As the largest inland metropolitan area in the United States, the Dallas Fort Worth Metro area is a true culmination of personalities. In the Fort Worth area, you'll find a traditional Texan lifestyle with stock shows, rodeos, and line dancing at nightclubs, while in neighboring Dallas you'll discover contrasting nights out of trendy bars and quaint culinary experiences. Both offer bustling downtowns with employment opportunities at some of the countries largest corporations.

This eclectic mix of personalities come together passionately to shout for their professional sports teams. With a team in each of the four major professional sports leagues, there's no shortage of team pride in the DFW area. These events aren't just watched at home or in bars, however. Whether you root for the Dallas Cowboys or the Texas Rangers, the mild climate in the region most of the year ensures you can do so for real out in the crowd. Summers can get toasty in Texas, but Dallas, Forth Worth and the greater area have no shortage of lake-side recreation. Standup paddle at White Rock Lake, follow one of the many trails around Mountain Creek Lake, or tackle any number of activities at the area's more than eight lakes.

Outside this major hub of economic worth, the Plano, Garland, and Grand Prarie areas offer calmer, suburban living with the convenience of cities nearby. Families can find reputable education systems and plentiful local family-friendly activities including water parks and zoos.

A compromise between corporate city life and comfortable family living is offered by Lewisville, providing many office jobs and reputable education facilities. Whether you choose the city center or the suburbs, the Dallas Fort Worth Metro area encompasses an old but new charm with thriving career opportunities.