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Settled in 1841, Dallas has become a metropolitan city that's cosmopolitan with an old west charm. Dallas County is considered the #1 visitor and leisure destination in Texas with more than 160 museuems, galleries, and artistic attractions...and more than 1110 live performances per night. Dallas area events include: Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Taste of Dallas, Oktoberfest, State Fair of Texas, and the Turkey Trot.

American Museum of the Miniature Arts

2001 North Lamar Street

Dallas, Texas

(214) 969-5502

http://www.minimuseum.org/

The museum has permanent, rotating and and traveling collections include dollhouses, miniatures, dolls, and toys.

Biblical Arts Center

7500 Park Lane

Dallas, Texas

(214) 691-4661

http://www.biblicalarts.org/

The art center displays nondenominational religious art from around the world, including paintings, sculptures, icons and clerical artifacts displayed in a building reminiscent of early Christian-era architecture.

Cotton Bowl

1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard

Dallas, Texas

(214) 670-8400

http://www.cottonbowl.org/

The Cotton Bowl seats about 72,000 for sports events and more.

Dallas Aquarium

1462 First Avenue and MLK Blvd.

Dallas, Texas

(214) 670-8443

http://www.dallas-zoo.org/aq/aq.asp?page=aq

It offers more than 5,000 fresh-water and salt-water aquatic creatures in the Amazon Flooded Forest Exhibit and World of Aquatic Diversity exhibit.

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden

8617 Garland Rd.

Dallas, Texas

(214) 327-4901

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/

Discover Dallas' greatest natural resource - The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.��The Arboretum features 66 superbly landscaped acres of towering trees, fragrant gardens, and lush lawns that beckon you out of the city's bustle into a serene and beautiful world. There's something to see year 'round, from the gorgeous blooms of springtime to the vivid colors of fall.� You'll also find fountains, sculptures, two historic mansions, and much more to delight the eye and refresh the spirit.� So spend an hour or a day with us and replenish your own resources with ours!

Dallas City Hall

1500 Marilla Street

Dallas, Texas

http://www.ci.dallas.tx.us/

The City Hall of Dallas, Texas. Includes a directory of the City Of Dallas and Dallas Area Services.

Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau

1201 Elm Street, Suite 2000

Dallas, Texas

(214) 571-1000

http://www.dallascvb.com/

The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes you to Dallas ... The Texas Star! Browse this Web site to discover information about visiting our city, planning a meeting, and much more!

Dallas Horticulture Center

3601 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Dallas, Texas

(214) 428-7476

The center displays a 7-acre Southwestern garden and a garden for the visually impaired, with raised beds for scents and textures.

Dallas Museum of Art

1717 North Harwood Street

Dallas, Texas

(214) 922-1200

http://www.dm-art.org/

The museum exhibits range from preColumbian to early African artifacts.

Dallas Museum of Natural History

3535 Grand Avenue

Dallas, Texas

(214) 421-3466

http://www.dallasdino.org/

The museum features native animals, minerals, and plants. Special national and international traveling exhibits also are displayed.

Dallas World Aquarium

1801 North Griffin Street

Dallas, Texas

(214) 720-2224

http://www.dwazoo.com/

There is an underwater world in 65,000 gallons of saltwater. The displays represents many parts of the world.

Dallas Zoo

650 South R. L. Thornton Freeway

Dallas, Texas

(214) 670-5656 or 670-6825

http://www.dallas-zoo.org/

95 acres of natural habitats featuring many rare and endangered species including black rhino, Western lowland gorillas and okapi.

Fair Park Dallas

1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard

Dallas, Texas

(214) 670-8400

http://www.fairparkdallas.com/

There are many moderne buildings-a type of art deco architecture popularized by movie theaters in the 1930s.

Frontiers of Flight Museum

8008 Cedar Springs Rd.

Dallas, Texas

(214) 350-1651

http://www.flightmuseum.com/

The museum features pictures, maps, photographs, documents, model airplanes, and more.

Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce

1201 Elm, Suite 2000

Dallas, Texas

(214) 746-6600

http://www.dallaschamber.org/

The chamber of commerce helps the region's business community to promote its economy and coommunity.

Hall of State

3939 Grand Avenue

Dallas, Texas

(214) 421-0281

A gold medallion symbolizing the six nations to which Texas has paid allegiance dominates the Hall of Six Flags.

International Museum of Cultures

7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road

Dallas, Texas

(214) 708-7406

http://www.sil.org/imc/

International Museum of Cultures, depicting cultures from around the world, including South America and Papua New Guinea.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial

605 Commerce Street

Dallas, Texas

A memorial monument in memory of John F. Kennedy, our 35th president. Located by the Old Red Courthouse.

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

2021 N. Stemmons Frwy

Dallas, Texas

(800) 229-9900 or (214) 761-1800

http://www.medievaltimes.com/

Medieval Times takes you back in time to the Middle Ages. An exciting four-course dinner with spectacular 11th-century entertainment. Entertainment includes knights on horseback, a jousting tournament, and events with breathtaking skills.

Music Hall

909 First Avenue

Dallas, Texas

(214) .565-1116

The houses of the Dallas Opera present the Dallas Summer Musicals and a variety of special performances.

Old City Park

1717 Gano Street

Dallas, Texas

(214) 421-5141

http://www.oldcitypark.org/

The Historical Village of Dallas. OCP is composed of 38 historic structures dating from 1840 to 1910 and boasts a working farm, elegant Victorian homes, turn of the century commercial buildings and much, much more!

Reunion Tower at Hyatt Regency Dallas

300 Reunion Boulevard East

Dallas, Texas

(214) 651-0018

http://dallas.hyatt.com/dfwrd/indi/indi.html

A 50-story landmark tower with a three-level geodesic sphere containing a revolving cocktail lounge, observation deck and restaurant with a spectacular panoramic view. Located adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The tower was first built as a focal point for the Reunion area which was a settlement of French immigrants.

Texas Stadium

2401 E Airport Freeway

Dallas, Texas

(972) 785-4000

The stadium is home of the Dallas Cowboys, and it seats 63,855.

Thanks-Giving Square

1627 Pacific Avenue

Dallas, Texas

(214) 969-1977

http://www.thanksgiving.org/

Thanks-Giving Square, located in Dallas Texas, is an international resource devoted to gathering and sharing the thanksgivings of the United States and of the world. You may send a card of gratitude that is mailed from the United Nations.

The Science Place

1318 Second Avenue

Dallas, Texas

(214) 428-5555

http://www.scienceplace.org/

Visitors can lift a ton using one hand, bend light, stargaze in the planetarium, and there is a large variety you can choose from.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

411 Elm Street

Dallas, Texas

(214) 747-6660

http://www.dealeyplaza.org/

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza contains a permanent historical exhibition dealing with the life, times, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy with a focus on the impact of his death on the nation and the world. The museum is located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas School Book Depository).

Wendy And Emery Reves Collection

1717 N. Harwood

Dallas, Texas

(214) 922-1200

The collection shows exhibits of antique furniture, Chinese porcelain, and Winston Churchill memorabilia.

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