Ty's Favorite Things to do in Dallas
Museums
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is dedicated to the life and assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th U.S. President of the United States. The assassination took place in Dallas on November 22nd, 1963. The museum is in the exact space where reportedly, the gunman took his shot. The museum illustrates the life and political career of JFK, as well as the investigation and conspiracies surrounding his assassination.
The Sixth Floor Museum is on the west end of downtown. The area is abundant with other museums, including the Old Red Museum, which showcases the history of the city. The Old Red Museum is within the beautifully restored 1892 Old Red Courthouse. The Dallas Holocaust and Humans Right Museum is also on the same block and transports visitors to a darker time in world history
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Museu do Sexto Andar em Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is dedicated to the life and assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th U.S. President of the United States. The assassination took place in Dallas on November 22nd, 1963. The museum is in the exact space where reportedly, the gunman took his shot. The museum illustrates the life and political career of JFK, as well as the investigation and conspiracies surrounding his assassination.
The Sixth Floor Museum is on the west end of downtown. The area is abundant with other museums, including the Old Red Museum, which showcases the history of the city. The Old Red Museum is within the beautifully restored 1892 Old Red Courthouse. The Dallas Holocaust and Humans Right Museum is also on the same block and transports visitors to a darker time in world history
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is another popular museum downtown. Dinosaur fossil skeletons, sparkling minerals, and a human brain are on display at this natural history museum. The building includes five stories of structured and interactive exhibits, as well as a 3D movie theater and quick-bite café.
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Museu de História Natural e Ciência Perot
2201 N Field StThe Perot Museum of Nature and Science is another popular museum downtown. Dinosaur fossil skeletons, sparkling minerals, and a human brain are on display at this natural history museum. The building includes five stories of structured and interactive exhibits, as well as a 3D movie theater and quick-bite café.
The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum also attracts national attention in Dallas. The library and museum are north of the downtown district and accessible with a short bus ride. The museum showcases the eight years of George W. Bush's presidential career and includes a replica Oval Office. Near the presidential library and museum, the Frontiers of Flight Museum is also worth the day trip.
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Biblioteca e Museu Presidencial George H.W. Bush
1000 George Bush Dr WThe George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum also attracts national attention in Dallas. The library and museum are north of the downtown district and accessible with a short bus ride. The museum showcases the eight years of George W. Bush's presidential career and includes a replica Oval Office. Near the presidential library and museum, the Frontiers of Flight Museum is also worth the day trip.
Art is readily appreciated at the Dallas Museum of Art. The museum offers free admission to most of its global art collections. In operation for over 100 years, the Dallas Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in the country. Hours are well spent roaming throughout the facility's collection of over 24,000 works.
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Museu de Arte de Dallas
1717 N Harwood StArt is readily appreciated at the Dallas Museum of Art. The museum offers free admission to most of its global art collections. In operation for over 100 years, the Dallas Museum of Art is one of the largest art museums in the country. Hours are well spent roaming throughout the facility's collection of over 24,000 works.
Sightseeing
The Reunion Tower is a fun place to visit for a 360-degree view of the city. After taking a luxury elevator ride 470 feet up to the GeO-Deck, this central attraction overlooks the entire downtown. With 360-degree indoor and outdoor views, the entire metropolitan area is also in focus at the Reunion Tower. The GeO-Deck features interactive displays, memorabilia, and a rotating café.
The Reunion Tower is also appreciated from below. The tower has over 250 LED lights that illuminate the city at night. The different light shows of the Reunion Tower are visible from several vantage points in downtown. The Reunion Tower has grown into a symbol of the city and adds some significant color to Dallas after dark.
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Torre Reunion
300 Reunion Blvd EThe Reunion Tower is a fun place to visit for a 360-degree view of the city. After taking a luxury elevator ride 470 feet up to the GeO-Deck, this central attraction overlooks the entire downtown. With 360-degree indoor and outdoor views, the entire metropolitan area is also in focus at the Reunion Tower. The GeO-Deck features interactive displays, memorabilia, and a rotating café.
The Reunion Tower is also appreciated from below. The tower has over 250 LED lights that illuminate the city at night. The different light shows of the Reunion Tower are visible from several vantage points in downtown. The Reunion Tower has grown into a symbol of the city and adds some significant color to Dallas after dark.
West of the museum, the 20-square-block Dallas Arts District features other acclaimed cultural institutions. The Nasher Sculpture Center and Klyde Warren Park are nearby, with beautiful and well-designed outdoor spaces. Klyde Warren is a popular park on warm days in Dallas, especially around lunchtime when food trucks line the curbside.
