DALLAS, TEXAS

Things to Do

A few favorite places to explore while you’re in Dallas—from gardens and museums to skyline views and a wonderfully unexpected landmark.

Colorful flower gardens at a botanical garden

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Stroll through 66 acres of seasonal gardens and waterfront views along White Rock Lake.

Stroll through 66 acres of seasonal gardens and waterfront views along White Rock Lake.

Modern museum architecture in Dallas

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201

2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201

Explore dinosaurs, space, engineering, gems, and hands-on science exhibits in a striking downtown museum.

Explore dinosaurs, space, engineering, gems, and hands-on science exhibits in a striking downtown museum.

Tropical fish swimming in an aquarium

The Dallas World Aquarium

1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202

1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202

Wander through immersive rainforest and aquarium habitats filled with fish, birds, sloths, and other wildlife.

Wander through immersive rainforest and aquarium habitats filled with fish, birds, sloths, and other wildlife.

Giant Eyeball sculpture in downtown Dallas

Giant Eyeball

1601 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

1601 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

Stop by this quirky 30-foot sculpture downtown for one of Dallas’s most memorable photo opportunities.

Stop by this quirky 30-foot sculpture downtown for one of Dallas’s most memorable photo opportunities.

Reunion Tower and the Dallas skyline

Reunion Tower

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207

Take in panoramic views of downtown Dallas from the observation deck atop this iconic skyline landmark.

Take in panoramic views of downtown Dallas from the observation deck atop this iconic skyline landmark.

Klyde Warren Park at dusk with the downtown Dallas skyline

Klyde Warren Park

2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201

2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201

Relax in this lively deck park with lawns, food trucks, public programs, and downtown skyline views.

Relax in this lively deck park with lawns, food trucks, public programs, and downtown skyline views.

Dallas Museum of Art exterior and red sculpture

Dallas Museum of Art

1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201

1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201

Discover thousands of works spanning cultures and centuries in the heart of the Dallas Arts District.

Discover thousands of works spanning cultures and centuries in the heart of the Dallas Arts District.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Museum at Dealey Plaza

411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202

411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202

Explore President John F. Kennedy’s life and legacy inside the former Texas School Book Depository.

Explore President John F. Kennedy’s life and legacy inside the former Texas School Book Depository.

Bishop Arts District mural on Bishop Avenue in Dallas

Bishop Arts District

419 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

419 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

Browse independent boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, and colorful public art in this walkable neighborhood.

Browse independent boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, and colorful public art in this walkable neighborhood.