West End Historic District Travel Guide

Dallas

West End Historic District
West End Historic District
West End Historic District
West End Historic District
West End Historic District

Visit memorials to former U.S. President John Kennedy, walk in the footsteps of the first settlers of Dallas and spot colorful marine life at an aquarium. 

Presidential and pioneer histories are big in the West End Historic District of Downtown Dallas. Delve into significant historical events of the United States at the museums and memorials of the West End District. Find family-friendly fun at a superb aquarium. Discover varied shops, restaurants and live entertainment venues set inside century-old brick warehouse buildings.

Get an overview of the evolution of Dallas County from prehistoric times to the present day at the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture. The museum occupies the striking Richardsonian Romanesque-style former county courthouse, characterized by terra-cotta sculptures, spires and lunettes. Walk to the nearby Founders Plaza to see the John Neely Bryan Cabin. This is a reconstruction of the log home of an early colonist settler, who built a hut in Dallas in 1841.

Embark on a tour of sights related to a popular U.S. president at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza. A stark cenotaph designed by architect and Kennedy family friend Philip Johnson honors the freedom of the late president’s spirit. Pause for thought at The Grassy Knoll, near where Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has multimedia and interactive exhibits about the life, untimely death and legacy of JFK from the actual shooting spot.

For a great activity for the entire family, head to the Dallas World Aquarium. It features numerous tanks with aquatic creatures from all parts of the world in addition to birds, monkeys and sloths. Learn about the tragedies of the World War II genocide at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. Marvel at the panoramic city views from the observation deck at Reunion Tower.

Travel to the West End Historic District via the city’s light rail system and the train to Union Station. Opposite the station, Ferris Plaza is an ideal spot to find relief from the sun and take a break from sightseeing activities.


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Top hotels in West End Historic District

Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Dallas Hotel

4 out of 5
555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX
The price is ₹17,095 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹17,095
₹20,353 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! (2,812 reviews)
Comfortable and centrally located.
"Very comfortable. Nice central location. Only minor con is no free breakfast or parking. But this is a downtown hotel which is par for the course."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Omni Dallas Hotel
Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1015 Elm St, Dallas, TX
Fully refundable
The price is ₹7,140 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹7,140
₹8,375 total
28 Jul - 29 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 (1,040 reviews)
"Pool area was good, but water in pool was dirty"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG
Fairmont Dallas

Fairmont Dallas

4.5 out of 5
1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX
The price is ₹12,054 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
₹12,054
₹14,139 total
18 Jul - 19 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! (2,268 reviews)
"Such a nice hotel. The staff was great. The room was clean. Loved the walk-in closet."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Fairmont Dallas
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas DFW Airport North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas DFW Airport North

3 out of 5
4850 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX
The price is ₹7,232 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹7,232
₹8,317 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Irving. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,154 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas DFW Airport North
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown

4 out of 5
1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX
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! (3,120 reviews)
"The service was swift, the rooms were clean and well prepped for my arrival. Spacious rooms. Comfortable beds and a good sized bathroom. Helpful and informative staff."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
 Hilton Anatole

Hilton Anatole

4.5 out of 5
2201 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX
The price is ₹14,619 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹14,619
₹19,898 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Dallas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,458 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hilton Anatole
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Other neighbourhoods around West End Historic District

Reunion Tower showing landscape views, a sunset and a skyscraper

Downtown Dallas

4/5(21 area reviews)

Downtown Dallas is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dallas City Hall and Majestic Theater. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Akard Station or Saint Paul & Federal Tram Stop.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

West End Historic District Travel Guide