Dallas Fort Worth Attractions
Dallas Fort Worth Historical Locations
Take a step back in time and explore the history of the Dallas / Fort Worth.
Audie Murphy's Birthplace
The birthplace of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of World War II. He was awarded 24 citations for bravery in action including the Congressional Medal of Honor and French Legion of Honor, Chevalier. After the war, he became a successful actor, with films such as "To Hell and Back" and "The Red Badge of Courage."
Bonnie Parker's Grave
Bonnie Parker, of Bonnie and Clyde fame, is buried at Crown Hill Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas.
Chestnut Square Historic Village
Chestnut Square Historic Village is a collection of historic buildings including homes, a replica of a one-room school house, chapel and store. The buildings contain artifacts showing how people lived in Collin County from 1854-1920. The 2.5 acre grounds also include a blacksmith shop, smoke house, chapel and gardens.
Clyde Barrow's Grave
Clyde Barrow, of Bonnie and Clyde fame, is buried at Western Heights Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.
Confederate War Memorial
The Confederate War Memorial is a monument in honor of those who fought on the Confederate side of the Civil War, including four of its most prominent leaders. It is located in Pioneer Park Cemetery, next to the Dallas Convention Center and Pioneer Plaza.
Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
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Decatur Texas Tourist Camp
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Grapevine Vintage Railroad
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J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is the main library of the Dallas Public Library system and home to an original (1776) copy of the Declaration of Independence, as well as Shakespeare's First Folio, art exhibits and other special collections.
John Neely Bryan Cabin
A replica of Dallas Founder John Neely Bryan's cabin can be found in a plaza across the street from the JFK Memorial and the Old Red Museum.
Log Cabin Village
A collection of seven authentic Texas log cabins dating from the 1850s, located in Fort Worth, Texas.
McKinney Avenue Trolley
Formally known as the M-line Streetcar, this free service has been operating along McKinney Avenue in Uptown Dallas since 1989. It is a revival of Dallas' early 20th century streetcar lines featuring authentic historical cars.
Oswald Dallas House Museum
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Owens Spring Creek Farm
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Pioneer Plaza
Pioneer Plaza is a public park located in downtown's Convention Center District, adjacent to Dallas' Confederate War Memorial. The park includes over 70 bronze sculptures by artist Robert Summers, commemorating the nineteenth century cattle drives took place along the Shawnee Trail.
Texas Theatre
The Texas Theatre is a movie theater in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood that was made famous as the site of Lee Harvey Oswald's arrest following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Today, painted gold letters mark the seat that Oswald is said to have occupied.