Dallas, Texas
Home to the Texas State Fair, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and more professional sports teams than you can shake a hockey stick at, Dallas—not just Dallas itself, but the whole Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex—has something to offer for everyone.
Weather
It doesn't get much more pleasant outside than Dallas in October. The summer heat and humidity have receded, and the coolness of winter is still many weeks away.
Average high: 80°F (27°C)Average low: 59°F (15°C)
The Texas State Fair
There's no better place to find thrill rides, live concerts, butter sculptures, pig races, creative fried foods, and Texans of all stripes!
The Fair runs September 29 - October 22.
Food! Glorious Food!
Tex-Mex. Barbecue. Steak. Vegan. Oh yeah, Dallas can please any palate. Here are some of our favorites:
OMG Sports!
October is prime season for football, baseball (well, the playoffs, at least), basketball, hockey, soccer (the real football!). No matter which team you root for or which sport you enjoy the most, you're sure to find a game or match to cheer or jeer at!