Sunday 3 April 2016

What makes Dallas historically rich?



Known as the shoppers’ heaven or the cultural Mecca of Texas, Dallas has it fair share of attractions for visitors to add it to their bucket list adventures. If you are a history geek and love visiting museums and other educational centers, Dallas is the place for you. Don’t believe us; take a look at what Dallas has to offer yourself!

1.     Dallas World Aquarium

Don’t mistake it for being just an aquarium with sights of aquatic animals swimming over your head; Dallas World Aquarium has much more to offer. These include exotic birds, waterfalls, frenzied crocodile feedings, and Mayan dance shows. Perfect for families with young, the one-of-its-kind zoological park also features animals like free roaming monkeys, panthers, a 400,000 gallons shark tank, penguin feeding, Antillean Manatees, over a 100-years old sea turtles, otters, catfish, jaguars and more.

2.     The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Situated in the old Texas School Book Depository building, Dealey Plaza, the Sixth Floor Museum is the representation of the life of President John F. Kennedy. The collection of his legacy includes over 40,000 pictures artifacts, interviews, award-wining vides and interpretive displays that beautifully portray all the historical chain of events prior to his assassination in 1963.

3.     Nasher Sculpture Center

One of the finest art museums, located beside the Dallas Museums of Art, is the Nasher Sculpture Center. The centre is famed for its perfect blend of indoor and outdoor galleries, and is also worldwide renowned for its fascinating dichotomy. Nasher Sculpture Center is a perfect place for a family trip.

4.     Dallas Museum of Art

The top notch Dallas Museum of Art holds about 23,000 collections of paintings and sculptures from Europe and Pacific Islands. Two of the standouts include The Icebergs by Frederic Church and impressionists work by Paul Gauguin and Edouard Manet. The museum also offers easy navigation, thanks to the limestone spiral galleries which gives the whole place a charm of its own.

5.     Klyde Warren Park

Last but not the least is the Klyde Warren Park nestling between Uptown and Downtown. The park is one of the latest additions to Dallas and offers plenty of activities and hobbies to opt from. The park has a playground, croquet play area, a dog park, putting green, fitness area and much more. The park is also known for holding events like concerts, art exhibitions and other scheduled events.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit these places in Dallas if you want to see the historical sights of America. Make sure to make Dallas a quick stop when in the US. We will feel obliged if you choose us for your visit. Let our bus rental Dallas take you on an unforgettable Dallas tour!