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Courthouse, Kennedy Memorial and a terrazzo map of Dallas County in the 1800s. Also see a replica of a cabin built in 1841 by the area’s first settler, John Neely Bryan (the original was destroyed in a flood). Market, Elm, Commerce and Houston streets. 214/571-1300.


DALLAS COWBOYS—See ARLINGTON.


DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE AT OLD CITY PARK— In Dallas’ first city park, Dallas Heritage Village offers a glimpse of what it was like to live in Texas in the 1800s. Featuring pioneer and Victorian homes and buildings and actors in period dress, this site also offers tours, events and re-enactments. Admission charge. 1515 S. Harwood St. 214/421-5141. www.dallasheritagevillage.org.


DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND TOLERANCE—This organization is dedicated to teaching lessons of the Holocaust and memorializing its victims, provides guided group tours, lectures, exhibits and other programming. Admission charge. 211 N. Record St., Suite 100. 214/741-7500. www.dallasholocaustmuseum.org.


DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART—The museum’s collection includes American masterpieces; contemporary art; European and impressionist art; and art of the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Special exhibits are on display throughout the year. Free. 1717 N. Harwood. at Ross Street. 214/922-1200. www.dallasmuseumofart.org.


DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA—See MORTON H. MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER listing.


DALLAS THEATER CENTER—Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this architectural gem is home to a permanent repertory company that performs comedy and drama eight months of the year. 2400 Flora St. 214/880-0202 or 214/526-8210. www.dallastheatercenter.org.


DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM—Exotic plants and creatures from around the world inhabit this aquarium. Observe otters, birds, stingrays, piranhas, penguins and other animals. Admission charge. 1801 N. Griffin St. 214/720-2224. www.dwazoo.com.


DALLAS ZOO—Take the Monorail Safari tour through six African habitats or explore exhibits by foot. Features include Giants of the Savanna, Wilds of Africa, Primate Place, the Herpetarium, Texas Cats, Endangered Tiger Habitat, Koala Walkabout and Wings of Wonder. Admission charge. 650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (I-35 E.). 469/554-7500. www.dallaszoo.com.


DEGOLYER ESTATE—See DALLAS ARBORETUM.


DEEP ELLUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT—This area, known as a hotbed of jazz and blues in the early 1920s, now offers restaurants, shops, galleries, murals and live music. Bounded by Elm, Commerce, Exposition Avenue and Good Latimer. www.deepellumtexas.com.


FAIR PARK—Boasting the world’s largest collection of art deco structures, sculpture and buildings, Fair Park was the site of the 1936 World’s Fair and Texas Centennial Exposition. The 277-acre park is now home to cultural, educational and sports facilities. The State Fair of Texas is held here every autumn. 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd. 214/426-3400. www.fairpark.org.


African American Museum—Founded in 1974


as part of the Bishop College Special Collection, this museum holds artistic, cultural and historical materials from the African-American community and features one of the nation’s largest collections of African-American folk art. 3536 Grand Ave. 214/565-9026. www.aamdallas.org. Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park—This


aquarium is designed with children in mind, including eye-level interactive exhibits, touch pools and feeding demonstrations. The outdoor Stingray Bay pavilion offers up-close views of stingrays and zebra sharks. Admission charge. 1462 First Ave. 469/554-7340. www.childrensaquariumatfairpark.com.


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The Wyly Theatre is across from Sammons Park in the Dallas Arts District.


Hall of State—This art deco-style national


landmark celebrates the history of Texas with exhibits by the Dallas Historical Society. Free. 3939 Grand Ave. 214/421-4500. www.dallashistory.org. Music Hall at Fair Park—The hall, designed in


Spanish Baroque style with Moorish architectural influences, made its grand debut in 1925. Home of Dallas Summer Musicals performances. Admission charge. 909 First Ave. 214/565-1116. www.liveatthemusichall.com. State Fair of Texas—With origins dating to 1886,


this is one of the largest state fairs in the nation. Attractions include midway games, rides, an auto show with a test track, live performances, bike shows, pig races, livestock shows, college football games, chef demonstrations and food. Admission charge. 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd. 214/565-9931. www.bigtex.com.


Texas Discovery Gardens—This 100-percent


certified organic garden features several display and interactive gardens, a butterfly house, scent garden, waterfall and the Benny J. Simpson Texas Native Plant Collection. 3601 Martin Luther King Blvd. 214/428-7476. www.texasdiscoverygardens.org.


FREEDMAN’S CEMETERY MEMORIAL—This historical landmark honors a pre-Civil War African-American burial ground and the lives of more than 7,000 of America’s earliest pioneers. Lemmon Avenue and Central Expressway. 214/670-3284.


FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM—From Kitty Hawk to the moon walk, relive the history of aviation amidst one of the world’s finest collections of artifacts, scale models, and photographs. Admission charge. 6911 Lemmon Ave. 214/350-3600. www.flightmuseum.com.


GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM—This museum highlights the administration of President George W. Bush. It is the repository for presidential gifts as well as other donated artifacts relating to the life and career of President and Mrs. Bush. Admission charge. 2943 SMU Blvd. On the campus of Southern Methodist University. 214/346-1650. www.georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu.


JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL—A historical marker on Houston Street near Elm Street marks the spot where President Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. The Cenotaph and Memorial Park is a landscaped city block with an open-style monument dedicated to the slain president. Also see THE SIXTH


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