Dallas
offers many varieties of historical sites and architecture.
You can browse through the way the west used to be and look or
visit one of many historical societies. Dallas also
offers museums for every taste. You will find everything
from art and culture to artifacts from days ago. Below
we have highlighted some of the more interesting places for
you to visit while you visit Dallas.
Historic Sites
Dallas
Country Historical Plaza - this plaza is marked
by an opera area-several historical monuments and a cluster of
historical buildings including: The Old Red Courthouse, John
Neely Bryan Cabin, Kennedy Memorial and a terrazzo map of Dallas
Country in the 1800's. (214) 421-4500
Heritage
Farmstead - The Heritage Farmstead Museum
consists of an authentically resorted fourteen room 1895
Victorian farmhouse complete with all of its original
outbuildings. (972) 424-7874
John
Neely Bryan Cabin - This small, restored log
structure is the home and trading post erected in 1841 by Dallas
founder, John Neely Bryan.
Old
Red Courthouse - Built in 1892 of red sandstone,
this is one of Dallas' oldest buildings which is home of the
Dallas Visitors Center. )214) 571-1301
Swiss
Avenue Historic District - Local sightseeing
companies tour this grand boulevard from La Vista to Fitzhugh
Avenues. Features early 20th century mansions of various
styles including Italianate manors, prairie style and
gingerbread home.
Museums
Age
of Steam Railroad Museum - Relive the golden age
of the passenger train at this excellent outdoor exhibit.
Features the world's largest diesel electric locomotive.
(214) 428-0101
American
Airlines C.R. Smith Museum - Experience the
history of commercial aviation. This exciting establishment
acquaints visitors with American Airlines, from its humble beginnings
through five eras of flight. (817) 967-1560
Dallas
Firefighters Museum - Vintage fire station
displays rare firefighting memorabilia, including a horse-drawn
steam pumper and a 1936 hook and ladder truck. (214)
821-1500
Dallas
Museum of Art - the museum's spacious galleries
feature an outstanding permanent collection of art spanning from
ancient to contemporary periods. Through paintings,
sculpture, and other media, the DNA surveys the art of the
American and exhibits an international collection of works from
Europe, Africa and Asia. (214) 922-1200
The
Meadows Museum - features a permanent collection
of 15th - 20th century art from Spain, as well as special
exhibitions and sculpture garden.
Dallas
offers many varieties of historical sites and architecture.
You can browse through the way the west used to be and look or
visit one of many historical societies. Dallas also
offers museums for every taste. You will find everything
from art and culture to artifacts from days ago. Below
we have highlighted some of the more interesting places for
you to visit while you visit Dallas.