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Dallas is Texas' most mythical city, with a past and present rich in the stuff that American legends are made of. The 'Big D' is famous for its contributions to popular culture – notably the Cowboys and their cheerleaders, and Dallas, the TV series that once was a worldwide symbol of the USA. An upscale ethos makes for a vaunted dining and shopping scene, where the more conspicuous your consumption, the better.
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Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Admission
Visit: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, TexasSuddenly, at 12:30pm, after the motorcade turned from Houston Street onto Elm Street, shots were fired, killing President Kennedy and wounding Governor Connally. Bob Jackson, a Dallas Times Herald photographer, was in a press car in motorcade, eight cars behind the President. After he heard a third shot, Jackson looked up and spotted a rifle at a sixth-floor corner window in the Texas School Book Depository building.The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is an educational and permanent historic exhibit that examines the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy within the context of American history. The museum's exhibition area uses historic films, photographs, artifacts and interpretive displays to document the events of the assassination, the findings of the official investigations that followed and the historical legacy of that national tragedy.The Kennedy assassination remains one of the most significant events in American history and the assassination site is the most visited historic site in North Texas. Many of the visitors to the site come to resolve feelings of grief that persist even after over three decades. Still others, those too young to remember (now over half of the U.S. population), come to learn more about a man and an event that profoundly shaped the United States.
Dallas Historic Sites 2-Hour Segway Tour
During this two hour Segway tour through downtown Dallas, you will see and learn about popular, local sites such as Pioneer Plaza, the JFK Memorial, historic Dealey Plaza, the Dallas County Courthouse, the newly built Victory Park, Dallas Mavericks American Airlines Center, the Omni Convention Center, Thanksgiving Square, Dallas Arts District, and many other great historic sites and interesting landmarks. This tour provides participants with the Segway, use of a helmet, and a local, professional guide. The maximum amount of people allowed per tour is 15 so you are sure to enjoy personalized service. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
San Antonio River Walk and Tower of the Americas
Step aboard a River Walk boat cruise for an exciting and entertaining narrative of the rich history of the famous San Antonio River! Cruises are about 40 minutes long and cover one and a half miles of the beautiful River Walk. In addition to your cruise, this package includes a Hop-On Hop-Off double-decker tour bus ticket, and admission to the Tower of the Americas Space Needle, a 750-foot observation tower/restaurant located at HemisFair Park in the southeastern area of downtown. Take in the scenery and experience the thrilling 4D Theater Ride at the Tower of Americas - also included. The tower was designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford and was built as the theme structure of the 1968 World's Fair, HemisFair '68. The Tower was the tallest observation tower in the United States from 1968 until 1996, when the Las Vegas Stratosphere Tower was completed. Still the tallest building in San Antonio, and the tallest building in Texas outside of Dallas or Houston, the Tower is located in the middle of HemisFair Park and has an observation deck that is accessible by elevator. In addition, there is also a lounge and revolving restaurant at the top of the tower that provides panoramic views of the city.
JFK Assassination and Museum Tour in Dallas
Begin with a pickup from a centrally located pickup point and travel to the Grassy Knoll and the infamous car ride that made history on November 22, 1963. Many people remember the day when they heard the news of the tragic assassination of former President John F. Kennedy as he drove through Dallas. The assassination, assumed to be by Lee Harvey Oswald, is one of the most discussed and speculated unsolved mysteries of our time will take you to the world of conspiracy, where you may look out over Dealey Plaza (JFK Assassination), Grassy Knoll, and the Kennedy Memorial. Then continue the journey of controversy and conspiracy to the home Oswald, said to be where JD Tippit was killed. This is considered a twist in the conspiracy theory of the assassination. Finally, follow up with a stop along the way at the historic Texas Movie Theater in Oak Cliff, a beautiful and historic area of downtown Dallas.
Dallas CityPASS: Admission To Four Top Dallas Attractions
Visit: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas, TexasRev up your curiosity and put your brain to the test at the Perot Museum! Where else can you race against a virtual T. rex, touch a tornado, or battle your friends in a remote-control robot arena? With 11 hands-on exhibit halls to explore and a cutting-edge 3D theater, the Perot Museum offers a full day of discovery. Get ready to amaze your brain.Duration: 3 hoursVisit: Reunion Tower, Dallas, TexasExperience breathtaking 360-degree views of Dallas from 470 feet up at the only indoor/outdoor observation deck in Dallas, featuring high-definition zoom cameras, interactive touch screens, telescopes, photo ops and the Reunion Tower Constellation digital time capsule.Duration: 3 hoursVisit: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas, TexasExplore the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy in the former Texas School Book Depository building, one of the most-visited historic sites in Texas. This immersive exhibit is an unforgettable journey into the culture of the 1960s and the facts and mystery surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy in downtown Dallas on November 22, 1963.Duration: 3 hoursVisit: Dallas Zoo, Dallas, TexasGo on an urban safari at Giants of the Savanna, where you can witness elephants, giraffes and other African animals interact in a natural grasslands setting. Feed a giraffe, watch hippos swim underwater, and discover over 2000 fascinating animals.Duration: 4 hoursVisit: The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Dallas, TexasGet an in-depth, interactive peek inside the presidency of George W. Bush. In addition to extraordinary special exhibits, museum highlights include A Nation Under Attack, remembering the events of September 11, 2001; Life in the White House, a peek inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue; a massive, 360-degree LED screen showing multimedia films; and the hands-on Decision Points Theater.Duration: 3 hours
Dallas Fort Worth Arrival Transfer
This shared ride door-to-door ground transportation has been operating for over 25 years. Today, it is the premier shared ride provider in the United States. Each day, over 20,000 guests use this door-to-door service - that is almost seven million guests each year.With a tradition of exceptional guest service, the strategy remains simple: to be the premier shared ride transportation company, by taking care of the guest better than anyone else.Don't forget to also book your return transfer.This transfer is from DFW International Airport to DALLAS and FORT WORTH hotels ONLY.