Dallas

City · Texas, 🇺🇸 United States

Population 1,304,379

Area 999 km²

Time zone America/Chicago

Official website dallascityhall.com

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Dallas Essentials

Explore the core of Dallas through its most significant cultural and historical sites. This collection spans from the history of Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum to the architectural silhouette of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. Discover the Dallas Arts District, home to the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center, or view the skyline from the 561-foot Reunion Tower. The list also highlights the Dallas World Aquarium, the interactive Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and the bronze longhorn sculptures at Pioneer Park, all located within the city’s downtown and West End Historic District.

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Museums & Galleries

Dallas’s cultural landscape spans from the expansive Arts District to the historic West End. Explore the Dallas Museum of Art’s global collection and the Nasher Sculpture Center’s modern masterpieces. The Crow Museum showcases diverse Asian art, while the Perot Museum offers multi-story interactive science exhibits. History enthusiasts can visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza to explore the JFK legacy, the sandstone Old Red Museum for local county heritage, and the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum’s focus on global humanitarian history.

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Urban Parks & Plazas

Explore the diverse green spaces of downtown Dallas, from the massive bronze cattle drive sculptures at Pioneer Plaza to the somber historical significance of Dealey Plaza. This collection highlights the city's architectural heritage, featuring the Philip Johnson-designed JFK Memorial and the reconstructed John Neely Bryan Cabin at Founders Plaza. Visitors can find public art installations at Lubben Plaza and Pegasus Plaza, or relax among the native Texas plants and interactive fountains of Civic Garden.

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