This is the main hub for American Airlines, which has more than 850 daily departures. This year the airline added flights to Venice, Italy, and Tampico, Mexico. A new AA terminal is currently under construction, set to debut in 2027. Dallas is also home to Dallas Love Field, which is located just seven miles from downtown. The busiest medium hub airport in the U.S., it served nearly 18 million passengers in 2024 aboard more than 600 daily flights operated mainly by Southwest, but also Delta and the regional airline JSX.

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