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The Adolphus – In The Heart of Famed Dallas Attractions in Texas (Things To Do in the "Big -D " )
Sixth Floor Museum | Cattle Drive Sculpture | Cotton Bowl Fair Park | Museum of Art | Arboretum | Black Dance Theatre | Convention Center | Zoo | Deep Ellum Nightlife | Galleria | Grapevine Mills | Historical Plaza | The Majestic Theatre | Symphony | Shopping | Rainforest Cafe | European Art Gallery
For assistance with activities please call the concierge 214-651-3540 or email concierge@adolphus.com .
The Sixth Floor Museum
Each year over two million visitors come to Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas. This site-designated a National Historic Landmark District-is the location of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Some come to reflect, others seek information about this dramatic event in American history. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza was established to meet this worldwide demand. Since its opening in February 1989, the museum has welcomed almost 4,000,000 visitors.
The Sixth Floor Museum is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. including weekends and holidays. (Closed Christmas Day)
The Sixth Floor Museum
at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas
214-747-6660
http://www.jfk.org/home.htm
Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive Sculpture
In Pioneer Plaza in downtown Dallas, the world's largest bronze sculpture of its kind depicts a cattle drive of 3 cowboys and 50 steers. Each piece was created by artist Robert Summers of Glen Rose, TX. The sculpture is on the site of the Shawnee Trail, which was a popular cattle drive trail in the 1850s. Learn more by visiting the web site.
Cotton Bowl Fair Park Dallas Texas
Cotton Bowl
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd. (main entrance)
3750 Midway Plaza (inside Fair Park)
The Cotton Bowl Stadium has 68,252 permanent chair-back seats.
Description:
Natural grass turf. Renovated dressing/team rooms, Modern press box, TV production friendly, First aid rooms, Scoreboards, Production offices
Uses: Open air: Sporting Events, International Soccer, Tournaments, Football, Entertainment Events, Concerts, Rallies
Dallas Museum of Art
Here are a few of the programs to experience at the Dallas Museum of Art:
Gallery Talks and Tours
Participate in Gallery Talks, Art Talks, and drop-in tours.
Concerts and Performances
Enjoy Jazz in the Atrium, concerts ranging from classical to contemporary, and performances in the galleries.
Lectures and Symposia
Experience the Museum’s collections and exhibitions through lectures by leading scholars and artists.
Films
View rare screenings of art-house films or sneak previews of the latest features.
Classes
Join us for Sketching in the Galleries, Tai Chi at the Museum, Comic Book Club, and Art and Yoga.
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood
Dallas, Texas 75201
Main Phone Numbers
For general information during regular Museum hours, call 214-922-1200.
To purchase tickets in advance or for general information, call 214-922-1803.
http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Museum_of_Art/index.htm
Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum was founded upon the dreams of a few visionary Dallasites. Though the gardens themselves are comparatively young, the work that went into creating the current gardens began long ago:
In the early 1930's, Everette DeGolyer chaired a committee to find a landsite for an arboretum for Dallas. Sixty years later, the concept for a botanical preserve is a reality-on the very land he once owned.
Open daily from 9am - 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day
Administrative office open Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
Tickets:
$8 for adults
$7 for seniors (65+)
$5 for children (ages 3-12)
Free for children ages 2 and under and members of the Arboretum.
- 8525 Garland Road
Dallas, Texas 75218
http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Dallas Black Dance Theatre celebrates its 30th season as the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas .
The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company, consists of 14 professional dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers which include: Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, Alonzo King, Milton Myers, Elisa Monte, Donald McKayle, Kevin Jeff, Christopher Huggins, Jessica Lang, Bruce Wood, Nejla Yatkin, David Parsons and Darryl Sneed.
The company’s dancers have studied, trained and performed with some of the pre-eminent performers and teachers in the American dance world.
