The Women’s Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate which features virtually every prominent woman in American history, including Ellen White. Located at 3800 Parry Ave, Dallas (214-915-0860). (5.5 miles)
African American Museum is the only institution of its kind in the Southwest offering an impressive collection of African and African-American art featuring one of the largest folk art collections in the nation. Located at 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas (214-565-9023). (6 miles)
State Fair of Texas – Sept 25-Oct 18 www.bigtex.com (5.5 miles)
Located downtown:
Six Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the JFK assassination and legacy. Located at 411 Elm St., Suite 120, Dallas (214-747-6660). (2.48 miles)
Dallas World Aquarium - 80,000 gallons of saltwater exhibits including sharks, stingrays and hundreds of reef fish all in living coral reef ecosystems, including a recreated rainforest. Located at 1801 N. Griffin, Dallas (214-720-2224). (2.60 miles)
Shopping:
Galleria Dallas – luxury shopping around an ice skating rink. Anchors include Saks Fifth Ave, Nordstrom, and Macy’s. Located at 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas (Dallas Pkwy @ I 635) (972-702-7100).(10.16 miles)
NorthPark Center offers shoppers more than 235 distinctive stores. Anchors include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Barneys New York. Located at 1030 NorthPark Center (US 75 @ Northwest Hwy.) (9.04 miles)
