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John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

Main Street and Market Street, Dallas, TX 75202
As featured in 3 days in Dallas and 1 other guide
Ranked #47 of 125 attractions in Dallas
3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Fee: No
Description: This simple monument to the slain president was built on a plaza adjacent to the Texas School Book Depository building.
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Bedford, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

it was very informative and you could really take your time to see all that you wanted to see! More

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Dallas, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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The Memorial Plaza has no parking around it, and is really just a concrete structure that is lit at night. The interpretive sign is old and it is about the architect. There is really nothing about JFK, his presidency or his life. It's not unsafe in the daytime, but there are many street people in the area. It could be... More

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kesrock
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

If you are in this area this is a must. The tour is on headphones that can be stopped and started so you can go at your own pace. More

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Cedar Hill, Texas
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

After (or before) going through the Sixth Floor Museum this is a must stop and see location to round out your JFK experience. More

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Dallas, Texas
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Not a very impressive memorial considering the popularity of JFK and the scale of the tragedy of his acumination and shock it created. More

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Dallas, Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

It's a very simple area but packs a lot of emotion. More

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Hudson, Ohio
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

If you are in this area because of the Presidential assassination, then you might as well check this out. It is about 2 blocks from the School Book Depository, and is the city's monument to the President. It is meant to be plain and simple, and with the exception of a sign down near the street explaining the architecture and... More

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Bedford, Texas
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012
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So much fun to listen to the many different "conspiracy" stories from the folks walking around. But a very somber and interesting place of American history More

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Dallas,Tx
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

I am a history teacher in the Dallas area, and this is a must see if you are at all interested in American History. More

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Euless, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

It was nice to go there, understand the history and take it all in. More

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