Tickets may be purchased at the Majestic Theatre Box Office at 1925 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75201 or Dallas Black Dance Theatre's administrative offices at 4301 S. Fitzhugh St., Dallas, TX 75210.
http://www.dbdt.com/
Dallas Convention Center
The Dallas Convention Center has over 1,000,000 square feet. And it offers a staggering 726,726 square feet of prime, contiguous exhibit space along with a 203,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall, the largest in the US. Plus, the Dallas Convention Center offers even more great features, like a 9,816-seat arena, a theater with a 1,740-person capacity and 105 meeting rooms. Access is very easy, too, from our 75 truck berths.
There are even 2 gigantic ballrooms, and the world's largest vertiport. Plus, world-class dining and entertainment are nearby, so it's easy to see why the Dallas Convention Center is your Number 1 choice for events, large or small.
http://www.dallasconventioncenter.com/
Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St., Dallas, TX. 75202, Phone: 214-939-2700, Fax: 214-939-2795
Dallas Zoo
With 95 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family activities, the Dallas Zoo is enormously entertaining! Our goal is to make your visit an exciting adventure with opportunities to learn about interesting wildlife, engage in interactive fun, and support worldwide conservation and research to protect and preserve endangered species.
The Dallas Zoo was founded in 1888, making it the first zoological park in the Southwest.
Our park covers 95 developed acres! In terms of landmass, it’s the largest zoological park in Texas.
Location:
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, TX 75203.
The Zoo is located three miles south of downtown Dallas, on I-35E at the Marsalis exit.
HOURS
9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. daily.
*Closed Christmas day
*Hours subject to change
ADMISSION
$8.75 Adults (age 12-64)
$5.75 Children (age 3-11)
$5.00 Seniors (age 65 up)
FREE Children (age 2 and under) FREE Members of the Dallas Zoological Society
http://www.dallas-zoo.org/
Deep Ellum Nightlife
One of the best places in Dallas to relax and enjoy all kinds of musical and artistic entertainment, all located in a one-stop style atmosphere.
The music and schedules are varied, but the Deep Ellum Nightlife web site is a good place to start to find out what's playing, where and when.
http://www.ondaweb.com/deep_ellum/dea_nite.html
Galleria Dallas
A multi-million dollar renovation has transformed Galleria Dallas into the most dynamic shopping environment in North Texas.Every surface on the interior of the shopping center has been redone with the finest materials collected from all over the world.
New escalators, seating areas, a new ice skating center, new furniture and the introduction of art in the form of sculptures are all part of the brilliant changes at GALLERIA.
Galleria Dallas - 13350 Dallas Parkway, Suite 3080, Dallas, TX, 75240 | I-635 LBJ at Dallas North Tollway | 972.702.7100
Monday - Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday: Noon-6pm
For store directory and other information, check out their web site.
http://www.galleriadallas.com/
Grapevine Mills
You don't need a special occasion to come to Grapevine Mills. With our awesome array of stores, restaurants and entertainment options every day is a special occasion. With over 190 stores to choose from you are sure to find something here for everyone!
Grapevine Mills is located at 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine Texas
Hours: 10:00 - 9:30 Mon - Sat, 11:00 - 7:00 Sun
http://www.grapevinemills.com/
Dallas County Historical Plaza - John Neely Bryan Cabin
Kennedy Memorial, Founder's Plaza and More
Location: Downtown
Hours of Operation: 24 hrs
Description:
Reaching across the space behind (east) of the Old Red Courthouse on the edge of downtown, this plaza has long been home to the John Neely Bryan cabin, the first home of the pioneer credited with settling Dallas. In early 2006, the cabin had been moved temporarily while an underground parking garage was being built beneath the plaza. What you can see at this time is the stark but deeply moving John F. Kennedy Memorial, a tribute to the slain president and a work by the late, renowned architect Philip Johnson.
