Attractions in Dallas, Texas

Amusements

Moon Jumpers Indoor Party Facility 214-662-3760
11852 FM 2932, Forney, TX 75126
Moon Jumpers hosts private birthday parties for children. They have a climate controlled, carpeted indoor play arena filled with huge inflatables and a private party... more info map
Adventure Landing - Putt Putt Golf and Games 972-248-4653
17717 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252
A perfect setting for group outings and company picnics, this amusement place offers three 18 hole miniature golf courses, a state-of-the-art video arcade, batting... more info map
Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park 214-670-8443
1462 First Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226
Located at First and MLK Boulevards
Opened since 1936, this aquarium is home to a diverse collection of thousands of aquatic animals including marine and freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, and... more info map
Dallas World Aquarium, The 214-720-2224
1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Each tank in this privately owned aquarium represents a different dive destination, ranging from British Columbia to Fiji, and exotic plants and creatures from around... more info map
Flying & Floating Toys 214-621-8499
11258 Goodnight Lane, Suite 105, Dallas, TX 75229
Offers boat and jet ski rentals, parasailing, powered parachute rides, and hot air balloon rides at Lake Lewisville. more info map
Laser Quest - Mesquite 972-698-7800
1344 North Town East Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 95350
Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag... more info map
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas Fort Worth
3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Dallas, TX 76051
LEGOLAND Discovery Center is made up of a series of interactive features to immerse kids into a world where their imagination can run wild with creative inspiration at... more info map
Medieval Times 214-761-1801
2021 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
Located Near the World Trade Center
Step back into the world of chivalry at this medieval venue that includes a dinner banquet, jousting knights, and demonstrations and activities from the much... more info map
SpeedZone 972-247-7223
11130 Malibu Drive, Dallas, TX 75229
A unique 12 acre racing park that offers visitors a chance to experience four different race tracks including the Turbo Track, Slick Track, Grand Prix, and Top... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Belo Mansion 214-220-0239
2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
Located in the Arts District
Constructed for Colonel Alfred H. Belo, founder of the The Dallas Morning News, this Neoclassical mansion is now the headquarters for the Dallas Bar Association and... more info map
Dallas City Hall 214-670-301
1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei designed this building with an inverted front that slopes at a three degree angle, which makes its ten levels seem to lean... more info map
Farmers Branch Historical Park 972-406-0184
2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Situated among more than 25 acres that trace more than 160 years of proud Farmers Branch heritage, Farmers Branch Historical Park's mission is "to collect, preserve and... more info map
Hall of State 214-421-4500
3939 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202
Located at Fair Park
Among the features of this structure is The Great Hall that is highlighted by an immense gold seal with symbols representing the six nations of which Texas was a part of... more info
Houston Street Viaduct
Located over the Trinity River
The Houston Street Viaduct was once the longest concrete bridge at 5,106 feet. more info
Union Station 214-741-7825
400 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
A vintage station that once was the hub of train transportation for the Southwest, this station is now home to Amtrak, the Downtown DART Light Rail and commuter... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Old City Park, The Historical Village of Dallas 214-421-5141
1515 South Harwood, Dallas, TX 75215
Sitting serenely against the magnificent downtown skyline, the village is a reminder of North Central Texas as it existed from 1840 to 1910. The village is situated on... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum 214-346-1650
2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205
Housed inside the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas; the George W. Bush Presidential... more info
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 214-670-1400
1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201
The actual Declaration of Independence is located at this eight floor library that is the largest library in Dallas and features a comprehensive collection of... more info map

