Dallas, TX

Dealey Plaza
DESCRIPTION: The site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination on 22 November 1963; still complete with the Texas School Book Depository (includes the Sixth Floor Museum), the Pergola where Zapruder photographed the assassination, the mysterious Grassy Knoll and the triple roadway underpass; very little of the plaza has changed, making it one of the most remarkable living history museums in our nation

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: 24/7

ADDRESS: Elm, Main and Houston Streets  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART West End Station

PARKING: Behind the Texas School Book Depository

PHONE: N.A.

WEBSITE: http://www.jfk.org

John F. Kennedy Memorial
DESCRIPTION: An open-roofed, concrete walled monument symbolic of an open tomb; it is not unusual to find flowers and notes placed at the memorial; it is not unusual to find flowers and notes placed at the memorial

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: 24/7

ADDRESS: bounded by Main, Record, Market and Houston Streets  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART West End Station

PARKING: lots nearby

PHONE: N.A.

WEBSITE: Link

Neiman Marcus Flagship
DESCRIPTION: Established here in 1907, Neiman Marcus is the luxury department store that put Dallas on the international retail map; founded by Herbert Marcus, sister Carrie Marcus and her husband A.L. Neiman, the store featured exclusive lines offered nowhere else in the South; in 1926, Stanley Marcus took over the reigns from his father and the store grew to become a major player in fashion; the downtown Dallas location is the flagship store and still carries the grace and style of its early beginnings; Trivia: the founders rejected investing in the early Coca Cola business to start Neiman-Marcus

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9:30a-6p, later hours in the Fall

ADDRESS: 1618 Main Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART Akard Station

PARKING: garages and lots nearby

PHONE: 214-741-6911

WEBSITE: http://www.neimanmarcus.com

Dallas Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: Open since 1941, Five million people a year visit one of the largest open-air markets in the country, where farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, specialty and international products directly to customers; find cooking classes, a collection of international merchants, flower and gardening vendors, and a calendar of events

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily 8a-6p except Chirstmas, Easter and New Years day

ADDRESS: 1010 South Pearl Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART Pearl Station

PARKING: lots nearby

PHONE: 214-939-2808

WEBSITE: http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org

Fountain Place
DESCRIPTION: 60-story skyscraper that looks like a glittering prism, with its ten-sided exterior of vertical and angled walls; never appears the same from any two angles; although the base of the structure is square, about half of the amount has been carved away for open spaces, allowing a 3-acre plaza with numerous fountains and waterfalls under shady bald cypress trees; also features one of the most complex computer-driven water structures in the world

ADMISSION: No tours

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: 1445 Ross Avenue  MAP

TRANSIT: near DART Akard Station

PARKING: garage and lots nearby

PHONE: N.A.

WEBSITE: http://www.fountainplace.com

West End
DESCRIPTION: If you are looking for mouth-watering Texas barbeque, sports bars and nightclubs downtown, this area is your first stop; although the cinema closed, you can still find Dallas Holocaust Museum, Dallas Segway Tours, Dallas World Aquarium, Y.O ranch Steakhouse, Dick’s Last Resort, Gator’s Croc-N-Roc, Hofbrau's Steaks, Landry's Seafood, and Spaghetti Warehouse and the world famous The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in the district

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: bounded by Pacific, Record, McKenney and Laws Streets  MAP

TRANSIT: DART West End Station

PARKING: lots and garages nearby

PHONE: 214-741-7180

WEBSITE: http://www.dallaswestend.org

House Of Blues
DESCRIPTION: Dallas version of this venerable franchise with the Gospel Sunday Brunch; check their calendar for concert; located between West End and Victory Park

ADMISSION: Free, except for concerts

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: 2200 North Lamar Street  MAP

