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Dallas County Historical Plaza

Dallas County Historical Plaza
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Type of Attraction
Streets & Squares, Buildings & Monuments, City Parks & Gardens, Museums
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Architecture, History, Local Culture
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch
Restrooms: Available
Notes: Restrooms available in museums and restaurants (for patrons only).
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June Naylor

June Naylor

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Howdy, June Naylor here. A sixth-generation Texan, I’ve lived my whole life in either Fort Worth or Dallas but have traveled Texas, the U.S. and the world extensively over the past two decades. An aspiring sportswriter at the start, I took a detour w... More »


David Ivey

David Ivey

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Our City Expert's Tips


On the surface the plaza doesn't seem like much. The cabin is tiny but the JFK Memorial is stunning in its simplicity and somber tone. If you enjoy walking around downtown, this is a good, wide open space in which to stop between Union Station and the West End, check your maps, make some notes in your travel journal, and snap some photos of the Old Red Courthouse and the memorial.

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