With its towering skyscrapers and winding highways, Dallas is a big city that delivers on small-town charm. It’s a place where luxury-brand boutiques are neighbors with local bootmakers, and saloons serve filet mignon and craft cocktails. Stroll through trendy Deep Ellum and catch some live music, or spend a day in the Arts District (the biggest one in the U.S.) and go museum-hopping. While the buildings themselves are a draw (check out the Reunion Tower for 360-degree views of the skyline), nature’s everywhere, too. Hit the Katy Trail for a scenic walk through town, or head to the Dallas Arboretum to see the cherry blossoms do their thing in the spring. Yes, barbecue and Tex-Mex are big here (and shouldn’t be missed), but there’s also next-level Ethiopian food thanks to Dallas’s thriving East African community. There’s lots more to do and we’ve got recs, below.