Attractions

Dallas is consistently ranked the Number 1 visitor destination in Texas, largely due to the numerous museums, parks and other attractions that call Dallas home. Below is a list of the most popular attractions, all family friendly I might add, that you may want to explore while in town!

 

Family Friendly Attractions:

  • Dallas Zoo (650 S RL Thornton Freeway)
    http://www.dallaszoo.com/
  • *The new “Giants of the Savanna” (open Spring ’10) is a 10-acre site, which is one of the largest savanna habitats at a zoo.

  • The Park (located directly west of the Dallas Museum of Art)
    http://www.theparkdallas.org
  • *A Must-See, opening 2011! Plans include a performance pavilion, restaurant, walking trails, a dog park, a children’s discovery garden and playground, water features, an area for games and much more.

  • Dallas World Aquarium (1801 North Griffin Street)
    http://www.dwazoo.com/d/
  • *The facility is home to a unique display of flora and fauna from five continents, 14 countries, three oceans, numerous seas and rivers.

  • Fair Park http://www.fairpark.org/
  • Host to the Women’s Museum, Museum of American Railroad, Cotton Bowl Stadium, Texas Fair, & Children’s Nature & Science Museum.

  • Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (411 Elm at Houston Street)
    http://www.jfk.org/
  • *Since 1989, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has welcomed more than 6 million visitors from around the world—people of all ages seeking information and understanding about the assassination of President JFK.

For more local attractions, please visit
http://www.visitdallas.com/visitors/arts__entertainment/sights__attractions/

*Photo of Dealey Plaze (header) Credits: Raul Santillan

Credits: The Sixth Floor Museum

Credits: Six Flags Over Dallas

Credits: The Dallas Zoo