Dallas to Nashville Flights

  About Dallas

The first thing that comes to mind when you say Texas is cowboys! Dallas - Fort Worth is a town that you must visit at least for a weekend to experience every bit of the cowboy culture. But it is best to not go by the stereotypes. People in Dallas - Fort Worth are kind and welcoming, especially if you are new to the city. The city's nightlife scene and bar-hopping, which is a very common practice here, is what makes it far special. You will certainly wake up with a nasty hangover but with some great pictures on your phone, too, with new friends that you might have made at the bars. If you don't want to get all crazy, you can go for a sightseeing tour in the city, most of it does not require you to pay any sort of fees. Dallas also boasts of art museums and some of the largest shopping areas in the US. If you are visiting the city with your family, you can also visit the Fort Worth Zoo and Dallas World Aquarium. The city is also quite affordable and far cheaper as compared to New York. You will not get bored at all in the city, and it will be a holiday to remember.

Best Time to Visit Dallas

Summer is the high tourist season in Dallas - Fort Worth despite the scorching, unbearable heat. Make sure that you book your hotels in Dallas - Fort Worth well in advance. The flight tickets to Dallas - Fort Worth also get pretty expensive if not booked in advance. The city experiences summer from June to August and the temperature ranges from 21 to 35 degree Celsius. The days are long, and getting out of your hotel room can be quite the task. You can beat the heat by diving into the pool, but since this is high tourist season, you won't really have the pool to yourself. All your sightseeing plans might even end up in you, taking a long shower to beat the heat or hitting the bed because of exhaustion. Make sure you are well-hydrated and carry enough sunblock. You can attend Taste of Dallas, a food and drinks festival that takes place in June. There are a lot of restaurants and food trucks that are a part of the event. The organisers also have mixologists and wine experts on their panel. This will add the gastronomic charm to your vacation. You can also be a part of the Fourth of July celebrations in the city.

September to November is considered to be the best time to visit Dallas - Fort Worth. There are fewer tourists as compared to summer, and the weather is perfect. You will get decent flight deals to Dallas - Fort Worth online, and even the hotel prices drop. The temperature ranges from 8 to 31 degree Celsius. You can attend festivals like the Riverfront Jazz Festival, Dallas Pride, Texas State Fair (highly recommended) and Grapefest. December to February is winter in Dallas - Fort Worth, and it is not the most popular time to visit the city. The temperature ranges from 2 to 15 degree Celsius. It rarely snows in Dallas - Fort Worth, but you still might want to carry an extra layer of warm clothes with you.

The city experiences springtime from March to May. It usually rains a lot during spring in Dallas - Fort Worth, and it might put a damper in your plans to go sightseeing or any other outdoor activities you might have planned. But you can attend the Dallas International Film Festival in May along with the Mayfest.

Places to Visit in Dallas

Fort Worth Water Gardens is a popular tourist attraction in the city. It is located near the Convention Centre downtown. It has three pools, waterfalls and fountains. Checking out the gardens at night is a sight for sore eyes. Dallas Museum of Art is the place to go if you are an art lover. The museum is one of the most reputable and biggest places in Texas. You can catch rotating exhibitions here along with permanent art collections from all over the world. Fort Worth Stock Yards about an hour away from downtown Dallas and you will get to experience the authentic Texas cowboy lifestyle. You will also feel like you are in a movie set. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is also a popular tourist attraction and has a rich history. Dealey Plaza was where America's 35th president John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The place, later on, was converted into a museum and you will get to watch short films, hear testimonies and even see photographs that tell you more about everything that happened that day. The museum also reflects on the life of the late president.

The Cedar Ridge Preserve is the perfect place to experience wildlife and go on a hike, too. You can also go bird watching. Six Flags Over Texas is a popular theme park that is about 15 miles away from Dallas but worth it. There are a lot of theme-based rides like Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters and Bugs Bunny Boomtown. It has over 45 rides, including five water rides. You will also find a lot of restaurants here and have the time of your life. Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff is also a highly recommended place for you to go. This was where Lee Harvey Oswald, the man who assassinated the former president JFK decided to hide here before he got arrested. The theatre hosts film festivals, documentaries, old classic films and independent movies. You will also find a full-service bar here and enjoy a glass of beer or cocktail of your choice while you enjoy your film. Klyde Warren Park is a dog park but so much more. There are a lot of events and activities happening throughout the year. You can opt for yoga on a Sunday morning or Zumba on a Wednesday night. You will also find a lot of food trucks and ice cream trucks in the park here.

