Dallas, Texas

The museum is located in Victory Park, near Downtown Dallas and with five floors and eleven permanent exhibit halls you will not be bored. The museum features state-of-the-art video and 3-D computer animation, hands-on activities, interactive kiosks and educational games. Also offers children's museum including an outdoor play space.

This is Dallas' largest cultural center with eight museums, an IMAX Theater, a planetarium, the Dallas Aquarium, the Cotton Bowl, an outdoor amphitheater and a Music Hall showing Broadway shows, ballet and opera. There are also plenty of rides for all ages here. In addition over one hundred special events and cultural festivals take place here each year.

Segway is becoming an increasingly popular way of exploring a new city, and no wonder why. It is a fun and very entertaining experience. Segway Nation Dallas offers tours six times daily, complete with a guide providing information about the major sights and attractions. There are several tours to choose from.

White Rock Lake is a 1,015 acre city lake located approximately 5 miles northeast of downtown Dallas. This is a beautiful site and perfect for picnic, walk, run or just people watching. The park also provides excellent fishing and sailing opportunities, as well as various leisure activities.

Founded in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art has long stood as a flagship for the Arts District. Connoisseurs and laymen alike can enjoy collections of more than 22,000 pieces, all from locations around the world and traversing historic timelines. Begin in the Americas and peer across at Europe, the Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia and the Pacific islands lie not too far beyond them.

Known affectionately as “The Meyerson,” this symphony center consistently beckons both Dallas residents and visitors — even those without previous experience or taste for orchestral music. Possessing exquisite acoustics and breathtaking architecture, The Meyerson plays host to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, the Turtle Creek Chorale, and countless others. With a large repertoire of musical and non-musical events, it is sure to impress even the most seasoned aficionado.

As the home of championship teams and world class events, it’s easy to see why American Airlines Center often serves as a primary destination of Dallas visitors. Hit the court with Dallas Mavericks basketball or the ice with Dallas Stars hockey. Add premium boxing fights and the ultimate sporting experience comes to life. The American Airlines Center is a venue of all entertainment, hosting concerts for stars like Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and Bruno Mars, while giving stage to timeless rock powerhouses like Bon Jovi, The Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac. For family fun, the Barnum and Bailey Circus even sets up tent.

Tenison Highlands golf club holds one of the most beautiful and popular golf courses in Texas. The 18-hole course now sports five breathtaking lakes, 32 sand bunkers, 419 Bermuda fairways, and TifEagle greens. With differing elevations, the course is a welcome challenge to golfers of all skill. The Tenison Highlands also has a golf shop and a café to supplement your golfing experience.

Plaza of the Americas is its own, self-contained entertainment bubble. With two floors dedicated to shopping and dining, an ice-skating rink for family fun and two mirrored, 25-story towers, the Plaza of the Americas has something for everyone.

Take a seat and prepare to be amazed! The Winspear Opera House invites you to an evening of spellbinding performances. A perfect view of the riveting opera, ballet and traveling Broadway productions is achieved with the finely designed staging, which places spectators in seating that mirrors the classic horseshoe configuration. The resulting acoustics are so stunning it’s as if the performers are right beside you.

Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s top 100 universities, Southern Methodist University attracts students from over 80 countries and all 50 states. It’s beautifully situated in Dallas, giving access to both visitors and Dallasites who want to enjoy the sporting events or simply walk the campus.