Discover the vibrant spirit of Dallas, Texas, with this collection of must-see attractions. From historical landmarks and world-class museums to thrilling entertainment and culinary delights, this guide covers the best of what the Big D has to offer in 2025.
Stockyards
A historic district in Fort Worth celebrating the cattle industry.
AT&T Stadium
A billion-dollar stadium in Arlington, home to the Dallas Cowboys, hosting concerts, rodeos, and basketball games.
Dallas Farmers Market
A market with over 200 vendors, including Texas farmers and ranchers, restaurants, vendors and breweries, selling local produce.
Sixth Floor Museum
The location from where Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President JFK on November 22, 1963.
Dallas Art Museum
A museum in Dallas with free general admission.
Trinity River Trail
A park trail along the river for walking, running, jogging, and biking.
West End Historic District
An area where President JFK was assassinated, featuring museums like the Dallas Holocaust Museum, sports bars and steak houses.
Reunion Tower
A 561-ft observation tower and recognizable landmark in Dallas, known as 'the ball'.
AT&T Discovery District
A district where tech, culture, and entertainment combine, featuring a food hall, movies, karaoke, and live music.
Arboretum & Botanical Garden
A garden with tickets costing $21.95 during the weekdays and $25.95 during the weekends.
Six Flags Over Texas
One of the best Six Flags amusement parks in the country, with tickets around $35 each.
Ice Skating Galleria Mall
An awesome mall offering year-round ice skating.
Dallas Zoo
A zoo with ticket prices ranging from $18 to $26, depending on the time of year and day of the week.
Texas State Fair
The oldest state fair in the United States, featuring Big Tex and the Texas Star Ferris wheel, held from late September to late October.
Big Tex
A 55-ft tall talking statue at the Texas State Fair.
Texas Star
A Ferris wheel at the Texas State Fair.
Giant EyeBall
A weird, but cool art installation in the financial district since 2013.
Perot Museum
A museum where you'll learn about nature and science, with tickets ranging from $15 to $25.
Pioneer Plaza
A public open space park dedicated to the city's historical connection to cattle drives, featuring statues of cowboys and cattle.
Klyde Warren Park
A park with a splash pad, restaurants, and a relaxing environment.
Old Red Museum
The Dallas County History and Cultural Museum, the Old Dallas County Courthouse built in 1892.
Jfk Memorial
A memorial to pay tribute to President JFK, who was assassinated in Dallas.
Historic West End
The historic end of Dallas where the former president was assassinated, with museums, sports bars, steakouses, and memorials.
Dallas Aquarium
Part of the Sea Life Aquarium Network, featuring jellyfish, Japanese crabs, birds, and sharks, with a walk-through cenote exhibit.
M Trolly
Historic rides around uptown.
Mckinney UpTown
A place with bars, restaurants, and cafes, with a local vibe.
George Bush Presidential Center
Located at the SMU campus in Dallas, where you can learn about the Bush family.
First Niemann Marcus
The location where the first Neiman Marcus store was put up in Dallas in 1907.
Travelling Man
A series of three metal sculptures depicting robots accompanied by birds.
Arts District
A cultural hub where the symphony center and the opera house are located.
Galleria Mall
An awesome mall offering year-round ice skating.
Dallas Museum of Art
A museum in Dallas with free general admission.
Texas School Book Depository
Location from where Lee Harvey Oswald shot the famous shots at the president JFK.