Downtown Dallas Travel Guide

Dallas

Reunion Tower showing landscape views, a sunset and a skyscraper
Downtown Dallas
Reunion Tower which includes night scenes, landscape views and a city
Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas

The location of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is now lined with museums, futuristic towers and an eclectic arts district. 

The Downtown Dallas district contains much of the city’s gastronomic, artistic and cultural treasures beside the glassy skyscrapers of its business zone. Its upscale shopping options and leafy parks provide daytime entertainment, while nightclubs come alive after sundown. Get a sense of the local culture by meandering through the daily Dallas Farmers Market.

Head to the West End District of Downtown to learn about one of Texas’ most memorable moments: the assassination of JFK. Head to the John F. Kennedy Memorial to enter the huge blocks that serve as a place for quiet contemplation of the event. Overlooking Dealey Plaza, where the president was shot in 1963, is the Sixth Floor Museum, whose displays detail the assassination and its effect on world history.

For further information read the plaques near the Grassy Knoll. Walk through the area and admire the historic buildings including converted railway stations and warehouses.

A little north find magnificent attractions for kids: Dallas World Aquarium and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. These sights stand beside the Dallas County Historical Plaza, where you’ll also find the Old Red Courthouse, the Dallas Holocaust Museum and the John Neely Bryan Cabin.

Move on to the Arts District, one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. Among its highlights are the Dallas Museum of Art, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center and the Dallas Theater Center. Visit the food trucks and join the events in Klyde Warren Park.

The Downtown Dallas district is in the center of the city, between the areas of Deep Ellum, Uptown and Trinity Groves. From the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, drive southeast for 23 miles (37 kilometers) to get here in about 30 minutes. While in the city, consider visits to other neighboring parts such as Park Cities, Old East Dallas and Cedars.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Downtown Dallas

Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Dallas Hotel

4 out of 5
555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX
The price is ₹17,147 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹17,147
₹20,415 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Dallas. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,800 reviews)
"Clean good service. Nice."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Omni Dallas Hotel
Fairmont Dallas

Fairmont Dallas

4.5 out of 5
1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX
The price is ₹13,182 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹13,182
₹15,463 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dallas. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,276 reviews)
Fairmount Fun
"Excellent experience ! Amazing breakfast ! Helpful staff . We’ll be back"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Fairmont Dallas
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

4 out of 5
1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX
The price is ₹7,682 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹7,682
₹10,877 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,130 reviews)
"Was as described. Only issue I had was I was out in a middle room and all you can see is the people in the rooms across from us. Valet was $45 a night so we found a public parking around the corner for $23 a night. The hotel stay was nice and the staff was great."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1015 Elm St, Dallas, TX
The price is ₹7,162 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹7,162
₹8,400 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.6/10 (1,014 reviews)
"Everyone was really nice at the front desk , it was easy to check in. The restaurant was very nice , and the convenience of the mini store inside was great !"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG
Hyatt Regency Dallas

Hyatt Regency Dallas

4.5 out of 5
300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX
The price is ₹14,560 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
₹14,560
₹17,079 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,162 reviews)
Good stay
"I was in town and stayed there for work purposes, I think the biggest downfall is the parking fee which I understand. It’s all around the area. Also. Doesn’t have the best ventilation for air conditioning, which I understand. It’s an old building, but overall it was an all right stay"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Dallas
The Westin Dallas Downtown

The Westin Dallas Downtown

4 out of 5
1201 Main St, Valet Entrance: 1220 Elm St, Dallas, TX
The price is ₹10,912 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹10,912
₹12,905 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay with family, but when I realized we did not have the correct room the staff came quickly to help and get the room my family and I needed"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Westin Dallas Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Dallas

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Main Street District

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and live music are just a few things travellers love about Main Street District. Sights like Majestic Theater and Comerica Bank Tower are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Dallas area at Akard Station.

Main Street District
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Deep Ellum

Well liked for its restaurants and live music, Deep Ellum is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Old Deep Ellum Historic District and The Eight Track Museum, and jump on the metro at Baylor Station to get around the city.

Deep Ellum
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Uptown

5/5(1 area review)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Uptown. If sightseeing is on the list, American Airlines Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at McKinney & Routh Stop or McKinney & Fairmount Stop to see more of the area.

Uptown
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Old East Dallas

4/5(1 area review)

While you're in Old East Dallas, take in top sights like Old Deep Ellum Historic District or Knox-Henderson Shopping District, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Baylor Station or CityPlace - Uptown Station.

Old East Dallas
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Oak Lawn

4/5(1 area review)

Oak Lawn is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like American Airlines Center and The Strip on Cedar Springs. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Cole & Lemmon Tram Stop or Cole & Hall Tram Stop.

Oak Lawn
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Lower Greenville

Lower Greenville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Knox-Henderson Shopping District and Granada Theater while you're in town.

Lower Greenville


Downtown Dallas Travel Guide