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Fair Park, Dallas, TX

  • Address 1300 Robert B. Cullman Boulevard
    Dallas, TX 75210
    United States
  • Phone number+1 214 670 8400
  • Neighborhood : Fair Park
    http://www.fairpark.org

This historic site sprawls over 227 acres and embraces one of the nation's largest collections of Art Deco buildings. Fair Park, built in 1936, is registered as a National Historic Landmark. It was built by the WPA to house the Texas Centennial celebration of independence from Mexico. It boasts an inspiring list of museums including the African American Museum, Age of Steam Railroad Museum, Museum of Nature and Science, Music Hall At Fair Park, Dallas Aquarium and Dallas Horticulture Center. You will also find concerts at the outdoor Coca Cola Starplex, college football in the Cotton Bowl, and the annual State Fair of Texas. The Visitor Center shows a 10-minute film about the park and offers walking tours by appointment.

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Trekaroo Reviews (1 Review) Top

 by  GPP_TX  on  2008-06-19

Recognized as a national historic landmark for its Art Deco architecture, Fair Park features year-round attractions, including the following:  ...

Trip Advisor Reviews (4 Reviews) Top

“We enjoyed it for 2 days”

 by  JMLMississippi  on  2009-02-08

Went to Fair Park in August 2008 and spent two days seeing almost everything it had to offer. We just love museums, and didn't have any childre...

“It's OK.”

 by  A TripAdvisor Member  on  2005-03-11

I live in Dallas. Fair Park is a fine place to go if you have a reason to be going there- such as a concert or the State Fair. I can't say I'd ...

“Not unless you have to”

 by  A TripAdvisor Member  on  2004-06-04

Miserable area. Unfortunatly there are many concert, theatre and sporting events that take place in this area so you have to go here or you'll ...

“Fair Park:It's Still 1936”

 by  A TripAdvisor Member  on  2002-07-20

For anyone who appreciates Art Deco, Fair Park in Dallas cannot be beaten. Entering at Parry St. the original Lone Star pylon (minus the ticket...

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