Dallas, TX

Dealey Plaza
DESCRIPTION: The site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination on 22 November 1963; complete with the Texas School Book Depository (TSBD) and its Sixth Floor Museum, the Pergola where Abraham Zapruder photographed the assassination, Grassy Knoll, the flat area opposite the Grassy Knoll where two others photographed the assassination and the triple roadway underpass where another bullet chipped the sidewalk underneath; very little of the plaza has changed since that day, making it one of the most remarkable living history museums in our nation; as more verifiable evidence emerges each year, some aspects of consipracy have been dispoven, but compelling audio analysis evidence indicate that a 2nd shooter from a completely different angle than the Sixth Floor of the TSBD, fired a 4th shot; coupled with many eye witnesesses who saw puffs of smoke at the Grassy Knoll picket fence, those addtional shots most likely came from the Grassy Knoll

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: 24/7

ADDRESS: Elm, Main and Houston Streets  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART West End Station

PARKING: Behind the Texas School Book Depository

PHONE: N.A.

WEBSITE: http://www.jfk.org

John F. Kennedy Memorial
DESCRIPTION: An open-roofed, concrete walled monument symbolic of an open tomb; it is not unusual to find flowers and notes placed at the memorial; it is not unusual to find flowers and notes placed at the memorial

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: 24/7

ADDRESS: bounded by Main, Record, Market and Houston Streets  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART West End Station

PARKING: lots nearby

PHONE: N.A.

WEBSITE: Link

Neiman Marcus Flagship
DESCRIPTION: Established here in 1907, Neiman Marcus is the luxury department store that put Dallas on the international retail map; founded by Herbert Marcus, sister Carrie Marcus and her husband A.L. Neiman, the store featured exclusive lines offered nowhere else in the South; in 1926, Stanley Marcus took over the reigns from his father and the store grew to become a major player in fashion; the downtown Dallas location is the flagship store and still carries the grace and style of its early beginnings; Trivia: the founders rejected investing in the early Coca Cola business to start Neiman-Marcus

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9:30a-6p, later hours in the Fall

ADDRESS: 1618 Main Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART Akard Station

PARKING: garages and lots nearby

PHONE: 214-741-6911

WEBSITE: http://www.neimanmarcus.com

Dallas Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: Open since 1941, Five million people a year visit one of the largest open-air markets in the country, where farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, specialty and international products directly to customers; find cooking classes, a collection of international merchants, flower and gardening vendors, and a calendar of events

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily 8a-6p except Chirstmas, Easter and New Years day

ADDRESS: 1010 South Pearl Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART Pearl Station

PARKING: lots nearby

PHONE: 214-939-2808

WEBSITE: http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org

Fountain Place
DESCRIPTION: 60-story skyscraper that looks like a glittering prism, with its ten-sided exterior of vertical and angled walls; never appears the same from any two angles; although the base of the structure is square, about half of the amount has been carved away for open spaces, allowing a 3-acre plaza with numerous fountains and waterfalls under shady bald cypress trees; also features one of the most complex computer-driven water structures in the world

ADMISSION: No tours

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: 1445 Ross Avenue  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART Akard Station

PARKING: garage and lots nearby

PHONE: N.A.

WEBSITE: http://www.fountainplace.com

West End
DESCRIPTION: If you are looking for mouth-watering Texas barbeque, sports bars and nightclubs downtown, this area is your first stop; although the cinema closed, you can still find Dallas Holocaust Museum, Dallas Segway Tours, Dallas World Aquarium, Y.O ranch Steakhouse, Dick’s Last Resort, Gator’s Croc-N-Roc, Hofbrau's Steaks, Landry's Seafood, and Spaghetti Warehouse and the world famous The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in the district

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: bounded by Pacific, Record, McKenney and Laws Streets  MAP

TRANSIT: DART West End Station

PARKING: lots and garages nearby

PHONE: 214-741-7180

WEBSITE: http://www.dallaswestend.org

 

House Of Blues
DESCRIPTION: Dallas version of this venerable franchise with the Gospel Sunday Brunch; check their calendar for concert; located between West End and Victory Park

ADMISSION: Free, except for concerts

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: 2200 North Lamar Street  MAP

