Dallas Attractions & Entertainment

Having made its debut in July of 2001, American Airlines Arena has quickly become the premier sports and entertainment complex in Dallas. Having won awards such as Best Sports Venue and Best New Concert Venue, there is entertainment for the whole family from Disney on Ice to WWE, sports and concerts.

Hotel W. Ghostbar is The latest creation of Michael Morton and Scott DeGraff, this rooftop lounge is an amazing 33 floors up offering spectacular views of downtown Dallas from the signature glass-floored ghost deck.

Named one of the top 10 art museums for kids by Child Magazine, The Dallas Museum of Art has special family audio tours to make art for fun for youngsters. The museum has more than 23,000 works spanning 5,000 years of human creativity.

Founded in 1888, the is the oldest in Texas. It’s also the largest, on 95 developed acres and featuring about 1,500 animals from 300 different species. The Dallas Aquarium is also housed in Fair Park, which features more than 6,000 aquatic animals.

The Dallas Arboretum is a 66 acre garden with 2,400 varieties of plants. Located near beautiful White Rock Lake, it features spectacular views and a rock garden concert pavilion.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza allows visitors to remember President John F. Kennedy and learn more about his death and the events following it. Original media reports, videos of worldwide reaction and recreations of how the sixth floor looked that fateful day in November 1963 are all included.

On 13 acres near downtown Dallas, Heritage Village offers a glimpse into the lives of Dallas dwellers from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. Nearly 40 historic structures are preserved here, teaching visitors about all aspects of pioneer life.

One of the most visible landmarks in Dallas, Reunion Tower at the Dallas Hyatt Regency is open for visitors to take the elevator up 55 floors to take in a stunning 360-degree view of the city.

The White Rock Lake is a mere 10 minutes from downtown Dallas, lovers of the outdoors enjoy fishing, biking, bird watching along with countless other outdoor activities on the nine and a half miles of shoreline and over 1000 acres of lake surface. A great escape from the hustle of the city.

The Reunion Arena offers a newly remodeled, multi-purpose structure complete with concessions, guest relations booths, first aid and ATMs. Enjoy women's basketball Division 1 championship games among the many events and conferences held here.

The Dallas Cowboys Stadium - with seating for 80,000 and up to 100,000 for major events like the 2011 Superbowl, this new stadium boast a retractable roof, Proshop, Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame and large video screens on each side of the stadium. In addition, fans will go wild for the club seating with 15,000 premium seats including the field level Sideline Club where teams will run through on their way to the field.

The West End - was established in the mid-1800s, this historic district is brimming with renovated historic buildings currently housing retail businesses, museums and an exciting Dallas nightlife.

Since the 1920s, Deep Ellum has been known as Dallas' arts and entertainment district as well as being a mecca for jazz and blues music. By 1991 it became known as a popular nightspot and today houses five star restaurants, theatre and entertainment, shops carrying clothing, antiques and art and historical landmark lofts.

Encompassing nearly 10 acres of retail, office and parking space, Highland Park opened in 1931 as the first shopping Center in America. Designated a National Historic Landmark in March of 2000, visitors love the international shopping experience as well as seasonal events.

SMU-Meadows School of the Arts produces over 400 events each year with the most highly regarded theatre program in the country. Visit their website to view their current brochure of events.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra - this world-class orchestra with musicians from around the globe began in 1900 with only 40 people. Enjoy a beautiful concert after dining at one of two restaurants: Opus with dishes that are tied to the performance or Allegro with its buffet of world cuisines.

Dallas Theatre - Helping to shape American theatre with their productions of new plays as well as classic and contemporary productions, The Dallas Theatre has wheelchair accessible seating, concessions, and "Pay as You Can" performances on Sunday evenings for exquisite entertainment on any budget.

The Dallas Jazz Orchestra has been the proclaimed "Jazz ambassadors of the world" for over 30 years entertaining generations with their big band sounds and jazz compositions. They have produced several albums that have aired on over 100 stations and continue to delight jazz lovers of all ages.

Old Dallas County Courthouse - also known as Old Red, this historic building was constructed in 1891. Currently, it houses the Dallas Visitor Information Center as well as the Old Red Museum of Dallas History.