TRANSIT:a few blocks northwest of DART West End Station

PARKING: lots and garages nearby

PHONE: 214-978-2583

WEBSITE: http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/dallas

Victory Park
DESCRIPTION: Master-planned 75 acre urban community featuring upscale residences, chic hotels, fashion & furniture boutiques, American Airlines Center, steakhouses, and cafes; a Museum of Nature & Science branch and and another giant ultra-chic hotel are coming; with AT&T (Victory) Plaza is attached to American Airlines Center, the area always seems abuzz with activity

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily and nightly

ADDRESS: 2200 Victory Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: DART Victory Station

PARKING: $10-$25-$20 per car

PHONE: 214-303-1200 sales center

WEBSITE: http://www.victorypark.com

Deep Ellum
DESCRIPTION: This historically Black district anchored on Elm Street is well patronized by a multi-cultural crowd that comes to dance, listen to blues, rock, R&B, and Jazz pon 8 blocks of Elm and Commerce Streets that host numerous clubs, tattoo parlors and a handful of boutiques

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily and nightly

ADDRESS: just east of Downtown on Elm Street  MAP

TRANSIT: a few blocks from DART Pearl Station

PARKING: nearly lots

PHONE: N.A.

WEBSITE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Ellum,_Dallas,_Texas

Uptown/West Village
DESCRIPTION: This shopping village in Uptown Dallas has become a fashion destination for the younger set; with trendsetting boutiques, vintage collections, art galleries, restaurants, nightlife and a Magnolia movie theater, the West Village is a one-stop shop for all things new and hip: Premum-93, Octane, the Glass Slipper, Cowboy Cool and Ice House Jewelers are a few of the eclectic shops that visitors will find

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily and nightly

ADDRESS: 3699 Mckinney Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: McKinney Avenue Trolley and DART City Place Station

PARKING: lots nearby

PHONE: 469-547-9666

WEBSITE: http://www.westvil.com

Dallas Market Center
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1957, the Guinness Book of World Records states that Dallas Market Center is the largest wholesale resource in the world; nearly 5 million square feet contain 2,000 customized showrooms exhibiting 25,000 lines of gift products, decorative accessories, home furnishings, lighting, garden accessories, gourmet food and floral items; from the freeway visitors can see the Trade Mart, Market Hall, International Floral & Gift Center, and World Trade Center

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: the public should check their event calendar for access

ADDRESS: 2100 North Stemmons Freeway  MAP

TRANSIT: none close by, but plenty of shuttles from nearby hotels

PARKING: lots on premises

PHONE: 800-325-6587

WEBSITE: http://www.dallasmarketcenter.com

Highland Park Village
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1931, Highland Park Village is a designated National Historic Landmark and is the nation’s first shopping center; today the village continues to serve as a central square for Highland Park and University Park cities within Dallas; developers of the shopping center traveled to Spain, Mexico and California to find inspiration for the beautiful Spanish Mediterranean architecture; the village boasts some of the most revered boutiques and shops in the world, including Chanel, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Hermes, and Escada, local restaurants and a restored movie theater

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: area surrounding Preston Road up to Mockingbird Lane  MAP

TRANSIT: near Mockingbird DART station

PARKING: lots nearby and on premises

PHONE: 214-571-2740

WEBSITE: http://www.hpvillage.com

Galleria Dallas
DESCRIPTION: Inspired by Milan Italy’s famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, it features an impressive ice rink surrounded by 200 of the most celebrated shops from around the world; Galleria Dallas recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: MOn-Sat 10a-9p, Sun Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 13350 Dallas Parkway  MAP

TRANSIT: none nearby

PARKING: free on premises

PHONE: 972-702-7100

WEBSITE: http://www.galleriadallas.com

Parker, TX

Southfork Ranch 
DESCRIPTION: Explore the homestead of the Ewing Family from the long-running Dallas television show on a guided tram tour; other highlights include the Dallas Legends exhibit, Miss Ellie’s Deli, shopping and more

ADMISSION: Tours by reservation

DAYS & HOURS: 9a–5p

ADDRESS: 3700 Hogge Road  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 972-442-7800
WEBSITE: http://southfork.com