TRANSIT:a few blocks northwest of DART West End Station

PARKING: lots and garages nearby

PHONE: 214-978-2583

WEBSITE: http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/dallas

Victory Park
DESCRIPTION: Master-planned 75 acre urban community featuring upscale residences, chic hotels, fashion & furniture boutiques, American Airlines Center, steakhouses, and cafes; a Museum of Nature & Science branch and and another giant ultra-chic hotel are coming; with AT&T (Victory) Plaza is attached to American Airlines Center, the area always seems abuzz with activity

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily and nightly

ADDRESS: 2200 Victory Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: DART Victory Station

PARKING: $10-$25-$20 per car

PHONE: 214-303-1200 sales center

WEBSITE: http://www.victorypark.com

Deep Ellum
DESCRIPTION: This historically Black district anchored on Elm Street is well patronized by a multi-cultural crowd that comes to dance, listen to blues, rock, R&B, and Jazz pon 8 blocks of Elm and Commerce Streets that host numerous clubs, tattoo parlors and a handful of boutiques

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily and nightly

ADDRESS: just east of Downtown on Elm Street  MAP

TRANSIT: a few blocks from DART Pearl Station

PARKING: nearly lots

PHONE: N.A.

WEBSITE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Ellum,_Dallas,_Texas

Uptown/West Village
DESCRIPTION: This shopping village in Uptown Dallas has become a fashion destination for the younger set; with trendsetting boutiques, vintage collections, art galleries, restaurants, nightlife and a Magnolia movie theater, the West Village is a one-stop shop for all things new and hip: Premum-93, Octane, the Glass Slipper, Cowboy Cool and Ice House Jewelers are a few of the eclectic shops that visitors will find

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily and nightly

ADDRESS: 3699 Mckinney Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: McKinney Avenue Trolley and DART City Place Station

PARKING: lots nearby

PHONE: 469-547-9666

WEBSITE: http://www.westvil.com

Dallas Market Center
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1957, the Guinness Book of World Records states that Dallas Market Center is the largest wholesale resource in the world; nearly 5 million square feet contain 2,000 customized showrooms exhibiting 25,000 lines of gift products, decorative accessories, home furnishings, lighting, garden accessories, gourmet food and floral items; from the freeway visitors can see the Trade Mart, Market Hall, International Floral & Gift Center, and World Trade Center

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: the public should check their event calendar for access

ADDRESS: 2100 North Stemmons Freeway  MAP

TRANSIT: none close by, but plenty of shuttles from nearby hotels

PARKING: lots on premises

PHONE: 800-325-6587

WEBSITE: http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Highland Park Village
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1931, Highland Park Village is a designated National Historic Landmark and is the nation’s first shopping center; today the village continues to serve as a central square for Highland Park and University Park cities within Dallas; developers of the shopping center traveled to Spain, Mexico and California to find inspiration for the beautiful Spanish Mediterranean architecture; the village boasts some of the most revered boutiques and shops in the world, including Chanel, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, and Escada, local restaurants and a restored movie theater

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: area surrounding Preston Road up to Mockingbird Lane  MAP

TRANSIT: near Mockingbird DART station

PARKING: lots nearby and on premises

PHONE: 214-571-2740

WEBSITE: http://www.hpvillage.com

Galleria Dallas
DESCRIPTION: Inspired by Milan Italy’s famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, it features an impressive ice rink surrounded by 200 of the most celebrated shops from around the world; Galleria Dallas recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: MOn-Sat 10a-9p, Sun Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 13350 Dallas Parkway  MAP

TRANSIT: none nearby

PARKING: free on premises

PHONE: 972-702-7100

WEBSITE: http://www.galleriadallas.com

 

Parker, TX

Southfork Ranch 
DESCRIPTION: Explore the homestead of the Ewing Family from the long-running Dallas television show on a guided tram tour; other highlights include the Dallas Legends exhibit, Miss Ellie’s Deli, shopping and more

ADMISSION: Tours by reservation

DAYS & HOURS: 9a–5p

ADDRESS: 3700 Hogge Road  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 972-442-7800
WEBSITE: http://southfork.com