The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Museum · West End Historic District
A poignant museum telling the story of President John F. Kennedy's life, assassination, and legacy.
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Plan a free trip to DallasUpdated: 2026-10-20
Dallas seamlessly blends deep-rooted Texan heritage with ultra-modern architecture and one of the largest arts districts in the United States. Visitors can explore pivotal American history, world-class museums, and an energetic dining scene packed with legendary barbecue.
Things to do in Dallas include The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dealey Plaza, Reunion Tower. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A poignant museum telling the story of President John F. Kennedy's life, assassination, and legacy.
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Dealey Plaza is a historic Dallas landmark recognized worldwide as the location of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It draws countless visitors who wish to stand where this defining moment in American history took place.
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An iconic observation deck offering panoramic views of the Dallas skyline.
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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which opened in 1984, is a botanical garden in East Dallas on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake. It has more than a dozen named gardens, along with the DeGolyer House, a Spanish Colonial Revival mansion built in 1939.
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An interactive and engaging museum for all ages, featuring exhibits on nature and science.
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One of America's largest art museums, with an impressive collection spanning 5,000 years.
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A stunning modern sculpture garden showcasing significant 20th and 21st-century artworks.
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A vibrant urban park built over a freeway, offering activities, food trucks, and green spaces.
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The Fair Park Coliseum is an 8,513-seat multi-purpose arena located within the grounds of Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. Built in 1955, the historic arena once served as the home ice for the Dallas Black Hawks hockey team and the home court for the Dallas Chaparrals basketball team.
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The George W Bush Presidential Library and Museum is part of the presidential center on the Southern Methodist University campus in University Park, next to Dallas. It opened in 2013 and includes a full-size replica of the Oval Office and interactive exhibits on key events of his presidency, among them his decisions after the September 11 attacks.
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A trendy historic neighborhood with unique boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and bars.
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Located in the West End Historic District at the southeast corner of N. Houston Street and Ross Avenue, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is a vital history education institution in Dallas, Texas. Its dedicated mission is to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights in order to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference.
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An indoor aquarium and zoo showcasing a wide array of marine life and exotic animals.
Plan DallasHere is what 3 days in Dallas look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dealey Plaza, Reunion Tower, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas Museum of Art and 9 more. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: A poignant museum telling the story of President John F. Kennedy's life, assassination, and legacy.
Day 1: Dealey Plaza, Reunion Tower, Dallas Zoo, Bishop Arts District. Day 2: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, George W. Bush Presidential Library, Klyde Warren Park, Nasher Sculpture Center. Day 3: Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
The itinerary for Dallas runs through Downtown Dallas, Oak Cliff, Dallas Arts District and Victory Park.
Museums worth visiting in Dallas: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (West End Historic District), Perot Museum of Nature and Science (Victory Park), Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas Arts District), Nasher Sculpture Center (Dallas Arts District) and George W. Bush Presidential Library.
Parks and gardens in Dallas: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Klyde Warren Park (Downtown Dallas) and Pioneer Plaza.
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