Other institutions like Meyerson Symphony Center and Winspear Opera House in the Arts District put on classical performances. Further artworks are on display with installations like the Crow Collection of Asian Art at the Trammell Crow Center. On the southeast end of the Dallas Arts District is One Arts Plaza. This acclaimed public space features decorative outdoor space and a mix of retail, restaurants, and live music.
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Arts District
West of the museum, the 20-square-block Dallas Arts District features other acclaimed cultural institutions. The Nasher Sculpture Center and Klyde Warren Park are nearby, with beautiful and well-designed outdoor spaces. Klyde Warren is a popular park on warm days in Dallas, especially around lunchtime when food trucks line the curbside.
Other institutions like Meyerson Symphony Center and Winspear Opera House in the Arts District put on classical performances. Further artworks are on display with installations like the Crow Collection of Asian Art at the Trammell Crow Center. On the southeast end of the Dallas Arts District is One Arts Plaza. This acclaimed public space features decorative outdoor space and a mix of retail, restaurants, and live music.
30-ft. tall, realistically rendered fiberglass sculpture of a human eyeball in a fenced garden.
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Giant Eyeball
1601 Main30-ft. tall, realistically rendered fiberglass sculpture of a human eyeball in a fenced garden.
Entertainment
Dallas World Aquarium (DWA) is another family fun downtown destination. In a renovated warehouse in the Historic West End District, DWA features birds, mammals, reptiles, and a wide variety of marine life. The aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and participates in conservation efforts across the world.
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The Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin StDallas World Aquarium (DWA) is another family fun downtown destination. In a renovated warehouse in the Historic West End District, DWA features birds, mammals, reptiles, and a wide variety of marine life. The aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and participates in conservation efforts across the world.
Dallas Zoo is three miles south of downtown. Operating as the oldest and largest zoo in Texas, the 106 acres encompassed by the zoo are home to approximately 400 species of animals. Driven by a mission to connect people to wildlife, and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Dallas Zoo offers several ways to interact with animals.
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Dallas Zoo station
614 S Ewing AveDallas Zoo is three miles south of downtown. Operating as the oldest and largest zoo in Texas, the 106 acres encompassed by the zoo are home to approximately 400 species of animals. Driven by a mission to connect people to wildlife, and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Dallas Zoo offers several ways to interact with animals.
American Airlines Center is near the downtown core. Home to two professional sports teams, the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and the NHL's Dallas Stars, this massive sports venue is rocking most weeks of the year. American Airlines Center also hosts major concerts, conventions, and special performances.
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American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Pk LnAmerican Airlines Center is near the downtown core. Home to two professional sports teams, the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and the NHL's Dallas Stars, this massive sports venue is rocking most weeks of the year. American Airlines Center also hosts major concerts, conventions, and special performances.
To the east of the downtown core, the Deep Ellum district also contains a dense concentration of arts and culture. A lively neighborhood to catch some live music on the weekends, Deep Ellum is also known for its creative nature. Some of this artistic vibe is visible in the many murals around the area. For the most in-depth look into the culture of Deep Ellum, the Deep Ellum Art & Music Festival takes place every April.
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Deep Ellum
To the east of the downtown core, the Deep Ellum district also contains a dense concentration of arts and culture. A lively neighborhood to catch some live music on the weekends, Deep Ellum is also known for its creative nature. Some of this artistic vibe is visible in the many murals around the area. For the most in-depth look into the culture of Deep Ellum, the Deep Ellum Art & Music Festival takes place every April.
AT&T Stadium, formerly Cowboys Stadium, is a retractable roof stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States. It serves as the home of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League and was completed on May 27, 2009. It is also the home of the Cotton Bowl Classic and the Big 12 Championship Game.
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AT&T Stadium Heliport
950 Cowboys WayAT&T Stadium, formerly Cowboys Stadium, is a retractable roof stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States. It serves as the home of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League and was completed on May 27, 2009. It is also the home of the Cotton Bowl Classic and the Big 12 Championship Game.
New state-of-the-art movie theater offers push button waiter service, fully reclining leather seats, delicious cocktails, a fresh new gourmet menu, and much more. Enjoy drinks in the gorgeous lobby with views of downtown before taking your seat in the auditorium!
Complimentary parking with validation.
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Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas
2365 Victory Park LnNew state-of-the-art movie theater offers push button waiter service, fully reclining leather seats, delicious cocktails, a fresh new gourmet menu, and much more. Enjoy drinks in the gorgeous lobby with views of downtown before taking your seat in the auditorium!
Complimentary parking with validation.
Affordable, quality shows five nights a week make this a must-visit spot in Deep Ellum for those seeking a good laugh. They also have a training center offering classes in improv, sketch, stand-up and storytelling.
Dallas Comedy Club
3036 Elm StreetAffordable, quality shows five nights a week make this a must-visit spot in Deep Ellum for those seeking a good laugh. They also have a training center offering classes in improv, sketch, stand-up and storytelling.
