Dallas Attractions
Dallas is one of the most famous cities in Texas and is host to a huge range of attractions and activities to participate in. Actually, our city has such a vast selection of things to see and do that it might be difficult to fit everything in to your visit!
We'd like to help you get the most from your visit to Dallas so we've made a list of some of our favorite attractions and activities based on our knowledge of Dallas below.
Top Things To See And Do In Dallas
Here are a few of the most visited attractions and activities in Dallas that might be of interest to you:
Dallas Museum of Art
The most important art museum in Dallas is simply named the Dallas Museum of Art. The museum was opened in 1903 and at that time it only housed a small selection of paintings. As the time passed a growing number of exhibits were displayed at the museum and now the collection includes about 20,000 pieces. The museum has a large variety of exhibits, ranging from ancient sculptures to relatively new paintings. Anybody can visit the museum and the cost of admission is around $20. The museum is open daily between 11am and 5pm except for Thursdays when it stays open later till 9pm. Don't forget to bring your camera!
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
A wonderful way to relax after a hard day of exploring the city is by visiting the Dallas Arboretum. This is essentially a large piece of land with many gardens and fountains, in fact there's about 66 acres to explore. There's also a venue in the middle of the Arboretum where concerts and other performances take place. Besides the fountains you should also check out the lake because an impressive number of birds and plants can be admired from the lake's shore. This attraction dates from 1940 but many improvements have been made since then. The Arboretum is open everyday between 9am and 5pm and the price for an adult is approximately $13.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
If you're passionate about biology or geology then you should definitely visit this museum. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science was opened in 2006 and you can figure this out simply by looking at the modern architecture of the building. Besides admiring exhibits like dinosaur skeletons and turbine engines, a whole set of activities and events take place daily at the museum. An adult needs to pay around $20 in order to gain access to the full experience here. The opening hours are: Monday to Saturday between 10am and 5pm and Sunday between 9am and 5pm.
Nasher Sculpture Center
At Nasher Sculpture Center you can admire a collection of more than 300 sculptures. The center was only recently built as the dream of a local art collecter. In the center you can admire the work of famous sculptors like Alexander Calder, Paul Gauguin, Constantin Brancusi and Henry Moore. The size of this Sculpture Center is approximately 9,700 square meters. The center is open daily, apart from Monday. The normal opening hours are 11am to 5pm. The ticket price for an adult is around $10 and all kids under the age of 12 get free entry.
Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo has an interesting history. It was established in 1888 when the local authorities bought 4 animals from a private seller. From only 4 animals to more than 2000 in 130 years is quite a difference. Tigers, giraffes, cheetahs, lions, bears, crocodiles, black widow spiders, penguins - these are only a few of the animals you can have an encounter with at this massive zoo. You can visit the zoo daily between 9am and 5pm. The price of a ticket for an adult is about $15 but be aware that you'll have to pay more if you decide to come with your car and use their parking garage.
