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Weekend (2 Days) · in Dallas

A Dallas Weekend: Downtown History Plus the Arts District

A weekend lets you combine Dallas's history and skyline with its art and dining. Day one covers the Sixth Floor Museum, downtown's landmarks, Reunion Tower and Deep Ellum. Day two explores the Arts District, Klyde Warren Park and Uptown. It suits first-time visitors who want the essentials without rushing.

2 days

Day 01

Dealey Plaza, Downtown & Reunion Tower

History, Texas symbols and the skyline from above.

  1. 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.

  2. Late Morning

    Dealey Plaza & JFK Memorial

    Walk Dealey Plaza and visit Philip Johnson's memorial a block east, staying on the sidewalks.

  3. Lunch

    West End or Dallas Farmers Market

    Have lunch in the West End or at the food hall of the Dallas Farmers Market.

  4. Afternoon

    Pioneer Plaza & Thanks-Giving Square

    See the bronze cattle drive at Pioneer Plaza, then the spiral Glory Window at Thanks-Giving Square.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Reunion Tower

    Ride up Reunion Tower for views over the city as the sun sets.

  6. 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.

  1. Morning

    Dallas Museum of Art

    Explore the Dallas Museum of Art, where general admission is free.

  2. Late Morning

    Nasher Sculpture Center

    Cross the street to the Nasher Sculpture Center and its peaceful garden.

  3. Lunch

    Klyde Warren Park

    Have lunch from the food trucks at Klyde Warren Park.

  4. Afternoon

    Perot Museum of Nature and Science

    Visit the Perot Museum, or the free Crow Museum of Asian Art.

  5. Late Afternoon

    McKinney Avenue Trolley

    Ride the free trolley up McKinney Avenue into Uptown.

  6. Evening

    Uptown or an Arts District performance

    Have dinner in Uptown, or catch a concert or opera in the Arts District.