- Age of Steam Railroad Museum (Dallas):
- Dallas Arts District (Dallas): Comprised of
approximately 17 blocks, the Arts District in Downtown includes the
Dallas Museum of Art, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and many
more. Located at 2121 San Jacinto Street in Downtown Dallas. Phone
(214) 953-1977
- Fair Park (Dallas):
- Fort Worth Stockyards (Fort Worth): Free -
- Fort Worth Water Gardens (Fort Worth): Free
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- Historical
Park (Farmers Branch): Free - Mustang Trail is a 9 mile circular route
in Farmers Branch which follows the city streets and passes 22 historic points.
The trail starts at Historical Park in Farmers Branch. The Historical
Park is nestled within 22 acres that trace the proud heritage of Farmers
Branch, from the 1840s through the 1940s. The Gilbert House, built in
1856-1857, is the oldest rock structure in Northeast Texas still on its
original foundation. Other local historic structures on the grounds include
the 1937 Dodson House, home of the first Mayor of Farmers Branch; a one-room
school that was once part of the Farmers Branch school from 1900-1915; and
the original Farmers Branch railroad depot, built in 1877. Structures from
outside of Farmers Branch have also been moved into the Park, such as the
two log structures that comprise the log culture area; the lovely 1885 Queen
Anne Victorian Cottage; and the circa 1890 Methodist Church. (972) 406-0184. Free.
- McKinney Avenue Trolley (Dallas):
- Mustangs of Las Colinas (Irving): Free -
- Pioneer Plaza (Dallas): Free -
- Reunion Tower (Dallas):
For visitors to get an overview of Dallas and more, a trip up the
50-storey Reunion Tower observation deck will be in order. Located at
300 Reunion Boulevard in Downtown Dallas. The tower also has a
revolving cocktail lounge, night-time dancing and a restaurant.
- The Sixth Floor Museum at
Dealey Plaza (Dallas), contains a permanent historical
exhibition dealing with the life, times, death, and legacy of John F.
Kennedy with a focus on the impact of his death on the nation and the
world. The subject is documented and illustrated through
the use of nearly 400 photographs, 45 minutes of documentary films,
artifacts, graphs, charts, and other related interpretive materials.
- South
Fork Ranch (Dallas) Experience
television history and Texas hospitality at Southfork, the world's most
famous ranch! Internationally recognized as the filming location for the
long-running "Dallas" series, Southfork operates today as both a
tourist attraction and an event and conference center.
- Texas State Railroad
State Park (Palestine), 499 acres, is located in Anderson and
Cherokee Counties, between the Cities of Palestine and Rusk just a short
drive south east of Dallas. The railroad was acquired by Legislative Act in
1971 and was restored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, with help
from the Texas Department of Corrections, and was opened to the public in
1976. Passengers may board the historic trains at either Rusk or Palestine.
Both ends of the line have turn-of-the-century style train stations. The
trip takes 1 1/2 hours to reach the opposite station. Once visitors have
arrived, they have an hour to enjoy lunch, browse through the park's train
store, ride paddle boats, or take a short nature hike. Passengers then
reboard for the return trip home. The State Park's 50-mile, round-trip steam
engine excursions take 4 hours.
- Thanks-Giving Square (Dallas): Free -
- Tarantula
Train (Grapevine/Fort Worth): The Tarantula Train consists
of four passenger coaches and two touring coaches. The locomotive
engine dates back to the late 19th century and the coaches date back
to the mid 1920's. The Train run between the Grapevine depot and the
Fort Worth Stockyards and offers a Trinity River Run.
- Union Station (Dallas):
- West End Marketplace (Dallas): Free -
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