Dallas is one of the biggest and liveliest cities in Texas. The city offers a lot of value to travelers who are looking for a week-long getaway. If you’ve never traveled to Texas, you’re missing out on a golden opportunity to visit the wonderful city of Dallas. During your visit, you’ll find many amazing tourist attractions to keep you busy. Below, you’ll learn more about the city’s best attractions.
Dallas Zoo
When traveling with your children and spouse, you will need to choose attractions suitable for the entire family. There are many, but the Dallas Zoo is likely one of the best. The facility is located on Thornton Freeway and it is open every day of the week. The zoo covers more than 106 acres and is home to more than 2,000 animals across 406 species. The zoo was founded in 1888 making it one of the oldest zoos in the country. With so many animals to observe, you’ll stay busy the whole day, and you’ll find many animals you have never heard of.
Klyde Warren Park
Dallas is a busy city that may seem overwhelming at times. When you’ve had enough of the hustle and bustle, you’ll want to escape the city and settle down. Thankfully, you won’t need to leave Dallas to escape the city. Instead, you should travel to downtown Dallas so you can visit Klyde Warren Park. It opened in 2012 and spans over 5 acres. The park is beautiful and relaxing. You can walk through the park or sit and relax with your loved ones.
Dallas Museum Of Art
A lot of tourists like visiting a major city so they can check out the local artwork. The United States is home to many expansive art museums, but the Dallas Museum of Art is one of the best museums. It is located in the Arts District downtown. It was founded in 1903, so it has artistic value and historical value. The Dallas Museum of Art has a collection consisting of roughly 24,000 objects. During your visit, you’ll find a variety of collections, including African, American, Asian, and Contemporary collections.
You’ll find new and old pieces too.
Dallas World Aquarium
The Dallas Zoo is cool but some people are looking for something else. If you fit into this category, you may want to visit the Dallas World Aquarium. Tickets are affordable, so you can bring the entire family without blowing your budget. The Aquarium is located near the zoo in Dallas’s West End Historic District. Typically, it opens at 9 and stays open until 5 in the evening. However, you’ll want to check the schedule before visiting.
The aquarium is home to replica habitats for many fish, mammals, and birds.
