As long as you're here, visit the city! Downtown is about 20 minutes away from campus by car or nearby light-rail. Check out the Arts District, the West End, or Deep Ellum - home to all kinds of galleries, night clubs, and coffeehouses.

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The Sixth Floor Museum,  Dallas
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.
Attraction type: History museum

Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas
A 22,000-gallon tunnel with a panoramic view of underwater reef life is the centerpiece of this popular aquarium that also runs a preservation program involving young green sea turtles.
Attraction type: Aquarium

Fair Park,  Dallas
Large urban park with museums, flea markets and events.
Attraction type: Park; Other

Dallas Museum of Art,  Dallas
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 museum

Dallas Zoo, Dallas
Come nose to nose with a chimpanzee and watch tigers swim at this new and improved zoo that features three major attractions: Wilds of Africa, Zoo North and Children's Zoo.
Attraction type: Zoo

Science Place,  Dallas 
With over 200 hundred hands-on exhibits, a planetarium and an IMAX theater, this kinetic museum encourages children to learn more about science.
Attraction type: Science museum

Bar of Soap,  Dallas
A laundromat that includes a bar, pinball, pool tables and live music.
Attraction type: Bar/club

Conspiracy Museum,  Dallas
A museum that reflects many of the conspiracy theories relevant to JFK's assassination.
Attraction type: History museum

Deep Ellum,  Dallas
This former warehouse district is now a funky nightlife and shopping area.
Attraction type: Neighborhood

Texas School Book Depository, Dallas
The building in which Lee Harvey Oswald hid and fired at President John F. Kennedy.
Attraction type: Historic site

Dallas Museum of Natural History, Dallas
A beautiful neo-classical building houses lots of historical artifacts and is best known for its children's area.
Attraction type: Natural history museum

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens,  Dallas
Sixty-six acres of peaceful woods and beautifully manicured lawns and flowers: a great place to spend an afternoon.
Attraction type: Garden; Park

White Rock Lake Park, Dallas
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: Lake; Park

Old City Park,  Dallas
Park containing over 37 historic buildings.
Attraction type: Park; Specialty museum; History museum; Other

Texas Stadium, Dallas
Home field for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field

Dallas Farmer's Market,  Dallas
Attraction type: Flea/street market

The Women's Museum,  Dallas
The Women's Museum memorializes how women in America have shaped history and culture.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Museum

McKinney Avenue,  Dallas
Attraction type: Street

Studios at Las Colinas Tour,  Dallas
Attraction type: Tour

McKinney Avenue Trolley, Dallas
MATA is a heritage or historical trolley system, recreating how a real trolley system of the early to mid-twentieth century looked and operated. 
Attraction type: Scenic railroad

Dallas Holocaust Memorial Center, Dallas
A center offering exhibits, films and artifacts of the Holocaust.
Attraction type: Educational site; History museum

Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas
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.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Art museum; Garden

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center,  Dallas
Symphony center in Dallas.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Symphony

Pioneer Plaza,  Dallas
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza

Dallas Arts District,  Dallas
The country's largest urban arts district.
Attraction type: Neighborhood

Millermore Mansion, Dallas
This Greek Revival residence was built in 1861 by William B. Miller and is now located at the Old City Park.
Attraction type: Historic home

Neiman Marcus,  Dallas
Department store chain.
Attraction type: Department store

Museum of Biblical Art,  Dallas
Attraction type: Specialty museum

Hall of State, Dallas
Beautiful building flanked by exhibition halls.
Attraction type: Architectural building

African American Museum, Dallas
A museum celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the arts.
Attraction type: Specialty museum

Texas Discovery Gardens,  Dallas
Features gardens, a two-story tropical conservatory and a waterfall.
Attraction type: Natural history museum; Nature center; Garden

Tenison Highlands, Dallas
Located about 3.5 miles from downtown Dallas, this 18-hole course features five new lakes, 32 bunkers, Tif Bermuda 419 fairways and Tif Eagle putting surfaces, making it one of Dallas' upscale public golf course.
Attraction type: Golf course

Age of Steam Railroad Museum,  Dallas
Climb aboard steam engine trains at this lively museum. Take a first-hand look at luxurious Pullman sleeping cars and Dallas's oldest depot.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Transportation museum

Fan Man, Dallas
A collection of fans, antique, new and some famous.
Attraction type: Specialty museum

JR's,  Dallas
Popular gay bar in Dallas.
Attraction type: Gay bar

Bachman Lake Park,  Dallas
Small, suburban lake surrounded by a three-mile trail: great for walking and running.
Attraction type: Park

Southern Methodist University, Dallas
A private local coeducational university located in Dallas, Texas.
Attraction type: Educational site

City Hall,  Dallas
A municipal building designed by I.M. Pei.
Attraction type: Government building; Architectural building

