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Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Ollie #1 of 125 attractions in Dallas
5 of 5 stars 48 reviews

“The Meyerson” is home to the world - class Dallas Symphony Orchestra and other Dallas-based cultural organizations like the Turtle Creek Chorale, the Dallas Wind Symphony, and... more »

Attraction type  Symphonies; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
As featured in 3 days in Dallas
Ollie #2 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 284 reviews
Sixty-six acres of peaceful woods and beautifully manicured lawns and flowers: a great place to spend an afternoon.
Attraction type  Gardens; Parks
Distance  5.6 miles from city center
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Nasher Sculpture Center
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Ollie #3 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 117 reviews
Owner description: The Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection includes more than 300 sculptures by most of the 20th century's greatest talents, including Rodin, Calder, de...... more » Owner description: The Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection includes more than 300 sculptures by most of the 20th century's greatest talents, including Rodin, Calder, de Kooning, Giacometti, Matisse, Miró, Picasso and Serra. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository
As featured in 3 days in Dallas
Ollie #4 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 433 reviews
Owner description: Located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas School Book Depository) from which Oswald fired those...... more » Owner description: Located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas School Book Depository) from which Oswald fired those infamous shots, this historic exhibition chronicles the life, times, assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites; Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Crow Collection of Asian Art
As featured in 3 days in Dallas and 1 other guide
Ollie #5 of 125 attractions in Dallas
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
This set of galleries is dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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TopGolf Dallas
Ollie #6 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: TopGolf takes all your favorite leisure activities – bowling, darts and golf – and fuses them with great food and drinks to form a truly unique game....... more » Owner description: TopGolf takes all your favorite leisure activities – bowling, darts and golf – and fuses them with great food and drinks to form a truly unique game. TopGolf takes all your favorite leisure activities – bowling, darts and golf – and fuses them with great food and drinks to form a truly unique game and outdoor entertainment facility. TopGolf requires no golf experience. What makes TopGolf so revolutionary? Each ball contains a microchip that awards points by hitting targets that look like dart boards. The further the target and the closer you get to the center, the more points you are awarded. « less
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centers
Distance  6.9 miles from city center
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Texas School Book Depository
Ollie #7 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 61 reviews
The building in which Lee Harvey Oswald hid and fired at President John F. Kennedy.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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American Airlines Center
Ollie #8 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 94 reviews

American Airlines Center was designed by David M. Schwarz/Architect... Services, Inc. and HKS, Inc. The team combined architecture and technology to give Dallas a beautiful, fan... more »

