Dallas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dallas
Dallas
Dallas
George W Bush Presidential Library and Museum which includes interior views
Dallas

This Texas city lives up to its reputation as a spot where big things happen, from arts to professional sports and a downtown cattle drive.

Dallas is known around the world for its true position in the centre of the volatile U.S. oil industry and its fictionalized role in the long-running television drama, Dallas. Visit this iconic American city to appreciate its fascinating past and enjoy its exciting present.

Texas has a history of cowboys and cattle drives. See the past come to life in Dallas as dozens of lifelike bronze sculptures of longhorn cows and cowboys move across the landscape of Pioneer Plaza, driving down a hill, over a stream and past a waterfall. Speaking of cows…visit a different steakhouse every night to sample extraordinary Texas beef or find your favourite barbecue restaurant.

Look up from the cattle in the middle of the city to appreciate the contrast of modern Dallas, a very metropolitan city. Reunion Tower stands tall over Downtown Dallas. Climb to the GeO-Deck for a cocktail at sunset and gaze down to identify city landmarks.

One of the most popular tourist spots in Dallas is a very sombre location. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza marks the spot in the former Texas School Book Depository building where an assassin waited to murder President John F. Kennedy in 1963. See photos and read information about this tragic event. Reflect for a few moments at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, a few blocks away.

The all-red Old Red Museum of Dallas County was once the courthouse, built in 1892. Step inside to learn about the history of the area. After your museum visit, start travelling north to choose from the varied attractions of the Dallas Holocaust Museum, Dallas World Aquarium, Perot Museum of Science and Nature, Dallas Museum of Art and Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Centre. Continue northeast to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Bring a picnic to enjoy between tours of almost 20 different gardens.

Drive south of downtown to the Dallas Zoo or west to Arlington to watch the Dallas Cowboys play football.

Where to stay in Dallas

Reunion Tower showing landscape views, a sunset and a skyscraper

Downtown Dallas

4/5(21 area reviews)

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

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Las Colinas

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

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 Irving Convention Center Station to see more of the area.

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Uptown

5/5(1 area review)

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.

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Oak Lawn

4/5(1 area review)

Oak Lawn is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like American Airlines Center and The Strip on Cedar Springs. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Cole & Lemmon Tram Stop or Cole & Hall Tram Stop.

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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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Dallas Arts District

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Dallas Arts District. You can visit top attractions like Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and Nasher Sculpture Center, and jump on the metro at Olive & Ross Tram Stop or Olive & Flora Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Dallas Arts District
Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Dallas Hotel

4 out of 5
555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX
The price is ฿6,487 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿6,487
฿7,724 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,901 reviews)
"Amazing place and staff"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Omni Dallas Hotel
The Westin Dallas Park Central

The Westin Dallas Park Central

4 out of 5
12720 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX
The price is ฿3,109 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,109
฿3,760 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,684 reviews)
"GREAT STAY"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The Westin Dallas Park Central
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

4 out of 5
1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,186 reviews)
"Best value for price. Clean and secure facilities. Close to food and entertainment."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canvas Hotel Dallas

Canvas Hotel Dallas

4 out of 5
1325 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX
Stay at this 4-star boutique aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,588 reviews)
Amazing welcoming hotel with best staff ever!
"From the check in to the room, to the attention to details, the welcome and all the attentions, I can only say THANK YOU! Can’t wait to be back!! What a beautiful hotel, with an amazing pool and best ever staff!!!"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Canvas Hotel Dallas
Hotel ZaZa Dallas

Hotel ZaZa Dallas

4.5 out of 5
2332 Leonard St, Dallas, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,627 reviews)
"Front staff amazing & great customer service! Thank you Zoe!"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hotel ZaZa Dallas
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

5 out of 5
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (758 reviews)
"I love this hotel its our third time here! The rooms are beautiful and luxurious, and the staff is so friendly and accommodating!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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