Landmarks, Sightseeing & Architecture

Adolphus Hotel

The Adolphus Hotel is an upscale hotel and landmark in Dallas, Texas. It was built by Adolphus Busch, the founder of the Anheuser-Busch company, who intended to create the first grand hotel in the city of Dallas. Today it is recognized as one of the top hotels in the United States. It was also the tallest building in Texas from 1912 until 1922.

Bank of America Plaza

The Bank of America Plaza is the tallest skyscraper in Dallas, the third tallest in Texas and the twenty second tallest in the United States. The structure is a prominent part of Dallas' skyline, both due to its size and its vibrant, green argon exterior lighting.

Chisholm Trail Monuments

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Dallas Center for Architecture

The Dallas Center for Architecture is an organization concerned with the importance of architecture and design to transform the way we live. Programs include walking tours, film screenings, exhibitions and panel discussions.

Dallas City Hall

Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, this structure is the seat of Dallas' municipal government.

Eiffel Tower Replica

The city of Paris, Texas is home to a replica of the Eiffel Tower, topped with a giant red cowboy hat.

El Castile (Waggoner Mansion)

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Fountain Place

Fountain Place is a 60-story skyscraper and notable member of the Dallas skyline, designed by I.M. Pei and Partners. Named for an array of 172 dancing fountains in the plaza at its base, it is the fifth tallest structure in Dallas and fifteenth tallest in Texas.

John F. Kennedy Memorial

The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument in remembrance of U.S. President John F. Kennedy in the West End Historic District of Dallas, Texas. It was erected in 1970 and designed by architect Philip Johnson, who described it as "a place of quiet refuge, an enclosed place of thought and contemplation separated from the city around, but near the sky and earth."

Magnolia Hotel and Pegasus

The Magnolia Hotel is a 29-story upscale hotel in downtown Dallas. It was originally the Magnolia Petroleum Building, the headquarters for the Magnolia Petroleum Company. Atop the hotel is a neon pegasus, the oil company's former logo, which eventually came to be one of Dallas' most recognizable and endearing landmarks.

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

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Museum Tower

Museum Tower is a 42 story all-residential skyscraper in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, designed by architect Scott Johnson. It is one of the tallest structures to be built within the city in years.

Omni Dallas Hotel

The Omni Dallas Hotel is 23 story, 1001 room hotel that is attached to the Dallas Convention Center. It is notable in the Dallas skyline for its colorful and programmable LED exterior lighting.

Plaza of the Americas

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Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

A favorite among locals, this extravagant former residence is now a luxury hotel and home to a five-star restaurant.

Swiss Avenue District

Swiss Avenue District is a historical district in East Dallas with approximately 200 historic homes, representing multiple architectural styles. The entire district, running from Fitzhugh to La Vista, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 28 March 1974.

Wilson Building

The Wilson Building is a historical 12-story building in downtown Dallas that was patterned after the Palais Garnier in Paris, France. It originally housed the Titche-Goettinger Deparment Store, as well as office space. It was the tallest structure in Dallas from its construction in 1904 until 1909.

Wise County Courthouse

The Wise County Courthouse is a historical structure dating back to 1896. The architecturally acclaimed building, Romanesque in style, was designed by James Riely Gordon. It features an exterior of granite and a marble interior. Located in Decatur, Texas, it is the seat of government for Wise County.