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DOWNTOWN DALLAS. Abstract and avant-garde best describe this architectural monument. The Dallas City Hall Building officially opened in 1978. The structure, which was designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, measures 560 feet long and 122 feet high. Resembling an inverted pyramid, the unique exterior stands 10 stories high. The city hall complex sits on a six-acre plaza and is worth visiting solely to see how the horizontal design complements Dallas' rising skyline.
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DOWNTOWN DALLAS. Step back in time at this quaint, Victorian-era park and attraction. Created in 1976, the complex sits on 13 acres and features almost 40 historic buildings. Visitors can tour a blacksmith shop, a general store, and even the inside of a teepee. The facility also features a Victorian bandstand and a church. Dallas Heritage Village offers an intriguing look at what life in North Texas was like over a hundred years ago. Even better, living history interpreters bring the era to life with informative commentary and experiences.
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UPTOWN. Tour the Dallas downtown area as well as the Arts District and McKinney Avenue via this local trolley system. The streetcars are vintage, the line is electric and the memories nostalgically commemorate an era gone by! Departures are from the St. Paul Terminal, located downtown, and the McKinney Avenue Plaza. Area restaurants and businesses support the McKinney Avenue Trolley, the largest volunteer run system in the world. Call ahead for schedule times.
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NORTHWEST DALLAS. An inspiring group of nine larger-than-life bronze statues commemorates the wild mustang, first introduced to the Americas in the 1500s by Spanish conquistadores. The sculpture, by Robert Glen, features the equestrian group running and jumping over a river. The monumental mustang sculpture is considered the world's largest equestrian artwork. In the plaza's West Tower, a small museum depicts the history of the sculpture and relates how it was created.
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Pegasus Plaza
1500 Main St, at Akard, Dallas, TX 75202 · 214-939-2700
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DOWNTOWN DALLAS. This 16,000-square-foot, $3 million plaza was built with assistance from actress Greer Garson, a Dallas resident who died in 1996. A fountain and nine granite boulders bearing the names of the Greek muses mark the plaza. The neon-lit Red Flying Horse sign that portrays Pegasus (a symbol often equated with the city) was restored and relit for the year 2000 and placed atop the Magnolia Hotel at 1401 Commerce Street downtown.
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Pioneer Plaza
Young St at Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75201 · 214-939-2700
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DOWNTOWN DALLAS. Oil and cattle made Dallas what it is today, and the sculpture that distinguishes this plaza celebrates the city's history. Located adjacent to Dallas Convention Center, Pioneer Plaza measures 4.2 acres and features a world-renowned bronze. The sculpture, considered the largest of its kind, is by Robert Summers and showcases a 19th-century cattle drive. Portrayed are three cowboys on horseback and 39 steers – an impressive sight to behold!
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DOWNTOWN DALLAS. Often called the sparkling round jewel of the Dallas skyline, Reunion Tower provides a great panoramic view. The tower, contemporary in design, stands 50 stories high. The structure was built in 1978 and is adjacent to the equally impressive Hyatt Regency Hotel. Guests take a ride up a set of glass elevators that offer breathtaking views of the area. There is a revolving restaurant and bar at the top, as well as an observation floor referred to as the Lookout.
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PARKER. "Dallas" was possibly one of TV's most popular shows, and Southfork Ranch provided the setting for the Texas intrigues of J.R. and the Ewings. The 300-acre, once-working ranch is now a popular Dallas tourist stop and attracts some 400,000 visitors annually. Drop by the Oil Baron's Ballroom, shop at the Ranch RoundUp, or grab a bite at Miss Ellie's Delicatessen. The ranch hosts more than 1,400 private events every year. Located about 25 miles northeast of Dallas.
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Texas Stadium
2401 E Airport Frwy, Irving, TX 75062 · 972-438-7676
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IRVING. Home to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Stadium is known for its exquisite outdoor beauty and its innovative open roof design, which shelters the stands but leaves the field exposed to the elements. D.D. Lewis, a former linebacker for the Cowboys, once joked that the open roof is there "so that God can watch His team." The stadium opened in 1971, features a Texas Turf surface, and can seat over 65,000 fans. It's located at the intersection of Loop 12, Highway 114, and Highway 183.
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DOWNTOWN DALLAS. This impressive site celebrates the concept of gratitude and its expression in world religions. Thanks-Giving Square is home to the Chapel of Thanksgiving; its horizontal, spiraling stained glass installation, known as the Glory Window, is simultaneously the chapel's roof and ceiling. Designed by architect Philip Johnson, the square itself opened in 1977 and now features gardens, courtyards, and fountains for serenity and reflection. The site has been visited by a number of religious leaders, including the Dalai Lama.
Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
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