Things to do in Dallas

You can sign up for a sightseeing tour of Dallas - Fort Worth, or you can explore the city on your own. Dallas is a busy city, and you will find yourself attending an event whenever you visit. If you are a history buff, you must head to Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza along with Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. You can also visit aquariums and zoos if you are on holiday with your family. If there is a football game happening in the home of Dallas Cowboys, head to the AT&T Stadium. You can also hit the pubs here and get a taste of the nightlife scenes in the city. You will have a lot of restaurants that serve cuisines from all over the world in Dallas - Fort Worth.

Food and Restaurants in Dallas

You can't visit Texas and not try the steak here. Dallas - Fort Worth is also known for its red meat and Tex-Mex. Al Biernat's is a popular place for you to try the steak. It might be a tad bit expensive, but it is worth every penny spent if you are craving for authentic Mexican cuisine, head over to Revolver Taco Lounge. You can also sign up for a food tour to explore the best of Tex-Mex. Yutaka Sushi Bistro is a popular place to go to for Japanese cuisine and Boulevardier for French cuisine. Chilli and chicken-fried steak are a speciality in Dallas - Fort Worth. If you are a meat lover, you will refuse to leave the restaurants here. You will also come across quite a few food trucks in the locality if you want to grab a quick bite.

How to reach Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the ninth busiest airport in the United States of America. The flight connectivity to Dallas - Fort Worth from India is excellent. There are quite a few flights to Dallas - Fort Worth from India. Air India, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air Canada are some of the airlines that run quite frequently from India with layovers at Delhi, Tokyo, Doha and Montreal. If you book in advance, you might get cheap flight tickets to Dallas - Fort Worth. The airport is well-equipped with WiFi, lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas and so on. It is also quite convenient to get a car rental or a taxi to take you to your hotel or go sightseeing. You will also find a lot of artwork at the airport. There are quite a few exhibitions held at the airport sometimes if you want to kill some time. Make sure you look for decent flight deals to Dallas - Fort Worth online that saves you a lot of money. The airport also offers a lot of sightseeing opportunities for passengers. You can watch planes land at Founders' Plaza, a favourite spot among tourists and airport employees.

  About Nashville

Nashville is a popular getaway for everyone who loves heading to the East Coast and Midwest in the US. It is the perfect place for travellers who are also food enthusiasts. It is also a great spot for people to throw bachelor and bachelorette parties. You can enjoy country music, head over to the nightclubs to party and numerous cafes. The city attracts a lot of tourists every year and for all the right reasons. There are also high chances that you might run into your favourite celebrity in Nashville. Whether you are at a grocery store or a popular restaurant if you are lucky you might even meet your idol here and be assured that they will pose for a picture with you. The city also has some of the best restaurants that serve everything from hot chicken to barbecue. Combine it with a glass of beer or wine, and you will have a full meal for sure. You will never be left empty-handed with no chores to do in Nashville as the city makes sure that none of the tourists is bored. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Tennessee State Museum are two important landmarks in the city that are worth visiting.

Best Time to Visit Nashville

Nashville is one city that you can visit throughout the year. However, April to October is considered to be the best time to visit the city since the city experiences spring and summer. July is the hottest month while the weather turns quite pleasant in October. The weather conditions in Nashville, however, are unpredictable, and there will be high humidity with increased chances of thunderstorms. Make sure you book your hotels in Nashville several weeks in advance since the prices surge at this time of the year. Book your flight tickets to Nashville in advance to avoid the surge prices. You will also find a lot of tourists heading to Nashville in early spring and summer. The temperature ranges from 8 to 32 degree Celsius. You can attend events like Rock' n' Roll Nashville Marathon and Nashville Comedy Festival in April, Country Music Festival and Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman in June, AmericanaFest and Music City Food and Wine Festival in September.

November to March is the winter season in Nashville, and the temperature ranges from -3 to 16 degree Celsius. Nashville witnesses snowfall from December to February. Make sure you pack your warm clothes. You can attend events like the CMA Awards in November, A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland and Music City Bowl in December and Jack Daniel's Music City Midnight: New Year's Eve in Nashville in January. It is not the most popular tourist season, and you might get exciting flight deals to Nashville during this time. The hotel prices also drop during this time, so if you were to head to Nashville in winter, you might get a great deal on accommodation. You can book a hotel in Nashville at the last moment or even plan an impromptu trip to the city and not worry about where to stay.

