A list by a curious New Yorker.
See also: Atlanta, Dallas, Miami, New Orleans, NYC, Palm Springs CA, Portland, Los Angeles, SF, Washington DC
Athens, Istanbul, Paris, Rome, Tel Aviv, Tokyo
HISTORY: This museum holds a renowned collection of treasures and timeless exhibits. Permanent collections include Ten Treasures, highlighting the key areas of the museum's interests.
HISTORY: On his visit to Dallas on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. Suddenly shots were fired, killing JFK. Lee Harvey Oswald fired the shots from here.
646 Main St (bt S Market & Record Sts), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 33 tips and reviews
HISTORY: This 30-foot-high monument was erected in 1970. The open-air structure in the historic West End resembles an ancient tomb. It's the first memorial by famed architect & Kennedy friend Philip Johnson.
413 Elm St (in Dealey Plaza Historic District), Dallas, TX
Monument · 39 tips and reviews
Kristine Tague: This is definitely a must-see on a trip to Dallas. Everyone knows the story, but it's very different to actually be there. See it in person, take the iPhone tour from the sixth floor museum.
2010 Flora St (bt N Olive & Harwood Sts), Dallas, TX
Art Museum · 25 tips and reviews
HISTORY: This collection of Asian art includes more than 300 paintings, sculptures & architectural items. Although originally acquired for personal enjoyment, many pieces in this collection are museum quality.
HISTORY: The Dallas Arts District is home to numerous performing and visual arts venues, including the Dallas Theater Center. World-class culture abounds with ongoing art, music, drama and dance performances.
Dallas Observer: This Deep Ellum mainstay won last year's award for Best Tex-Mex in Dallas with homemade tortillas, great Margaritas, tacos and tamales.