SaltysMom

My husband and I will have a full day to spend in Dallas. A Saturday in March. Any suggestions for a fun way to spend the day? We are active, but would entertain ideas of good museums,, fun sightseeing spots, must see attractions, etc. We are not big shoppers. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

RoamsAround

Keep in mind that things in Dallas are pretty spread out so you'll need transportation to get between various points of interest. That means you'd probably only have time to see 2 or 3 things during your "full day" (sorry, you don't say how long that really is). Anyway here are some interesting things:

Dallas Arboretum
Sixth Floor Museum & Dealy Plaza
Dallas Museum of Art
Perot Museum of Science & Nature
Nasher Sculpture Center
Dallas World Aquarium
Dallas Zoo
Holocaust Museum
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Trammel Crow Sculpture Garden

Plus lots, lots more.

jayne1973

If weather is nice and you are downtown, check out Klyde Warren Park, which was built over a freeway. There is a restaurant there as well as food trucks and just a lot of neat free things to do. It has enlivened downtown Dallas. The park is in close proximity to the Perot Museum.

Dallas also has a great train system that will get you around quite a few places, including the zoo, Fair Park and Deep Ellum.

SaltysMom

Thanks for the great suggestions! (by full day, I meant from the time we get up until the time we go to bed - kinda thought "full day" was self explanatory - but probably should has said "whole day")!

ChristieP

The Sixth Floor Museum should be at the top of your list. It is unique to Dallas, and captures a historic time extremely well. I would allow about 3 hours if you want to watch all of the films. The Dallas World Aquarium is an easy walk nearby and is really neat.