Put your cowboy boots on and discover the best of the Texan city with KarryOn’s guide to the seven must-see attractions in Dallas.
There’s more to Dallas than cowboys, cheerleaders and the hit TV series, the upscale city has an impressive selection of cultural attractions, gourmet food options and more shopping malls per capita than anywhere else in the US.
7. See the city from the sky
Arguably Dallas’ most recognised landmark, Reunion Tower offers panoramic views of the city from 560-foot up in the sky. Head up to the GeO-Deck, which features interactive screens, powerful telescopes and indoor/outdoor viewing from its dramatic observation platform or take in the 360-degree view from Wolfgang Puck’s fine-dining restaurant Five Sixty and enjoy the celebrity chef’s modern twist on Asian cuisine.
6. Glide through downtown on a Segway tour
Explore the city by Segway on a guided tour which adults and teenagers will love. Meander along the beautifully-landscaped Katy Trail which runs along the tracks of an old railway line and visit historic sites including Thanksgiving Square and Dealey Plaza.
Dallas Segway Tours and Segway Nation Dallas both offer daily tours and a safe and affordable experience.
5. Relive the tragic day of JFK’s assassination
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is an educational and permanent historic exhibit that examines the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
Learn how the national tragedy shaped American history through over 45,000 artifacts and interpretive displays that document the events of the 1963 assassination.
Located in the former Book Depository, the memorable museum also offers a spine-tingling view through the exact window from which Lee Harvey Oswald fired upon the motorcade.
4. Explore the world’s finest sculpture collection
Located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, the Nasher Sculpture Center boasts one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world.
The grounds are just as impressive with a beautifully landscaped garden and a glass pavilion that looks out over the setting.
During the summer months the Nasher holds sunset film screenings and outdoor concerts, which are suitable for all the family.
3. Shop like the stars
As America’s first shopping centre, Highland Park Village has gained iconic status as a popular landmark. It still continues a thriving trade with designer outlets from Hermes, Tom Ford and Chanel (to name a few).
So wander the sophisticated shops, enjoy live entertainment and eat at one of the many food stores at the centre of one of Dallas’ busiest malls.
2. Get lost in the botanical gardens
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a 66-acre botanical garden that’s one of the most popular attractions in Dallas. With a Children’s Adventure Garden to keep the kids amused it’s an ideal family destination you can spend the entire day at. Highlights include the blossoming flowers, iconic Texas Longhorns and seasonal events.
1. Eat at Dallas’ adult playground
With trailer-park decor, a treehouse bar, signature draft cocktails a diverse range of food trucks, Truck Yard is a playground for adults.
The unique concept is open everyday 11am till midnight and offers everything from The Little Greek to Po Boys, Steak sarnies and Gourmet Korean tacos so there is something to suit everyone’s mood and taste too.