Dallas Heritage Village
Dallas Heritage Village is a living museum
of 13 acres, preserving the area's rich history between 1840 and
1910. Visitors to Dallas can explore a working farm, discover
elegant Victorian homes, and take in nearly 40 buildings, including
a school, church, general store and saloon.There's even a bank
alleged to have been robbed by the infamous Bonnie and Clyde.
Visitors are also welcome to bring picnic lunches along and enjoy
them on the park's lawns. The museum also hosts many events and
programs, including lectures, fun workshops and scout days for boys
and girls.
Address:
1515 South Harwood Street, Dallas
Opening time:
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm, closed
Monday.
Tours of buildings in Dallas
Leaflet
Sixth Floor Museum
The assassination of President John F.
Kennedy is commemorated in the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
where the 1963 shooting took place. Most chilling of the exhibits
is the window area in the former Texas School Book Depository
building from where sniper Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly fired the
fatal shots at the 35th President's motorcade. The museum also
documents Kennedy's life and legacy, featuring more than 20,000
artefacts and a large amount of archival material, recreating the
social and political climate of 1963. A granite marker at the
corner of Houston and Main Streets outside shows where Kennedy was
assassinated and a memorial stands in nearby John F. Kennedy
Plaza.
Address:
411 Elm Street, Dealey Plaza, Dallas
Opening time:
Monday 12am-6pm, Tuesday to Sunday
10am-6pm
Sixth Floor Museum located at the former Texas
School Book Depository
Weatherdrew
Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth is the place to experience the romance of the Wild
West, and the Stockyards National Historic District is the ideal
starting point. It's packed with exciting attractions, including
wild rodeos, country music gigs, and shops selling genuine cowboy
gear. Hungry and thirsty patrons won't be disappointed by its
saloons and Texan diners either. There's also Billy Bob's Honky
Tonk, a giant country music club comprising an indoor rodeo, a
massive dance floor and restaurants. Further attractions in the
district include the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Fort Worth
Stockyards Stables and the Stockyards Museum.
Address:
Intersection of Main Street and East Exchange Avenue, Fort
Worth
Opening time:
Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday
11am-5pm
Fort Worth Stockyards
Lyndi & Jason
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Fort Worth's Modern Art Museum is second
only in size to its counterpart in New York, and is the oldest art
museum in Texas. Its permanent collection of modern and
contemporary paintings includes works by Picasso, Andy Warhol,
Rauschenberg and Pollock, and is particularly strong on works in
the pop and minimalist genres, as well as German art from the 70s
and 80s. The museum also hosts visiting exhibitions and features a
large sculpture collection. Altogether, the permanent collections
on display amount to 3,000 works. The building has 53,000 square
feet of gallery space and a state-of-the-art auditorium regularly
hosting performances and shows.
Address:
3200 Darnell Street
Opening time:
Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday 10am-5pm,
Friday 10am-8pm, closed Monday.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Andreas Praefcke
Cattle Raisers Museum
Located in the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the
Cattle Raisers Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the
cowboy and ranching industry. Interactive exhibits, authentic
artefacts and theatre presentations bring the legends and lore of
the Wild West life, from the famed Texas Rangers to daring cattle
rustlers. This museum in Fort Worth covers four broad eras in the
cattle industry, starting from 1850 until the present day, along
with housing the largest collection of branding irons in the
world.
Address:
Located within the Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History, 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth
Opening time:
Daily 10am-5pm.
A Texas Longhorn cow.
Ed Schipul
Fort Worth Zoo
Since its humble beginnings, Fort Worth Zoo now ranks
as one of the best in the United States. More than 5,000 animals
live in enclosures around the zoo, reflecting their natural
habitats. African lions lounge, Asian elephants trumpet and
stunning white tigers sit resplendent in their snowy coats.
Striking Sumatran orangutans perch in their trees as the imperious
Komodo Dragon transfixes onlookers. The zoo also boasts loads of
reptiles, amphibians and birds, along with its fair share of marine
life and creepy crawlies. Along with a movie theater and petting
corral, the zoo also partakes in conservation programs and
educational entertainment, such as its Outdoor Learning
Theater.
