Best Things To Do in Dallas, Texas

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  • The Sixth Floor Museum (at Dealey Plaza): The assassination of John F. Kennedy was one of the saddest moments in American history. The location of his unexpected death is now a historic site and has a museum on the sixth floor of the building from where Lee Harvey Oswald fired the shots that claimed the life of the President. The museum makes available to the public, the incident right down to the minutest detail including the window from where Oswald is said to have perched himself against to carry out the assassination.
  • The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum: Out of the many legacies the Presidents of the United States leave behind, one of them is a library that documents every detail of their live, every decision they made whilst in office, etc for research and to make it a matter of public record. The premises of the Southern Methodist University sports the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, where you visit the Decision Points Theatre; see for yourself what influenced the Bush administration decisions.
  • Dallas Museum of Art: You should start your tour of the Arts District from the Dallas Museum of Art. Dubbed as one of the best art museums of the country, the museum’s permanent exhibitions span a staggering number of eras and geographies. Right from the lost civilizations to the Renaissance masters, the works of art leaves out none.
  • Dallas Heritage Village: For a glimpse of what Dallas was like before urbanization hit in 1900’s, take a trip down the yesteryears at the Dallas Heritage Village. Spanning 13 acres, with some 40 buildings restored, you’ll see people at the Heritage Village dressed in the fashion trends of the 1800’s, talking with the southern drawl that we all know so well.
  • Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens: 70 acres of botanical gardens await you arrival at the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens where the White Rock Lake flowing alongside old and historic residences with massive gardens. Sporting the largest collection of azaleas, in the season of the blossoms, almost 150,000 flowers are up on display.

Below we have a list of things to do in Dallas and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Dallas getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Dallas with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Dallas

Here is the list of things to do in Dallas and tourist attractions in city.

  1. The Sixth Floor Museum At Dealey Plaza

    Museum

    The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is known to all. The November of 1963 was a tragic month for the residents of Dallas. While passing through Dallas, then President of the United States was fatally shot by a young sniper Lee Harvey Oswald. From the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository, Oswald fired his rifle at least three shots that resulted in JFK’s death. For a ...Read more
  2. Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Gardens

    Botanical Garden

    The White Rock Lake and its surroundings, is not something you’d want to miss! Away from the urban set-up of Dallas, lies a 70 acre plot of land that has some of the most exquisite collection of vegetation you’ll ever see. Huge gardens, old and historic residences and the lake will all be more than enough to let you forget that you live in a world different than the one perceived at...Read more
  3. George W. Bush Presidential Library And Museum

    Library, Museum

    The campus of the Southern Methodist University had a recent addition in 2013 worth over $300 million- The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Literally documenting the presidency of George W. Bush, the library and museum follows a long list of libraries and museum set up after Presidents to gain a better understanding of their tenure. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Mus...Read more
  4. Reunion Tower

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    Reunion Tower

    Landmark, View Point, Tower, Observation Deck

    The Reunion Tower will literally broaden your horizon and then some! The unofficial symbol and a prime landmark of Dallas, the Reunion Tower was a stand-alone tower till 1998, then the Hyatt Regency was built around it, making it a part of the same premises. Standing somewhat around 50 stories high, the Reunion Tower actually has only 3 circular floors. You could either work up a sweat and clim...Read more
  5. Dealey Plaza, Grassy Knoll, National Historic Landmark District

    Historical Site, Monument, Statue

    One of the many mysteries that go unsolved is the second gunman on the Grassy Knoll. Right opposite the Dealey Plaza, the place from where Lee Harvey Oswald fired a round of shots on JFK’s motorcade is a small hillock which has been immortalized in history as the Grassy Knoll. According to the police, during their investigation, they came across a few cigarette butts and a set of footprin...Read more
  6. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

    Entertainment, Performance, Theatre, Architecture

    Yet another magnificent tourist attraction located within the Arts District, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Centre is one of the best symphony halls of the world. The home-ground of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Orchestra also hosts the Turtle Creek Chorale, the Dallas Wind Symphony and the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra. The brainchild of award winning architec...Read more
  7. John F. Kennedy Memorial

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    John F. Kennedy Memorial

    Memorial, Monument, Plaza, Architecture

    If you walk a block down from the Dealey Plaza, you’ll come across a beautiful tribute dedicated to the 35th President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. After his assassination in 1963, a memorial was erected for him in1970 along the lines of an open tomb. The memorial is elegantly designed with JFK’s name etched in gold on the white walls. The architecture of the white...Read more
  8. Meadows Museum Of Art

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    Meadows Museum Of Art

    Art And Culture, Art Museum

    When Algur Meadows went to Spain to search for oil, he had no idea what his quest for oil would unveil. Whilst he was there, Meadows decided to visit the Prado Museum and so began his love for Spanish art. On the campus of the Southern Methodist University, lies another spectacular place worth a visit- the Meadows Museum of Art. The museum showcases works of art that Algur Meadows himself began...Read more
  9. Swiss Avenue Historic District

    Walking Area, Historical Site, Mansion

    The Swiss Avenue, a recognized Dallas Historic District, is a neighborhood featuring a variety of over 200 restored elegant residences. Back in the day, Dallas’ elite used to reside in these houses; they relocated further east at the turn of the 20th century. The styles of Architecture varied from house to house, be it Tudor, Spanish, Colonial Revival, Georgian, English, Neoclassical, etc...Read more
  10. The Murder Mystery Company - Eddie Deen's Ranch

    Museum

    When we read mystery novels, don’t we all wish to adorn the mask of one of the famous mystery solvers and hope to crack a real tough case, find the killer and save the day? Well, here’s your chance! You could tweak your itinerary and accommodate The Murder Mystery Company - Eddie Deen's Ranch. What with visiting the Dealey Plaza and Museum of Art, you will need some light and not as...Read more
  11. Dallas Executive Airport Image
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    Dallas Executive Airport (formerly Redbird Airport) is a public airport located in Dallas, Texas, United States. It is located 8 miles (13 km) southwest of the central business district of Dallas. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Dallas and is used for general aviation.The airport covers an area of 1,000 acres (405 ha) and has two asphalt runways: 17/35 is 5,000 by 100 feet (1,5...Read more
  12. Children's Aquarium At Fair Park Image
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    Aquarium

    The Children's Aquarium at Fair Park in Dallas, United States was started in 1936 by the Dallas Zoological Society. It was originally known as the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park and was the first public aquarium in Texas. The zoo was created as part of the Texas Centennial Exposition, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Texas' independence. The aquarium was designed to educate and entertain...Read more
  13. Dallas Love Field Image
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    Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a public airport located 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the central business district of Dallas, Texas, United States. It is owned by the City of Dallas and operated by the Dallas Department of Aviation. The airport is used for general aviation and commercial air service.The airport is named after Moss L. Love, a U.S. Army aviator who was killed in a plane crash near S...Read more
  14. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Image
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    Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an international airport located between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It is the primary international airport serving the DallasFort Worth metroplex, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. DFW is the largest hub for American Airlines, which is headquartered near the airport. It is the world's fou...Read more
  15. Fretz Park Library, Dallas, United States Image
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    Fretz Park Library was established in 1983 in Dallas, Texas, United States. It was built to serve the growing population in the North Dallas area and to provide access to educational resources and materials for the community.The library was named after the Fretz family, who were early settlers in the area and donated the land for the library. The Fretz Park Library was the first branch of the D...Read more

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  • Dallas Museums time schedules

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    • Not all the museums in Dallas have the same operational hours. So you will have to check out the museums, individually, that you wish to visit. It would be safer to say that you would find the museums generally open between 12 pm and 4 pm. 

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