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Things to see in Dallas (United States): 45 places and when to go
Dallas is a major city in United States with around 4,798,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (18), With kids (9), Museums and art (8). The best known are Dallas Museum of Art, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza and Meadows Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 32.822, -96.842
- Population
- About 4,798,000
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (18) · With kids (9) · Museums and art (8) · Temples (6) · Wildlife (3) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 1,290 km as the crow flies
What to see in Dallas
The places in and around Dallas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dallas Museum of ArtArt museum in Dallas, Texas5.5 km
- Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey PlazaMuseum dedicated to John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, U.S5.7 km
- Meadows MuseumArt museum in Dallas, Texas5.7 km
- Margaret Hunt Hill BridgeCable-stayed bridge over the Trinity River in North Texas5.0 km
- Dallas ZooNon-profit organization in the USA9.6 km
- Nasher Sculpture CenterArt museum in Dallas, Texas, United States5.4 km
- Dallas Texas TempleLDS church in Dallas11 km
- Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenNon-profit organization in the USA12 km
- Dallas World AquariumZoo in Texas, USA5.5 km
- Margaret McDermott BridgeBridge in United States of America6.2 km
- Texas StarFerris wheel at Fair Park in Dallas9.2 km
- Crow Museum of Asian ArtArt museum in Dallas, Texas5.5 km
- African American MuseumMuseum in Dallas, Texas, United States8.7 km
- Cathedral of HopeLGBT Christian cathedral1.2 km
- Church of the IncarnationChurch in Texas, United States4.7 km
- Frontiers of Flight MuseumAviation museum in Dallas, Texas, USA2.3 km
- Preston Hollow, DallasTemples7.8 km
- Prestonwood Baptist ChurchChurch in Texas, United States23 km
- St. Seraphim CathedralEastern Orthodox Cathedral located in Dallas, Texas3.6 km
- Cavanaugh Flight MuseumAviation museum in Addison, Texas, USA17 km
- Bitter Sisters Brewing CompanyBrewery15 km
- Celestial BeerworksBrewery867 m
- Children's AquariumWith kids · Wildlife9.1 km
- CidercadeBrewery1.8 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Community Beer Co. / Society Spirits & Restaurant, Craft and Growler, Deep Ellum Brewing Company, Dot's Hop House, Eden Hill Winery, Four Bullets Brewery, Four Corners Brewing Company, Lockwood Distilling Co., Oak Cliff Brewing Co., Odd Muse, Outfit Brewing, Peticolas Brewery & Tap Room, Smittox Brewing, Texas Ale Project, White Rock Brewing Co.
- With kids: Lee Harvey's Dive In, Nash Davis Sprayground, Planetarium, Russell Planetarium, Slick City Action Park
- Hiking: Trinity Forest Trail
When to go to Dallas
The best time to visit Dallas is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:04
- FebPossible10:50
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:41
- JunBest time14:09
- JulBest time13:58
- AugBest time13:13
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:17
- DecPossible9:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. In April, 45 of the 45 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dallas
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 1,290 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Arlington, Texas9 places23 km
- Grapevine19 places25 km
- allen11 places37 km
- Little Elm9 places38 km
- Fort Worth, Texas18 places47 km
- Denton, Texas7 places51 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dallas?
The best known: Dallas Museum of Art, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Meadows Museum, Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Dallas Zoo. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dallas?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51.
How do you get to Dallas?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 1,290 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dallas as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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