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West End Historic District Dallas takes
you through a nostalgia trip of Dallas and sets the
stage for the story of Dallas when it was first settled
in the mid-1800s. It's a picturesque area of fashionable
streets, buildings, restaurants and shopping complexes.
It's your window into the past with beautifully preserved
and masterfully renovated historical buildings. You
can have lots of fun and excitement with the various
retail attractions, fascinating museums, exciting nightlife,
and a variety of cultural events. This is the most "happening
and hip" neighborhoods in Dallas. There is something
for everyone along its tree-lined streets and brick
sidewalks.
The West End Historic District is always buzzing with
activity. It's warehouses and marketplaces are now the
epicenter of dining, entertainment and shopping with
live music, great food and market shopping.
You can go shopping here for western clothing and tourist
souvenirs. It's an important part of Dallas nightlife
with its busy chain venues, microbrewery style restaurants
and sports bars attracting crowds of locals and tourists
alike.
JFK museum Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Located in the former Texas School Book Depository,
the JFK Museum is the perfect place for art and history
buffs. The museum examines the life, times, death and
legacy of President John F. Kennedy with over 400 photographs,
artifacts, displays and award-winning videos.
You can go to the JFK museum any time of the day between
9:00am and 6:00pm. Its open daily and an average tour
is of about an hour.
You can also go the Audio tour, which is available in
seven languages including English, Spanish, Japanese,
German, Italian, French, and Portuguese besides a children's
version in English only.
Truly a lesson in American history!
Dining at the West End Historic District
When you stay at one of the hotels near by, you might
find it ideal to dine and wine at one of the finest
Dallas restaurants in the West End Historic District.
The Butcher Shop is famous for its Steaks and potatoes.
You can go to the Chipotle, which serves some of Dallas'
best Gourmet burritos and tacos. The Corner Bakery and
Key West Roadhouse are in the area.
Dick's Last Resort has the perfect ambience to get you
into a good mood. Live music and the sumptuous Ribs
and chicken will be Dallas' treat to you.
Have lunch at the Gator's Croc n' Roc that serves a
great menu with piano sing along. The
Hoffbrau Steakhouse is famous in Dallas for its Angus
beef, chicken and shrimp.
If you like seafood, don't miss the Hooter's. You will
be on top of this world after tasting the Wings, seafood
and having fun here. Landry's Seafood House serves Lobster,
shrimp and fresh fish.
On The Border is a famous West End Tex-Mex café.
The Palm serves Star-studded steaks, lobsters and chops.
Relax and have a snack at the Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse.
For tasty Italian food, go to the Spaghetti Warehouse.
Take your family along and enjoy a fun-filled dinner.
T.G. I. Friday's is one of the most famous American
bistros in the West End area.
Tony Roma's is famous for their eclectic cuisine.
Relax with a drink in the evenings in the West End Pub.
It's a cozy and comfortable Neighborhood bar with soothing
background music. Y.O. Ranch is the perfect place Wild
game and Tex-Mex.
Shopping at the West End Historic District
When you stay near the West End Historic District, you
can go shopping at some of the best stores and complexes
nearby.
You will surely enjoy entertaining your family and friends
here, where the high energy and excitement of downtown
meets the unique tastes, sights, and sounds of the West
End Historic District.
As you stroll around the West End, the city comes alive
with live music on the patio, bells and buzzers from
the arcade, and friendly conversations.
You can stroll around the Shops at the West End Market
Place from midday until late night. For the ultimate
high, head for the video games and amusements that line
the sprawling lower level of the Market Place.
If you want to 'just relax' under the Texas sky, take
a table on the patio and let the music get you into
a good mood. Of course, late in the evenings you would
want to dash to the district's hottest pubs and clubs.
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