Tickets to the Pioneer Plaza
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About Pioneer Plaza
Pioneer Plaza in Dallas is a large public open space accessible 24 hours a day, all year round.
Pioneer Plaza is located at the corner of Griffin and Young Street in downtown Dallas. This place is easily accessible by car, less than 0.5 mi (0.8 km) north of Interstate 30, and by public transportation. The closest bus stop is Young at Griffin, served by routes 306, 308, and 378. West Eng Station, served by all four light rail lines, is a 10-minute walk from the plaza.
Pioneer Plaza is a popular photo spot, and it is almost always crowded with tourists, but weekdays are less busy than weekends, especially in the early morning.
Come to the plaza during the daytime to enjoy the view and have enough light to take pictures.
- Meet the giant bronze longhorns
Pioneer Plaza is named after the pioneers that founded Dallas, and the main highlight of the plaza is the larger-than-life cattle-drive sculpture. Dozens of bronze steers driven by three cowboys on horseback are traveling across a flowing stream, as they did in 19th-century Texas.
- Admire realistic details
The sculpture is placed in native landscaping with artificial cliffs, a waterfall, and native plant life. The steers and cowboys look realistic, and you can easily imagine the past. The level of craftsmanship is incredibly high, and each animal has its own individual look, from facial expressions to hooves. You can see breathtaking details such as a tail swatting a fly and the historic "D" (for Dallas) branding marks on the steers' sides.
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FAQ about Pioneer Plaza
Pioneer Plaza is open to the public; no tickets or admission fees are required.