Attraction type  Sports Complexes; Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Dallas World Aquarium
As featured in Dallas for young kids
Ollie #9 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 394 reviews
Owner description: A 22,000-gallon tunnel with a panoramic view of underwater reef life is Descend into a South American rainforest filled with rare and indigenous...... more » Owner description: A 22,000-gallon tunnel with a panoramic view of underwater reef life is Descend into a South American rainforest filled with rare and indigenous plants and animals. The bamboo-planked path leads past monkeys, giant river otters, many species of toucans and Orinoco crocodiles. The river exhibit allows for an underwater glimpse of Antillean manatees, huge turtles and schooling cichlids. The aquarium contains 85,000 gallons of saltwater, including a 22,000 gallon walk-through tunnel. Wrasses, stingrays and rare Leafy seadragons are some of the intriguing marine life. Black-footed penguins entertain in an outdoor lagoon, while Fairy penguins can be seen swimming in their pool on the second level. Venomous snakes, sharks, Jaguars, sea turtles and several species of owls and eagles are only a few of the animals living in the Mundo Maya exhibit. « less
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park Dallas
Ollie #10 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Owner description: Zero Gravity Dallas is the world's only "Thrill Amusement Park" featuring 5 different extreme thrill rides. We offer the Bungee Jump, the Nothin' But...... more » Owner description: Zero Gravity Dallas is the world's only "Thrill Amusement Park" featuring 5 different extreme thrill rides. We offer the Bungee Jump, the Nothin' But Net, Texas Blastoff, the Skycoaster and the Skyscraper. Zero Gravity is the perfect place to have parties and events. Most rides can be done with a friend, so everyone can achieve their adrenaline dreams together. We are open year round, so visit our website for ride descriptions, hours and directions. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  9.6 miles from city center
Dallas Angelika Film Center
Ollie #11 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
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Dallas Museum of Art
As featured in 3 days in Dallas
Ollie #12 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4 of 5 stars 132 reviews
Established in 1903, this prestigious art venue features a wide selection of art exhibits, from Ancient Mediterranean to Contemporary Art and Design.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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King Spa & Sauna
Ollie #13 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  10.2 miles from city center
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Dallas Holocaust Museum
As featured in Dallas off the beaten path
Ollie #14 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
A center offering exhibits, films and artifacts of the Holocaust.
Attraction type  History Museums; Educational Sites; Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Magnolia Theatre
Ollie #15 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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White Rock Lake Park
As featured in 3 days in Dallas and 1 other guide
Ollie #16 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Surrounding the jewel of Dallas, 1,015-acre White Rock Lake, the park is a prime spot for running, hiking, birdwatching, fishing and people-watching.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Parks
Distance  6.4 miles from city center
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Dallas Arts District
As featured in Dallas on a budget
Ollie #17 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
The country's largest urban arts district.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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The Spa at the Crescent
Ollie #18 of 125 attractions in Dallas
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Excellent spa at the Crescent Hotel.
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
Ollie #19 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4 of 5 stars 73 reviews
Owner description: The site includes the former Texas School Book Depository and Dealey Plaza, two of the sights forever associated with the assassination of John F....... more » Owner description: The site includes the former Texas School Book Depository and Dealey Plaza, two of the sights forever associated with the assassination of John F. Kennedy. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Dallas Zoo
As featured in Dallas for young kids
Ollie #20 of 125 attractions in Dallas
4 of 5 stars 165 reviews
Owner description: Welcome to the Largest Zoological Experience in Texas!With 106 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family...... more » Owner description: Welcome to the Largest Zoological Experience in Texas!With 106 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family activities, the Dallas Zoo is enormously entertaining! Our goal is to make your visit an exciting adventure with opportunities to learn about interesting wildlife, engage in interactive fun, and support worldwide conservation and research to protect and preserve endangered species.Our new Giants of the Savanna has been a giant success! The multi-species habitat has animals mixing it up between the elephant and giraffe savannas so the guest experience is different every day. Zookeepers have been introducing the elephants to the north side of the habitat and ostriches, impalas, and a zebra have been visiting the south side. The results are interesting animal interactions and an experience that is unique each time you visit. BIG ANIMALS!ELEPHANTS HAVE A BIG TIME IN THE SAVANNA The herd of six female elephants has adapted to the savanna habitat very well. They are an active group of older, non-reproductive elephants, which has led some at the Zoo to refer to the ladies as the Golden Girls. Enjoy big adventure at Predator Rock. Worthy of the king of beasts and the fastest land mammals, the new habitat offers two grassy habitats, as well as an encounter area where zookeepers can showcase the natural behaviors of lions and cheetahs. Get face to face with the big cats who call the Giants of the Savanna their home! A CASTLE FIT FOR THE KING OF BEASTS Big cat fans are roaring with praise as lions return to the Dallas Zoo. The lions came from two zoos to live as a pride in Dallas. Our boys, Kamaia and Dinari, are brothers. They live with Lina, Jasiri, and Johari, who are sisters. RUN CHEETAH RUN! Next door to the king of beasts you will find the world's fastest land mammals. Mother, Kisutu, can be found with her son, Bonde, and daughter, Kilima. Stop by the Simmons Safari Base Camp & Observation Deck for a little wild fun! Giants of the Savanna guests can play the Dallas Zoo’s own touch-screen elephant video game, speak with one of our interpreters to learn more about the savanna, and watch the elephant tracker to learn how these giants spend their day. From the beautiful deck, take in the best view in the habitat and overlook the entire Elephant Savanna. At the Dallas Zoo...there's always more to explore!GIRAFFES EAT UP ATTENTION Tall and proud, the giraffes at Giants of the Savanna are not above looking for a “handout” – especially when it contains a fresh green leaf of romaine lettuce or a rye cracker. The new giraffe exhibit in the savanna offers a fun animal encounter at the Dallas Zoo as guests can choose to feed the animals when they gaze eye-to-eye with the tallest land mammals. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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