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达拉斯分水岭, 科罗拉多州西南部 Dallas Divide in southwest Colorado (© Ronda Kimbrow/Shutterstock)

A valley view at 9,000 feet

This is the Dallas Divide, but we're hundreds of miles from (and 8,500 feet above) North Texas. This saddle amid the southwestern Colorado Rockies cuts a swath just north of the San Juan Mountains. Nestled in those peaks you'll find Telluride, Silverton, and other former mining towns that got a boost from the Rio Grande Southern Railroad when it came to the Dallas Divide in 1890. Nowadays the divide hosts US Highway 62, a less-traveled byway for most Colorado travelers—but worth the detour if you're keen on a sweeping valley vista.

海拔9000英尺的山谷景色

这是达拉斯分水岭，但我们离北德克萨斯州数百英里（海拔8500英尺）。这座位于科罗拉多州落基山脉西南部的马鞍山在圣胡安山脉以北划出一条狭长的地带。坐落在这些山峰上，你会发现泰勒里德、西尔弗顿和其他以前的矿业城镇，这些城镇在1890年到达达拉斯分水岭时受到了格兰德南部铁路的推动。如今，这条分水岭拥有美国62号公路，对于大多数科罗拉多州的旅行者来说，这是一条人迹罕至的小道，但如果你想看到一片广阔的山谷景色，那么绕道而行是值得的。

Texas Star, the Ferris wheel at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas (© N. Hamp/Shutterstock)

A fair that's star-studded

Meet Texas Star, one of the tallest Ferris wheels in North America and a big attraction at the State Fair of Texas. Built in 1985, on a clear day it can be seen from Fort Worth, about 40 miles away. Since 1886, locals and visitors have come to Dallas' historic Fair Park for food, rides, shows, and other attractions. About 100,000 people a day now visit the fairgrounds to experience the array of activities and treats, from the largest new car show in the Southwest to a bevy of culinary delights. You can try deep-fried shepherd's pie, fried beer, or something called deep-fried skillet potato melt. Awards are given to the tastiest concoctions. But the fair's flavor extends beyond food. The purpose is to promote Texas agriculture, education, and community. There's plenty to do after exploring and sampling one-of-a-kind bites, including live music, pig races—and don't forget to ride the Texas Star.