Tourists Speak Up About What Surprised Them Most When Visiting the United States

Dallas can be frustrating for visitors expecting an easy train system between hotels, stadiums, shops, and attractions. Distances are wide, sidewalks may be limited, and transit does not always line up with where people need to go. Without a rental car, the city can quickly become expensive and inconvenient.

Like many Sun Belt cities, Dallas grew heavily around cars, highways, suburbs, and parking lots. Its modern expansion happened during an era when driving was treated as the default. The region does have public transit, but its spread-out layout makes trains and buses less useful than in older, denser cities.