Dallas
Experiences justify a high-profile
Dallas is a city full of interesting surprises as well as a wealth of culture, history, and gastronomy. The world-famous Dallas Cowboys play their home games there, along with amazing food and entertainment options and endless shopping. This is the city where Texas flair meets Southern friendliness.
Just in Dallas
Start at the Texas Horse Park for an authentic Texas experience. The park’s tranquil riding trails make it seem like it’s only a short distance from the city center—less than 13 kilometers. For the sports enthusiast, visit AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys professional football club, in the west to have a VIP guided tour.
Explore the history of John F. Kennedy’s life and administration at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza for a historically significant experience. A full-sized reproduction of the Oval Office allows you to snap a picture behind the president’s desk. Other attractions include the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which allows you to step inside the president’s decision-making process.
See Dallas from a fresh perspective by visiting the Reunion Tower GeO-Deck. There is an outdoor promenade on the observation deck, which is 170 meters above the ground. Science enthusiasts should visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, which has one of the best jewel collections in the country and is the only place in the United States where one may examine a freshly discovered dinosaur species.
An extra perk is that CityPASS offers admission to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Reunion Tower GeO-Deck, and Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. You may save 40% on admission to four of Dallas’s most popular attractions when you use the Dallas CityPASS.
Dallas-style shopping
A trip to Dallas wouldn’t be complete without going shopping. Visit Wild Bill’s Western Store in the historic West End to pick up mementos. Take advantage of the tax-free shopping for foreign tourists at NorthPark Center for a luxurious experience at one of the most prestigious shopping centers in the nation.
A Snack of Dallas
Dallas provides for all tastes. Just west of downtown lies Trinity Groves, a hipster haven for foodies where you can find anything from burgers and Southern comfort food to sushi, barbeque, and Spanish tapas. Delicious Texas barbecue can be sampled in Deep Ellum, and popular Tex-Mex eateries like Meso Maya serve margaritas in a variety of flavors, whether savory or sweet, frozen or on the rocks. If you can’t decide, you might want to order two.
Investigate Like a Local
Head over to Klyde Warren Park, where both locals and visitors enjoy entertaining events like chess and tai chi on the Great Lawn. More interested in people observing? Savor Gastropub offers patio seating right in the middle of the park. A night of shows in the Wyly Theatre or Winspear Opera House, or beautiful music at the Meyerson Symphony Center, will delight music fans at the in&T Performing Arts Center. Visit Dallas’ LGBT district, Oaklawn, for a night out. It’s one of the most gay-friendly communities in the nation. At the Round-Up Saloon, don’t miss the country dancing. Another option is to take a drive north of Dallas to Southfork Ranch, where the popular television series “Dallas,” which ran from 1978 to 1991, was originally filmed.