Things to do in Dallas
The places in Dallas that people know best, ranked by readers who live there or have visited. Vote for the ones you would send a friend to, and add the places a top-ten list always misses.
Plan around the weather
The best months to be outside are March to April and November. In June, July and August, heat makes the indoor picks below the better bet. Month-by-month weather.
Top picks in Dallas
Started in order of how widely each place is written about, then ranked by your votes. Links go to each place's official website. Tick "I've been" to track your count in your city passport.
Rainy or scorching day? Head indoors: Dallas Museum of Art, George W. Bush Presidential Center, Texas Theatre and Nasher Sculpture Center.
Parks and sights near Dallas
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Globe Life Field 18 miles
- Dallas College in Dallas
- Tarrant County College District 33 miles
- The University of Texas at Arlington 20 miles
- The University of Texas at Dallas 15 miles
- Texas Christian University 34 miles
- Southern Methodist University 5 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Readers' picks
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Local favorites
Where people who live in Dallas actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Dallas?
Well-known places with their own websites include Dallas Museum of Art, George W. Bush Presidential Center, Texas Theatre, Nasher Sculpture Center and John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial. Readers vote the list up and down and add their own picks.
What can you do in Dallas on a rainy or very hot day?
Indoor picks include Dallas Museum of Art, George W. Bush Presidential Center, Texas Theatre and Nasher Sculpture Center.
When is the best time to visit Dallas?
For comfortable weather, go in March to April and November, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
More about Dallas: city profile, weather by month, moving checklist, ask a local.
Starting list from Wikidata (CC0): well-known places in or next to Dallas that list an official website, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them, checked by hand to remove closed places and non-attractions. Opening hours and prices change, so check each official site before you go. Reader picks and favorites are read by a person before they appear.