Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park
Fair Park
Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: 214.670.8452
Email: dallszoo@airmail.net
http://www.dallaszoo.com/aquarium/aquarium.htm
Housed in its original Art Deco building, The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park opened in 1936 as part of the Texas Centennial celebration. Today the Aquarium is home to a varied collection of approximately 6,000 aquatic animals.
Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin St
Dallas, TX 75202
214-720-2224
http://www.dwazoo.com/d/
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd.
Dallas, TX 75218
Phone: 214.515.6500
http://www.dallasarboretum.org
Discover Dallas’ greatest natural resource – The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Set beside White Rock Lake in sight of downtown’s gleaming spires, The Arboretum features 66 superbly landscaped acres of towering trees, fragrant gardens, and lush lawns that beckon you out of the city’s bustle into a serene and beautiful world.
Dallas Farmers Market
1010 S. Pearl Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: 214.939.2808
Fax: 214-939-2719
Dallas Farmers Market is recognized nationally as an important center where farmers still sell their seasonal crops directly to customers. Located in the southeastern corner of the central business district in downtown Dallas at 1010 South Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201, it provides a unique opportunity to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, specialty and international products. The Dallas Farmers Market is open Sunday thru Saturday 7am to 6pm.
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 No Harwood St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214.922.1200
http://www.dm-art.org
This has been the city’s visual art epicenter for decades, especially since 1983 when it moved into its Edward Larrabee Barnes-designed home. Since its founding in 1903, the museum has built major collections.
Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E)
Dallas, TX
Phone: 214.670.7450
email: dallszoo@airmail.net
http://www.dallas-zoo.org
Founded in 1888. 95 developed acres. Participates in national Species Survival Plans for 37 species, including gorillas, tigers, chimps, lemurs, okapis and Bali mynahs.
Pegasus, the Flying Red Horse & The Magnolia Hotel
1401 Commerce
Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: 214.915.6500 or 888.915.1110
Fax: 214.253.0053
http://www.themagnoliahotel.com
When it opened in 1923, people would brag that the Magnolia Building was the biggest building south of Washington, D.C and it remained tallest in Texas for two decades. In 1934, Magnolia Petroleum Company erected a large `)oil derrick`) on the roof that supported two 30 by 50 foot red neon signs in the image of Pegasus. The flying red horse, would remain the symbol of the Mobil Oil company through its history (and Mobil as a part of Exxon Mobil Corp. still uses the logo today). In 1977, Mobil moved their headquarters out downtown and the sign and building were given to the City of Dallas. The building was purchased in 1997 by Denver developers who converted the old office building into a 330-room luxury hotel catering to the business traveler. This high-rise luxury hotel in downtown Dallas offers loft-style standard rooms and extended-stay suites with attractive, spacious interiors. Over the years, the skyscraper had become outdated and in 1997 the sign was turned off. As a part of the Dallas Millennium Celebration, the Flying Red Horse neon sign was relit at midnight to bring in 2000.
Frontiers of Flight Museum
6911 Lemmon Ave
Dallas, Texas 75209
214-350-3600
http://www.flightmuseum.com/
The Frontiers of Flight Museum was founded in November, 1988, by Kay Bailey Hutchison, Jan Collmer, and William E. Cooper. Their initial intent was to exhibit at Dallas Love Field the priceless artifacts, documents and photographs of the History of Aviation Collection donated to The University of Texas at Dallas by the legendary aviation historian George E. Haddaway. Since 1988, the Museum has added to the Collection extensive artifacts dealing with the history of aviation from earliest days through today’s modern military, commercial and aerospace vehicles.
Reunion Tower / Dallas Hyatt Regency Hotel
300 Reunion Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: 214-651-1234
http://www.dallasregency.hyatt.com
Reunion Tower is a 560 tall observation tower that was constructed as a part of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. It is the 15th tallest building in Dallas. The shaft of the tower is constructed from poured in place concrete and features four concrete cylinders. Three are placed on the outside in a triangular pattern and they house elevators that offer the passengers a view as they ride up or down. The center one houses stairs and mechanical shafts. The top of the tower is a three level structure, also constructed of poured in place concrete. Surrounding this top is a geodesic dome formed with aluminum struts. At the intersection of the aluminum members are 260 lights that are kept turned on most of the evening hours. However, at certain times during the evening, the lights flash to different patterns for a special light show.
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 Road to Six Flags
Arlington, TX 76010
Phone: 817.530.6000
Website: http://www.sixflags.com
The Dallas World Aquarium
& Zoological Society
1801 N. Griffin Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214.720.2224
Website: http://www.dwazoo.com
The Dallas World Aquarium features more than 85,000 gallons (321,800 l) of saltwater with marine life from around the world. Walk through the 22,000-gallon (83,280 l) tunnel to experience a panoramic view of reef life. Many animals found at the top of the food chain can be seen in the Predators exhibit. Ten 2,000-gallon (7,571 l) displays present marine life from around the world – Palau, Southern Australia, Lord Howe Island, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Bahamas, British Columbia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Japan. Representing the waters of four continents, three oceans and various seas, the aquarium gives a glimpse of the underwater world. The Orinoco – Secrets of the River rainforest exhibit represents the relatively unknown South American Orinoco River basin. Located entirely in Venezuela, the Orinoco River begins along the Venezuela-Brazil border in the Parima Mountain Range and continues approximately 16,000 miles (25,750 km) before it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The tropical rainforest and savannas in this area are home to unparalleled concentrations of flora and fauna. Located at the southern tip of the African continent is a diverse and fascinating region. South Africa contains nine natural biomes, ranging from desert in the west to evergreen forest in the east. Dominated by a central plateau, the region has no navigable rivers. The South Africa outdoor, lagoon-like exhibit represents both plants and animals from this area.
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The Science Place
Main Building, 1318 2nd Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
Phone: 214-428-5555
The Science Place is about discovering the joy of learning through over 200 hands-on exhibits, larger than life films, engaging light shows and exhilarating soundscapes. We are committed to science, math, and technology education for all ages.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm Street
Suite #120
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214.747.6660 or 888.485.4854
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy; reserves the Dealey plaza National Historic Landmark District and the Kennedy Memorial Plaza; and provides audiences with the tools to navigate contemporary culture within the context of presidential history.
The State Fair of Texas
Fair Park
Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: 214.565.9931
Website: http://www.bigtex.com
(September 26 – October 19, 2003)
The Women’s Museum
3800 Parry Avenue
Dallas, TX 75226
Phone: 214.915.0860 orú888.337.1167
Fax: 214.915.0870
The Women’s Museum – a Smithsonian affiliate and the nation’s only comprehensive women’s museum – makes visible the unique, textured, and diverse stories of Americas women. Using the latest in technology and interactive media, the Museum’s exhibits and programs expand our understanding of women’s participation in shaping the history of our country and create a lively environment for dialogue and discovery. Thousands of stories recount public and private triumphs and the struggles of those who would be denied their freedoms in all its forms: political, social, and spiritual.
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