Dallas in images
Culture (with more than 160 museums in its metropolitan area alone), history, gastronomy, art and technology are just some of the main attractions the city of the Dallas Cowboys has on offer. Explore our gallery of ten must-see places in one of Texas’s most visited destinations.
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Dealey Plaza was declared a National Historical Monument in 1993 and is known for being where the President of the United States John F Kennedy was assassinated on 22 November 1963. / Image by philipus:Adobe Stock
The Sixth Floor Museum – which opened in 1989 to honour the former president – is located in the same square, right in the spot where the president was shot. Visitors can find all kinds of information on John F Kennedy’s life and, in particular, the mystery surrounding his death / Image by f11photo:Adobe Stock
Six Flags Over Texas was the first amusement park in the Six Flags chain, which has 27 parks spread throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. It is undoubtedly one of the best places in Dallas for family fun / Image by Katie:Adobe Stock
Reunion Tower offers the best panoramic view in Dallas. At 171m high, it has become one of the city’s architectural symbols / Image by f11photo:Adobe Stock
White Rock Lake is just 8km from the centre of Dallas. Its walking trails are popular with locals and tourists alike: in three hours or so, you can stroll all the way around the lake / Image by Luis Sandoval
The walk along the shores of the lake takes you through The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, home to trees and plants from all over the world spread across 20 theme-based gardens. The Arboretum includes 14 gardens and offers activities such as outdoor concerts all year long / Image by Philip Armitage:Adobe Stock
For art lovers, the Dallas Museum of Art can’t be missed. It offers free access to a permanent collection of more than 25,000 pieces from across the world and is one of the largest museums in the United States / Image by SuperStock:Adobe Stock
Just opposite the museum is one of Dallas residents’ favourite meeting places, Klyde Warren Park. Built above the motorway that crosses the city, there is always some activity on offer, a concert to listen to or a new food truck to try / Image by trongnguyen:Adobe Stock
The same Arts District is home to a temple of Asian creativity that is worth visiting: the Crow Museum of Asian Art. Some of its Chinese sculptures date from the 14th to 15th centuries. Formerly the private project of the Crow family, it is today one of Dallas’s most important museums, and entry is free of charge / Image by Wirestock:Adobe Stock
When the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge spanning the Trinity River was opened in 2012, it became another of the city’s skyline icons. The Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava was commissioned with its design with the aim of connecting the city centre with the growing neighbourhoods in west Dallas / Image by CK:Adobe Stock
Dealey Plaza was declared a National Historical Monument in 1993 and is known for being where the President of the United States John F Kennedy was assassinated on 22 November 1963. / Image by philipus:Adobe Stock