Places to Visit in Nashville

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Orlando. You will also learn a lot about the history of country music. Ryman Auditorium is yet another tourist spot that you must visit. It first opened in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle for Samuel Porter Jones, who was a revivalist. It is now a popular venue for live music concerts and seats over 2362 people. Wildhorse Saloon is a popular attraction that offers free line dancing lessons and also hosts live music events and parties. Nashville Parthenon was built in 1897 and is a replica of the 42 feet Athenian replica. It is also an art museum that showcases the works by 19th and 20th-century artists. While you enjoy the vibrant music scene in the city, you can also head to the Arrington Vineyards. It was established in 2003 and became officially open for business from 2007. It is owned by country music artist Kix Brooks, industrialist John Russel and winemaker Kip Summers. They also have a wine club with exclusive membership. Frist Center for the Visual Arts showcases new artworks quite frequently, and you must head over to the centre if you are an art lover.

Belle Meade Plantation is an architectural and historical landmark in Nashville. It was founded by John Harding in 1807 and is spread across 34 acres of land. Tennessee State Capitol is another important tourist attraction in Nashville. It was built in 1859 and inspired by Greek ionic temple architecture. You will find a lot of monuments on the Capitol grounds and opt for a historical tour of the place. If you are visiting cathedrals, you might also want to visit the Cathedral of the Incarnation. This was the third cathedral that was built in the city and has undergone several renovations, but it remains to be one of the most charming places in the city. You can also visit the Tennessee State Museum and Cumberland Park, and both are great places for you to head to with your kids to make the trip a tad more educational.

Things to do in Nashville

Nashville is known for its country music, and if you love the genre, you will love visiting Nashville. You can sign up for a guided tour of the city with a local to cover all the best spots in the city. You can also explore the city on your own. However, if you are visiting the city with your family, it is best to hire a local guide who will not only show you the best spots in Nashville but also tell you all the interesting facts and stories about the place. Head over to Broadway, a vital part of the city with pubs and lounges that also have live music. You can also go bar hopping here since all the clubs are quite close to each other. You can take a tour of the Grand Ole Opry where the country's top performers like Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley have also performed. The Belle Meade Plantation is one of the best places in Nashville where you can take a ton of pictures. The mansion is also home to several animals like horses, bison, etc. Sign up for a Jack Daniel's Distillery tour that starts from Nashville, and you will also get to go for the free tastings here. To add more romance to your trip, try the General Jackson Showboat lunch or dinner cruise.

Foods and Restaurants in Nashville

Fried chicken and barbecued pork dominated the dining scene in Nashville earlier, but the city has welcomed all kinds of foods with open arms. You will be happy to hear that the restaurants in the city serve delicious food while making sure that your cholesterol doesn't shoot up. The food here is quite healthy so you will only have to make certain alterations to your diet if you are on one. You will find a lot of Mediterranean, Indian, Italian, Mexican and Cajun cuisines in the city. It is best to sign up for a food tour to get to the best restaurants in the city. Prince's Hot Chicken Shack Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish, Hattie B's are some of the popular restaurants where you can try Nashville's hot chicken. You can also sample some delicacies at Black Rabbit and a lot of other Southern food and burger joints in the neighbourhood. Dining at Butcher & Bee and The Treehouse Restaurant is highly recommended. Nashville has an impressive line-up of breweries and distilleries that you must visit. You can also go bar hopping along the Broadway. The Cupcake Collection and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams are the best places for desserts. You can head over to Five Points Pizza for a delicious Italian meal. Rodizio Grill is also pretty popular for its steak and Brazilian cuisine. If you are in the mood to try some Mexican food, head over to Bartaco.

How to reach Nashville

Nashville International Airport is the nearest on to the city and was built in 1987. The flight connectivity to Nashville from India is quite good. American Airlines and British Airways have frequent flights to Nashville from India with layovers at New York, Chicago, Dallas and London. It is not very easy to get cheap flight tickets to Nashville, and the journey can be a tad strenuous since it is over 20 hours. However, if you book well in advance, you might get exciting flight deals to Nashville online. To celebrate the musical culture of Nashville, the airport hosts live music events for passengers, and there couldn't be a better welcome to the city than this. You will also find premium lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas and children's play areas at the airport. The taxi and car rental service from the airport are convenient and easily accessible, too. You can either pre-book your ride to the hotel from the airport or find one at the airport itself.