Dallas is one of the best retirement destinations worldwide, with its spectacular cityscape and Pritzker Prize-winning buildings, high-profile professional sports, and an extensive arts area in the United States. Here are a few attractive places in Dallas, TX, which we believe you should see for yourself if you’re moving to Dallas.
Mesquite Arena
Mesquite Championship Rodeo at Mesquite Arena is the place to go if you want to see the real grit and talent of a Texan cowboy. Throughout the year, this venue hosts a variety of events from group roping to calf rodeo and bull wrestling. Feel the tremendous strength of bucking bulls, the horses’ agility and gracefulness, and the cowboys’ rope and lasso abilities.
Klyde Warren Park
Built above the highway between St. Paul and Pearl Street, Klyde Warren Park is a wonderfully lively place filled with activities. A kids’ park, ping pong, badminton court, and foosball tables are all available on-site. There is also a public library with a reading space and board games. During the week, there are a variety of ongoing happenings, ranging from concerts to dance classes and even tai chi sessions.
Bishop Arts District
If you’re searching for more things to do because you now have the luxury of time to spare, the Bishop Arts District in Dallas’s North Oak Cliff area offers practically limitless dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities. There are around 60 individually owned companies in the area if you want to support the local businesses. In an enticing small-town ambiance, you will find themed cafes, boutiques, restaurants, and art exhibitions.
Dallas World Aquarium
Dallas World Aquarium is a pleasant and fascinating experience for young and old alike, ideally situated within reasonable walking distance of the city’s beautiful historic center. Stingrays, sea turtles, enormous groupers, and rare leafy seadragons all thriving in natural reef habitats will be on display for you to behold.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Allow your inner kid to squeal with delight at the immersive games and activities; gaze into the eyes of a dinosaur, jump on an earthquake simulation model, or use your brainwave activity to manipulate an object. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science encapsulates scientific knowledge and makes a great tribute to science. The building itself is energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and great for retirees who’ve always fancied the wonders of science.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is sited along the southeast bank of White Rock Lake, only minutes from the city center. Seasonal blooms, beautiful shrubs, and plant varieties are on display. The gardens also feature art displays, outdoor events, performances, and educational activities throughout the year. Take on a guided tour if you’re there for the first time.
Dallas is a well-rounded metropolis that sprang out of the bleak North Texas landscape. It features a medley of futuristic skyscrapers and world-class art museums. You will have little issue finding old-time Texas icons like huge steaks and honkytonks among the fancy restaurants. Add the above places to your list of to-visit destinations!
