Dallas is one of the fastest growing metroplexes in the country and the DFW airport is one of the busiest in the world today. Dallas has perfect balanced weather throughout the year and is easily accessible from either coast. Find great architecture, hip cafes and adventure in this southern city. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area offers fascinating museums, chic restaurants, trendy bars, live music venues, theatre and other exciting adventures. Here is a Dallas itinerary with the most popular places you need to go see.
J.F.K. Memorial & 6th floor museum
Dallas is infamous for JFKs murder. Read all the back story and the research that went into this murder mystery that shocked the world. Check out the 6th Floor museum, see the spots where he was shot and walk down to the beautiful memorial building.
Location: JFK Memorial Plaza – 646 Main St and 6th Floor Museum – 411 Elm St
Dallas Arboretum
This 66-acre botanical garden is located right in the heart of the city. With each season, the Arboretum has different things to offer. They have tons of activities for the kids through the week and special programs over the weekends. Don’t miss their $1 special every day of August every year!
Location: 8525 Garland Rd
Reunion Tower
It is the most unique towers in the skyline and a trademark of Dallas. Buy the super saver tickets and you can visit during the day and go back the same day to get the night time view of the city. The Geo Deck offers unmatched views of the entire metroplex.
Location: 300 Reunion Blvd E
Pioneer plaza
The Pioneer Plaza provides a focal point with historical significance for downtown Dallas, celebrating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas. Created by artist Robert Summers, the site features native plants and trees and a flowing stream in a natural setting and a re-creation of a cattle drive in bronze with longhorn steers driven by 3 cowboys on horses. You can also find a waterfall, man-made cliffs, native plant life and the small historic details on the sculptures.
Location: Corner of Griffin and Young Street
Giant Eyeball
This 30 ft eyeball surely catches your attention from near or afar. This is one of the most weirdest instagrammed things that the city has to offer.
Location: 1607 Main St, Dallas
Fair Park – Texas Discovery Gardens
Fair Park is a city inside the city, with numerous attractions and activities that you can do. My top pick here (when the State Fair of Texas is not on) is the Texas Discovery Garden. It’s lovely to watch the butterflies in natural habitat and interact with them. Don’t miss the Big Tex on your way out.
Location: Fair Park
Klyde Warren Park
Kylyde Warren Park amalgamates the vibrant Uptown to the artistic Downtown of Dallas. There are events & food trucks all around the year and fun events for family like Yoga & Zumba that you can find on any weekend. There is a great Children’s Park & play area.
Location: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy
Dallas Museum of Art
The is hands down, one of the most interesting museums located in the nation’s largest art district. It is closed on Monday’s and make sure to check their website for specials so that you can plan ahead and save some $$.
Location: 1717 N Harwood St
Trinity Groves
(submission by Michelle Stelly of The Wandering Queen)
You can cover all these over a weekend. Do hop on the DART to utilize the public transport and avoid rush hour traffic.
I highly recommend buying a City PASS if you want to have a quick look at the most famous attractions in the city. It offers the best value for money and is worth buying if you have family visiting!
A lot more posts coming up on things to do in the Dallas area, so keep watching this space for more!
Cheers,
Dee
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I was in Dallas for more than 2 months on work(many many years back) and I din’t end up seeing anything much except some malls and I visited Fort Worth. But I did spend a weekend is Texas A&M because a couple of my friends studied there. Would have loved to see some of these places!
Namratha from #firstgreenstep
You have a gorgeous blog. I loved browsing through couple of posts. This was a detailed and informative post.
We visit Dallas mostly to meet our friends but never explored it a lot. Thanks for compiling this list.May be once the weather starts getting better, we will plan a trip to Dallas
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This place is worth going for weekend …perfect for upcoming weekend plan
Wonderful list of places to visit. I was fascinated by the Reunion tower and the Margaret Hunt bridge. JFK memorial also sounds promising as I am a great admirer of President Kennedy. #MyFriendAlexa #JaiSReads
I enjoyed this trip of Dallas ! Don’t think I’ll ever visit so this is the best armchair travel !
Thanks for the informative post. I’m bookmarking it so that it can refer to it whenever I get the opportunity to visit Dallas.
I have never been here. I am fascinated by the beautiful pictures that you uploaded. Your write up of Dallas is fabulous.
Such beautiful places to visit. Thanks for sharing. A very informative post.
