West End Historic District Travel Guide

Dallas

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A fountain with water jets in a park with trees and a tall building in the background.
A park with a paved walkway, green grass, trees, and modern buildings in the background.
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A Courtyard by Marriott hotel, a fountain, and surrounding greenery.

Visit memorials to former U.S. President John Kennedy, walk in the footsteps of the first settlers of Dallas and spot colourful marine life at an aquarium.

Presidential and pioneer histories are big in the West End Historic District of Downtown Dallas. Delve into significant historical events of the United States at the museums and memorials of the West End District. Find family-friendly fun at a superb aquarium. Discover varied shops, restaurants and live entertainment venues set inside century-old brick warehouse buildings.

Get an overview of the evolution of Dallas County from prehistoric times to the present day at the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture. The museum occupies the striking Richardsonian Romanesque-style former county courthouse, characterised by terra-cotta sculptures, spires and lunettes. Walk to the nearby Founders Plaza to see the John Neely Bryan Cabin. This is a reconstruction of the log home of an early colonist settler, who built a hut in Dallas in 1841.

Embark on a tour of sights related to a popular U.S. president at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. A stark cenotaph designed by architect and Kennedy family friend Philip Johnson honours the freedom of the late president’s spirit. Pause for thought at The Grassy Knoll, near where Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has multimedia and interactive exhibits about the life, untimely death and legacy of JFK from the actual shooting spot.

For a great activity for the entire family, head to the Dallas World Aquarium. It features numerous tanks with aquatic creatures from all parts of the world in addition to birds, monkeys and sloths. Learn about the tragedies of the World War II genocide at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. Marvel at the panoramic city views from the observation deck at Reunion Tower.

Travel to the West End Historic District via the city’s light rail system and the train to Union Station. Opposite the station, Ferris Plaza is an ideal spot to find relief from the sun and take a break from sightseeing activities.

Stay near popular West End Historic District attractions

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

9.0/10 (1,600 reviews)
Discover the details and artifacts surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy at this multimedia museum.
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Top hotels in West End Historic District

Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Dallas Hotel

4 out of 5
555 S Lamar St Dallas TX
The price is ฿8,233 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿8,233
฿9,802 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dallas. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Omni Dallas Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District

3 out of 5
310 South Houston Street Dallas TX
The price is ฿3,625 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,625
฿4,272 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,134 reviews)
"Front Desk lady extremely rude and not helpful at all. Older lady wears a mask low hair cut. Customer service is not for her"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District
Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1015 Elm St Dallas TX
The price is ฿3,240 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,240
฿3,800 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (1,535 reviews)
"We selected this property for while we were in town for a concert, the property overall looks nice and I will be staying agian. The staff on the other hand seemed a bit detached and carefree when handling guests. Otherwise everything else was great."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG
SpringHill Suites Dallas Downtown / West End

SpringHill Suites Dallas Downtown / West End

3 out of 5
1907 N Lamar Street Dallas TX
The price is ฿3,344 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,344
฿3,946 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Room thermostat did not work. The a/c beneath the window would blast cold air all night long making loud noises as it started and ended its cycle. The shower had a leak. Valet was awol for an hour in the evening and we ended up parking car ourselves."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

SpringHill Suites Dallas Downtown / West End
Kozy Hotel Dallas DFW Airport Area West

Kozy Hotel Dallas DFW Airport Area West

3 out of 5
3005 Airport Fwy Bedford TX
The price is ฿2,244 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,244
฿2,535 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Kozy Hotel Dallas DFW Airport Area West
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

4 out of 5
1401 Commerce St Dallas TX
The price is ฿2,807 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,807
฿4,010 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (4,075 reviews)
"The room was pretty warm despite the AC being on 55° the entire 3 days we stayed. The night time staff were kind of rude too. The valet guys were great, as was the person who checked us in the morning we got there. Cool building and location but I wouldn’t ever stay here again."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
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Where to stay in West End Historic District

Find the best West End Historic District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Dallas

Downtown Dallas is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Renaissance Tower and Dallas City Hall. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Akard Station or Saint Paul & Federal Tram Stop.

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Love Field

While you're in Love Field, take in top sights like Frontiers of Flight Museum and jump on the metro at Burbank Station to see more of the city.

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Las Colinas

Spend some time visiting places like Toyota Music Factory while getting to know Las Colinas, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Hidden Ridge Station or North Lake College Station to see more of the area.

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East Arlington

A noteworthy feature of East Arlington is its exciting theme parks. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Over Texas.

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Uptown

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Uptown. If sightseeing is on the list, American Airlines Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at McKinney & Routh Stop or McKinney & Fairmount Stop to see more of the area.

West End Historic District Travel Guide