Attractions
Dallas is WIDELY known for two things: shopping and sports. Thankfully there are actually some other nice things to see and do while you are here!
Nasher Sculpture Center
The Nasher is the first institution in the world dedicated exclusively to the exhibition of modern and contemporary sculpture.
Dallas Museum of Art
The museum is home to an extraordinary collection of works by impressionists and other European painters, as well as the most extensive collection of African art in the United States.
Fair Park
Fans of architecture will find an impressive section of buildings here, featuring the most comprehensive collection of 1930s Art Deco architecture in the country. Here you will also find eight fine museums, including The Museum of Nature & Science, The Women's Museum and The African American Museum.
Dallas World Aquarium
Visit the aquatic worlds of four continents at this underwater center that consists of more than 85,000 gallons of saltwater and marine life from places like Fiji, Bahamas, Indonesia and Japan. Wonderful for children and adults alike.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza contains a permanent historical exhibition dealing with the life, times, death, and legacy of John F. Kennedy with a focus on the impact of his death on the nation and the world. The subject is documented and illustrated through the use of nearly 400 photographs, 45 minutes of documentary films, artifacts, graphs, charts, and other related interpretive materials. Two areas associated with the President's alleged assassin are preserved including the alleged sniper’s perch.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
This verdant oasis is alive with color year-round. In spring it's blanketed in 2,400 different azaleas, while in autumn it's like a chrysanthemum explosion. As one of the Southwest's premier gardens, it's an ideal locale for a late-day saunter. A wonderful place to wander and enjoy White Rock Lake.
Bishop Arts District
Very near the Belmont Hotel, the Bishop Arts District is a small shopping and entertainment district in North Oak Cliff (a neighborhood of Dallas), near the intersection of Bishop Street and Davis Street.
Grapevine, Texas
About 20 minutes outside Dallas, the aptly named town of Grapevine welcomes vino lovers with six Texas wine tasting rooms and many fine restaurants. The town's Main Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and consists of more than 75 historically restored buildings. A quick escape that offers ultimate romantic retreat. For an open-air, European-style shopping experience, the Grapevine Market runs from March through November, Thurs. and Sat. 9:30am-1:30pm.
Northpark Center
And yes, shopping. This is widely considered the best shopping center in Dallas. From Forever 21 to Armani, it has it all.
