At the Old Red Museum, there’s always something new to discover. The galleries on the second floor give a tour of Dallas County history from prehistory to present day, with Early Years, Trading Center, Big “D” and World Crossroads offering exhibits featuring elements that range from fossils and war weapons to sports paraphernalia and Dallas County’s contribution to popular culture. Plus, our first floor galleries continually present new, exciting exhibits which transition several times per year.
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Dealey Plaza
Dealey Plaza is a city park in the West End district of downtown Dallas, Texas. It is sometimes called the "birthplace of Dallas". It also was the location of the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy, on November 22, 1963; 30 minutes after the shooting, Kennedy died at Parkland Memorial Hospital.
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Grassy Knoll
Small green space marking the spot where John F. Kennedy was fatally shot in 1963. The grassy knoll is a small, sloping hill inside the plaza that became well known following the assasination of United States President John F. Kennedy. The knoll was above Kennedy and to his right (west and north) during the assassination on November 22, 1963.This north grassy knoll is adjacent by the former Texas School Book Depository building along the Elm Street abutment side street to the northeast, Elm Street, and a sidewalk to the south, a parking lot to the north and east and a railroad bridge atop the triple underpass convergence of Commerce, Main and Elm streets to the west.
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Dallas County Administration Building / Texas School Book Depository - 6th Floor Museum
The Texas School Book Depository, now known as the Dallas County Administration Building, is a seven-floor building facing Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. The building was Lee Harvey Oswald's vantage point in his assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.
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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is a history education museum in Dallas, Texas in the historic West End at the southeast corner of N. Houston Street and Ross Avenue. The mission of the Museum is to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference.
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Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions welcomes and entertains all age groups. With a fun-filled and educational focus, we are a must-visit attraction for your next group, school or corporate team building excursion. Come and experience our museum and be amazed by our sensory, optical and mind-bending illusions.
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Gators Restaurant
A festive, family-friendly place for lunch and dinner and a fun party spot at night! The restaurant is great for a night out on the town or for hosting a large party. They host a variety of live entertainment from live bands, piano sing-alongs, and karaoke and DJ’s. Thier homemade menu has a variety of choices including steaks, seafood, Cajun specialties, burgers, Tex-Mex, and signature wall of frozen drinks.At Gator’s Dallas they can provide the perfect setting for any private party or business function by offering a casual atmosphere, a large variety of food and drinks, and live entertainment. When the season is right, the upstairs Rooftop Patio can be reserved for your group, or if inclement weather occurs, a section of the downstairs restaurant can be reserved. The have several different options for catering including the appetizer buffets, the Fajita buffet, a Tex-Mex buffet, Cajun buffet or you can create-your-own menu!They can accommodate from 10 to 350 guests.
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3 Eleven Restaurant
Serving Farm-to-table and Scratch Cocktailsone simple philosophy, “Every ingredient has a purpose.” Handmade Cocktails Book your Holidays Event
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Sonny Bryan Smoke House
Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse has been a Texas tradition since 1910. Offering mouth-watering barbecue, homemade sides, and world-famous barbecue sauce, Sonny Bryan's has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike.Stop by our West End location on North Market Street near Pacific Avenue for the best barbecue around.Book our Maverick Room for your next private party of up to 90 people!
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Wild Bills Western Store
Wild Bill’s Western Store has been sharing the warmth and friendly southern hospitality in which Texans and cowboys have been recognized, for over 40 years. Our store is located in the historic West End District of Downtown Dallas in an old redbrick building built in the 1800’s that still houses the original wood beams and tin ceilings. They even have their very own antique bar complete with saddle bar stools where you can sit and observe some of the finest staff members in Texas shape and style cowboy hats. Experience their unique charm while you shop to find top quality western products. They carry a variety of western items from cowboy boots, hats, clothing, belts, buckles, handmade jewelry and Texas souvenirs. If that does not suit your fancy Wild Bill's can make you your very own one-of-a-kind pair of custom cowboy boots with a written best price guarantee. The combination of thier western theme atmosphere, pristine customer service, and quality products has given them an excellent reputation, which has attracted all-star clientele; some of which include, Chuck Norris, Kevin Hart, Ice Cube, and Jesse Metcalfe just to name a few. So come on by and stay awhile, we look forward to seeing you soon!
