Top 5 DART‑Accessible Attractions in Dallas
Using DART, you can effortlessly visit Dallas’s most celebrated sites. From the Dallas Museum of Art and Sixth Floor Museum to the Dallas Zoo, you’ll have ample time to explore these DARTable destinations.
Sixth Floor Museum – Downtown Dallas
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza occupies the former Texas School Book Depository, the site where evidence of a sniper was found after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The museum chronicles the early 1960s social and political landscape, details Kennedy’s assassination and its aftermath, and reflects on his enduring impact. It’s open daily: 10 am–6 pm Tuesday–Sunday and 12–6 pm Monday.
Closest DART Rail Line / Bus Route: Any rail to West End Station; TRE, Green or Orange Line to Victory Station.
Dallas Museum of Art – Downtown Dallas
Located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art houses over 22,000 works spanning from 3 k BC to the present. Its collection includes ancient Mediterranean pieces, 18th‑20th‑century European and American works, and art from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Featured artists include Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Pierre‑Augusté Renoir, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet, and more. It’s open Tuesday–Sunday.
Closest DART Rail Line / Bus Route: Any rail to Pearl/Arts District Station, St. Paul Station or M‑Line Trolley.
Dallas Zoo – South Dallas
Named one of USA Today’s “20 Best Zoos,” the Dallas Zoo is Texas’s largest zoological attraction. The 106‑acre park features the Giants of the Savanna exhibit, an education department, and the new hippo exhibit. It’s open daily from 9 am–5 pm.
Closest DART Rail Line / Bus Route: Red line to Dallas Zoo Station or Bus Route 019 to IH‑35 at Marais.
George W. Bush Library & Museum – North Dallas
The George W. Bush Presidential Center, a modern facility on Southern Methodist University’s campus, showcases permanent and special exhibits, a replica Oval Office, World Trade Center beams, a Texas Rose Garden, and interactive displays. The Decision Points Theater offers visitors an immersive look at presidential decision‑making. Hours: Monday–Saturday 9 am–5 pm; Sunday 12–5 pm.
Closest DART Rail Line / Bus Route: Red, Orange or Blue line to Mockingbird Station, followed by the Mustang or Museum Express bus to the library.
Fair Park – South Dallas
Home to the world’s largest collection of Art Deco buildings, Fair Park offers art, sculpture, and a picturesque lagoon for swan boat rides. Nearby Exposition and Parry avenues, just across the light‑rail station, feature bars and restaurants for a post‑park outing. The State Fair of Texas opens September 29, presenting 24 days of food, family activities, and exhibits. It’s open daily: 10 am–9 pm Sunday–Thursday, 10 am–10 pm Friday–Saturday.
Closest DART Rail Line / Bus Route: Green line to Fair Park or MLK Jr. Stations.
These five highlights are just the beginning. DallasBIGMoments.com offers countless additional attractions and experiences. Have fun, y’all!
