The sights of Dallas have a lot to do with the history of the city. For example, the Dealey Plaza, from the sixth floor window of which bullets were fired that cut short the life of President John F. Kennedy, is a landmark. It is also home to The Sixth Floor Museum, whose exhibits tell the story of Kennedy's life and death. Not far away is the Kennedy Memorial, the entrance to which is open 24 hours a day.
For those who love panoramic views, a map with Dallas attractions will lead to the Reunion Tower, which has been standing on the west side of downtown for more than 20 years. A high-speed elevator takes tourists to the 50th floor of the building in 68 seconds. Those who do not trust the technique, can go up to the observation deck on a staircase of 837 steps. At the top, at a height of 171 meters, a boundless view of the city awaits them. From this landmark, photos of Dallas and the surrounding area are taken.
Connoisseurs of religious buildings, the scheme of Dallas with sights will lead to the Cathedral of St. Virgin of Guadalupe. This Gothic building was erected in the late XIX-early XX centuries by an unknown architect. Today, the cathedral hosts the bishop of the Roman Catholic Church of Dallas. To about the same period belongs the courthouse, built in Romanesque style. Its main feature is its building material. Blue granite and red sandstone made the building one of the most prominent and secured a place on the National Register of Historic Places.
The description of Dallas attractions will lead you to Pioneer Square, where an unusual bronze sculpture group is installed in front of the city hall. It depicts a cattle drive across the river - 70 life-size bronze cows and bulls are led by three bronze cowboys on horseback.
If you come across a Dallas sightseeing guide with names, look for Mc Kinney Avenue. Along it, five retro streetcars run along the historic route. The old streetcar tracks were discovered during construction work in this part of the city in 1983. Dallas authorities decided to preserve the streetcar track by making it a historical landmark.
