Wednesday, June 19, 2013

TripAdvisor Things To Do in Dallas

Only 1 to 3 days to see all of Dallas?  TripAdvisor has put together a list of the must see's in the Big D.

Embassy Suites Dallas Near the Galleria is the perfect location to see all you need to see in Dallas.

All guests enjoy:

  • Free cooked to order breakfast
  • Complimentary Evening Reception 
  • Two Room Suite
  • Hotel shuttle in 3 mile radius of the hotel
  • Packages that include discounts to many of the top Dallas Attractions 
  • Free High Speed Internet Access


3 days in Dallas

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3 days in Dallas
In three days you can see the top attractions in Dallas.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Day 1

The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository

The Sixth Floor Museum/Texas School Book Depository
Located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas School Book Depository) from which Oswald fired those infamous shots, this historic exhibition chronicles the life, times, assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
This simple monument to the slain president was built on a plaza adjacent to the Texas School Book Depository building.
Fee: No      Duration of visit: <1 hour
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Dallas Museum of Art

Dallas Museum of Art
Established in 1903, this prestigious art venue features a wide selection of art exhibits, from Ancient Mediterranean to Contemporary Art and Design.
Fee: No      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Nasher Sculpture Center

Nasher Sculpture Center
The Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection includes more than 300 sculptures by most of the 20th century's greatest talents, including Rodin, Calder, de Kooning, Giacometti, Matisse, MirĂ³, Picasso and Serra.
Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Day 2

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Sixty-six acres of peaceful woods and beautifully manicured lawns and flowers: a great place to spend an afternoon.
Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Perot Museum of Nature & Science

Perot Museum of Nature & Science
Fee: Yes
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Crow Collection of Asian Art

Crow Collection of Asian Art
This set of galleries is dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.
Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Day 3

White Rock Lake Park

White Rock Lake Park
Surrounding the jewel of Dallas, 1,015-acre White Rock Lake, the park is a prime spot for running, hiking, birdwatching, fishing and people-watching.
Fee: No      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Galleria Dallas

Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas definitely has world-class shops and dining.  There are also places you can have a great stroll with the kids and stroller to...more »
Fee: No      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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African American Museum

African American Museum
A museum celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the arts.
Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Monday, June 10, 2013

Kaboom Town 2013 -- North Dallas Celebrates the 4th of July !


Addison Kaboon Town July 3 5pm - Midnight

Kaboom Town!

North Dallas/Addison Texas's most explosive party of the year. Dazzling fireworks are choreographed to music and simulcast on the radio plus food, live music and spectacular historic warplane fly-bys.

Kaboom Town!® 2013
Wednesday, July 3 -- 5pm to Midnight
Addison Circle Park

2012 Recognitions:
Forbes - Top 10 Best July 4th Fireworks Displays
Travel Channel - Top Five July 4th Displays
Bing - Ranked #11 World's Best Fireworks Displays

2011 Recognitions:
AOL - Ranked #3 Fireworks Show in the US
Dallas Observer - Best Fourth of July Fireworks Show in DFW

Rated one of the top places to watch fireworks in the country by the American Pyrotechnics Association, USA Today, Travel + Leisure and The Wall Street Journal, the nationally-recognized fireworks show can be seen from anywhere in Addison, including the Addison Circle Park watching party..

The dazzling 30-minute fireworks show is choreographed to music and a live radio simulcast on 100.3 JACK FM. Plus there is great food, live music on the Dos Equis Stage and the spectacular Addison Airport Air Show featuring the Cavanaugh Flight Museum Warbird Flyover.

Stay for the Addison Kaboom Town!® After Party!

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