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Dallas Highlights & JFK Historical Combo Tour

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

6 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

We love Dallas and you will find out why on this exciting city tour! Join your Tour Guide and you’re off to enjoy the Highlights of Dallas. Learn about Dallas' history, art, architecture, sports and interesting neighborhoods! Experience the JFK tragedy firsthand…your Tour Guide will lead you through the historic day as you follow the timeline of the assassination of President JFK. See photographs and maps to help you better understand the story. Stop along the way for photos, in-depth information. An informative way to learn about Dallas and the JFK story. * West End Historic District * Dealey Plaza * Pioneer Plaza * Arts District * MHH Bridge * Highland Park & Turtle Creek * Uptown * AT&T Discovery District * Reunion Tower * Dealey Plaza * Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza * Kennedy Memorial Plaza * Police Headquarters, City Jail * Trace Motorcade Route through Dallas * Site of Officer J. D. Tippit's assassination * Oswald's Boarding House * Texas Theatre * Police Memorial

  • Make your own spirits glass
  • Good choice for foodies and science buffs
  • Take home a bottle of custom gin
  • Small groups’maximum of 10 people

What To Expect

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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.

15 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.

15 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!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Giant Eyeball



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

15 minutes • 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.

15 minutes • 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!

15 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.

15 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.

15 minutes • 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

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza



Experience the JFK tragedy firsthand. This fascinating tour begins with a visit to the aesthetically simple, Kennedy Memorial; a thoughtful piece of art; the space is intended for reflection and remembrance.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District



Visit Dealey Plaza; a public park in downtown Dallas and the site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. As you walk through Dealey Plaza with your Tour Guide, learn about the Presidential motorcade route and stop at the infamous Grassy Knoll, where bystanders heard gunshots. Learn about the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (which commemorates the life and legacy of JFK); now located within the building. See the “corner window” used by the alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Hear details of key evidence, the Warren Commission Report, the role of the Secret Service Agents, eyewitness accounts, the Zapruder film and discuss the conspiracy theories.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Turtle Creek Park



Drive the route of the presidential motorcade as it left Dallas’ Love Field Airport heading towards downtown. Learn about Kennedy’s plans for his trip to Texas.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Main Street Garden



top by Main Street Gardens to see the Old Municipal Building. In 1963, this was the home of the Dallas Police Headquarters and the Dallas city jail where Lee Harvey Oswald was held over the weekend. Your guide will cover the circumstances that lead to the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by nightclub owner, Jack Ruby.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Texas Theatre



Trace Lee Harvey Oswald’s footsteps as he fled the Texas School Book Depository to the Dallas neighborhood of Oak Cliff. Stop by Oswald’s boarding house that still stands today. Visit the corner of 10th and Patton St.; the site where Oswald fatally shot Dallas Police Officer J. D. Tippit. Follow the expected route Oswald took as he fled the scene, to the famous Texas Theatre, where he was captured and arrested after a struggle with the Dallas Police.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dallas City Hall



Located adjacent to the Dallas City Hall is the Dallas Police Memorial; a tribute to all Dallas Police Officers slain in the line of duty. Look for the fallen J. D. Tippit’s name on the Memorial.

15 minutes • 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

  • Hotel Pick-Up ONLY for properties within 3-miles of 100 S Houston St, Dallas TX, 75202
  • Transportation in Luxury Air Conditioned SUV
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Durations

6 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

100 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205, USA
from 325 $

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