Live music and southern-inspired cuisine amidst an eclectic décor of folk art make the House of Blues in Downtown Dallas is the place to be for music-oriented visitors. A variety of shows and concerts are scheduled for round-the-year entertainment, and the in-house restaurant makes the experience even more pleasing.
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The House of Blues Dallas
2200 N Lamar StLive music and southern-inspired cuisine amidst an eclectic décor of folk art make the House of Blues in Downtown Dallas is the place to be for music-oriented visitors. A variety of shows and concerts are scheduled for round-the-year entertainment, and the in-house restaurant makes the experience even more pleasing.
Interactive installations in a hi-tech park with jazz concerts, live streaming & global restaurants.
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AT&T Discovery District
308 S Akard StInteractive installations in a hi-tech park with jazz concerts, live streaming & global restaurants.
Food scene
A dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits. Great drinks and music. Live band and Dj on certain nights. Food is AMAZING!!!
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True kitchen &cocktails
1933 Elm StA dynamic comfort food restaurant at its core, Kitchen + Kocktails will focus on nicely plated comfort foods, including flavored fried chicken and lobster tails, shrimp and grits. Great drinks and music. Live band and Dj on certain nights. Food is AMAZING!!!
City Hall Bistro in the Historic District featuring full brunch menus. While Dallas offers a little taste of everything, no one should visit downtown without having some Texas barbecue.
City Hall Bistro
1321 Commerce StCity Hall Bistro in the Historic District featuring full brunch menus. While Dallas offers a little taste of everything, no one should visit downtown without having some Texas barbecue.
Pecan Lodge is a barbecue institution of the city. Doors of the Pecan Lodge open at 11am six days a week, and users should expect to wait in line to sample the restaurant's smoked meats.
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Pecan Lodge
2702 MainPecan Lodge is a barbecue institution of the city. Doors of the Pecan Lodge open at 11am six days a week, and users should expect to wait in line to sample the restaurant's smoked meats.
For some of the best pizza in the city, look no further than the specialty pizzas and Italian entrees of Campisi's near the giant eyeball sculpture.
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Campisi's
1520 Elm StreetFor some of the best pizza in the city, look no further than the specialty pizzas and Italian entrees of Campisi's near the giant eyeball sculpture.
Views & floor-to-ceiling windows complement refined Asian fare & sushi from the celebrity chef.
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Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck
300 Reunion Blvd EViews & floor-to-ceiling windows complement refined Asian fare & sushi from the celebrity chef.
Need a late night snack? Delivery & Pickup Options - Insomnia Cookies "Amazing cookies that are always served super warm, ice cream, & ice cream cookie sandwiches
Insomnia Cookies
2656 MainNeed a late night snack? Delivery & Pickup Options - Insomnia Cookies "Amazing cookies that are always served super warm, ice cream, & ice cream cookie sandwiches
The Dallas Farmers Market is a large public market located at 1010 S. Pearl Expressway in the Farmers Market District of downtown Dallas, Texas. Today, the Dallas Farmers Market features three kinds of sellers: produce dealers, wholesale dealers and local farmers
Farmers Market Way
Farmers Market WayThe Dallas Farmers Market is a large public market located at 1010 S. Pearl Expressway in the Farmers Market District of downtown Dallas, Texas. Today, the Dallas Farmers Market features three kinds of sellers: produce dealers, wholesale dealers and local farmers
specialty pie shop with locations in Oak Cliff, Deep Ellum, Fort Worth and McKinney, Texas while also making local deliveries in the Dallas Metro area.
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Emporium Pies
2708 Mainspecialty pie shop with locations in Oak Cliff, Deep Ellum, Fort Worth and McKinney, Texas while also making local deliveries in the Dallas Metro area.
Cozy restaurant with wood-fired, thin-crust gourmet pizzas, wine & beer served at communal tables.
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Serious Pizza
2807 Elm StCozy restaurant with wood-fired, thin-crust gourmet pizzas, wine & beer served at communal tables.
A variety of smoked meats, sides & desserts are served at this BBQ eatery along with beer & wine.
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Pecan Lodge
2702 MainA variety of smoked meats, sides & desserts are served at this BBQ eatery along with beer & wine.
Cozy yet stylish bar with an elevated menu of shared plates & entrees plus handcrafted cocktails.
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The Woolworth
1520 Elm StCozy yet stylish bar with an elevated menu of shared plates & entrees plus handcrafted cocktails.
Upscale Joule Hotel brasserie offers creative Texan comfort dishes & cocktails in a stylish setting.
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CBD Provisions
1530 MainUpscale Joule Hotel brasserie offers creative Texan comfort dishes & cocktails in a stylish setting.