Dallas Things to Do Tips by ATXtraveler

Dallas World Aquarium World Aquarium Review

When entertaining guests from out of town, Sarah and I get the opportunity to do a lot of touristy things in the Dallas area. When Sarah's friend was coming in town from Lubbock with a 2 year old, we took the opportunity to go see the Dallas World Aquarium for the first time.

The DWA has over 85,000 gallons of saltwater for aquatic life, with tunnels, reef level views, and also above water natural habitat areas for all kinds of saltwater, freshwater, and amphibian exhibits. There are also plenty of above water exhibits including a flamingo pen, penguin pools, and monkey enclosures. In addition there is a jaguar exhibit and since it is enclosed, there are plenty of birds flying throughout the enclosed aviary.

A D M I S S I O N
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2007
Adults - $16.95 - Children (3-12 Years) - $9.95
Seniors (60 & Older) - $13.95
Children (2 & Under) - No Charge
(Prices Do Not Include Tax)
All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Address: 1801 N. Griffin Street

Phone: +12147202224

Dallas' Historic West End

In the 1800's one of the founders of Dallas, John Neely Bryan established a trading post on the bluff of the Trinity River with the Caddo Indians.

As business grew, so did the West End of Dallas. The West End was the main location for the train station, and as the automobile replaced the train as the main mode of transportation in the US, the West End's commercial area lost signficsant importance.

Recently, there has been a major re-vitalizationinitiative which has brought in significant economic development.

** The West End is a Historic District registered with the National Register.

** The West End attracts 7 million people a year.

** 300 businesses in the West End employ over 40,000 people.

Address: 208 N. Market Street

Other Contact: info@downtowndallas.org

Phone: 214-741-7180

Website: http://www.dallaswestend.org