- Our list of the best things to do in Dallas, Texas, features the top 491 nearby activities — including 157 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dallas, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 42 things to do within the city of Dallas, TX , followed by 449 popular activities in nearby cities, including Grapevine, Arlington, Irving, Plano, Richardson, Garland, Grand Prairie, Carrollton, Lewisville, Euless, Rockwall, Coppell, Hurst, Mansfield, Farmers Branch, Allen, The Colony, Wylie, Flower Mound, Mesquite, Rowlett, Frisco, Duncanville, Cedar Hill, North Richland Hills, Bedford, Southlake, Desoto, Waxahachie, Fort Worth, Jefferson and Keller
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Ska stalwarts behind “Sell Out” and “Beer” bring big horns and shaking pompadours to a career-spanning set
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One of the most respected tour companies in northern Texas is Dallas Segway Tours. The trips through the company run three times a day seven days out of the week and include photos, bottled water, and food discounts.
0.7 Miles
98%
489 votes
2301 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
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Home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and other of the city's arts organizations, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center hosts the symphony's season, along with a calendar of festivals, benefit concerts and multi-disciplinary events and activities.
9.3 Miles
94%
300 votes
11131 Malibu Dr, Dallas, TX 75229
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The only thrill amusement park in the world is Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park Dallas. There are five different extreme thrill rides at the site, including a bungee jump arrangement and a skycoaster sling shot ride.
5.7 Miles
95%
3572 votes
8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
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The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden is a nationally acclaimed arboretum, situated on 66-acres on the shores of White Rock Lake. Displays are rotated throughout the year, and the garden features an 8-acre children's garden.
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Visitors to the 3.5-mile Katy Trail enjoy hiking, dog walking, running, skating, biking and more. The paved trail features many water fountains and lights, and is shaded by trees on both sides.
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92%
5352 votes
411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202
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Step back in time by visiting the site of one of the most infamous days in American history, the Sixth Floor Museum / Texas Schoolbook Depository. The site tells the story of the JFK assassination with video presentations, documents, and self-guided audio tour.
4.4 Miles
91%
4700 votes
2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205
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Guests can discover and learn about government and legislation at The George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, which contains literature, artifacts, and photographs from the time of the former president's management.
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The Klyde Warren Park offers young visitors access to a variety of playground equipment and water park fixtures. The site also contains a putting green and table tennis equipment for guests of all ages to enjoy.
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Ranked as the 58th National University in the U.S. News & World Report, Southern Methodist University is a private research university with a total enrollment of 10,893. The institution's athletic program, the SMU Mustangs, participate in The American Conference of Division I.
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Holding the title of being the largest urban arts district in the world, the Dallas Arts District features the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Garden. This site also features the AT&T Performing Arts Center and a small park.