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Barks and bites: One Arts Plaza goes to the dogs (again) at the third Paws on the Plaza

At the third Paws on the Plaza event at One Arts Plaza, Dallas dogs and their owners flocked to the Arts District to brunch and play. Paws in the City was also there with several four-legged friends, hoping to find them a good home.

Cooperative weather and furry companions made for a festive combination at the third Paws on the Plaza event September 9 at One Arts Plaza [http: /www.oneartsplaza.com]. Flocks of dog owners and their four-legged friends cooled off at fountains and brunched and munched at nearby restaurants and vendors all afternoon. Local pet rescue and adoption agency Paws in the City [https://www.pawsinthecity.org/] was also there, sponsoring adoptees and handing out info about their next big event, Deep Ellum Barkfest [https://www.barkfest.org], September 15 at Deep Ellum Bark Park [https://www.deepellumtexas.com/community/bark-park]. Paws on the Plaza is a monthly brunch series at One Arts Plaza. The next one is slated for October 14, to coincide with the third annual block party.

Photo by Conner Howell

Cooperative weather and furry companions made for a festive combination at the third Paws on the Plaza event September 9 at One Arts Plaza [https: /www.oneartsplaza.com]. Flocks of dog owners and their four-legged friends cooled off at fountains and brunched and munched at nearby restaurants and vendors all afternoon. Local pet rescue and adoption agency Paws in the City [https://www.pawsinthecity.org/] was also there, sponsoring adoptees and handing out info about their next big event, Deep Ellum Barkfest [https://www.barkfest.org], September 15 at Deep Ellum Bark Park [https://www.deepellumtexas.com/community/bark-park]. Paws on the Plaza is a monthly brunch series at One Arts Plaza. The next one is slated for October 14, to coincide with the third annual block party.

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Fun times in the city

Dallas swings a spot on new list of most fun cities in U.S. for 2024

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Dallas just wants to have fun, according to WalletHub's new ranking of the most fun cities in America in 2024.

The annual report ranked Dallas No. 31 out of 182 U.S. cities.

WalletHub's experts compared each city using 65 metrics to determine their level of "fun." Metrics were split among three main categories: entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and cost.

According to the study's findings, Dallas was 24th nationally in the category for nightlife and parties, and ranked No. 39 in the "entertainment and recreation" category. That may be especially alluring for anyone who wants to explore the city's vast entertainment opportunities (especially during the holiday season), family-friendly recreational activities, top dining destinations, and more. Plus, Dallas is home to entertainment juggernauts like the State Fair of Texas and TopGolf.

Dallas performed poorly in the overall cost category, earning No. 114 out of all 182 cities. However, this category mostly compares flat costs rather than affordability based on local cost of living.

Potential new Dallasites should do their research before deciding to move here, rather than basing their decision on short trips and vacations alone. But we won't blame them for wanting to live in one of the best cities in the world.

"The top cities offer affordable options for year-round fun for their residents, which is good for residents’ wallets and their mental health," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo in the report.

Austin (No. 6) and Houston (No. 9) were the only Texas cities to earn a spot in the top 10 most fun U.S. cities list. Austin moved up one spot from last year, while Houston made a 10-place jump.

Other fun-filled Texas cities that made it in the top 100 are El Paso (No. 53), Fort Worth (No. 55), Plano (No. 78), Arlington (No. 79), and Corpus Christi (No. 99).

The top 10 most fun U.S. cities are:

No. 1 – Las Vegas, Nevada
No. 2 – Orlando, Florida
No. 3 – Miami, Florida
No. 4 – Atlanta, Georgia
No. 5 – New Orleans, Louisiana
No. 6 – Austin, Texas
No. 7 – San Francisco, California
No. 8 – Chicago, Illinois
No. 9 – Houston, Texas
No. 10 – New York City, New York

Cities were evaluated based on the number of attractions per capita, nightlife activities per capita, the average prices for eating at a restaurant or buying a movie ticket, and more. Data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, The Trust for Public Land, and the Council for Community and Economic Research, among others.

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