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Amazingly Cool Dallas/Fort Worth
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items Unique and Cool Stuff to see and do in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. Cool stuff! I guarantee you have not seen all of them! ❤️
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Parks and Gardens
Museums
Architectural design
Parks and Gardens
Bring snacks, and if it is allowed, a picnic basket. These are beautiful places. Sit down and enjoy the Beauty of it all!
The gorgeous granite bears stand over 10 feet tall. You can sit in the big teddy bear's lap. Excellent for children's photos, pregnancy photos, and potential adoptive parents profile photos!
Teddy Bear Statues in Lakeside Park
Go and visit founder's park! It is really cool, and sometimes they have live demonstrations going on!
Founder's Park
The Japanese gardens at the Fort Worth botanical gardens offer peace and beauty at the same time. The plants chosen, the building design and the gorgeous arch bridge are so calming.
Japanese Garden
The Dallas arboretum is vast. There are houses on the property. There's part of the lake on the property. They do seasonal landscaping. If you choose to visit, wear walking shoes, bring a hat, water bottle, and check the weather before you go.
Dallas Arboretum
The Oak Cliff Nature Preserve is a little piece of heaven and quiet tucked into the populated Dallas area. I found it by accident in the middle of a very trying day. I have been back since then, and it is always very pleasant.
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve
If you have kids that have boundless energy, and you'd like them to sleep well at night, this is where to go. Long trails, places for biking, great big trees, it is really a great way to spend a day with the family.
Cedar Ridge Preserve
If you are not in good shape, this isn't a great choice as it can seem like you have to cross the galaxy to get to where you parked. If you are in good shape, this beautiful trail will lead you through sculptures and views of the city that you won't ...
Trinity Skyline Trail - Dallas
Museums
Art and the buildings they're housed in are sometimes artistic, too!
I was just knocked out at how beautiful the buildings and the art inside are at the Kimball. Go see this gorgeous place!
Kimbell Art Museum
The DMA, as it is locally known, isna well organized treasure Island of art. Well curated, with plenty of natural light, a cafe that does a really good job, and they have special events and exhibits all the time!
Dallas Museum of Art
The Arlington Museum of art is underappreciated! They've had some of the most memorable exhibits I've ever heard of! Make time to visit. ❤️
Arlington Museum of Art
If you like anything having to do with aviation, history, or travel, this museum will entertain and educate you.
Frontiers of Flight Museum
The Nasher Sculpture Center has a stunningly well curated collection that is well done and well thought out. If you go, check the weather to make sure that you're going to be able to enjoy the outdoors!
Nasher Sculpture Center
The American Museum of Miniature Arts in Dallas is big fun on a micro size. You will really enjoy seeing dollhouses and their miniature interiors, as well as other displays. I didn't think I'd like this as well as I did.
American Museum of miniature Arts in Dallas, TX - Welcome!
Beautiful bronze Remington sculptures and artwork make this a very unique place to see, they feature Western art, and they have a lot of cool exhibits, too!
Sid Richardson Museum
Part of the Garland, Texas heritage, the Garland Landmark Museum even has a vintage train car to visit.
Garland Landmark Museum
Architectural design
Dallas City Hall is housed in a building that was designed by renowned architect, I. M. Pei. You'll be amazed at how big the building feels when you get up close to it. The shape is memorable, and to be able to see one of Pei's designs in person is a...
Dallas City Hall
In downtown Dallas, there's a large vaguely shell shaped building. It's a peacemaker. Go inside. Enjoy the stained glass and the curving walls. Just wonderful!
Thanks-Giving Square