Tours

Various tours, both guided and unguided, are in place for you to explore the architecture, historic sites, nature and other unique areas of interest in and around Dallas. The tours below will give you a sampling of what Dallas has to offer.

John F. Kennedy Memorial

Commemorating the most infamous event in Dallas' history, the John F. Kennedy Memorial marks the spot of the beloved President's assassination in Dealey Plaza. Don't miss the Sixth Floor Museum, located in the Texas School Book Depository, where Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly shot and killed President Kennedy. There are several dining options nearby as well, such as The Green Room and Brent Place, a great lunch option.

Dallas Museum of Art

The main attraction in the Dallas Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art contains an exemplary permanent collection featuring works by Monet, Picasso, and Matisse, among others. The temporary exhibitions are world class as well. The museum also features Seventeen Seventeen, the delightful atrium restaurant, and in summers, enjoy Jazz Under the Stars, a free concert put on by the museum. Nearby the museum in the Arts District are the The Meyerson, home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Nasher sculpture center, complete with works by Rodin and Calder. Also nearby is the popular Local eatery where you won't miss out on your history lesson as it is housed in a historical building constructed in 1908.

Old Red Courthouse

For a glimpse at turn-of-the-century Dallas history, visit the nearby Old Red Courthouse built from red pecos sandstone and Arkansas blue granite. But that's not all there is to do in bustling downtown Dallas. Visit the Reunion Tower and its observation level for great views of the city. Dallas Visual Art Center is another closeby attraction where you can check out what contemporary art is going on or even take a class. In fall, you can't miss the Texas State Fair and pay a visit to Big Tex, a Dallas institution since 1952. The Dallas Farmers Market has been around since the 1800's, and never fails to please with fresh meats, produce and even cooking lessons. If all this touring gets you feeling a little peckish, there are numerous restaurants to satisfy your hunger, such as Lola, The Restaurant, Morton's Steakhouse, or Luqa.

Dallas Outskirts

There are lots of fun and interesting things to do just a little ways outside the city as well. The Palace of Wax / Ripley's Believe It or Not is a fun outing for the whole family, featuring such wonders as the mirror maze, or the Last Supper made entirely of postage stamps, not to mention the Wax Museum where you can see lifesize replicas of all the presidents along side Britney Spears. At the Interurban Railway Museum, you can learn all about the history of the rails in Texas. When the summer gets too hot to handle, head to Water Works, where you can enjoy floating downt the 600 foot long river, or speeding down one of their 4 water slides. Dallas is full of history and fun, to really get the most out of it, try one of the numerous types of tours, from the traditonal bus tour the the slightly more unconventional, Dallas offers tours to suit all types of personalities.

Bus Tours Grayline Tours (+1 800 256 4723/http://www.grayline.com) All in One Tour Services +1 214 698 0332/http://www.allinonetourservices.com) Dallas Historical Society (+1 214 421 4500/http://www.dallashistory.org/activities/tours.htm)

Segway Tours Dallas Segway Tours (+1 972 821 9054/http://www.dallassegway.com)

Walking Tours Preservation Dallas (+1 214 821 3290/http://www.preservationdallas.com)

Aerial Tours Classic Aviation Inc. (+1 972 661 8086/http://www.classicav.com)

Shopping Tours Shopping Chauffer (+1 214 774 2308/http://www.shopping-chauffer.com)

Boat Tours Big D Tours (+1 800 208 4421/http://www.bigdtours.com)