1. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
This garden is spread across 66 acres of land and offers interesting sites including the incredible 8-acre Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, as well as the Children’s Garden Cafe. The garden has many picnic areas with well-trimmed grass. However, active sports are not allowed in this garden.
2. Perot Museum of Nature and Science
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a good place to visit and is home to five floors of 11 permanent exhibit halls encompassing state-of-the-art video and 3D computer animations and real-time simulations. It also has a children’s museum, a playground and walled enclosures for fun and activities.
3. American Airlines Center
This is a multi-use stadium that serves as the home of the Dallas Stars and the Dallas Mavericks. The arena has been in constant use for shows and live shows to date. It offers super clean facilities and is equipped with up to 21,000 comfortable seats.
4. The Texas Theater
This is something of a highlight in the history of Dallas resurrected as it has gained historical recognition for being the hideout place of Lee Oswald during his assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the assassination of police officer JD Tippit. It is the first air-conditioned theater in Dallas and is equipped with comfortable seating, state-of-the-art facilities, and a very serene atmosphere.
5. Reunion Tower
This is an exciting place to get a compact view of Dallas along with its beauty from above. It is a famous tower and as such one of the most revered landmarks in Dallas reaching a height of 561 feet. The Reunion Tower is the 15th tallest building in Dallas and has renowned chef Wolfgang Puck’s Five Sixty restaurant located at the top of the tower.
6.Adventure Landing
This is an electrifying place filled with lots of fun for both kids and adults. The Adventure Landing includes three miniature golf courses, Monster Video, go-kart racing, Redemption Gaming Arcade, and a laser tag room. The venue offers a wide range of on-site food services along with a number of tapas bars.
7. Dallas Zoo
The zoo is claimed to be one of only 10 zoos that have koalas in the United States. The park began with just two deer and two cougars in 1888 and today is home to more than 2,000 animals, making it one of the largest zoos in Texas.
8. White Rock Lake Park
White Rock Lake Park is located 5 miles northeast of downtown and is a good place to work out on the 9.33-mile trail that takes you through all the beauty of the park. White Rock Lake Park is a refreshing place to enjoy and feel nature at its best.
9. Dallas Gallery
The Galleria Dallas is an exception to any place described as boring, as it is a mega mall filled with various entertainment and fun outlets. It is one of the most glamorous centers in the city and has four floors of boutiques, sweet shops, restaurants and much more.
10. Sixth Floor Museum
The Sixth Floor Museum features photographs, film stills, and artifacts that illustrate President John F. Kennedy’s legacy as one of America’s most influential and recognizable icons. The museum offers a comprehensive guide to Kennedy’s life. It also houses an extensive collection of books, artifacts, and audiovisual resources.