Dallas, Texas - Things to Do
Wondering what to do in Dallas? View the NYLO Dallas South Side hotel guide to attractions and fun things to do in Dallas, Texas. You'll find scores of things to do in Dallas - all within close proximity to NYLO Dallas South Side hotel.
The Sixth Floor Museum
A visit to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a powerful journey in time to 1963 Dallas. The museum traces the life, presidency and assassination of President Kennedy. Permanent exhibits features memorabilia from that fateful day; the collection itself comprises nearly 40,000 items. The Sixth Floor Museum also offers public programs, educational resources and special events. Visit The Sixth Floor Museum any day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Visit
http://www.jfk.org.
Dallas Arboretum
Stroll amid beautifully manicured gardens and open spaces at the Dallas Arboretum. This urban oasis in downtown Dallas features 66 acres of gardens for all seasons, as well as special events such as concerts, art shows, festivals and public education programs. The Dallas Arboretum is open daily, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Visit
www.dallasarboretum.org.
Gilley's Dallas
Headline entertainment and Texas-style nightlife lights up at Gilley's Dallas. Located just a few doors down from NYLO Dallas South Side, Gilley's Dallas is a popular venue for socializing with friends, dancing, listening to live music, or grabbing a bite at Gilley's Jack Daniel's Saloon. Visit
http://www.gilleysdallas.com Poor David's Pub
"The Grandaddy of Dallas' intimate listening rooms,
operating for 35 years under the musically brilliant eye of (the)
owner..."- Joy Tipping, Dallas Morning News
The longest running, continuously-open live music venue in
Texas. Showcasing quality live music since 1977.
Birthplace of the Dixie Chicks, Anson Funderburgh and the
Rockets, Sara Hickman and many others.
Poor David's introduced to Dallas the following name acts:
Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, Randy Rogers, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Robert Keen,
Los Lobos,Suzanne Vega, Shawn Mullins, Cory Morrow and Pat Green, to name
but a few. Where is it? Fifty YARDS north of NYLO! Visit poordavidspub.com
Dallas Museum of Art
The Dallas Museum of Art has been sharing artworks of world cultures with the public since 1903. The museum's collection comprises over 24,000 objects of art spanning thousands of years of civilizations. Genres represented at the Dallas Museum of Art include everything from African and Ancient Mediterranean art to European sculpture, American painting, and contemporary art. The Dallas Museum of Art also offers public education programs, lectures, visiting exhibits and special events. The museum is open Tuesday - Sunday, unless otherwise noted. Visit
www.dallasmuseumofart.org.
Majestic Theatre
The historic Majestic Theatre is an anchor of nostalgia in downtown Dallas, Texas. The theater first opened in 1921 for vaudeville entertainment and later became a celebrated venue for Hollywood films. After extensive restoration, the Majestic Theatre today is a glamorous performing arts theatre and special events venue. Visit
www.dallasculture.org.
Fair Park
Fair Park is a 227-acre park of museums, gardens, entertainment venues and landmark Art Deco buildings in downtown Dallas. Fair Park was the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition and today is home to the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park, Museum of Nature & Science and IMAX Theater, African-American Museum, Texas Discovery Gardens, the State Fair of Texas, Cotton Bowl Stadium and much more. Visit
www.fairpark.org.
West End Historic District
http://www.dallaswestend.org/, 1.2
Shop, dine and experience a bit of Texas history in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas. The West End offers shops, restaurants, bars, attractions and special events for visitors and locals to enjoy. The Dallas World Aquarium, The Sixth Floor Museum, Fatal End Haunted House, and Dallas Segway Tours are few interesting things to do in the West End Historic District. Visit
http://www.dallaswestend.org.
Dallas Design District
Bring ideas to life for house and home at the Dallas Design District. Shop for furnishings, textiles, artwork, and much more at the dozens of showrooms, boutiques and stored dedicated to interior design. The Dallas Design District is located just 3.3 miles from NYLO Dallas South Side hotel. Visit
www.dallasdesigndistrict.net.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
Located a block from The Sixth Floor Museum, John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza is anchored by the giant roofless square “open tomb” designed by architect Phillip Johnson. The memorial, which stands 30 feet tall and measures 50 x 50 feet, was dedicated in 1970 and symbolizes President Kennedy's soaring spirit. Visit
http://www.jfk.org/go/about/history-of-the-john-f-kennedy-memorial-plaza.
Dallas Convention Center
The Dallas Convention Center is the hub for large meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and special events in downtown Dallas, Texas. The Dallas Convention Center is a full-service meetings and events venue offering extensive exhibitor services, conference planning assistance, catering, parking and technical services. Visit
www.dallasconventioncenter.com.
The Cedars Social
American
1326 South Lamar Street
Dallas, Texas 75215
(214) 928-7700
www.thecedarssocial.com Bob's Steak & Chop House
Steak, seafood
555 South Lamar Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
(214) 652-4800
www.bobs-steakandchop.com Lee Harvey's
Pub food and bar
1807 Gould Street
Dallas, Texas
(214) 428-1555
www.leeharveys.com Gilley's
Sandwiches, salads, appetizers
1135 South Lamar Street
Dallas, Texas 75215
(214) 445-5397
www.gilleysdallas.com