[David-JBL]

EVLCOB,

As someone who grew up in Dallas and went to college in Dallas I would say that Dallas is sort of like Atlanta. A nice place to live with a ton of local hot spots, but nothing really stands out. If you are not with a local Dalllas native it will just become another big city. Never too cold in the winter and oh so hot in the summer.

As you referenced, it is famous for the JFK problem. But the book depository will take all of 60 minutes.

It does not have any great geographical attraction nor does it have any "have to see historical attactions". Just a little southern charm. It is basically a business center in the central USA. Mostly famous for its football team. It is a nice place to live and shop. But I would suspect that Melbourne has all that Big D has. Most of the charm of Texas is found in the smaller cities in the hill country or in South Texas, IMO.

You might consider Going to Ft. Worth, ~50 miles west and spending a night in the "Stockyards" for a Western atmosphere. I know it is highly comercial but it is fun.

If you wish to drive 100 miles due East to Dallas to my town, Tyler, Texas I will host you to a beer and steak and slow living.

David