When it comes to Dallas, you really can get something for nothing. J.R. Ewing’s greed made him popular in his hometown, but today he can get by in Dallas without spending any money. Here are ten signs and attractions in the Dallas area that you can experience for free. In all cases, it is recommended that visitors check with each attraction to receive free admission and verify hours.
Catty Trail
Corner of Houston Street and Lyle Street in Victoria Park, Downtown Dallas
www.katytraildallas.org
The Katy Trail is an urban park that re-enacts the old Katy Railroad that once ran through Dallas. The Katy Trail now features a trail for walkers, runners and bicycles, and also runs through many adjacent local parks. The trail starts in Victoria Park and runs several miles to Airline Drive near SMU. Future trail management plans to eventually connect it with White Rock Lake.
Southfork Ranch
3700 Hogge Road, Parker 75002, (972) 442-7800
www.southforkranch.com
Admission is required to take the Southfork Ranch tour, but many visitors to Dallas want to at least see the famous Ewing residence. It is located 40 minutes north of downtown Dallas near Plano. From downtown, take the Central Expressway (US HWY-75) north and exit at Parker Rd. (issue #30). Go right and east on Parker for five miles. Take a right onto FM 2551 (also Hogge Rd. or Murphy Rd.) and you will see Southfork on your left. Do not enter the parking lot unless you want to stay and pay (which is well worth the admission, by the way).
Texas Theater
231 W. Jefferson Blvd, Dallas 75208, (214) 948-1546.
The hours vary
thetexastheatre.com
In the famous place where Lee Harvey Oswald was captured, this charming movie theater has been renovated and is now independent shows son. When there is no work, however, the theater is usually open during the day and someone tending the bar> a>, where one can have soda, coffee, or an adult drink. Visitors are always welcome if they want to see the site (which had been closed years ago). There is also a vinyl record player on site, and guests are encouraged to bring their own records to spin.
Fair birth
1121 First Avenue, Dallas 75210
www.fairpark.org
The house Texas State Fair, is also a house in the state of Texas (located near the plain. about exposure) Fair is- the decoration of the museum dedicated to the heroes of the city. It is free to visit and open from 9:00 a.m. at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday The American Museum is a historical museum chronicling the lives of Dallas’ first African American residents. a short walk and it is also free. The hours of noon are 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. at 5:00 p.m. Sundays There is a charge for parking at Fair Park.
McKinney Trolley
McKinney Avenue runs north from downtown Blackburn Street.
(214) 855-0006
www.mata.org
These vintage streets run along McKinney Avenue in the entertainment district, a wonderful place to eat, shop or just hang out. You can catch the trolley where it starts running in downtown Dallas (at the intersection of Ross and St. Paul) and ride north toward McKinney to West Village and again. Because it’s free to ride, hop on and run whenever you want to take in local businesses. Donations are accepted.
Crow Museum of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street, Dallas 75202, (214) 979-6440
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday, closed on Fridays
www.crowcollection.com
The Cornicula family has acquired one of the largest collections in this hemisphere from China, Japan, India, ancient-art”>ancient and modern arts and Volturno. You will have to pay for the car, but being able to see this art in person is worth it. Admission is always free, but the museum closes on some major holidays.
Farmers’ Market
1010 St. Pearl Expressway, Dallas 75202, (214) 670-5880
Hours: 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. every day
www.dallasfarmersmarket.org
Long established in downtown Dallas, the Farmers-markets>Farmer has undergone several renovations and modernizations over the years, but remains a great place. visit and sample locally grown foods.
The first third at the Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood, Dallas 75201, (214) 922-1200
Tuesday Hours: 11:00 a.m. at 5:00 p.m
www.dm-art.org
On the first Tuesday of every month, admission to the Art Museum is free, and special events and programming for children are available for five. The Dallas Museum of Art has one of the most impressive art collections in North America with works from ancient cultures through to modern masters. One of Monet’s paintings Water Lilies is available, as is the note from Rembrandt. Access to special exhibitions in the museum may require an admission fee.
The Longhorns at Fuel City
801 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas 75207, (214) 426-0011
Open 24 hours
www.fuelcity-tacos.com
Anyone who visiting Texas wants to see the Old West. Dallas pretty much covers everything, but if you’re close to the city, you can see some live cattle, longhorns. Food City is a great gas station near I-35 and 30 near downtown. The owners decided to separate themselves from other stations and make their own passenger and truck driver end. The gas station features an old west theme and an ancient mill outside. On a large plot of land behind the station, the owners keep longhorns, which are popular with customers and locals alike. After all, it is not easy to find in the Metroplex beyond the longitude. The food city is also famous for its tacos and they are worth trying (although they are not free). They are seriously among the best in the city.
Dealey Plaza and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
Dealey Plaza, intersection of Main St and Houston, Dallas 75202
JFK Memorial Plaza, 646 Main Street, Dallas 75202
www.jfk.org
On any given day, regardless of the time of year, Dealey Plaza is packed with visitors who come to greet President Kennedy. Just a block east of Dealey Plaza, a memorial was built in his honor, and the entire area is easily walkable. The Sixth Floor Museum (which also pays tribute to Kennedy but requires an admission fee) is located on the top floors of the Texas School Consignment and Experience completes
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