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Dallas Highlights & Fort Worth Highlights Day Tour

100 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205, USA
Duration

8 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

We love Dallas & Fort Worth and you will find out why on this exciting Combo Day Tour of the best sites and experiences both cities have to offer! Oil, Cattle, Professional Sports, Art & Architecture, Texas History; your private Tour Guide will show you the way. Visit Fort Worth in the morning and after the Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive, head to Dallas. Learn about the tragic JFK story, tour downtown Dallas and visit many neighborhoods. We make tour stops along the way for photos, more in-depth information and to visit specific attractions. An informative and fun way to see and learn about the DFW area! * West End Historic District * Dealey Plaza & JFK * Pioneer Plaza * Dallas Arts District * Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge * Klyde Warren Park * Highland Park & Turtle Creek * Bush Presidential Library & Museum * Knox St. District * AT&T Discovery District * Victory Park * Reunion Tower * JFK Tribute * Sundance Square * Fort Worth Historic Stockyards * AT&T Stadium & Globe Life Park

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What To Expect

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Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District



Dealey Plaza is park surrounding the original birthplace of the City of Dallas. It is also the site of the JFK tragedy. Tour the Plaza and learn fascinating details of that fateful day. Stop for a photo of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which commemorates the site of President Kennedy’s assassination. Visit the Kennedy Memorial, a tribute to President John F. Kennedy.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West End Historic District



Known for its rich history, the West End Historic District is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Learn about the Dallas Holocaust Museum, the Old Red Courthouse, Founders Plaza and the Dallas World Aquarium.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Omni Dallas Hotel



Stop by the Omni Dallas Hotel to see the Magnolia Pegasus, a restored Dallas icon, now mounted on an oil derrick, flying high and illuminated at night.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pioneer Plaza



Explore the spectacular Pioneer Plaza, a downtown park, which features a larger-than-life bronze sculpture of a cattle drive, with Texas Longhorn Steers being driven by skilled cowboys astride horses! Cross the stepping stones up to the top for the best views!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Giant Eyeball



Enjoy a drive down Main Street and see “The Eyeball” an the eye-popping piece of public art!

• Admission Ticket Free

Klyde Warren Park



Located in the heart of Dallas, “Klyde Warren Park”, serves as a “town square” and gathering place for locals and visitors. See the fountains, food trucks and locals enjoying fitness classes, kids on the playground and live music on the Pavillion.

• Admission Ticket Free

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge



Bridging the Trinity River, enjoy a drive across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge to thriving west Dallas. Designed by the internationally renowned Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava, the cable stay suspension bridge is a defining landmark on the Dallas skyline.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Perot Museum of Nature and Science



Learn about the spectacular Perot Museum of Nature and Science. With 11 permanent exhibit halls, the Perot provides unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.

• Admission Ticket Free

American Airlines Center



Located within Victory Park, the American Airlines Center is home to the professional sports teams the NBA Dallas Mavericks and the NHL Dallas Stars. Victory Park is the entertainment epicenter of Dallas, boasting streets lined with restaurants, sidewalk cafes, sports bars and entertainment venues that surround the American Airlines Center.

• Admission Ticket Free

Dallas Arts District



Nestled like a jewel in downtown, the Dallas Arts District is the largest arts district in the US. Learn about the Art Museums and Performing Arts venues. Stop for photos at the Hall Texas Sculpture Walk, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. Learn about the nationally acclaimed Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. See the historic Belo Mansion and hear about the Mansion’s ties to the infamous gangsters from Dallas, Bonnie & Clyde!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lakeside Park



Drive along scenic Turtle Creek to the exclusive neighborhood of Highland Park, passing stunning mansions and the much loved Teddy Bear sculptures. Learn about the neighborhoods ties to Beverly Hills!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum



Visit the campus of Southern Methodist University, home of the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum. Learn about the Center, which promotes a greater understanding of the American presidency.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

AT&T Discovery District



Enjoy a visit to the AT&T Discover District. Take a selfie with Golden Boy (iconic, century-old statue), or relax by the fountains on the lawn. See the massive 104 ft tall Media Wall bringing digital art to life in staggering detail. Venture inside The Globe, an iconic nod to AT&T’s proud history.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Knox-Henderson



See the vibrant Knox Street neighborhood, which has unique shopping and exciting dining scene and is located along the scenic Katy Trail green belt. Learn about the interesting history of the neighborhood from your Guide.

