Best Dallas, TX Attractions
George W. Bush Presidential Center
Second in size behind Ronald Reagan's Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, this stunning complex on the Southern Methodist University campus...
Dallas Zoo
Boasting over 2,000 animals from roughly 400 species, the 106-acre Dallas Zoo is the largest and oldest zoological park in the state. But there's more going...
Klyde Warren Park
Perched atop a sunken freeway in the Dallas Arts District, this 5.2-acre linear park is considered one of Dallas' premier community gathering spots,...
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Set along the shores of White Rock Lake, this 66-acre oasis boasts endless seasonal flowers and plant displays as well as an 8-acre, interactive children's...
Dallas World Aquarium
Nestled inside a massive refurbished warehouse in Dallas' Historic West End District, this privately-owned aquatic wonderland is home to countless varieties...
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Recently re-opened in a larger location in the West End, the Dallas Holocaust museum not only offers visitors a harrowing glimpse into the Holocaust, but it...
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Thom Mayne, this stunning 180,000-square-foot science museum on the outer edge of the Arts District boasts...
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Whether you're a history buff or a conspiracy theorist, you'll find the Sixth Floor Museum an interesting source of information about the assassination and...
Dallas Arts District
Spanning 68-acres and 19 contiguous blocks, the Dallas Arts District is considered the largest urban arts complex in the nation. Not only does the District...
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About Dallas, TX Attractions
Whether enjoying a visit to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards or catching championship bull riding at the Mesquite Rodeo, the Dallas area provides plenty of activities to keep you busy. The former Book Depository in Dealey Plaza, for example, is home to the Sixth Floor Museum which chronicles the events leading up to John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Always popular with visitors, the West End is a historic warehouse district that now features over 100 shops and restaurants. Fair Park, a historical landmark and site of the Texas State Fair, includes a wealth of interesting activities, from the Dallas Aquarium to the country’s largest collection of Art Deco buildings. Located on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum lures the public with a unique collection of rare Chinese azaleas. For cultural activities, visit the Dallas Museum of Art, where works by Monet, Georgia O’Keeffe and Jackson Pollock are on display. Also outstanding, the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth houses everything from pre-Columbian artifacts to 20th-century European paintings.
About Joseph K. Hall Jr.
Joseph K. Hall, Jr. is an editor for 10Best, Inc. His travels have allowed him to sing for pints in Inistioge and eat octopus in Athens. He served as city editor on the 10Best Travel Guides for Atlanta, Dallas and Washington, DC. His work has also appeared in business and collegiate sports publications. In his spare time – when he has it – he serves as a college... Read More
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Grapevine Wine Tours: "The tours commence from several appointed area hotels. Note that the Embassy Suites DFW North and Hilton DFW Lakes offer free parking. Weekend tours sell out quick, so it's recommended to book as far in advance as possible."
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Enchant Christmas: "Score one free general admission child ticket with each paid adult admission ticket on select Wednesdays (Nov 30, Dec 7 & 14). Note that this event only accepts cashless forms of payments (credit/debit cards & mobile wallets)."
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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience: "Standard access tickets are sold online in half-hour time slots, access for the VR experience is extra and can be purchased either with a VIP ticket or separately on site. Kids under the age of 4 get in free."