Quite informative and tempting. Wish I could visit these beautiful places soon.
Need to plan a visit now! Loved it.
Nice post on Dallas, Texas. I will probably never visit Dallas. So I lived vicariously through your post. I noticed you did not talk about Dallas Cowboys? Are you not a fan?
A detailed and informative post on Dallas, Deepika. Though I’ve not been there, but thanks for the virtual tour.
loved whatever i read about Dallas here, its really an informative post.
Perfect post and well defined places with pictures. I’ve never been here but this post will help for sure.
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My brother lives in Dallas and has been pestering me to visit this metropolis. I have been told that if you love shopping you can expect real good deals in Dallas.
Love the post. would certainly explore Dallas when i’ll plan a trip someday.
Virtual drooling indeed!! Loved all the images. I think I don’t need to google or read any more if once I happen to find myself visiting Dallas..all of a sudden. Haha haha …Great narration too.
Quite an Elaborate post. Detailed and informative. Keep Going Deepika.
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Never been to Dallas but this post has already tempted me to! I love Arboretums so that’s definitely my pick of your list!
That’s a very interesting list, Deepika! Would ensure we check these out whenever we visit Dallas.
I have stayed in US for quite a few years but never visited this place. Whenever next time this blog will come in handy.
I loved how you have shared the awesome places to cover and really helpful for those who are planning to visit.
Wow!! You made me add Dallas to my travel list😄
I was in Dallas for one and half years. Have seen all the things that you have mentioned here. Downtown is the most happening place like any other cities 🙂
Heard so much about Dallas , but never visited it. Thanks to your post , I feel excited to visit the places mentioned / pictured here. #MyFriendAlexa #SujatawdeReads
Thanks for a virtual trip to Dallas. My BFF lives there and the Discovery park that you have mentioned is a favourite of her kids too 🙂
I loved the detailed information about Dallas. Though I don’t have any plans to visit this place in the near future, but still enjoyed reading.
Great itenary! Will refer once I plan to go to Dallas to meet some of my friends.
It looks like a beautiful city. Thank you for taking me on a virtual tour of the city. I love trinity groves the most.
This looks so pretty and thanks for sharing a proper list.. will save this one
Lovely description of all the places. Should plan to visit soon.
Thanks
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You have summed it up really well. Detailed and to the point at the same time. Thanks for sharing the informative and valuable info.
I stay in Austin…Good to know the popular places to visit when at Dallas…Will definitely take a weekend trip sometime soon…Thanks for the list 🙂
Very well written post dee. I had never get a chance to visit Dallas, but after reading your posts, I wish to make a plan to go there soon. as usual crisp description. loved the way you narrate things.
this is a nice post loved reading this..
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Dallas looks like an exciting place with so many things to do. I got a tour through your post and pictures.
I have a ton of friends in TX and theyve promised to host me if i ever visit the USA. This guide looks like one I should keep handy for my visit.
stunning photos and a detailed write up
Loved this post! Next time we visit our extended family in Dallas, I will surely be referring to your blog post. Thank you for the descriptions and recommendations.
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I have been to Dallas, only for 2 days that too for work. Always thought about it as any other metro city. You changed my view dear. Thanks for this post. #MyFriendAlexathereader
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Saving this for our next visit. Thanks for the detailed post.
Very detailed and informative post. Thanks for sharing
These are such beautiful photos of Dallas. The Reunion Tower looks so beautiful at night.
So useful! This is great, thanks
You’re giving some serious travel goals to people 😀
Lovely pics! Dallas looks picturesque.
Dallas has so many beautiful places to explore. Thanks for quick and helpful guide.#myfriendalexa #dewreads
You made us travel Dallas with your great writeup and images.
Cheers
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Never heard of this dalaas place seriously, when j read i searched on Google for more
Please to see Dallas from your lense.
Fair park and the museum are my favourite in this virtual tour.I would love to see butterflies in natural habitat
great itinerary for Dallas! thanks!
Nice!! I just took a trip to Dallas through your blog. Though I wish to visit there someday. #myfriendalexa #surreads #blogchatter
Detailed and informative.
lovely post.Much detailed and informative
great post much explanattory #BoomzReads #MyFriendAlexa
Thank u Deepika for a detailed weekend gateway plan. I will visit each of these places & repeat the JFK museum when I come in next. U truly have mastered this art. Awaiting your next blog…..