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The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas
Photographer: Michael Amador

Sixth Floor Museum, The

A permanent, educational exhibition at Dealey Plaza on the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Exhibits feature photographs, artifacts, a 30-minute audio tour and six films. Visit the seventh floor gallery for rotating exhibits throughout the year. The Visitor Center at the former Texas School Book Depository has elevators up to the sixth floor. Open Mon. noon–6 p.m.; Tue.–Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed Christmas. Ticket sales stop one hour before closing. 411 Elm St. 214/747-6660. www.jfk.org.

Other Kennedy Memorials include historical marker on Houston St. near Elm St., which marks the spot where President Kennedy was assassinated during the motorcade, Nov. 22, 1963. Cenotaph and Memorial Park, designed by Philip Johnson, at Main and Market streets, is a landscaped city block with open-style monument dedicated to the slain President.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Podcast Walking Tours

The best way to explore Texas is to go where the locals go. And we’ll tell you exactly where that is. Just download our podcast walking tours, head out on foot and listen. It’s a genuine Texas experience, one step at a time.

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Texas Videos

From the diverse beauty that surrounds you to the unique people you meet along the way, everything about Texas beckons you to visit. So think of these as more than videos: they’re an invitation to visit the place we’re proud to call home.

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411 Elm St.
Dallas, Texas
75202
214/747-6660

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Hours

Open Mon. noon–6 p.m.; Tue.–Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed Christmas.

Featured Activity

Lady Bird Johnson Park

Excellent 330-acre municipal park features fully equipped RV sites (fees), 18-hole golf course, Live Oak Wilderness Trail, swimming, tennis, volleyball, badminton. Shaded picnic areas with grills, group pavilions. Small lake for row boating, canoes and fishing. Texas 16, 3.5 miles south. For tee times, call 830/997-4010 or 800/950-8147. For park information or RV reservations, call 830/997-4202 or visit www.fbgtx.org/departments/ladybirdpark.htm.

City: Fredericksburg
Region: Hill Country

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Popular Activities

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

Japanese Garden
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Kemah Boardwalk
City: Kemah
Region: Gulf Coast

SeaWorld San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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