Dallas’ Most Popular Tourist Destinations Explored

A trip to Dallas is exciting, but even more important is the memories it will instill in your mind. As the largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex, Dallas has something to offer everyone. Whether you are traveling alone or in a group, the city will provide you with an exhilarating experience like no other. However, to ensure you have the best experience possible, you will need to learn more about Dallas’ most popular tourist destinations. To help jumpstart your effort, a list of these locations is listed below.

 Addison

Regardless of your planned destination, you should consider visiting Addison. This suburb just happens to be one of Dallas’ most popular tourist destinations, as it features an amazing layout of restaurants. Many tourists visiting the DFW area will oftentimes find themselves in Addison dining at one of these restaurants.

When visiting Addison, you should also take a few hours to visit the Cavanaugh Flight Museum. Located on Claire Chennault, the Cavanaugh Flight Museum features a broad range of displays, all of which tell about something about the aviation history.

 Six Flags Over Texas

As one of the most popular amusement parks in Dallas, Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington provides visitors from all across the country some of the most amazing experiences. The park features a variety of rollercoasters, kiddie rides, restaurants and shops. In addition to this, the park recently introduced a new thrilling ride, deemed the Lone Star Revolution. The coaster will debut in 2019, which will be just in time for your next Dallas vacation.

 Ruth Paine House Museum

Hundreds of President John F. Kennedy fans flock to Irving, Texas each year to visit the Ruth Paine House Museum. The establishment just happens to have an important historic significance, as it is the last known place that Lee Harvey Oswald visited before he assassinated the President. Located on West Irving Boulevard, the museum has been described as a “gem” by both locals and visitors.

If you plan to visit the museum, you will need to make your reservations in advance. A guide will provide you with in-depth information about the relationship of Ruth Paine and Lee Harvey Oswald.

 The Beautiful And Unique View At Klyde Warren Park

 How many places are there on earth where you can relax in a park environment that is located right over a major highway? Sure, this is something that you can do at the High Line in New York City, but you might be surprised to learn that you can also get this kind of experience in Dallas. The Klyde Warren Park is a 5.2-acre public park that is located right over a major freeway. There is always something fun to do in the park, as there are several food trucks, a library, and tons of yoga or workout classes. The best part is that there is no admittance fee to enter the park.

View Dallas From Up High

 If you really want to see Dallas there is no better way to do it than from the observation deck of the Reunion Tower. You will find the view incredible and on a clear day, you can literally see miles and miles of the city. You certainly won’t see this side of the city from another other destination. The tower is located right in the bustling downtown area and the observation deck is both indoors and outdoors, so you can take advantage of what it has to offer all year around. Located 470 feet in the air with a 360-degree view the building is without a doubt a one of a kind experience.