Off the shores of White Rock Lake lies the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The 66 acres (26 hectares) of lush, perfectly manicured landscapes hold a treasure trove of trees, bushes, and flowers that are sure to make anyone green with envy. The DeGolyer House, a 1940s-style Spanish mansion, is also located on the grounds. Tours of the house and its sculpture garden are offered. The Jonsson Color Gardens, A Woman's Garden, and the Lay Ornamental Garden are all exquisite features of the picturesque grounds.
Dallas Zoo encompasses 106-acres (42 hectares) of exotic and traditional zoo animals. Visitors are greeted at the entrance by one of the tallest statues in Texas - a 67.5 foot (20.5 meters) giraffe. The Wilds of Africa attraction includes the chimpanzee forest, the gorilla center and an aviary on a quarter-mile nature trail where six natural habitats are featured: forest, mountain, woodland, river, desert and brush. A 20-minute monorail ride runs the course of the attraction and costs an additional fee. The ZooNorth attraction includes a bird and reptile building, children's zoo with touchable animals, cheetah exhibit, elephants, giraffes, flamingos and other traditional animals.
This is a permanent exhibition of the tragic events leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza opened in 1989 and is located in the Dallas County Administration Building (initially named Texas School Book Depository), the site from where Lee Harvey Oswald allegedly shot the President. Displays include a moving overview of the time period and the life and accomplishments of the 35th President of the United States. Enlarged police photographs, news footage and audio tools allow visitors to learn about the tragic events of November 22, 1963.
Discover a South American rainforest filled with monkeys, colorful toucans, crocodiles, manatees and otters. The aquarium portion of this popular attraction features 85,000 gallons (321,760 liters) of saltwater containing marine life from around the world. Palm tree polyps, Blackeye goby, Harlequin shrimp, Zebra angelfish, Napoleon wrasse and many more are few of the aquatic life on display.
This Dallas landmark has graced the downtown skyline since 1978. Three levels of activity structure, which are encircled in a dome of lights. The triangle formations of the structural cylinders encase the elevators that carry passengers to the top levels in 68 seconds. Over 200 lights add shimmer to the geodesic dome, which can be programmed to form an infinite number of patterns. Some of the more famous include "The Electric Moon," "Texas Raindrops" and "Dallas Disco Fever." The tower opened in 1978, just two years after construction began and only five years after its conception. The Lookout is the lowest of the upper levels and provides both an indoor and outdoor observation area. Visitors can view many points of interest throughout the Dallas area from 360-degrees.
Frontiers of Flight Museum is an assembly of artifacts celebrating the chronicles of flight. From the Wright brothers to the space age, each display is carefully organized to provide in-depth information on aircraft history. Exhibited models are on loan from the University of Texas at Dallas' Collection of Flight, one of the largest aviation archives in the country. Highlights include Hindenburg artifacts and the Apollo 7 spacecraft.
Common Desk is a place where all workaholics gather to discuss agendas in the company of unlimited coffee, pleasant music and like-minded co-patrons. The place is a wonderful amalgamation of an event venue and a cafe. Furnished with ample of seating spaces, and equipped with high-speed WiFi and charging points for all your gadgets, through this place, owner Nick responds to the latent needs of the city. Common Desk is buzzing with corporate executives, freelancers, entrepreneurs as well as start ups throughout the day; many occupy the seating area while some make the conference room their den. It is here that people can work in peace and after a long day they can rejuvenate with a friendly game of Volley Ball.
Located in the Hilton Anatole, the Geppetto's Theater & Workshop is a charming marionette theater that's certain to entertain! Set in an intimate theater, this unique performance is sure to spark a love of live theater in any child's heart. Bring your kids and watch as puppets act out engaging stories. Make sure to ask about the behind-the-scenes tours that will teach your family all about marionettes.
Located in the heart of Allen, Allen’s Community Theatre is one of the city's most popular theaters which showcases a variety of plays, musicals and comedy shows that are performed by a host of well-renowned artists, actors and theater groups. They also hold auditions for various roles that will be featuring in upcoming shows, so sign up and enjoy your hour of fame.
Legends Hall at The Marq Southlake is a beautiful event venue space in Southlake. In the color scheme of off white, beige and furnishing in gold, the hall looks elegant and exudes a royal-like feeling. Beautiful French windows adorn the space and is well lit with modern lighting fixtures. It is ideal for hosting a wedding or any grand cultural event.