Address:
1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth
Opening time:
Daily 10am-5pm
Zebra at Fort Worth Zoo
Awesomenessiscool
Dallas Holocaust Museum
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is a
non-profit organisation dedicated to memorialising the Holocaust
and its victims, as well as covering the history and continued
struggle for human rights. It is widely acclaimed for its creative
programs, internationally celebrated exhibits and world-class
speakers. The museum provides guided tours for groups, audio tours
for individuals and public lectures, and even contains digitised
testimony from survivors of genocides throughout the world. There's
a strong focus on education, with it welcoming hundreds of school
trips each year, while its West End location means loads of
award-winning pubs and restaurants are nearby.
Address:
300 N. Houston
Opening time:
Monday - Friday 9.30am-5pm, Saturday - Sunday
11am-5pm.
Remembering the Holocaust
Yad Vashem
Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas has been a
consistently popular family attraction for over 50 years, sitting
midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. There's truly something for
everyone, from thrilling coasters to gentle rides for the little
ones. Six Flags Over Texas stages events and festivals throughout
the year, such as Labor Day Weekend and Fathers Day Weekend. Across
the road in summer sits Hurricane Harbor, a perfect antidote to
those hot summer days. It's the largest waterpark in northern
Texas, with numerous slides and pools. With over a million annual
visitors, Six Flags Over Texas has earned its reputation as one of
the premier theme parks in America and visitors to Fort Worth would
be ill-advised to miss it, especially those travelling with kids in
tow.
Address:
2201 Road To Six Flags, Arlington
Six Flags Over Texas
Mbrstooge
The weather in the Dallas-Fort Worth
Metroplex is generally warm throughout the year, with high
temperatures of up to 67°F (19°C) possible even in the midst of
winter. Temperatures in January, however, usually average at cool
but mild, with 37°F (3°C) lows. Snow falls roughly one to two days
per winter (December to February), although freezing rain is more
common.
Springtime in Dallas is lovely with mild
temperatures and wildflowers in bloom; however, the weather can be
volatile with severe thunderstorms, hail and occasional tornadoes.
Summers (June to August) can be extremely hot and humid with
average highs of 97°F (36°C), and hot, dry winds blowing in from
the north and west. The northern region of Texas is among the
hottest in the US during the summer months.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 18 miles (29km) from downtown
Dallas and 24 miles (39km) from Fort Worth.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to
November).
Transfer Between Terminals:
The Skylink airport train provides fast connections between the
five terminals inside of security. The airport's Terminal Link van
service may be used for passengers needing to transfer to another
terminal after they have exited security.
Getting to the city:
Charter buses, limousines, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit public
buses are available at the airport; schedules and information are
available from the Visitor Information Centres in the baggage claim
areas. A free shuttle service links all the terminals to the
CenterPort/DFW Trinity Railway Express Station about 20 minutes
away, from where there are regular departures to Dallas Union
Station and Fort Worth.
Car Rental:
Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, E Z Rent,
Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, and Thrifty operate from the
airport. A Rental Car shuttle bus ferries passengers to the Rental
Car Centre.
Airport Taxis:
Taxis into the city are available from the upper level of
Terminals A, B, C and E, and on the lower level of Terminal D. An
assistant is available to help passengers at the taxi stands from
8am till midnight, and phone calls can be made to request a taxi
after hours.
Facilities:
The airport is well supplied with ATMs and currency exchange and
all terminals feature free wifi, shops, restaurants, business
services and lounges.
Parking
Please note that the airport's Remote and Express Parking fill
early during the holidays. The airport encourages travellers to
park at the Terminal Parking, which provides convenient, closed-in
parking that is a short walk to the departure gate. Parking fees at
Dallas Fort-Worth start at $3 for the first two hours and go up to
$24 per day.
North Texas Irish Festival
The North Texas Irish Festival has become a March tradition in
Dallas. The festival celebrates all things Gaelic, encompassing
anything from music, dance and theatre to gastronomy, Gaelic sport
and art. Alongside the live music visitors will discover a variety
of exhibitors, workshops and plays, while there has also been the
extremely popular recent addition of the small pet adoption area.
Many a festivalgoer has left with a new dog, cat or rabbit.
