Dallas, TX

Step into the midst of a cattle drive, represented in a stunning bronze sculpture and open space called Pioneer Plaza. The park area features native trees, a flowing stream and bronze cattle being herded through the plaza. The 4-acre setting is located in front of the Dallas Convention Center.

Address: 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, Texas 75202 - MAP
Web: www.dallasconventioncenter.com

A gorgeous plaza of gardens and sculptures surrounds the distinctive Trammell Crow Co. building in downtown Dallas. Pedestrians and art lovers can stroll the area for free, and enjoy works by famous European masters.

Address: 2001 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75201 - MAP
Phone: (214) 979-6100

Find a moment of calm and beauty in the bustling downtown area at Fountain Place. The 70-story office tower rises in the midst of pools, fountains, and lush landscaping. The fountains are surrounded by a grove of Bald Cypress trees.

Address: 1445 Ross Ave., Dallas TX 75202 - MAP
Web: www.fountainplace.com

Visit the replica cabin of Dallas founder John Neely Bryan, located in Dealey Plaza. Although a flood mostly destroyed the original in the late 1800s, the cabin stands less than a quarter mile from Bryan's original site.

Address: 400 Elm St., Dallas TX 75202 - MAP

You go, cowgirl. Visit the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, where you'll learn about the women who tamed the wild west and shaped the world from artists like Georgia O'Keefe to modern-day legends like Sandra Day O'Conner.

Address: 1720 Gendy St., Fort Worth TX 76107 - MAP
Phone: (817) 336-4475
Web: www.cowgirl.net

Make the historical, emotional and spiritual connection at Freedman's Memorial, which sits on what was once the site of a graveyard for African Americans. The site was paved over to make way for the Central Expressway in the 1930s. Today it is a testament to the human spirit, with sculptures that stir the soul.

Address: 2700 Lemmon Ave., Dallas TX 75223 - MAP
Phone: (214) 670-3284

Participate in the ongoing, communal act of being thankful at Thanks-Giving Square. The public park in Dallas includes various sections such as the Court of All Nations, the Wall of Praise and a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's "The Golden Rule."

Address: 1627 Pacific Ave., Dallas, TX 75201 - MAP
Web: www.thanksgiving.org

Shop local produce, specialty items and handcrafted food products at the Dallas Farmer's Market. Featuring more than 50 vendors from around the area, the market also holds events and classes to suit every taste.

Address: 1010 S. Pearl Expressway., Dallas TX 75201 - MAP
Phone: (214) 939-2808
Web: www.dallasfarmersmarket.org