Top 9 Things to Do and See in Dallas
Everything’s bigger in Texas, and Dallas, Texas has just about everything to offer under the sun—supersized. Incredible museums, restaurants, and some of the best shopping in the country make Dallas a truly one of a kind place.
1. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
The top highlight of the city is an incredibly informative museum on
JFK’s family, life, politics, and theories on his death at the site of
his tragic assassination.
2. Dallas Museum of Art
The Dallas Museum of Art is one of the largest museums in American. The
permanent collection is free to the public. Clear your day as five hours isn’t enough to take it all in.
3. Dallas World Aquarium
Lots of winding levels and pathways will take you through different aquatic habitats around the world at the giant Dallas aquarium.
4. Dallas Zoo
Have fun feeding the giraffes and birds alongside the zoo’s friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great for animal-lovers of all ages.
5. Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park is the city’s green lung located in downtown Dallas. Great for an afternoon picnic or checking out the street food scene and getting lunch from a food truck.
6. Reunion Tower
Have dinner in the rotating restaurant at the top of Reunion Tower or just take in the breathtaking view of the Dallas skyline.
7. African American Museum
With one of the largest African American Folk Art collections in country, this museum offers quantity and quality. Bonus: Admission is free.
8. Trinity River Audubon Center
This beautiful park is a little out of the city, but it’s a must-see. It’s a cornerstone for Sustainable Dallas as an incredible green facility located on a former landfill.
9. The Nasher Sculpture Center
The Nasher offers a relaxing stroll where natural and aesthetic beauty meet. Some call it one of the most fascinating modern museums in America.
With summer’s tempting allure calling your name, isn’t it time you started enjoying yourself? From the stress of work, end of school activities, prom, and graduation a vacation is long overdue. Dallas has so many great attractions that you don’t have to leave the comfort of the city to have a getaway.
Take a trip to the wild side at the Dallas Zoo, sitting on 106 acres with over 430 different species on display. Discover more than 23 larger-than-life dinosaurs. Get a chance to play with robotic dinosaurs and hunt for fossils at the Dino exhibit that runs through September .
