Top Attractions in Dallas

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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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a museum located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building, formerly the…

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Reunion Tower

Reunion Tower is a 561 ft observation tower in Dallas, Texas, United States and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

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Dealy Plaza

Dealey Plaza is a city park in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas. It is sometimes called the "birthplace of Dallas".

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Pioneer Park

Pioneer Plaza is a large public park located in the Convention Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas.

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Dallas World Aquarium

The Dallas World Aquarium is a for-profit aquarium and zoo located in the West End Historic District of Dallas, Texas, USA.

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John F Kennedy Memorial

The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument to United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in the West End Historic District of…

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Perot Museum of Nature and Science

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a natural history and science museum in Dallas, Texas in Victory Park.

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Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is a bridge in Dallas, Texas, that spans the Trinity River.

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Dallas Museum of Art

The Dallas Museum of Art is an art museum located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas, along Woodall Rodgers Freeway between St.

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Nasher Sculpture Center

Opened in 2003, the Nasher Sculpture Center is a museum in Dallas, Texas, that houses the Patsy and Raymond Nasher collection of modern and…

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West End Historic District

The West End Historic District of Dallas, Texas, is a historic district that includes a 67.5-acre area in northwest downtown, generally…

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