Venue:
Fair Park
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Celtic band
Sander van der Wel
Texas State Fair
Running since 1886, the State Fair of Texas is one of the oldest
and most revered traditions in the Lone Star State. The beaming
face of Big Tex, a giant animatronic cowboy, greets crowds who
flock to the 23-day flair offering an abundance of rides,
exhibitions and livestock events, as well as parades and the
massive Texas Star Ferris Wheel. Food forms a big part of the
celebrations, with a culinary stage and celebrity chefs focusing on
Texan specialities. Alongside the live music there are also motor
shows displaying both classic and new cars. With over two million
visitors, this state fair is the biggest of its kind.
Venue:
Fair Park
![Texas State Fair]()
Texas State Fair
wickedchimp
Deep Ellum Arts Festival
The Deep Ellum Arts Festival shows off the hottest
neighbourhood in Downtown Dallas, drawing over 100,000 devotees
during its three day run. More than 200 juried decorative and
visual artists display their works, including murals, fashion
parades and a poetry circus, while loads of new bands and singers
take to the stages. Food isn't forgotten, with a food village
created by some of Deep Ellum's signature restaurants and vendors,
ranging from Mexican, Caribbean and Mediterranean to the local
favourite barbecues. There's also a selection of wine, craft beer
and sodas when having fun becomes thirsty work. And the best thing
is, entry is free.
Venue:
Deep Ellum Entertainment District on Main Street, between
Good Latimer and Hall Streets
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The Deep Ellum area of East Dallas
Drumguy8800
Taste of Dallas
Taste of Dallas is a food and drink festival with a long and
proud history. Visitors sample culinary delights prepared by top
Dallas chefs with both local and international flavours. Over 60
restaurants, food trucks and companies set up their stalls, with
anything from an army of street tacos to veggie eateries and
bakeries. Aside from mouth-watering Texan barbecues, there is a
myriad of other cuisines on offer like Middle Eastern, Thai and
Korean. Eating is thirsty work but the festival has you covered
thanks to its wine garden, beer garden and experimental mixologist
area. Kids will love the play zone while the Texan market proudly
exhibits and supports Texan businesses, keeping alive its legacy as
a genuine cultural institution.
Venue:
Fair Park, 1200 South Second Avenue
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Music Hall at Fair Park
Andreas Praefcke
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Public transport in the Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex is served by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit agency. It is
responsible for the cities' light rail, buses, and railways, with
the Trinity Railway Express acting as an express line between
Dallas and Fort Worth. Ride-sharing apps like Lyft and Uber are
also in operation.
Dallas is a huge and diverse city where
visitors have no shortage of things to see and do. Downtown is home
to many of the city's iconic museums, including the Dallas Museum
of Art, the Old Red museum of Dallas County History and Culture,
the Nasher Sculpture Center and the famous Sixth Floor Museum at
Dealey Plaza.
The downtown area is also home to the
Dallas World Aquarium and Steinway Hall. Several companies offer
Segway tours of downtown Dallas, which can be a fun and informative
way to explore the area. South Dallas is home to the State
Fairgrounds, which are open year round, and the Dallas Zoo. Many
famous attractions most associated with Dallas are actually located
in the suburbs. Arlington is home to Six Flags Over Texas, Six
Flags Hurricane Harbor, the Rangers Ballpark and AT&T
Stadium.
Fort Worth is just as fascinating as its
more famous counterpart, with a plethora of museums that include
the National Cowgirl Museum, the Stockyards Museum, the Texas
Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Amon Carter Museum, the Kimbell Art Museum
and the CR Smith Aviation Museum.
Tours of buildings in Dallas
Leaflet
Sixth Floor Museum located at the former Texas
School Book Depository
Weatherdrew
Fort Worth Stockyards
Lyndi & Jason
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Andreas Praefcke
A Texas Longhorn cow.
Ed Schipul
Zebra at Fort Worth Zoo
Awesomenessiscool
Remembering the Holocaust
Yad Vashem
Six Flags Over Texas
Mbrstooge
Celtic band
Sander van der Wel
Texas State Fair
wickedchimp
The Deep Ellum area of East Dallas
Drumguy8800
Music Hall at Fair Park
Andreas Praefcke
