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Things to do in Dallas, Texas (TX): The Best Historic Sites
You may have all heard that everything is bigger in Texas. Well, Dallas does its best to fulfill that promise. You'll find several museums with vast art collections and fascinating specialty museums like The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository, which, though small in size, offers an immense amount of information about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. And of course, visit a local steakhouse for a terrific (and enormous) meal.
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1. Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
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4.5 based on 219 reviews
Located on the grounds of Dallas's first city park, Dallas Heritage Village is the perfect place to step back in time. You can immerse yourself in the lives of Texans during the pioneer and Victorian eras. The buildings are all part of North Texas history and give you the opportunity to see and experience nineteenth century life. As you stroll through the grounds, you'll discover how crops were grown, how animals were cared for, how family life progressed, and how the sense of community developed for ordinary Texans over 100 years ago. The Village hosts multiple family events throughout the year and visitors can participate in daily activities led by History Hosts.
Reviewed By patricialF2081TB - DeSoto, United States
Highly recommend. Bought groupon for 4 and there were guides in some of the buildings. It was an overcast day and very few visitors. Remember schools come there so be careful. Covers 1840 to 1899 in Texas history. Paid extra $5 for guided tour in Miller house. Covers log cabins to Victorian homes to shot gun houses. Walking necessary, if disabled would not recommend it.
2. Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
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4.5 based on 2,484 reviews
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.
Reviewed By FresnoTravelers - Fresno, United States
Easily walkable, and just across the street from the 6th Street Depository museum, this area has the grassy knoll, information on the origins of Dallas, and tribute to history.
3. Millermore Mansion
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
This Greek Revival residence was built in 1861 by William B. Miller and is now located at the Old City Park.
4. Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
5. Winfrey Point
6. Old Red Museum
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4.0 based on 460 reviews
Dedicated to the cultural, economic, political and social history of Dallas County, this museum is housed in the beautifully Old Red Courthouse.
Reviewed By grayhairedtrvlr - Dallas, United States
Having lived in the area for many years and watching this building being renovated, we decided it was time to visit. The building itself is quite a structure and the museum is extremely interesting. There are displays on the first floor regarding the building and it’s history, renovation,etc. as well as a temporary exhibit. The museum is on the second floor and divided into 4 time periods. Obviously it is important to start at the beginning however if very early history does not thrill you, you can visit any time period you wish. We started at the beginning and worked through all 4 time periods. We found all to be interesting and learned many things about Dallas and the surrounding area. I would suggest following up with a visit to the Dallas Heritage Village which is located approximately on the site where Dallas began and is a representation of old Dallas.
7. John Neely Bryan Cabin
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3.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Bryaninblood
The city of Dallas is to be congratulated for keeping it restored and on Founder's Plaza as a remembrance from whence Dallas came.
8. 508 Park
THE BUILDING 508 Park was built in a zig-zag modern art deco style by Warner Brothers and completed in 1930. Built as a regional film exchange, it contained sixteen film vaults and two film inspection areas on the ground floor. The painted signage you see on top of the building is on the side of a small theater on the roof. 508 Park is part of what was known as Dallas’ “film row” where several film exchanges were concentrated along with other businesses that served theater owners. THE MUSIC In 1930 Warner Brothers purchased Brunswick Records and moved the regional offices to the 3rd floor of 508 Park. In 1931 this business was sold to the American Record Corporation. The regional manager, Don Law, along with his boss Art Satherley, produced 843 recordings at 508 Park between 1935 and 1939. Later, Don and Art would each head Columbia Records country music division. Notable music moments: 1935 - Gene Autry records the hit “Nobody’s Darlin’ but Mine” 1935 - The first recordings of Bob Wills with the Texas Playboys 1937 - Robert Johnson 1938 - The Stamps Quartet 1938 - Bob Wills records “San Antonio Rose” 1939 - Lolo Cavazos In 2004, Eric Clapton, filmed part of his “Sessions for Robert J” DVD on the 3rd floor of the 508 Park building. THE FUTURE The building is being renovated with historical exhibits open to the public, an art studio for the homeless, a recording studio and event spaces. We hope to have the building open to the public with exhibits and tours in 2018 after we complete fund raising and construction.