Main St and Market St
Dallas, 75202
The Majestic Theatre
On April 11, 1921, the new Majestic Theatre opened it’s doors during the Vaudeville era. The Majestic hosted a variety of acts from Houdini to Mae West and Bob Hope. As Vaudeville began to fade and the era of talking pictures emerged, the Majestic Theatre began hosting movie premieres and their stars such as Jimmy Stewart, Gregory Peck and John Wayne. The Big Bands featuring Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington continued the tradition of live entertainment at the Majestic. On July 16, 1973 the Majestic Theatre went “dark” after the final showing of the film, “Live and Let Die”. On January 31, 1976, the Hobilitzelle Foundation, owner of the Majestic Theatre presented the theatre to the City of Dallas.
Renovation where necessary was the order at the Majestic. Restoration of the Renaissance Baroque exterior and the reapplication of the 23K gold leaf to the extensive interior decorative accents and molding were meticulously completed. Interior improvements also involved acoustics, seating, lighting and stage renovation.
The Majestic Theatre was named to the National Register of Historic Places and re-opened on January 28, 1983, as an elegant center for the performing arts.
The Majestic Theatre
1925 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75201
214-880-0137
www.liveatthemajestic.com
Meyerson Symphony Center
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center was opened in September of 1989 and has been a crossroads of artistic excellence ever since. Owned and managed by the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs, “The Meyerson” is home to the world-class Dallas Symphony Orchestra and other Dallas-based cultural organizations like the Turtle Creek Chorale, the Dallas Wind Symphony, and the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra. We are also host to benefit concerts, corporate meetings, religious services, band and choral festivals and many other multi-disciplinary uses.
On an annual basis there are over 325 concert hall events, 20-30 banquets, 200 photo and film shoots, and over 800 hours of rehearsal and recording activity.
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
main: 214-670-3600 fax:214-670-4334
info@meyersonsymphonycenter.com
http://www.meyersonsymphonycenter.com/
North Park Center - Shopping
In the early 1960s, developer Raymond D. Nasher leased a 97-acre cotton field on the edge of Dallas to build what was at that time the largest climate-controlled retail establishment in the world. He assembled a team of accomplished architects and designers who laid out the shopping center on an axis like a town and designed it from the ground up to properly display large works of art. When it opened in 1965 with its clean lines, attention to detail and elegant finishes, North Park Center's international design and tenant mix forever changed the retail landscape in North Texas and the Southwest.
Today North Park Center continues to be a premier shopping center, proudly offering shoppers a mix of the finest in luxury retail, market exclusives and fine dining with wide promenades, spacious courts, water features and lush landscaping. With over 21 million visitors annually, North Park has consistently been named the top attraction in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex by The Dallas Business Journal.
8687 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75225
(214) 363-7441
For general information about stores and events,
The North Park Center Concierge office can be
reached at (214) 361-6345
http://www.northparkcenter.com/
Rainforest Cafe
The Rainforest Cafe is decorated in and out with the rainforest theme. Kids will be delighted by the animatronic gorillas, elephants, leopard, anaconda, crocodile, talking tree, and the toddlers' favorite, the butterfly. Then there's the roaring waterfall with a rainbow in its middle and a golden statue of a man holding up the globe. The bar sits under a giant toadstool. A large aquarium frames either side of the entry and above. Several smaller aquariums set around the restaurant ensure that every diner sits near at least one moving attraction.
Reservations are recommended, but not required.
The Rainforest Cafe is located in the Grapevine Mills Mall.
To get a "taste" , go to :http://www.rainforestcafe.com/
European Art Gallery Dallas Texas
Churchill Glen, 18170 Hillcrest Road, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas, 75252. P:972-612-2806 F:972-596-2007
The original oil paintings available for sale at European Art Gallery are all owned by us. Our online art gallery represents only a small sample of our original art work. There are no oil paintings on consignment from third parties, and we invest in the fine art ourselves. As private dealers in original European Realism, Academic, and Impressionist paintings, we stand by all the fine art for sale. Founded by art lover and investor Danny Wettreich, and with his passion for fine art being continued by his son Mark Wettreich, we offer the finest collection of European oil paintings in America.
sales@european-artgallery.com
http://www.european-artgallery.com