Best Attractions in the Big D
Going to Dallas will call for you to see some of the most-popular points of interest in the area. Some are known world-wide, some nationwide, and some statewide, however all hold a unique location for each visitor to see and remember. If you are going to Dallas for the first time, make sure all of these venues are on your "To Do" list.
Probably the most famous of all vacationer points of interest in Dallas is the Sixth Floor Museum and JFK Memorial. The museum is contained in what was once the Texas School Book Repository, the place from which President Kennedy was assassinated as he drove by in his motorcade. While in the same area, see the JFK Memorial for a real presence of the life and death of an American president.
The Frontiers of Flight Museum is an unusual attraction with fun for the entire family. The museum houses a selection of flying craft from across the history of flight, and includes many actual airplanes and spacecraft. There are also interactive displays to keep the little ones interest, as well as a wide variety of artifacts and displays.
The Galleria Mall is a high-end mega mall that includes all of the greatest shops in the nation. This mall is a repeat stop for celebrities, and it is not uncommon to see a famous face while you stroll around. Even if you don't intend to spend any money, just hanging around this posh mall for a day will make you feel rich, and you might even get an autograph or two.
You can't leave the city without seeing the new Dallas Cowboy's stadium. This contemporary behemoth stands as a statue to all things sports related, and upholds the status of "Everything is Bigger in Texas." Even if there's no event taking place at the time or you can't find the money for the tickets, tours of the complex are provided, and you must see the inside to truly appreciate the enormity of this building.
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