Downtown Dallas

Dallas

Reunion Tower showing landscape views, a high rise building and a city
Downtown Dallas
Reunion Tower showing 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.


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Top hotels in Downtown Dallas

Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Dallas Hotel

4 out of 5
555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX
The price is P12,157 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P12,157
P14,474 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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 Aug 4, 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! (3,152 reviews)
"We are from Dallas and when we want to get away and hangout in Deep Ellum. We always stay here . Room are super nice , bed is soft. Everything is clean Nd they provide the guest with 2 free bottle waters which it’s the little things that count."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
Fairmont Dallas

Fairmont Dallas

4.5 out of 5
1717 N Akard St, Dallas, TX
The price is P9,888 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
P9,888
P11,660 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
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! (2,322 reviews)
"Its good but this is dallas need pay for valet parking 60 dollars at day"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 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 P4,839 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
P4,839
P5,676 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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 Aug 3, 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 P9,597 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P9,597
P11,257 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
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! (1,200 reviews)
"Due to the fact that I'm confined to a wheelchair, I didn't like the fact that the beds were too high for me to safely get in and out. However, the staff accommodated me with a rollaway that served the purpose. Same thing with the toilet, to high. Also the shower seat was too far away for me to reach ..."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 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 P9,248 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
P9,248
P10,938 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,005 reviews)
The upgrade of a lifetime
"I didn't think it was too much of a problem but the valet got my information wrong so Clayton upgraded me to the top floor corner Suite that had the best view of everything in Dallas I couldn't have asked for a better room"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 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 travelers 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

Consider a visit to American Airlines Center and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Uptown. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at McKinney & Routh Stop or McKinney & Fairmount Stop.

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Old East Dallas

If you're spending time in Old East Dallas, check out sights like Old Deep Ellum Historic District or Knox-Henderson Shopping District and hop on the metro to see more the city at Baylor Station or CityPlace - Uptown Station.

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Oak Lawn

American Airlines Center and The Strip on Cedar Springs are top sights in Oak Lawn, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Cole & Lemmon Tram Stop or Cole & Hall Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

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Lower Greenville

Lower Greenville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Knox-Henderson Shopping District and Granada Theater while in the area.

Lower Greenville

Downtown Dallas