1. Dallas World Aquarium 1801 North Griffin Street Dallas, TX 75202-1503 +1 214 720 2224 info@dwazoo. com Open Hours10a-5p daily http://www. dwazoo. com Discover a South American rainforest filled with unique plants and animals such as monkeys, colorful toucans, crocodiles, manatees and otters. The aquarium portion features 85,000-gallons of saltwater with marine life from around the world. Rare sea dragons, giant clams and endangered sea turtles are but a few of the intriguing animals on display. An outdoor lagoon-like exhibit features Black-footed penguins. See their website for information on special exhibits. 2. Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road Dallas, TX 75218-4335 +1 214 515 6550 events@dallasarboretum. org Open Hours9a-5p M-Su, Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day http://www. dallasarboretum. org/ Off the shores of White Rock Lake lies the garden of a lifetime. The 66 acres of lush, perfectly manicured landscapes hold a treasure trove of trees, bushes and flowers are sure to make anyone green with envy. Quaint and quiet walkways meander throughout the grounds with countless coves. 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 Johnson Color Gardens, the Woman’s Garden, and the Lay Ornamental Garden with water walls are exquisite features of the picturesque grounds. Dallas Car Rental 3. Dallas Museum of Art 1717 North Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201-2315 +1 214 922 1200 humanresources@DallasMuseumofArt. org Open Hours11a-5p Tu-W, 11a-9p Th, 11a-5p F-Su http://www. dallasmuseumofart. org The cornerstone feature of the Arts District, this museum holds a renowned collection of treasures and timeless exhibits. Permanent collections include Ten Treasures, highlighting the key areas of the museum’s interests and the Wendy & Emery Reves Collection, a personal gathering of quality pieces from their mansion. A multitude of temporary exhibits travel into and out of various galleries, such as the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs . 4. White Rock Lake 8300 East Lawther Drive Dallas, TX 75218-3308 +1 214 670 8740 Open Hours6am-midnight daily http://www. dallasparks. org/Parks/whiterock. aspx White Rock Lake has 9-plus miles of waterfront trails;the complete loop around the lake takes about three hours. Also offered are fishing, sailing and horseback riding. Those who enjoy bird watching will find that the lake attracts a wide variety of birds; note especially the green parrots at the south end of the lake. There are also several playgrounds and picnic areas are reservable. An experimental ecology center is in the making. 5. Reunion Tower 300 Reunion Boulevard E. Dallas, TX 75207-4409 +1 214 651 1234 Open Hours10a-midnight F, 9a-midnight Sa, 10a-10p Su-Th This Dallas landmark has graced the downtown skyline since 1978. Three levels of activity top the 50-story 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. For the more actively inclined, an 837-step stairwell is located in the middle of the tower. Over 200 lights add shimmer to the geodesic dome, which can be programmed to form an infinite number of patterns. . . 6. Ice Skating Center at the Galleria 13350 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240-6605 +1 972 392 3361 Open HoursHours vary http://galleriaiceskatingcenter. com/ Take to the ice in the middle of the Galleria Dallas . This unique ice skating rink is located in the center of the mall and is surrounded by four levels of grand shopping. The Center offers “broomball,” beginner to advanced skating lessons, open public skating sessions, and has provisions for private parties. Rental equipment is available at a nominal charge. This is a great place for children to use up some of their inexhaustible energy or as a terrific family outing. 7. Dallas Zoo 650 S R. L. Thornton Freeway Dallas, TX 75203-3013 +1 214 670 5656 info@dalzoo. org Open Hours9a-4:30p M-Su http://www. dallaszoo. org Dallas Zoo encompasses 95 acres of exotic and traditional zoo animals. Visitors are greeted at the entrance by the tallest statue in Texas—a 67. 5 foot 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 ZooNort. . . 8. Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art 2010 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201-2335 +1 214 979 6430 dskliris@crowcollection. org Open HoursTu-Su 10a-5p, Th 10a-9p http://www. crowcollection. org This fine collection of Asian art includes more than 300 paintings, sculptures and architectural items that have been part of the personal collection of real estate czar Trammell Crow and his wife for more than 30 years. Although originally acquired for personal enjoyment, many pieces in this vast collection are museum quality. Highlights include a 120-item exhibit from the Crows’ 1,200 piece Chinese jade collection, the world’s second-largest impeccable crystal ball (19th century. . . 9. Old Red Courthouse 100 South Houston Street Dallas, TX 75202-3502 +1 214 745 1100 info@oldred. org Open Hours8a-4:30p M-F, by appointment only Sa-Su http://www. oldred. org/oldredcourthouse. html The Old Red Courthouse is an outstanding feature of the Dallas County Historic Plaza. It was built in 1892 in Romanesque Revival style. It is constructed of rough-cut, red pecos sandstone and trimmed in Arkansas blue granite. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a City of Dallas Landmark and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. Four prior courthouses have graced the same location. The Visitor Information Center is on the ground level, and the high tech Internet Cafe is housed in one of the turrets. 10. Plaza of the Americas 700 North Pearl Street Dallas, TX 75201-2824 1 214 720 8000 Open Hours Vary Known for its exquisite architectural style, Plaza of the Americas consists of an upscale shopping center, as well as two 25-story mirrored office towers located on the north and south ends of the blocks, Le Meridien Hotel on the west end of the block, and a connecting atrium which houses a popular ice skating rink. Located on the northeast end of Downtown Dallas, the stylish shopping mall features more than 40 restaurants, services and shops.
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