Dallas Highlights & JFK Historical Combo Tour

Dallas, US
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Highlights

Meeting Point

The Starbucks is located in Highland Park Village Shopping Center, Highland Park, Dallas, Texas. The shopping center is located in the Southwest corner of Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane. You may wait inside or outside. Your Tour Guide will call you upon their arrival.

Meeting point

100 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205 , United States

End point

End Point

The Starbucks is located in Highland Park Village Shopping Center, Highland Park, Dallas, Texas. The shopping center is located in the Southwest corner of Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane. You may wait inside or outside. Your Tour Guide will call you upon their arrival.

Meeting point

100 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205 , United States

End point

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
AC Hotel Dallas Downtown
Aloft Dallas Downtown
Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown
Canvas Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District
Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown, an IHG hotel
Dallas Marriott Downtown
Days Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Dallas Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas Medical/Market Center
Fairmont Dallas
HALL Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown
Hilton Anatole
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas / Market Center
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas
Holiday Inn Express Dallas Downtown, an IHG hotel
Homewood Suites By Hilton Dallas Downtown, Tx
Hotel Crescent Court
Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Swexan
Hotel ZaZa Dallas
Hyatt House Dallas/Uptown
Hyatt Regency Dallas
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Kimpton Pittman Hotel
Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh
Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Marriott Dallas Uptown
Oakwood at Jefferson
Omni Dallas Hotel
Renaissance Dallas Hotel
Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas Downtown Hotel
Residence Inn Dallas Downtown
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
SOVA Micro-Room & Social Hotel
SpringHill Suites Dallas Downtown/West End
The Adolphus, Autograph Collection
The Joule
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection By Hilton
The Westin Dallas Downtown
Thompson Dallas, by Hyatt
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dallas Downtown
Virgin Hotels Dallas
W Dallas
Warwick Melrose - Dallas
We offer hotel pickup within a 3 mile radius of downtown Dallas. Otherwise, tours depart from the Starbucks in Highland Park Village Shopping Center, 100 Highland Park Village Suite 101A, Dallas, TX 75205

What to expect

1

West End Historic District

Known for its rich history, the West End Historic District is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Learn about the Dallas Holocaust Museum, the Old Red Courthouse, Founders Plaza and the Dallas World Aquarium.

Duration 15 minutes
2

Omni Dallas Hotel

Stop by the Omni Dallas Hotel to see the Magnolia Pegasus, a restored Dallas icon, now mounted on an oil derrick, flying high and illuminated at night.

Duration 15 minutes
3

Pioneer Plaza

Explore the spectacular Pioneer Plaza, a downtown park, which features a larger-than-life bronze sculpture of a cattle drive, with Texas Longhorn Steers being driven by skilled cowboys astride horses! Cross the stepping stones up to the top for the best views!

Duration 15 minutes
4

Giant Eyeball

Enjoy a drive down Main Street and see "The Eyeball" an the eye-popping piece of public art!

Duration 15 minutes
5

Klyde Warren Park

Located in the heart of Dallas, "Klyde Warren Park", serves as a "town square" and gathering place for locals and visitors. See the fountains, food trucks and locals enjoying fitness classes, kids on the playground and live music on the Pavillion.

Duration 15 minutes
6

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

Bridging the Trinity River, enjoy a drive across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge to thriving west Dallas. Designed by the internationally renowned Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava, the cable stay suspension bridge is a defining landmark on the Dallas skyline.

Duration 15 minutes
7

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Learn about the spectacular Perot Museum of Nature and Science. With 11 permanent exhibit halls, the Perot provides unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.

8

American Airlines Center

Located within Victory Park, the American Airlines Center is home to the professional sports teams the NBA Dallas Mavericks and the NHL Dallas Stars. Victory Park is the entertainment epicenter of Dallas, boasting streets lined with restaurants, sidewalk cafes, sports bars and entertainment venues that surround the American Airlines Center.

