Top Things to do in Dallas, Texas

You might have heard that everything is bigger in Texas. Well, Dallas does its best to fulfill that promise! The vibrant and lively city is full of unique activities for tourists and locals to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for unique architecture, yummy restaurants, street art or murals, Dallas has a little bit of everything. Here are the top sites you should see!

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge

If you spend just a few minutes driving around Dallas, you’ll like spot Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge – a massive, white, gorgeous piece of architecture. This bridge definitely has a wow-factor. However, it is dangerous to walk on the actual bridge itself…so how do you take awesome photos of it?

Head to Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge for the best (& safest) view of the beautiful white bridge. This walkway is solely for people and offers the prettiest angle for capturing photos. Besides a few benches and a little fountain that kids can splash around in, there is not much to the footbridge…other than the amazing views!

Address: Continental Avenue Bridge Dallas, TX 75207
Admission: Free

Reunion Tower

The highlight of my time in Dallas was visiting the city’s iconic Reunion Tower. At 561 feet tall, it is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city. From the tower you will see miles of Dallas, including unobstructed views of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

I highly recommend timing out your visit to be near sunset. This way you can capture the panoramic views during the daytime, sunset, blue hour, and night. The price is not the cheapest thing in the world, but it is very worth purchasing a ticket to see these epic views of Dallas!

Address: 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
Admission: Adults $18, Seniors $14, Youth $9, Children free
Website: https://reuniontower.com/

Deep Ellum Murals

Street art is everywhere in Dallas. The Deep Ellum neighborhood, however, takes 1st place for the best murals. Every corner features a colorful mural or Instagrammable place to snap a photo. The exciting Deep Ellum entertainment district is known for its street murals, quirky art galleries and long-time concert venues for indie and blues. 

If you’re looking for the most photogenic murals in Texas, Deep Ellum is a must! Throughout its history, Deep Ellum has also been a place for visual artists to come and make a name for themselves through public displays of creativity. There are multiple places for public parking, so it is easy to explore the area.

Checking out the murals is definitely one of the top things to do in Dallas!

Address (Flea Style): 3009 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Admission: Free (except for street parking)

Deep Ellum Sculptures & Street Art

Deep Ellum is not only known for its colorful murals. You can spot some of the most iconic sculptures in Texas here in the artistic neighborhood. The Traveling Man (pictured above) is a beloved piece that is easy to spot from almost anywhere nearby! By simply driving around the road it’s located on, you will spot a few other amazing statues.

Address: 2605 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Admission: Free

Klyde Warren Park

Klyde Warren Park is unique all on its own as it is located over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway. Yep, the park was built over a major interstate! There is a lot to do throughout the 5.2-acre park…food trucks, street vendors, sports, live music, sculptures, fountains, and more.

If you’re searching for an oasis in the middle of downtown Dallas, definitely spend some time in Klyde Warren Park. You will also find a lot of locals taking a study break underneath the greenery.

Address: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Admission: Free

Venture Outside the City!

While Dallas is amazing, I absolutely loved visiting nearby cities. Our top choices would be Fort Worth Stockyards, Canton Trade Days, or Magnolia Market at the Silos. There is so much to do around Texas. You could spend months or even years in the state and still have so much to see!

Overall, you are in for an amazing experience if you visit any of these Dallas sites! We hope you enjoyed this list of the top things to do in Dallas, Texas. What are some of your favorite spots throughout the city?

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