• Admission Ticket Free

Reunion Tower



Stop for photos of Reunion Tower, located in the heart of downtown Dallas. Learn about its attraction “the Geo-Deck at Reunion Tower”, which offers visitors the only indoor/outdoor observation deck in the city with unique views of Dallas from 470 feet in the air! It has been a staple of the Dallas skyline since 1978.

• Admission Ticket Free

JFK Tribute



Stop by the former Hotel Texas, and visit the JFK Tribute; which honors President Kennedy’s historic stay in Fort Worth.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sundance Square



Visit downtowns’, Sundance Square Historic District where beautifully restored buildings and brick streets add to its charm. Learn of Fort Worth’s fascinating western history and colorful past…tales about the Chisholm Trail and the famous outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Hear stories about Hell’s Half Acre where saloons, gambling parlors and dance halls once flourished.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sid Richardson Museum



For a view of the romance and reality of the Old West, visit the Sid Richardson Museum featuring paintings from two of the preeminent visual storytellers of the 19th-century American West: Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District



Then off to explore the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, where the Old West comes to life! Begin your journey on Exchange Avenue, where the weathered brick streets are lined with historic barns, restaurants and saloons. Kids will enjoy the Maze, the Petting Zoo, the Mini-train and Pony Rides.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Fort Worth Stockyards, a living museum and learn about this historic area that speaks to a bygone era when the town was a stop for the legendary cattle drives on the Chisholm Trail.

Experience the world’s only daily Cattle Drive as a team of genuine Texas cowboys drive a herd of Texas Longhorn Cattle down Exchange Avenue. Every detail of the cattle drive; from the saddles to the chaps, from the hats to the boots….is authentic!

Climb up in the saddle of a real Texas Longhorn Steer for a photo or take your chances and ride the Mechanical Bull, just waiting to buck you off!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cowtown Coliseum



Tour the historic Cowtown Coliseum, home of the weekly Stockyards Championship Rodeo and site of the world’s first indoor Rodeo. Many famous folks have visited here, including General Pershing, Enrico Caruso, Doris Day, Bob Hope, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, President Carter and President Roosevelt.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Livestock Exchange Building



Visit the Livestock Exchange, the “Wall Street of the West” and learn about the livestock auctions where cattle and cotton were common currency and outlaws were folk heroes. Step into the past at the Stockyards Museum or climb up on a real Texas Longhorn Steer for a photo.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

White Elephant Saloon



Step inside the White Elephant Saloon, site of Fort Worth’s infamous gunfight in 1887. Originally located in dangerous Hells Half Acre, the White Elephant moved to the Historic Stockyards. The the interior was used in the filming of Walker Texas Ranger.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District



Visit the historic Stockyards Hotel, known for its rich ancestry, historic architecture and unique character. Restored to its original grandeur, it is reflecting the cattle baron era of the Old West. Saddle up to the bar for a cool drink.

The Stockyards Hotel is the shining star of the Stockyards National Historic District in Fort Worth, Texas. When you stay at the Stockyards Hotel, you experience a time when cattle were common currency, outlaws were folk heroes, and a single boutique hotel was known around the world for Texas-Style hospitality and comfort.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

AT&T Stadium



On the return drive to Dallas, enjoy a drive by of the famous AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys Football).

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Globe Life Park



Drive past Globe Life Field in Arlington is the NEW home of MLB’s Texas Rangers and has been called the best baseball facility in the Major Leagues.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation in Luxury Air Conditioned SUV
  • Hotel Pick-Up ONLY for properties within 3-miles of 100 S Houston St, Dallas TX, 75202
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • For groups of 5 or more, please call us to make custom arrangements.

Durations

8 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

100 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205, USA
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