9

Dallas Arts District

Nestled like a jewel in downtown, the Dallas Arts District is the largest arts district in the US. Learn about the Art Museums and Performing Arts venues. Stop for photos at the Hall Texas Sculpture Walk, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. Learn about the nationally acclaimed Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. See the historic Belo Mansion and hear about the Mansion's ties to the infamous gangsters from Dallas, Bonnie & Clyde!

Duration 30 minutes
10

Lakeside Park

Drive along scenic Turtle Creek to the exclusive neighborhood of Highland Park, passing stunning mansions and the much loved Teddy Bear sculptures. Learn about the neighborhoods ties to Beverly Hills!

Duration 15 minutes
11

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Visit the campus of Southern Methodist University, home of the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum. Learn about the Center, which promotes a greater understanding of the American presidency.

Duration 15 minutes
12

AT&T Discovery District

Enjoy a visit to the AT&T Discover District. Take a selfie with Golden Boy (iconic, century-old statue), or relax by the fountains on the lawn. See the massive 104 ft tall Media Wall bringing digital art to life in staggering detail. Venture inside The Globe, an iconic nod to AT&T’s proud history.

Duration 15 minutes
13

Knox-Henderson

See the vibrant Knox Street neighborhood, which has unique shopping and exciting dining scene and is located along the scenic Katy Trail green belt. Learn about the interesting history of the neighborhood from your Guide.

Duration 15 minutes
14

Reunion Tower

Stop for photos of Reunion Tower, located in the heart of downtown Dallas. Learn about its attraction "the Geo-Deck at Reunion Tower", which offers visitors the only indoor/outdoor observation deck in the city with unique views of Dallas from 470 feet in the air! It has been a staple of the Dallas skyline since 1978.

15

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

Experience the JFK tragedy firsthand. This fascinating tour begins with a visit to the aesthetically simple, Kennedy Memorial; a thoughtful piece of art; the space is intended for reflection and remembrance.

Duration 15 minutes
16

Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District

Visit Dealey Plaza; a public park in downtown Dallas and the site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. As you walk through Dealey Plaza with your Tour Guide, learn about the Presidential motorcade route and stop at the infamous Grassy Knoll, where bystanders heard gunshots. Learn about the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (which commemorates the life and legacy of JFK); now located within the building. See the “corner window” used by the alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Hear details of key evidence, the Warren Commission Report, the role of the Secret Service Agents, eyewitness accounts, the Zapruder film and discuss the conspiracy theories.

Duration 45 minutes
17

Turtle Creek Park

Drive the route of the presidential motorcade as it left Dallas' Love Field Airport heading towards downtown. Learn about Kennedy's plans for his trip to Texas.

Duration 30 minutes
18

Main Street Garden

top by Main Street Gardens to see the Old Municipal Building. In 1963, this was the home of the Dallas Police Headquarters and the Dallas city jail where Lee Harvey Oswald was held over the weekend. Your guide will cover the circumstances that lead to the shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald by nightclub owner, Jack Ruby.

Duration 30 minutes
19

The Texas Theatre

Trace Lee Harvey Oswald's footsteps as he fled the Texas School Book Depository to the Dallas neighborhood of Oak Cliff. Stop by Oswald's boarding house that still stands today. Visit the corner of 10th and Patton St.; the site where Oswald fatally shot Dallas Police Officer J. D. Tippit. Follow the expected route Oswald took as he fled the scene, to the famous Texas Theatre, where he was captured and arrested after a struggle with the Dallas Police.

Duration 30 minutes
20

Dallas City Hall

Located adjacent to the Dallas City Hall is the Dallas Police Memorial; a tribute to all Dallas Police Officers slain in the line of duty. Look for the fallen J. D. Tippit's name on the Memorial.

Duration 15 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Discover Dallas Tours

What our experts say

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    Visit the Sixth Floor Museum nearby.
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    Grab lunch at the nearby Klyde Warren Park.
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    Check out the local art at the Arts District.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Bring a camera for great photo ops!

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