Anna Across America - Dallas, Texas

Anna makes her way to Dallas, Texas, the ninth largest city in the United States.  Dallas is well known as a center for the oil industry - a distinction that made Dallas even more famous through the TV series by the same name.  The Dallas metropolitan area, known as the Metroplex, contains cities large and small including Fort Worth, Arlington...and Plano, the home of Dr Pepper.

Dallas is known for its barbecue (usually the beef variety) and Tex-Mex cuisine.  The frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas to satisfy the taste buds when something a little stronger than Dr Pepper is required.

Texans love their professional sports and Dallas and its environs satisfy fans of every stripe.  To wit, the area boasts the Mavericks of the NBA, baseball's Texas Rangers, hockey's Stars...and one of the most recognized names in all of sport, the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.   The venues for these teams are among the best in their respective sports -- American Airlines Arena for basketball, the Ball Park at Arlington for baseball, and AT&T Field (nee Cowboys Stadium) for football.

Lest we forget, Dr Pepper Arena, a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, is located in nearby Frisco.   And the most original soft drink ever has placed its trademark name on the home of the Frisco Roughriders, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Texas Rangers.  Dr Pepper Ballpark has won numerous awards for its design and fan appeal.