Dallas Historic Walking Tour

Itinerary

1. 1
   Reunion Tower Pass by

   Standing 561 feet tall, Reunion Tower is one of Dallas’ most iconic landmarks, known for its distinctive glowing geodesic dome that lights up the city skyline.

2. 2
   John Neely Bryan Cabin 30 minutes

   See and learn what life was like for Dallas' early pioneers with a visit to John Neely Bryan's log cabin that commemorates the founding of Dallas.

3. 3
   Stop 15 minutes

   See one of Dallas' oldest and most iconic historic buildings, built in 1892 from striking red sandstone and rusticated marble, it was designed in the Romanesque Revival style by architect Max A. Orlopp Jr. of Little Rock.

4. 4
   Pioneer Plaza 30 minutes

   Visit this park that pays tribute to the Dallas' Old West heritage featuring 49 larger-than-life longhorn steers being herded by three cowboys on horseback in bronze, representing a 19th-century cattle drive along the historic Shawnee Trail.

5. 5
   Dallas City Hall Pass by

   Marvel at Dallas' famous city hall building, designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, famous for the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. Completed in 1978, the building features a striking inverted pyramid shape, with each floor above the second extending outward, and it was famously featured in the 1987 film RoboCop.

6. 6
   Stop 30 minutes

   Grab a photo in front of The Pegasus—a red, winged horse that originally sat atop the Magnolia Petroleum Building and one of the most recognizable symbols of Dallas, representing Dallas' historic ties to the oil industry.

7. 7
   Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District 45 minutes

   See one of the most historically significant sites in the United States, best known as the location of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and learn about this tragic and fateful event in 1963. Guests are then easily able continue on with a visit to the Sixth Floor Museum on their own at the end of the tour.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels