The Dallas Museum of Art sits in the downtown Arts District, housed in a building designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes and John MY Lee Associates. Its collection

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George W. Bush Presidential Center

Library and museum of the 43rd president

The George W. Bush Presidential Center is a complex on the campus of Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas. It houses the presidential library

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Reunion Tower observation (exterior plaza)

Downtown skyline landmark

Reunion Tower is a 561-foot observation tower and one of Dallas's most recognizable landmarks. Designed by Welton Becket & Associates, it stands at 300 Reunion

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Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District

Downtown historic plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a museum located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building, formerly the Texas School Book Depos

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Texas Theatre

Scene of Lee Harvey Oswald's arrest

The Texas Theatre is a historic movie theater in Dallas's Oak Cliff neighborhood, recognized as a local landmark. It gained notoriety on November 22, 1963, when

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Dallas Zoo

Oldest and largest zoological park in Texas

The Dallas Zoo is a 106-acre zoological park located in Marsalis Park, 3 miles south of downtown Dallas. Established in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoo i

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Nasher Sculpture Center Garden

Outdoor sculpture garden downtown

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is a premier concert hall in Dallas's Arts District, designed by renowned architect I. M. Pei with acoustics by Russell J

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Nasher Sculpture Center

Sculpture garden

The Nasher Sculpture Center is a museum in Dallas that opened in 2003. It houses the Patsy and Raymond Nasher collection of modern and contemporary sculpture. T

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Historical Pulse

Recently Concluded in Dallas

Archived Events

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San Holo (18 and Over)

SILO

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"Relief" - Featuring Jada Arnell

The Women's Museum

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Iron and Wine

Majestic Theatre Dallas

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Killer Queen

Longhorn Ballroom & Backyard Amphitheater

Visitor Guide

Frequently Asked Questions About Dallas

What are the top things to do in Dallas?

Dallas offers a vibrant mix of live concerts, stand-up comedy shows, historic sights, culinary food halls, and scenic parks. Check our live guides for real-time recommendations.

How do I find free things to do in Dallas?

Browse our free guide to discover $0 admission public parks, free museum days, outdoor markets, and community events across Dallas.

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