Unique Dallas Tours
Don't miss the nuances of Dallas, whether you want to learn about its history (and see the 52-foot "Big Tex" statue from the 1952 State Fair) or unique claims to fame (the city where the frozen margarita machine was invented). Whether you prefer to get around by bus, bike, Segway or motorcoach, check out these unique tour options...
Visit
Dealey Plaza and experience the quiet solitude of the John F. Kennedy Memorial. The 50-foot square, open-roofed, concrete-walled monument resembles an open tomb and was designed by family friend and noted architect Phillip Johnson. Designed to the specifications expressed by former First Lady Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis, "John F. Kennedy" is inscribed on the black marble.
Address: 646 Main St., Dallas TX 75202 - MAP
Phone: (214) 747-6660
Web: www.jfk.org
Tour the TV home of JR Ewing and the rest of the "Dallas" clan at
Southfork Ranch. The ranch is open daily and features memorabilia from the TV series, including the gun that shot J.R., Lucy's Wedding Dress, the "Dallas" Family Tree, and Jock's Lincoln Continental.
Address: 3700 Hogge Rd., Parker TX 75002 - MAP
Phone: (972) 442-7800
Web: www.southfork.com
Joyride through the city's Uptown area on a tour with
McKinney Avenue Trolley, a fleet of air-conditioned and heated vintage trolleys that have been fully restored to their original splendor. The trolleys are also available for private trips and parties.
Web: www.mata.org
Glide around the
Big D on a Segway. It's the combination of fun, fresh air and the unexpected that makes a Segway tour so unforgettable. See downtown historical sites, monuments, local scenery and popular dining and entertainment spots. Reservations are a must.
Phone: (972) 821-9054
Web: www.dallassegwaytours.com
Sip the boutique Cabarnets and sherries of
Khatter Vineyards, a 1/2-acre award-winning winery. The family-owned vineyard is located at the end of a cul de sac.
Address: 4110 Brookwood Dr., Parker TX 75002 - MAP
Phone: (972) 516-1940
Web: www.khattervineyards.com
Take a walking tour of gorgeous sculptures, outdoor displays and other works of art via
Public ArtWalk Dallas! The free, self-guided tour is a 3.3 mile route highlighting thirty pieces of art and architecture in the Arts District and downtown Dallas.
Web: www.publicartwalkdallas.org
Tour the Civil War-era
Millermore Mansion, built in 1855 and completed when the war broke out. The building has been fully restored and decorated in the Antebellum style.
Address: 1500 Marilla St., Dallas TX 75201 - MAP
Phone: (214) 670-3326
History buffs will appreciate the adventure of getting to the
Western Heights Cemetery. You'll have to negotiate through a sketchy part of town, but it's worth the trip to see the actual headstone and final resting place of Clyde Barrow, of "Bonnie and Clyde" infamy. Sometimes the gates are locked, sometime they aren't.
Address: 617 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas TX 75208 - MAP
