Downtown Dallas Travel Guide

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Reunion Tower showing a skyscraper, a city and a sunset
Downtown Dallas
Reunion Tower featuring landscape views, night scenes 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.


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Our pick of the best Downtown Dallas Hotel Deals

Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Dallas Hotel

4 out of 5
555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX
The price is AU$384 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$384
7 Aug - 8 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 our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,863 reviews)
"We love it"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Omni Dallas Hotel
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 WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,149 reviews)
"Very convenient spot to stay at."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Fairmont Dallas

Fairmont Dallas

4.5 out of 5
1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX
The price is AU$310 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$310
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,324 reviews)
"Its good but this is dallas need pay for valet parking 60 dollars at day"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Fairmont Dallas
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 AU$151 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$151
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.6/10 (1,014 reviews)
"Hotel was fine, clean, decent. Staff not very helpful with suggestions. Area is not a safe area. We were constantly questioned by security if we were ok due to the neighborhood. Not very safe during the day, couldn’t pay me enough at high. We Uber’d a lot which adds up but took the worry out."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown by IHG
Hyatt Regency Dallas

Hyatt Regency Dallas

4.5 out of 5
300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$299 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$299
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,198 reviews)
"Very good stay. Clean, friendly staff. Would definately stay there again"

Reviewed on 31 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 AU$290 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$290
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"No warm water in the shower."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

The Westin Dallas Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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.

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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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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

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

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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

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