Turtle Creek Greenbelt,  Dallas
Just north of downtown, this area is popular with runners, many of whom begin from the nearby YMCA.
Attraction type: Urban park

Phidippides, Dallas
Running store with a good stock of apparel and 70-100 kinds of shoes.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

Crossroads Market,  Dallas
Gay bookstore and cafe.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

Reunion Tower Lookout,  Dallas
Attraction type: Lookout; Observation deck/tower

West End Historic District,  Dallas
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighborhood

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza,  Dallas
This simple monument to the slain president was built on a plaza adjacent to the Texas School Book Depository building.
Attraction type: Monument

Dallas Alley,  Dallas
Nine nightclubs and five live bands with one cover charge.
Attraction type: Bar/club

Texas Motor Speedway,  Dallas
Speedway that offers both NASCAR and Indy-style racing.
Attraction type: Race car track

North Park,  Dallas
Shopping mall in Dallas.
Attraction type: Mall

Galleria,  Dallas
Shopping mall in Dallas.
Attraction type: Mall

Dallas Convention Center,  Dallas
A municipal building where conventions are held.
Attraction type: Convention center

Symphony Hall,  Dallas
A cultural site where the symphony performs.
Attraction type: Symphony

Trinity River,  Dallas
The river flowing through Dallas, Texas.
Attraction type: River

Winfrey Point,  Dallas
This popular starting point for runners at White Rock Lake Park was where German prisoners of war were kept in barracks during the 1940s.
Attraction type: Historic site

Cotton Bowl,  Dallas
Stadium located at Dallas' Fair Park.
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field

Agriculture Complex,  Dallas
This expo center is located at Dallas' Fair Park.
Attraction type: Architectural building

Civic Center,  Dallas
Expo building located at Dallas' Fair Park.
Attraction type: Architectural building

Hall of Negro Life,  Dallas
Museum and exhibit hall focusing on the history of African Americans.
Attraction type: History museum

McCall's Store,  Dallas
Gift shop of Dallas' Old City Park and museum.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

Renaissance Tower,  Dallas
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest

The Lone Wolf Lounge,  Dallas
This lounge will be in the Crescent hotel and is going to look like Cuba in the Fifties and Sixties.
Attraction type: Bar/club

The Trammell Crow Sculpture Garden,  Dallas
Romantic outdoor garden with water fountains and art.
Attraction type: Garden

Fountain Place,  Dallas
Romantic area of 172 small water fountains and streams.
Attraction type: Fountain

Western Heights Cemetery,  Dallas
The final resting place of Clyde Barrow, of "Bonnie and Clyde" infamy.
Attraction type: Cemetery

Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District,  Dallas
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.
Attraction type: Historic site

The Spa at the Crescent,  Dallas
Excellent spa at the Crescent Hotel.
Attraction type: Spa

Reunion Arena, Dallas
A $230 million sports and concert arena.
Attraction type: Sports complex

Highland Park,  Dallas
The wealthiest section of Dallas.
Attraction type: Neighborhood

Cinemark Theater,  Dallas
20 movie theaters in one.
Attraction type: Theater

Thanks-Giving Square,  Dallas
Interfaith complex with a chapel, fountain, bells and garden.
Attraction type: Religious site; Town center/square/plaza; Garden

Oak Lawn,  Dallas
Diverse urban community, where many gay and lesbian bars, shops and restaurants are located.
Attraction type: Neighborhood

Fairmount Street,  Dallas
Great street for lovers of antique's and art galleries.
Attraction type: Street

Lake Highlands North Recreation Center,  Dallas
Located in downtown Dallas, this park and nature reserve features scenic hiking trails.
Attraction type: Urban park; Nature reserve

Old Fish Hatchery Nature Area, Dallas
A top birding observation site located in downtown Dallas.
Attraction type: Nature reserve

Dallas Nature Center,  Dallas
Nature reserve that covers 633 acres with 10 miles of scenic hiking trails.
Attraction type: Nature reserve

Thanksgiving Square,  Dallas
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza

Keller's Drive-in,  Dallas
Drive-in restaurant where classic car enthusiasts gather.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest

Dallas Children's Museum,  Dallas
Dedicated to children, families and educators, this museum features opportunities for cultural exploration, outdoor activities, artistic accomplishments and dramatic play.
Attraction type: Children's museum

Harry Hines Boulevard,  Dallas
Street in downtown Dallas that is known for its variety of boutiques, specialty shops and department stores.
Attraction type: Street

Inwood Trade Center,  Dallas
Outlet shopping mall known for its great bargains.
Attraction type: Mall

Knox-Henderson, Dallas
Neighborhood north of downtown Dallas known for its unique items, handmade jewelry, expensive antiques and a lively restaurant/club scene.
Attraction type: Neighborhood

Bishop Arts District,  Dallas
Trendy neighborhood featuring galleries, shops, antique stores and restaurants.
Attraction type: Neighborhood