Museums & Galleries

African American Museum 214-565-9026
3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75315
Located in Fair Park
Explore a treasure of art and culture which recognizes the vital presence of African-Americans in the Dallas Metroplex and the world while at this museum that contains a... more info map
Age of Steam Railroad Museum 214-428-0101
1105 Washington Street, Dallas, TX 75315
Located in Fair Park
This museum features an outdoor collection that consists of over 28 historic pieces of railroad equipment on display including Dallas' surviving depot, Pullman sleeping... more info map
American Museum of Miniature Arts 214-969-5502
2001 North Lamar, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75202
Discover a world of tiny treasures at this museum that explains the art of producing miniatures dating back to at least the time of the Egyptian pharaohs and has... more info map
Bath House Cultural Center 214-670-8549
521 East Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX 75218
Built in 1930 as a bath house used by White Rock Lake swimmers, this diverse facility was one of the first uses of Art Deco architecture in the Southwest and features a... more info map
Biblical Arts Center 214-368-4622
7500 Park Lane at Boedeker, Dallas, TX 75225
Nondenominational art that illustrates the Bible is the theme at this museum that features exhibits including a life sized replica of the Garden Tomb of Christ, one of... more info map
Conspiracy Museum 214-741-3040
110 South Market Street, Dallas, TX 75202
High profile assassinations and conspiracies from 1789 to the present are detailed at this unique museum that includes information on the assassinations of Martin Luther... more info map
Crow Collection of Asian Art 214-979-6430
2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Located in the Arts District
Over 500 paintings, metal and stone objects, and large architectural pieces from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia are on display in the galleries of this museum... more info map
Dallas Center for Contemporary Art 214-821-2522
161 Glass Street at Riverfront, Dallas, TX 75204
A nonprofit exhibition, education, and information center promoting the contemporary art and artists of Texas, featuring over 15 exhibitions each year showcasing the... more info map
Dallas Firefighters Museum 214-821-1500
3801 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226
Located in the 1907 Old No. 5 Hook and Ladder Company Station that was a working firehouse from 1907 until 1975, this museum boasts a fabulous collection of fire trucks,... more info map
Dallas Holocaust Museum 214-741-7500
211 North Record Street, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75202
Located on the lower level of the Dallas Jewish Community Center, the entrance to this museum is through a boxcar that was once used to transport persecuted Jews to... more info map
Dallas Museum of Art 214-922-1200
1717 North Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201
An elegant museum that features an Art of the Americas collection with extensive examples from the lost civilizations of the Aztec, Mayan, Nasca, and Anasazi. The... more info map
Dallas Museum of Natural History 214-428-5555
3535 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210
Located in Fair Park
Tracing the natural history of Texas over millions of years from the times when dinosaurs roamed and ruled the area to the present day when rattlesnakes and multiple... more info map
Frontiers of Flight Museum 214-350-3600
6911 Lemmon Avenue , Dallas, TX 75209
Located in Dallas Love Field Airport Terminal
During your experience, you will bridge several lifetimes starting with the pioneers who realized their earliest dreams of flying; identifying with the aviators of the... more info map
Goss Michael Foundation 214-696-0555
1405 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207
The Goss-Michael Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit forum for British Contemporary art that challenges preconceived art notions by providing visitors with a fresh and... more info
International Museum of Cultures 972-708-7406
7500 West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX 75236
The only cultural institution of its kind in Texas, appealing both to children and adults, features lifesize and miniature colorful exhibits dipicting the lives of... more info map
McKinney Avenue Contemporary, The 214-953-1212
3120 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204
An 18,000 square foot contemporary visual and performing arts space that provides exhibition space as part of its interdisciplinary program of art exhibitions, theatre... more info map
Meadows Museum of Art 214-768-2516
5900 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75275
Located at the Southern Methodist University
One of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art in the world can be found at this museum that features a millennium of Spanish art with over 500... more info map
Nasher Sculpture Center 214-242-5100
2001 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Located Downtown in the Dallas Arts District
Home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world, the Nasher Sculpture Center houses an impressive collection of 20th-century... more info map
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture 214-745-1100
100 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Located in Downtown Dallas
The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture is housed in the restored, circa 1892 Old Red Courthouse. It contains some of Dallas Countyâ€™s most... more info map
Pan American Art Gallery 214-522-3303
3303 Lee Parkway, Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75219
This upscale art gallery that features exhibitions by artists from Central and South America such as Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, as well as by artists from Mexico. more info map
Sixth Floor Museum 214-747-6660
411 Elm Street, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75202
Located at Dealey Plaza
Located on the sixth floor of the infamous School Book Depository from which Lee Harvey Oswald altered the course of history by firing the shots that took the life of... more info map
Southwest Gallery 972-960-8935
4500 Sigma Road, Dallas, TX 75244
An extensive collection of American and European oils, sculptures, bronzes, and graphics in a variety of styles such as traditional, contemporary, Western, and... more info map
Telephone Pioneer Museum of Texas 214-464-4359
208 South Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75222
Located at One Bell Plaza
This museum presents the story of the past, present, and future of telephone technology told in a number of interactive audiovisual displays. The history and... more info map
Women's Museum, The 214-915-0860
3800 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226
Located in Fair Park
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, this museum is one of Dallas' most exciting attractions. The roles, contributions, and influences of women in the shaping and... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Dallas Arboretum 214-515-6500
8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
Located on the Eastern Shore of White Rock Lake
Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the more than 60-acre public Dallas Arboretum is filled with ornamental gardens and natural woodlands, including seasonal... more info map
Dallas Horticultural Center 214-428-7476
3601 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75215
This horticultural center lies on over seven lovely landscaped acres and includes a conservatory, an antique rose garden, a garden featuring plants used for medicinal... more info
Dallas Zoo, The 214-670-5656
621 East Clarendon Drive, Dallas, TX 75203
Founded in 1888, this zoo is the oldest in Texas and houses over 2,000 mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds that represent over 377 species. Many of the animals... more info map
Fair Park 214-426-3400
1121 First Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210
A complex with divergent offerings, this 227 acre, National Historic Landmark park is home to nine museums, six performance facilities, and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. The... more info map
Fretz Park 214-670-6622
14700 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75240
Visitors of this park can enjoy everything from baseball and volleyball to football, basketball, and soccer while at this park that also features a large tennis center... more info map
Klyde Warren Park 214-716-4500
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201
Privately operated and managed by the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation, this 5.2-acre deck park is an urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway... more info
Pioneer Plaza 214-953-1184
Young Street and Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Located Adjacent to the Dallas Convention Center
The world's largest bronze monument is located at this four acre plaza that is the largest open park in downtown Dallas. You'll see 40 larger-than-life-size bronze... more info map
Trammell Crow Center Sculpture Garden 214-979-6100
2001 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
Located in the Arts District
This sculpture garden surrounds a magnificent, aesthetically interesting 50 story skyscraper and showcases over 20 bronze sculptural pieces by 19th and 20th century... more info map

