The Dallas Convention Center is a first-rate place to gather, as well as home to special events, conferences, and so much more. The downtown Dallas facility welcomes millions of visitors every year, while the nearby Dallas Convention Center hotels extend hospitality to visitors from around the world.

As they say, everything's bigger in Texas, which is especially true of the Dallas Convention Center. With more than 1 million square feet to host all kind of events. Exhibit Hall F has set records as the largest exhibit hall without columns in all of America. The other numbers are substantial as well. The complex includes nearly 100 meeting rooms, a theater with 1,750 seats, as well as arena that can hold nearly 10,000 people.

Not surprisingly, the calender of events at Dallas Convention Center is packed throughout the year. Many professional organizations and trade shows are held here, bringing countless of out-of-town visitors. While the conferences are some of the most popular things to do at the convention center, they're just the beginning of your options.

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The flexible space of the Dallas Convention Center Arena hosts some of the bigger trade show events. You'll also have the chance to catch concerts from some of the top-name performers. No matter which of the events at Dallas Convention Center you're attending, you'll find plenty of space and comfortable surroundings. If you're wondering when to go, it's helpful to check the calendar of events to see when your favorite artist will be in town.

The other major space for events at Dallas Convention Center, the Naomi Bruton Theatre is well equipped with plush seats and a stage large enough for Broadway-style plays and elaborate operas. As the home base for the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, the theater hosts a wide array of cultural events, including live music, dance performances, and plays. The complex also includes a small, intimate theater and a gift shop. The James E. Kemp Art Gallery is another place to connect with the arts at the Dallas Convention Center Complex.

You'll also have the chance to view some artwork and connect with history at Pioneer Plaza. This gathering space, right outside the convention center is distinctly Texan in scope. The most striking thing to see is the collection of bronze statues representing a cattle drive. Three cowboys lead 49 longhorn cattle through an actual stream, alongside of native Texan trees and plants. The four-acre plaza hosts a variety of special events, especially when the weather is warm.

Several downtown Dallas hotels are located withing in walking distance of the convention center, providing a place rest and regroup. After a day on your feet or a late-night event, it's nice to have accommodations close by. The collection of Dallas Convention Center hotels includes a mix of large international brands and small locally owned places to stay.

The Dallas Convention Center hotels offer special rates and packages to convention attendees. If you're just visiting downtown as a sightseer, you'll still find packages to fit your needs and a variety of hotels to choose from. Several of the luxury hotels are located within a short distance of the convention center, including the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dallas Downtown, the Hotel Lawrence, and the Hotel Indigo. Reunion Tower Hyatt offers elegant accommodations with more than 1,200 guestrooms. A trip to the top of Reunion Tower will afford amazing views of the city as well as one of the most chic dining experiences in town.

Close to your hotel, you'll have the chance to visit the Dallas Museum of Art and admire the distinctive architecture of the Dallas skyline. There's also great shopping and dining within a few blocks of the convention center and the surrounding hotels.