#1 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Comerica Bank Tower Dallas TX ~0.01 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Comerica Bank Tower Comerica Bank Tower (formerly Momentum Place, Bank One Center and Chase Center) is a 60-story postmodern skyscraper located at 1717 Main Street in the Main Street District in downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). Standing at a structural height of 787 feet (240 m), it is the third tallest skyscraper in the city of Dallas. (If the antennas and spires of Renaissance Tower were excluded, Comerica Bank Tower would be the second tallest.) It is also the sixth tallest building in Texas and the 49th tallest building in the United States. The building was designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee and was completed in 1987. The structure has 1,500,000 square feet (100,000 m2) of office space. |
#2 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Majestic Theatre Lancaster ~0.13 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Majestic Theatre The Majestic Theatre is a performing arts theater in the City Center District of Downtown Dallas. It is the last remnant of Theater Row, the city's historic entertainment center on Elm Street, and is a contributing property in the Harwood Historic District. The structure is a Dallas Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Designed by John Eberson under direction of Karl Hoblitzelle, the Majestic Theatre was constructed in 1920 as the flagship theater for Interstate Amusement Company, a chain of vaudeville houses. The $2 million Renaissance Revival structure opened on April 11, 1921 with a seating capacity of 2,800. It replaced a previous theater of the same name (located at Commerce Street and St. Paul Street) which burned down in 1916.The interior was ori... |
#3 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Dallas TX ~0.22 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to J. Erik Jonsson Central Library The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is the Main Library of the Dallas Public Library system. It is located at 1515 Young Street in the Government District of downtown Dallas, Texas, directly across from Dallas City Hall.The structure consists of ten stories, eight above ground and two below, and is designed in the modernist architectural style. The design of City Hall inspired the design of the library – its upper floors are oriented away from Young Street while (symmetrically) the upper floors of City Hall are oriented toward Marilla Street (an open area between Young and Marilla Streets separates the two buildings).It was named for J. Erik Jonsson, a founder of Texas Instruments and mayor of Dallas, and long-time sympathetic supporter and patron of the library system. He also led t... |
#4 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Renaissance Tower Dallas TX ~0.26 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Renaissance Tower
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#5 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Dallas City Hall Dallas TX ~0.30 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Dallas City Hall Dallas City Hall is the seat of Dallas municipal government, located at 1500 Marilla in the Government District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). The current building, the city's fifth city hall, was completed in 1978 and replaced the Dallas Municipal Building. |
#6 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas I.M. Pei's Fountain Place Dallas TX ~0.38 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to I.M. Pei's Fountain Place Fountain Place, at 1445 Ross Avenue in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas is a 60-story modern-styled skyscraper. Standing at a structural height of 720 feet (219 m), it is the fifth-tallest skyscraper in Dallas. (If one were to exclude antennas and spires, Fountain Place is the fourth-tallest building in Dallas.) It is also the 15th-tallest building in Texas. It has the headquarters of Tenet Healthcare.The original plans for Fountain Place called for a twin tower, rotated 90 degrees from the original, to be built on an adjacent block. Due to the collapse of the Texas oil, banking and real estate industry in the 1980s (the savings and loan scandal) the development was never completed. The building was designed by the award winning architects I.M. Pei and Partners and was complet... |
#7 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Bank of America Plaza Dallas TX ~0.42 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Bank of America Plaza
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#8 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Dallas Museum of Art Lancaster TX ~0.45 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Dallas Museum of Art The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is an art museum located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas, USA along Woodall Rodgers Freeway between St. Paul and Harwood.The Dallas Museum of Art's history began with the establishment in 1903 of the Dallas Art Association, which initially exhibited paintings in the Dallas Public Library. In 1909, the association's collection received a permanent home in the Free Public Art Gallery of Dallas, located in Fair Park. The museum relocated several times over the years, only reaching its current downtown location in 1984, when it also officially took its current name.[edit]CollectionsThe Museum's collections include the $20 million Hamon Building collection and the $38 million Wendy and Emery Reves Collection, along with 400 pieces of Egypt... |
#9 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Dallas Convention Center Dallas TX ~0.46 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Dallas Convention Center The Dallas Convention Center, originally the Dallas Memorial Auditorium, is a meeting hall, event/convention center and civic center in the Convention Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas. It was designed by Larry Oltmanns and was originally constructed in 1957.The Dallas Convention Center, originally the Dallas Memorial Auditorium, is a meeting hall, event/convention center and civic center in the Convention Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). It was designed by Larry Oltmanns who was a Design Partner with Skidmore, Owings and Merrill at the time.The Dallas Memorial Auditorium was originally constructed in 1957 near the intersection of Canton and Akard Streets. In the 1970s, the center was expanded and renamed the Dallas Convention Center. The center was expanded... |