Science & Technology

Lab at Lake Highlands, The 214-901-4280
10050 Shoreview Road, Dallas, TX 75238
The Lab at Lake Highlands is a refreshing new Dallas venue where kids can discover, celebrate and explore science in a real laboratory. A place where kids can discover... more info map
Perot Museum of Nature & Science, The 214-428-5555
2201 North Field Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Located near Downtown Dallas in Victory Park
By offering hands-on ways to learn about scientific evidence, mathematical concepts and natural history, the 180,000 square foot Perot Museum of Nature & Science hopes... more info
Science Place, The 214-428-5555
1318 Second Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210
Learn about the "hows" and "whys" of science at this interactive museum that features fun exhibitions that seek to educate by engaging the five senses of the visitor. ... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Dallas City Tour 214-310-0700
411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202
A sightseeing tour that shows you the attractions on a 90-minute bus tour and 45-minute JFK sightseeing tour around downtown Dallas, including an informative JFK... more info
Dallas Segway Tours 972-821-9054
603 Munger Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202
Provides a fun and exciting sightseeing tour of Dallas. more info map
Dallas Surrey Services 214-946-9911
211 East Colorado Street, Dallas, TX 75202
These horse drawn surreys operate on Market Street in the West End and offer nightly tours of historic Downtown Dallas and the West End, weather permitting, at about... more info map
Food Tours of America
3523 McKinney Avenue #762, Dallas, TX 75204
Food Tours of America is based in Dallas, TX, provides tours of local restaurants in the Dallas area. Food Tours of America was inspired by a passion for great food,... more info map
Fun Dallas Tours 214-728-8528
7762 Preston Road, Suite 109, Dallas, TX 75252
Let Fun Dallas Tours make your visit memorable with their dedicated professionals combining history and fun facts as you visit Cowboys stadium, JFK Assassination,... more info map
Gray Line Tours
710 East Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75207
This tour company provides unique, daily scheduled sightseeing tours ranging from spectacular tours of the city to Western ranch adventures, with pickup service... more info map
Heritage Tours 214-265-7782
6320 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240
Heritage Tours, LLC, creates and escorts group tours that are customized to the destination, timing, budget and content desired by the group leaders who are clients.... more info
Mary Kay Cosmetics Manufacturing Facility 972-687-5720
1339 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75202
Tours of this plant that produces skin care and color cosmetics products for world-wide distribution are conducted by appointment only. The facility is located on over... more info map
Zebra Air 214-358-7200
7515 Lemmon Avenue, Building J, Dallas, TX 75209
The perfect way to experience the best of Dallas, reward employees, or entertain clients, this company offers personalized helicopter tours over scenic areas of Dallas. more info map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Inwood Estates Winery 214-902-9452
1350 Manufacturing Street #209, Dallas, TX 75207
Located in the Design District behind the Anatole
Inwood Estates Vineyards produces wine from one of Texas' original grape growers. Featuring Palomino Chardonnay and Tempranillo Cabernet. Inwood boasts 25 years of... more info map

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