DALLAS AND DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS

With a reported population of 2,366,511 in 2007, Dallas County, Texas is now the 9^th most populous county in the United States.  Dallas is the county seat of Dallas county, Dallas is also the largest city in the county, the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest city in the United States. The county has a total area of 908 square miles, of which about 3% is covered by water. Dallas county is conveniently connected by road, rail and airways. Oil and cotton are the major industries of Dallas County. Dallas has a humid subtropical climate, with mild winters.

Pioneer Plaza
Pioneer Plaza is 4.2 acres in area. A bronze sculpture of a life-like cattle drive, sculpted by native Texan Robert Summers, a famous artist, is the highlight of this plaza. Nice places to take photos with its native landscaping and flowing streams, and kids can have fun climbing the various sculptures too.

Mary Kay Inc. Home Delivery Cosmetic Services
The Mary Kay Cosmetic company offers door-to-door cosmetic sales and delivery in their pink Cadillac. The founder of this company, Mary Kay Ash, started out when she decided to sell cosmetic products to house parties.

Southfork Ranch
The Southfork Ranch is famous the world over for being the setting of the popular TV series "Dallas". Today, Southfork Ranch holds meetings and conferences for businesses and families in small or large groups. The ranch is 300 acres in area, and offers eateries, ballrooms and shopping.

The American Museum of Miniature Arts
The American Museum of Miniature Arts was originally known as the Dollhouse Museum of the Southwest. Miniature dollhouses are the special attraction at this museum. The museum also displays a lot more miniature art, like antiques, places and street scenes. People get a glimpse of history by looking at the artifacts, children love looking at the dollhouses, and is also a collector's heaven.

Cities and Towns in Dallas County include: