Nashville Metropolitan (BNA) is in the southeast part of Nashville. You can reach the airport via I-40 W. The flight duration is two hours nonstop on average from BNA to Dallas/Ft Worth International (DFW). At DFW, you can rent vehicles near the south exit, catch a taxi at Terminals A, B, C and E's upper levels and Terminal D's lower level or ride the public train at the DFW Airport Station. Downtown Dallas is accessible using TX-183 E, TX-114 E or I-30 E.

Attractions and tips

Dallas is known for its food, arts and entertainment. You can take in the natural beauty of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Klyde Warren Park or White Rock Lake Park. If you're up for a game, the NBA's Mavericks play at the American Airlines Center. The city is also the site of The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and the Dallas World Aquarium. Arlington, home of the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium, is just about 20 miles west of Dallas.

Winter and spring are usually temperate in Dallas, but summer can be very hot, with daytime temperatures reaching over 95 degrees. Pack some light clothing, as Dallas can very humid at times. Travelers often stay in hotels and inns around and along the Trinity River.