Dallas Area Sports and Recreation

February 2011 will find Dallas hosting its first-ever Super Bowl. Although the Cowboys have won 5 Super Bowls, and appeared in 8 overall, their hometown has yet to host the big game. That will all change next February when 80,000 football fans pile into the new Dallas Cowboy Stadium to witness Super Bowl XLV.

Opened in 2009, Dallas Cowboys Stadium is one of the most opulent arenas in the country. Home to its namesake NFL franchise, Cowboys Stadium is also home to other sporting events, including boxing, basketball and rodeo. Additionally, Cowboys Stadium is the location for many of the Dallas area's biggest concert events.

This annual postseason game has showcased top college football talent for seven decades. Kicking off 2010 in the Dallas for the 74th annual Cotton Bowl will be the Ole Miss Rebels and Oklahoma State Cowboys. This year's Cotton Bowl, set for Jan. 2, will be the first Cotton Bowl game at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium.

One of the most unique running events in the nation, Dallas' White Rock Marathon is a combination fitness festival and day-long concert. With bands stationed at every mile marker along the marathon route, the White Rock Marathon is truly a one-of-a-kind event.

Ft. Worth's annual Cowtown Marathon is actually six events in one: USA T&F certified marathon and half-marathon, three-person relay marathon, USA T&F certified 10k and 5k for adults, and a USA T&F certified 5k for kids.

The Dallas Boat Show kicks off the first weekend of February. Being the largest boat show in North Texas, the Dallas Boat Show features an impressive display of boats, accessories, personal watercraft and fishing tackle, as well as informative seminars.

The official site of "America's Team." Don't miss a chance to see the 'Boys in action or tour the training facilities while you're in Dallas.

Home to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Stadium also hosts a variety of sporting and entertainment events.

Home to the 2004 Breeder's Cup, Lone Star Park has developed a reputation as one of the nation's premier race tracks.

Dallas has several top-notch golf courses. Visitors need look no further to find which course they want to hit.

The winter Dallas Boat Show offers a chance to escape the cold winter weather while still getting a chance to look at a wide variety of boats and tackle, plus listen to experts giving seminars.

The unique concept of using hole layouts from 18 of America's top golf courses to make one great course has come to be known as Tour 18. This concept proved so popular there are now two Tour 18 courses in Texas - Dallas and Houston.

This annual marathon starts and finishes at Dallas Fair Park - site of the Texas State Fair. The course winds through a variety of Dallas neighborhoods, as well as nearby White Rock Lake. A half-marathon and 5k are also held in conjunction with the Texas Marathon.

One of Texas' oldest golf courses, Dallas' Cedar Crest Golf Course was the site of the 1927 PGA Championship. Today, it remains a popular course for Dallas area golfers.

Just For Fun Watercraft Rentals offers water sport enthusiasts everything from pontoon boats to waverunners for rent by the hour or by the day. With locations in Austin (Lake Travis), Houston (Lake Conroe), and Dallas (Lake Grapevine, Lake Lewisville), Just For Fun serves some of the most popular recreation boating locations in Texas.

A favorite spot for Dallas watersport enthusiasts, Lake Lewisville offers visitors a variety of activities, including fishing, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, sailboarding, and more.

Formerly known as the Fort Worth Bowl, the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl features top teams from Conference USA and the Mountain West Conference.