#10 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Dallas JPMorgan Chase Tower Dallas TX ~0.46 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Dallas JPMorgan Chase Tower The JPMorgan Chase Tower, located at 2200 Ross Avenue in the City Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA) is a 55-story postmodern skyscraper. Standing at a structural height of 738 feet (225 m), it is the fourth tallest skyscraper in Dallas. (If one were to exclude antennas and spires, it would currently be the third tallest building in Dallas.) It is also the 12th tallest building in Texas. The building was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and was completed in 1987.This building is known for its unique architecture which includes a curved glass top and a 7-story hole in the center of the building near the top. The base of the keyhole features an observation "Skylobby" (open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm) accessed via a direct elevator from the lobby. The sk... |
#11 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Dallas World Aquarium 1801 N Griffin St Dallas TX ~0.49 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Dallas World Aquarium The aquarium features more than 85,000 gallons of saltwater with marine life from around the world. Walk through the 22,000-gallon tunnel to experience a panoramic view of reef life. Many animals found at the top of the food chain can be seen in the Predators exhibit. Ten 2,000-gallon displays present marine life from around the world - Palau, Southern Australia, Lord Howe Island, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Bahamas, British Columbia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Japan. Representing the waters of four continents, three oceans and various seas, the aquarium gives a glimpse of the underwater world.A 22,000-gallon tunnel with a panoramic view of underwater reef life is the centerpiece of this popular aquarium that also runs a preservation program involving young green sea turtles. http://www.dwazoo.com |
#12 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Nasher Sculpture Center Lancaster TX ~0.50 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Nasher Sculpture Center The Nasher Sculpture Center is a museum in Dallas, Texas specializing in modern and contemporary sculpture. It is located on a 2.4-acre (9,700 m2) site adjacent to the Dallas Museum of Art in the heart of the Dallas Arts District.The museum was a longtime dream of the late Raymond and Patsy Nasher (Ray was the original owner of NorthPark Center), who together formed a comprehensive collection of masterpieces by Harry Bertoia, Constantin Brâncusi, Alexander Calder, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, Paul Gauguin, Willem de Kooning, Mark di Suvero, Alberto Giacometti, Barbara Hepworth, Ellsworth Kelly, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Henry Moore, Claes Oldenburg, Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin, Richard Serra, and David Smith, among others, which continues to grow and evolve.Renzo Piano, winner of the Pritz... |
#13 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe Dallas TX ~0.50 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe The Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe (Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe) is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas. The structure dates from the late 19th century[1] and is located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas. The church oversees the second largest Catholic church membership in the United States. Its average Sunday attendance is 11,200. |
#14 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art Dallas TX ~0.51 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art Located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, The Crow Collection is a permanent set of galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. The museum offers a serene setting for quiet reflection and learning.Hours: The Crow Collection is open Tuesdays–Thursdays 10 AM–9 PM, and Fridays–Sundays 10 AM–6 PM; closed Mondays.Holidays: The Crow Collection will be closed to observe the following holidays: January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and December 25.Admission: Daily admission to the museum is FREE.Directions: Go to map.Parking: Paid parking is available in the Trammell Crow Center Garage, which can be accessed from either Harwood or Olive streets. Friends of The Crow Collection receive 2 hours of complimentary parking in the garag... |
#15 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Dallas TX ~0.56 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is located on the sixth and seventh floors of an early 20th-century warehouse known in 1963 as the Texas School Book Depository. Opened on Presidents Day 1989, the Museum has since welcomed more than 6 million visitors from around the world—people of all ages seeking information and understanding about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Museum tours are self-guided. http://www.jfk.org |
#16 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Dallas County Historical Plaza Dallas TX ~0.56 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Dallas County Historical Plaza This plaza is marked by an open area with several historical monuments and a cluster of historical buildings including The Old Red Courthouse, John Neely Bryan Cabin, Kennedy Memorial and a terrazzo map of Dallas County in the 1800s. Market, Elm, Commerce and Houston streets. Open year-round, 24 hours a day. 214/571-1300. |
#17 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center Lancaster TX ~0.58 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is a concert hall located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). Ranked one of the world's greatest orchestra halls, it was designed by architect I.M. Pei and acoustician Russell Johnson's Artec Consultants, Inc. and opened in September 1989.The Center is named for Morton H Meyerson, arts patron and business partner of Ross Perot, who provided $10 million in funds for its construction. It is the permanent home of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Dallas Symphony Chorus, as well as the primary performing venue of the Dallas Wind Symphony as well as several other Dallas based musical organizations. The Meyerson Symphony Center is owned and managed by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs. |
#18 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas American Museum of the Miniature Arts Dallas TX ~0.59 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to American Museum of the Miniature Arts
