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The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas
Photographer: Michael Amador

The Sixth Floor Museum

This permanent, educational exhibition at Dealey Plaza covers the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Exhibits feature photographs, artifacts, a 30-minute audio tour and six films. Visit the seventh floor gallery for rotating exhibits throughout the year. The Visitor Center at the former Texas School Book Depository has elevators up to the sixth floor. Open noon–6 p.m. Mon. and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tue.–Sun. Closed Christmas. Ticket sales stop one hour before closing. 411 Elm St. 214/747-6660. www.jfk.org.

Other Kennedy Memorials include a historical marker on Houston Street near Elm Street, which marks the spot where President Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. The Cenotaph and Memorial Park at Main and Market streets is a landscaped city block with an open-style monument dedicated to the slain president.

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Lodging

Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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Attractions

Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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411 Elm St.
Dallas, Texas
75202
Phone: 214/747-6660

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Hours

Open noon–6 p.m. Mon. and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tue.–Sun. Closed Christmas.

Featured Attraction

Wilson County Jailhouse Museum

Built in 1887, the jail housed prisoners, the sheriff and his family until the mid-1970s. Open first and third Sat. and first Mon. of each month. On courthouse square. 830/216-2225.

City: Floresville
Region: South Texas Plains

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Sylvan Beach Park
City: La Porte
Region: Gulf Coast

Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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