Tickets to the Dallas City Hall
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Welcome to Dallas, a Texan city commonly notorious for President John F. Kennedy's death that occurred downtown. Yet this self-guided audio tour lets you explore Dallas beyond the crime scene and plot. You will start the tour near the Old Red Museum, a symbol of the local heritage, and then get to the Dealey Plaza to see Dallas’s birthplace. The Union Station in the mid-1910s the railway's key role in the city's development. At the Pioneer Plaza, you will learn about the cattle drives of the 19th century and see the huge bronze rendition of the iconic Texas longhorns. The pyramid-like modernist City Hall building will give you an idea of Dallas's image reinvented after John F. Kennedy’s assassination. You will poke into the Central Library nearby, inspired by the same style, to contemplate one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, printed on July 4, 1776. Passing by the sublime Magnolia Hotel, you will notice the hallmark Pegasus sculpture on its roof that dominates the skyline. As you stroll further along Main Street, you will see a few more landmarks of note. Thanksgiving Square and Chapel, a spiraling structure that adorns it, will stand out from the skyscrapers and catch your eye. In the end, you will make it to the Sixth Floor Museum, near where the infamous presidential assassination happened in 1963. Join this tour and visualize how Dallas has changed from a pioneer settlement in the 1840s to today’s modern and thriving city!
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About Dallas City Hall
Dallas City Hall is the current seat of the Dallas municipal government. It is open to the public during its working hours from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM Monday through Friday, but you can visit City Hall Plaza and explore the building from the outside anytime.
If you want to look inside the building, get there during the opening hours and be ready for a security check. Otherwise, come after sunset to admire the illuminated building and its reflection in the pool of water.
- Admire one of the most distinctive structures in Dallas
Dallas City Hall is an impressive modernist building conceived to restore the city's reputation after the assassination of President Kennedy. It was designed by the world-class Chinese architect I.M. Pei as a contemporary icon for Dallas residents. You can admire its dramatic facade and inverted pyramid-style construction.
- Explore City Hall Plaza
A seven-acre plaza provides the setting as the entry to the building. It includes a 180-foot (55 m) diameter reflecting pool with floating sculptures, a variable-height fountain, and a three-piece abstract bronze sculpture designed by the famous English artist Henry Moore.
Dallas City Hall is located at 1500 Marilla in the Government District of downtown Dallas. If driving, it is just north of the I-30, and you can take Griffin St, Akard or Ervay exits, depending on your direction.
To get there by public transportation, take the express bus route 308 to Marilla at Akard stop. The closest light rail stations, Akard and St. Paul Station, are a 15-minute walk from City Hall.
Get introduced to Dallas's cityscape, history, and prominent city landmarks, including Dallas City Hall, with the private in-app audio tour Downtown Dallas: Walking Around the Historic and Architectural Cornerstones. You will explore impressive buildings, learn about historic sites, and visualize how Dallas has changed from a pioneer settlement to a modern and vibrant city.
FAQ about Dallas City Hall
You do not need to buy tickets; you can explore Dallas City Hall for free.