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#19 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Dallas Holocaust Museum Dallas TX ~0.59 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Dallas Holocaust Museum DescriptionThe Dallas Holocaust Museum, Center for Education and Tolerance, is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust and memorializing its victims. It provides guided tours for groups, public lectures and exhibits, and other programming. The Museum has a collection of audiovisual materials including videotapes, slides, and microfiche. It also serves as a coordinator for videotaping testimonies of Holocaust survivors experiences as well as liberators of the concentration camps. The Museum stands as a memorial dedicated to the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust and a place of tribute to those non-Jewish people who saved the honor of mankind with their praiseworthy acts of rescue.It is our hope that all those who enter the Museum will s... |
#20 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Old Red Courthouse Dallas TX ~0.64 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Old Red Courthouse The Old Red Courthouse is an outstanding feature of the Dallas County Historic Plaza. It was built in 1892 in Romanesque Revival style. It is constructed of rough-cut, red pecos sandstone and trimmed in Arkansas blue granite. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a City of Dallas Landmark and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. Four prior courthouses have graced the same location. The Visitor Information Center is on the ground level, and the high tech Internet Cafe is housed in one of the turrets. |
#21 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Sixth Floor Museum Dallas TX ~0.67 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Sixth Floor Museum The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a museum located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas School Book Depository). The museum examines the life, times, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. It is located at the very spot from which Lee Harvey Oswald is alleged to have shot Kennedy. Our prices are $13.50 for adults and $12.50 for seniors (65+) and youth (6-18). Children under 6 are free. Our operating hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10-6pm and Monday 12-6pm.The museum's exhibition area uses historic films, photographs, artifacts and interpretive displays to document the events of the assassination, the findings of the official investigations that followed and the historical legacy of the national tragedy. The museum is self-sufficien... http://www.jfk.org |
#22 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Dallas Downtown Heliport (JDB) (Neighborhood) Dallas TX ~0.67 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Dallas Downtown Heliport (JDB)
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#23 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas John F. Kennedy Memorial Lancaster TX ~0.68 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to John F. Kennedy Memorial The assassination of President Kennedy changed the city—and the world—forever. As a tribute to this extraordinary man, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza was dedicated on June 24, 1970. In the years since it has become an integral part of Dallas' urban landscape and cultural heritage. While aesthetically simple, the intent of the Kennedy Memorial is often misunderstood. Renowned American architect Philip Johnson designed the structure as a thoughtful piece of art intended for reflection and remembrance. Johnson’s design is a "cenotaph," or open tomb, that symbolizes the freedom of John F. Kennedy’s spirit. The memorial is a square, roofless room, 30 feet high and 50-feet-by-50-feet wide. Visitors enter the room after a short walk up a slight concrete incline that is embossed with concr... http://www.cadenhead.org/workbench/news/2882/remembering-kennedy-memorial |
#24 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Downtown Dallas/West End (Neighborhood) Lancaster TX ~0.69 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Downtown Dallas/West End
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#25 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Millermore Mansion Dallas TX ~0.73 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Millermore Mansion Traveler Description: This Greek Revival residence was built in 1861 by William B. Miller and is now located at the Old City Park. |
#26 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Old City Park Dallas TX ~0.73 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Old City Park The city's oldest park, Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, is full of lush and landscaped gardens and a recreated Victorian age town. Nestled near downtown, the 13 acres of sprawling green are accentuated with Victorian-era homes and stores. Inside each of these buildings, visitors will find volunteers demonstrating weaving, cooking, black smithing and other historic crafts of the era. The park is an accredited history museum and is under the leadership of the Dallas County Heritage Society. The society plans several events throughout the year at the park, including the yearly Candlelight Country Fair and an Old Fashioned Fourth of July. |
#27 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Reunion Tower Dallas TX ~0.78 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Reunion Tower
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#28 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas American Airlines Center - Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Stars Dallas TX ~1.06 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to American Airlines Center - Dallas Mavericks - Dallas Stars
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Museum of the American Railroad Dallas TX ~1.27 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Museum of the American Railroad The Museum of the American Railroad, formerly known as the Age of Steam Railroad Museum, is located at 1105 Washington Street in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. The museum has a large collection of steam, diesel and passenger railroad equipment. The museum is noted for allowing guests to walk through some of the equipment.The museum will soon relocate to Frisco, Texas. |
#30 of 30 Things To Do in Dallas Cityplace Center Dallas TX ~1.73 miles from Dallas city center Hotels Close to Cityplace Center The Tower at Cityplace is a 42-story building located at 2711 North Haskell Avenue at North Central Expressway (US 75) in the Cityplace district of Uptown Dallas, Texas (USA). The building is 560 feet (171 m) tall and has 1,400,000 square feet (130,000 m2) of office space |