Dallas Highlights & George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

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We love Dallas and you will find out why on this exciting city tour! Join your private Tour Guide and you’re off to enjoy the Highlights of Dallas. You will learn about Dallas' history, art, architecture, JFK, professional sports teams, parks and more.

Explore the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum with your Guide. "With its interactive exhibits, the Museum gives visitors a look at 8 years of American history and the American Presidency.

We make tour stops along the way for photos, more in-depth information and to visit specific attractions. An informative and fun way to see and learn about Dallas!

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1. Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
Dealey Plaza is park surrounding the original birthplace of the City of Dallas. It is also the site of the JFK tragedy. Tour the Plaza and learn fascinating details of that fateful day. Stop for a photo of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which commemorates the site of President Kennedy’s assassination. Visit the Kennedy Memorial, a tribute to President John F. Kennedy.
2. West End Historic District
Known for its rich history, the West End Historic District is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Learn about the Dallas Holocaust Museum, the Old Red Courthouse, Founders Plaza and the Dallas World Aquarium.
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Stop by the Omni Dallas Hotel to see the Magnolia Pegasus, a restored Dallas icon, now mounted on an oil derrick, flying high and illuminated at night.
4. Pioneer Plaza
Explore the spectacular Pioneer Plaza, a downtown park, which features a larger-than-life bronze sculpture of a cattle drive, with Texas Longhorn Steers being driven by skilled cowboys astride horses! Cross the stepping stones up to the top for the best views!
5. Giant Eyeball
Enjoy a drive down Main Street and see "The Eyeball" an the eye-popping piece of public art!
6. Klyde Warren Park
Located in the heart of Dallas, "Klyde Warren Park", serves as a "town square" and gathering place for locals and visitors. See the fountains, food trucks and locals enjoying fitness classes, kids on the playground and live music on the Pavillion.
7. Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge
Bridging the Trinity River, enjoy a drive across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge to thriving west Dallas. Designed by the internationally renowned Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava, the cable stay suspension bridge is a defining landmark on the Dallas skyline.
8. Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Learn about the spectacular Perot Museum of Nature and Science. With 11 permanent exhibit halls, the Perot provides unforgettable experience for guests of all ages.
9. American Airlines Center
Located within Victory Park, the American Airlines Center is home to the professional sports teams the NBA Dallas Mavericks and the NHL Dallas Stars. Victory Park is the entertainment epicenter of Dallas, boasting streets lined with restaurants, sidewalk cafes, sports bars and entertainment venues that surround the American Airlines Center.
10. Dallas Arts District
Nestled like a jewel in downtown, the Dallas Arts District is the largest arts district in the US. Learn about the Art Museums and Performing Arts venues. Stop for photos at the Hall Texas Sculpture Walk, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. Learn about the nationally acclaimed Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. See the historic Belo Mansion and hear about the Mansion's ties to the infamous gangsters from Dallas, Bonnie & Clyde!
11. Lakeside Park
Drive along scenic Turtle Creek to the exclusive neighborhood of Highland Park, passing stunning mansions and the much loved Teddy Bear sculptures. Learn about the neighborhoods ties to Beverly Hills!
12. Knox-Henderson
See the vibrant Knox Street neighborhood, which has unique shopping and exciting dining scene and is located along the scenic Katy Trail green belt. Learn about the interesting history of the neighborhood from your Guide.
13. AT&T Discovery District
Enjoy a visit to the AT&T Discover District. Take a selfie with Golden Boy (iconic, century-old statue), or relax by the fountains on the lawn. See the massive 104 ft tall Media Wall bringing digital art to life in staggering detail. Venture inside The Globe, an iconic nod to AT&T’s proud history.
14. Reunion Tower
Stop for photos of Reunion Tower, located in the heart of downtown Dallas. Learn about its attraction "the Geo-Deck at Reunion Tower", which offers visitors the only indoor/outdoor observation deck in the city with unique views of Dallas from 470 feet in the air! It has been a staple of the Dallas skyline since 1978.
15. Southern Methodist University
In addition to the Bush Library, enjoy a brief driving tour of the Southern Methodist University Campus. Founded in 1911, a nationally ranked private university, SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research. SMU's nine libraries house the largest private collection of research materials in the Southwest. See Dallas Hall, one of ten SMU buildings listed on the National Historic Register.
16. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Tour the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, America’s 13th presidential library, which opened to the public on May 1, 2013 and is overseen by the National Archives and Records Administration. After your tour guide provides a brief orientation, step into Freedom Hall and stare in wonder at the one-of-a-kind 20-foot-tall, 360-degree, high definition video wall that orients visitors and depicts a montage of the 44 U.S. Presidents. With your Private Tour Guide, explore the highlights of the museum, which include some of the approximately 43,000 gifts given to the President and First Lady. Learn about the September 11 Remembrance Display - steel beams from the World Trade Center are the focal point of this poignant exhibit. The names of the approximately 3,000 people who died in the Towers, at the Pentagon, and on the hijacked planes are listed on a nearby wall. See the bullhorn the President used to address First Responders at Ground Zero.
17. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Visit the White House Oval Office - Take a look around the full-size replica of the President's Oval Office, then sit at the Resolute Desk and enjoy the Texas Rose Garden. Have your photo taken at the Resolute Desk as a memento of your visit. Participate in the Decision Points Theater - Gain insight into the President's thought process during this and other major crises at this interactive exhibit. This time lapse scenario feeds the participant critical information so you can compare your decisions with those made by the President.
18. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Freedom Matters Exhibit until December 2023 Explore the ongoing pursuit of liberty in a new special exhibit at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Featuring rare artifacts and interactive activities, Freedom Matters highlights the importance of freedom in building peaceful societies, how the work of freedom advocates has changed the lives of millions, and what we all can learn from the study of history. Artifacts including a 14th-century copy of the Magna Carta and rare versions of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights, will be on display as well as other pivotal documents and objects from world history, including the newspapers chronicling women’s suffrage, the Emancipation Proclamation and rare books by thinkers from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Martin Luther King, Jr.
19. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is set within a native Texas landscape with grounds featuring Blackland Prairie grasses, seasonal wildflowers and clearings that provide native habitats for butterflies and birds. This landscaped park reflects the President and Mrs. Bush’s longstanding commitment to environmental conservation and restoration. “Many years ago this site would have been a breathtaking Texas prairie. Today the park is planted once again with native habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Visitors can experience this site’s beautiful natural environment in the center of Dallas.”

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Posted By : T6732FXjimv
Our tour guide was a delight to be with. Very knowledgeable of all the sights and of the history of the area.
Very highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-03-06 12:03:20

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Dallas Highlights & George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District

2. West End Historic District

3.

4. Pioneer Plaza

5. Giant Eyeball

6. Klyde Warren Park

7. Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

8. Perot Museum of Nature and Science

9. American Airlines Center

10. Dallas Arts District

11. Lakeside Park

12. Knox-Henderson

13. AT&T Discovery District

14. Reunion Tower

15. Southern Methodist University

16. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

17. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

18. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

19. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

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WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District

2. West End Historic District

3.

4. Pioneer Plaza

5. Giant Eyeball

6. Klyde Warren Park

7. Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

8. Perot Museum of Nature and Science

9. American Airlines Center

10. Dallas Arts District

11. Lakeside Park

12. Knox-Henderson

13. AT&T Discovery District

14. Reunion Tower

15. Southern Methodist University

16. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

17. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

18. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

19. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

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