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Things To Do
Reunion Tower
Reunion Tower, known locally as "The Ball," is part of the Hyatt Regency hotel! It is an observation tower and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. The Observation level is called the "GeO-Deck". The interior facility includes an interactive digital experience featuring information about Dallas landmarks. The exterior of the observation deck features telescopes with views in every direction. The Cloud 9 Cafe is accessible from the observation deck, serving meals and snacks with a 360-degree view from behind glass.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Less than a 10-minute walk from our downtown hotel blocks, the Sixth Floor Museum examines the life, times, death, and legacy of United States President John F. Kennedy and is located at the very spot from which Lee Harvey Oswald shot and killed the President on November 22, 1963.
Pioneer Plaza
The large sculpture commemorates nineteenth century cattle drives that took place along the Shawnee Trail, the earliest and easternmost route by which Texas longhorn cattle were taken to northern railheads.
Dallas Museum Of Art
FREE! Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is among the 10 largest art museums in the country and is distinguished by its commitment to research, innovation and public engagement. The museum collection is made up of more than 24,000 objects, dating from the third millennium BC to the present day.
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Intimate museum dedicated to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust & memorializing its victims.
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Museum housing the archives of the George W. Bush presidency, 43,000 gifts & a replica Oval Office.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
The Perot Museum is a place where families can learn together and individuals can take a break from their daily routines to ponder the vast mysteries of science. Visitors can wander, either to get lost or to find their way, as they discover something new and fascinating.
The Dallas World Aquarium
The Dallas World Aquarium aids conservation and education by housing many animals that are threatened or endangered as part of a cooperative breeding program with other zoos around the world. It has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1997, and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo is a 106-acre zoo located 3 miles south of downtown Dallas. Established in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoological park in Texas and is managed by the non-profit Dallas Zoological Society. It is home to over 2,000 animals representing 406 species.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The 66-acre arboretum is a series of gardens and fountains with a view of the lake and the downtown Dallas skyline.
Klyde Warren Park
A 5.2-acre public park in Downtown Dallas. The park is over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, and opened in 2012. The park includes a mix of active and passive spaces like children's parks and reading spaces, fountains, game areas, and dog parks.
White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake is a reservoir located in northeast Dallas. It is a center of recreational activity for, providing picnic areas and bicycle and jogging paths.