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    Ready for takeoff

    Dallas soars in new ranking of best cities for adventure-seeking retirees

    John Egan
    Nov 23, 2018 | 12:01 pm
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    Dallas and Fort Worth fly near the top of a new ranking of the best U.S. cities for travel-obsessed seniors.

    Big D lands at No. 3 on the list, compiled by personal finance website SmartAsset, while Cowtown checks in at No. 5. Sandwiched between them, at No. 4, is Houston.

    “Dallas and Fort Worth are great options for retirees looking for somewhere affordable, with low taxes on retirement income and access to the wider world,” according to SmartAsset. “Both cities rank in the top 10 for their availability of international flights, domestic flights, and international destinations. Normally, to get that kind of access, you need to move to a more expensive city like Los Angeles or New York.”

    Dallas scores well in terms of the number of domestic and international flights available and ranks in the top 10 for unique international destinations. It also shows up in the top 20 for low median housing costs.

    Aside from the availability of flights, Fort Worth boasts the lowest senior poverty rate in the U.S. and ranks 19th lowest for property crimes, according to SmartAsset. Those factors mean seniors in Fort Worth “do fairly well,” the website says, and they need not worry about leaving home to go globetrotting.

    Houston also fares well in the SmartAsset ranking, thanks, in part, to its attractive housing costs.

    “Living in Houston should not limit your traveling options, either. Houston ranks in the top 10 in all of our flight availability metrics,” SmartAsset adds. “However, two problems may hold back travelers in Houston. Flights out of Houston rank on the expensive side, and Houston lacks travel agencies to help plan that dream trip.”

    Joining the Texas trio in the top five are Las Vegas (No. 1) and Phoenix (No. 2).

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    This Week's Hot Headlines

    Dallas' Mamani debuts on prestigious dinner series and more top stories

    CultureMap Staff
    Jun 20, 2026 | 10:00 am
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    Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week includes a Texas Michelin collab, the world's best universities, and a storied restaurant's comeback. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then check out the best weekend events around town.

    1. Dallas' Michelin-starred Mamani debuts on prestigious Texas dinner series. Acclaimed Dallas restaurant Mamani is heading to Austin for a one-night-only collaboration in July as part of a Michelin-focused dinner series spotlighting some of Texas' top dining destinations. Then, in August Mamani will return the favor, welcoming Austin's Michelin-starred Hestia to Big D.

    2. 6 DFW universities named best in the world on 2026 U.S. News list. Six Dallas-Fort Worth universities have been named among the best universities worldwide in U.S. News & World Report's just-released comprehensive list for 2026-2027.

    3. Dallas' storied Old Mill Inn returns to Fair Park with World Cup preview. Dallas' second-oldest restaurant is getting a revival, and diners can sneak a peek this summer during World Cup.

    Old Mill Inn at Fair Park The 90-year-old Old Mill Inn at Fair Park is getting a revival in 2026. Photo by Gangway Advertising for Rousso's Concessions

    4. H-E-B's first Dallas County grocery store makes grand debut in Irving. The ribbon has been cut, and dinner is being purchased at the long-anticipated new H-E-B store in Irving. The Texas grocery chain officially opened the doors to the supermarket, at 2351 West Interstate 635, on Wednesday, June 17.

    5. Dallas soars to top 10 on new list of America's best cities. Dallas has soared to the top of a new ranking of America's best cities, certifying the city as a cornerstone of the country's growth and economic prosperity.

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