3 Days · in Dallas
3 Days in Dallas: History, Arts & Bishop Arts
Three days lets you see Dallas's main sides at a comfortable pace. The first day covers downtown's history and Reunion Tower, the second the Arts District and Uptown, and the third the Dallas Zoo, Bishop Arts and the Trinity River bridges.
Day 01
Dealey Plaza, Downtown & Reunion Tower
History, Texas symbols and the skyline from above.
Morning
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Start with timed tickets at the Sixth Floor Museum, which tells the story of President Kennedy's assassination.
Late Morning
Dealey Plaza & JFK Memorial
Walk Dealey Plaza and visit Philip Johnson's memorial a block east, staying on the sidewalks.
Lunch
West End or Dallas Farmers Market
Have lunch in the West End or at the food hall of the Dallas Farmers Market.
Afternoon
Pioneer Plaza & Thanks-Giving Square
See the bronze cattle drive at Pioneer Plaza, then the spiral Glory Window at Thanks-Giving Square.
Late Afternoon
Reunion Tower
Ride up Reunion Tower for views over the city as the sun sets.
Evening
Deep Ellum
Have barbecue at Pecan Lodge or Terry Black's, then catch live music in Deep Ellum.
Day 02
The Arts District & Uptown
World-class museums, a park over a freeway and an evening in Uptown.
Morning
Dallas Museum of Art
Explore the Dallas Museum of Art, where general admission is free.
Late Morning
Nasher Sculpture Center
Cross the street to the Nasher Sculpture Center and its peaceful garden.
Lunch
Klyde Warren Park
Have lunch from the food trucks at Klyde Warren Park.
Afternoon
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Visit the Perot Museum, or the free Crow Museum of Asian Art.
Late Afternoon
McKinney Avenue Trolley
Ride the free trolley up McKinney Avenue into Uptown.
Evening
Uptown or an Arts District performance
Have dinner in Uptown, or catch a concert or opera in the Arts District.
Day 03
Bishop Arts, the Trinity & West Dallas
A historic neighborhood, a Calatrava bridge and sunset over the skyline.
Morning
Dallas Zoo
Visit the Dallas Zoo, reachable by DART light rail.
Lunch
Bishop Arts District
Have lunch in the Bishop Arts District, such as tacos or a casual cafe.
Afternoon
Bishop Arts shops
Browse the independent boutiques and galleries.
Late Afternoon
Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge
Walk the pedestrian bridge for views of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and the skyline.
Evening
Trinity Groves
Have dinner with skyline views at Trinity Groves.
Dinner
Lucia or Bishop Arts restaurants
If you prefer, return to Bishop Arts for dinner at Lucia, booked well in advance.