Here is a link for the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau. This will provide you with some links of sites to see, things to do, etc. when you are in town for the wedding.
http://www.dallascvb.com/visitors/
Top 100 Attractions in Dallas/Fort-Worth
http://www.guidelive.com/feature/6/
One of the best resources for events & restaurant reviews is Guidelive.com. This is a great place to find restaurants near where you will be staying, or find events that will be taking place when you are in town. The link above gives a list of the Top 100 Attractions in the area - and provides links and other information you will need during your visit.
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Boulevard East
Dallas, TX 75207
The Reunion Tower "ball" is one of the most recognizable parts of the Dallas skyline. The tower is part of the Hyatt Regency and is close to the West End and the Sixth Floor Museum downtown. The glass elevator takes you to the observation deck where you can see views of city. There is also a restaurant (Antares) and Lounge (The Dome Lounge) inside if you want to grab dinner or a drink as well. Admission to the observation decks is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children.
Sixth Floor Museum / John F. Kennedy Museum http://www.jfk.org/home.htm
One of the biggest attractions in Dallas (we don't have many!) is the Sixth Floor Museum and the John F. Kennedy Museum. The museum includes exhibits related to President Kennedy as well as some information about the day of the assassination.
Admission is $10 for Adults & $9 for Seniors & Children (6-18), children under the age of 6 are free.
You can also see the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza which is adjacent to the Sixth Floor Museum.
Six Flags over Texas (Theme Park)
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overtexas/index.asp
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (Water Park)
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/hurricaneharbordallas/index.asp
Dallas Arboretum http://www.dallasarboretum.org/
Dallas World Aquarium http://www.dwazoo.com/default.html
This Aquarium is located in Downtown, and is home to marine life from all over the world. The Aquarium also has a Rainforest, South African, and Mayan exhibit.
Victory Park http://www.victorydallas.com/index_flash.html
Victory Park is a new area that is currently being developed. The development is centered around the American Airlines Center, the home to the Mavericks, Stars, and Desperados. http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/ They are currently in the process of building some hotels, restaurants and shops in and around the area. Hopefully by the wedding in August, there will be more to see here! There is also a W Hotel, and a GhostBar (sister to the Vegas hotspot) at the top where you can see views of the city. http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=1521&attractionId=1000486576
West End Historic District
http://www.dallaswestend.org/index.aspx
Shopping
Neiman Marcus Downtown http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/info/store.jhtml?storeId=01/DT&_requestid=40134
1618 Main St., Dallas, Texas 75201
This is the original Neiman Marcus. It is located downtown near the Adolphus Hotel (where the reception will be held).
Northpark Center http://www.northparkcenter.com/
This mall is the "Largest Mall in Dallas" and has an AMC Movie Theatre, Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Nordstrom, Dillard's and Macy's.
Galleria Dallas
http://www.galleriadallas.com/
Highland Park Village
West Village
http://www.westvil.com/home.asp
Mockingbird Station
http://www.mockingbirdstation.com/theshops.aspx
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