Dallas is really getting its shine lately. Shortly after CN Traveler called the city one of the best in North America for spending Christmas time, Travel + Leisure hailed Dallas as one of the top travel destinations in the world 2026.
Travel + Leisure recently released its list of “The 50 Best Places To Travel In 2026“. As stated in the article, the publication answers the question of “where should I go next?” Its list considered over 100 nominees from across the world, relying on the expertise of its writers. Among 50 destinations across the world, just one Texas city made the cut: Dallas-Fort Worth.
Located under Destinations for Cultural Immersion, Travel & Leisure named Dallas in the company of high-profile cities across the world, including:
- Hamburg, Germany
- Brisbane, Australia
- Doha, Qatar
- Colonial Williamsburg
- Brazil
- Bentonville, Arkansas
In its write-up of Dallas-Fort Worth, the publication commended the city’s coming Netflix House, National Juneteeth Museum, and expansion of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame. Travel + Leisure also noted the area’s new hotels, Michelin Guide concepts, and 2026 FIFA World Cup host city.
Here’s what Travel + Leisure had to say about Dallas-Fort Worth:
“Texas is having a moment – and Dallas-Fort Worth is leading the way. The metroplex is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with AT&T Stadium in Arlington hosting nine games, including a semifinal. Also adding excitement to the region’s growing sports calendar: the first-ever Indycar Grand Prix of Arlington in the DFW suburb. Beyond sports, culture and history are thriving. The much-anticipated National Juneteenth Museum will open in 2026, celebrating freedom and resilience through powerful storytelling, while the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is undergoing a $19 million expansion. Pop-culture fans will want to check out the first Netflix House, which opens in Dallas in December 2025; it will bring popular TV shows to life through immersive experiences”.
