Dallas: 5 of the Best JFK Assassination Tours
Called the darkest day in Dallas’ history, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy continues to reverberate through the city’s history and visitors can take tours visiting all the spots of that fateful day.
(Photo: JFK Memorial Plaza / Courtesy GetyourGuide.com)
For decades, visitors from around the world have been drawn to Dallas, seeking to understand the events that transpired on Nov. 22, 1963. Today, guided tours offer an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history, delving into the details of the tragic event that forever changed the nation. We’ll describe five of the best tours available from self-guided walking tours to full-day small-group tours, each offering different perspectives and visiting different sites. Some include tickets to the JFK Museum, others go deep into conspiracy theories surrounding the day. All invite tourists to hear the echoes of the past and join the quest for truth and remembrance.
Full Day Small Group Tour
Delve into the history and uncover the mysteries of one of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Begin your day by exploring Dallas and discovering its iconic landmarks such as Founders Plaza, the historic Old Red Courthouse and the John Neely Bryan Cabin. The tour will take you to Pioneer Plaza, home of the world’s largest bronze collection of life-sized longhorns. You’ll visit historic districts, the world’s largest arts district and a neighborhood housing many celebrities. From there, the dive into the JFK assassination history begins You’ll visit Dealey Plaza where the events took place, including a stop at the JFK Memorial and the Sixth Floor Museum. The tour will take you to the Old School Book Depository Building and the infamous Grassy Knoll. The tour ends at the home of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of the crime, and you’ll be invited to unravel the conspiracies surrounding the event. The tour is available daily from Wednesdays through Sundays and you’ll experience live commentary aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Admission tickets to key locations are included. Tickets are $133.33 per person.
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JFK Assassination Highlights Walking Tour
(Photo: The Sixth Floor Museum / Courtesy GetyourGuide.com
Step back in time with this one-hour tour for a quick immersion into the history surrounding the JFK assassination. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll journey to the site where the assassination unfolded and explore the poignant monuments erected in honor of the late president. You’ll be heralded with stories and secrets surrounding the day as you delve into the events, conspiracies and the aftermath that shook the nation. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the JFK Memorial Plaza, the Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark and the Sixth Floor Museum. Throughout the tour, a knowledgeable local guide will provide live commentary, offering invaluable context and shedding light on the historical significance of each site. The tour, offered daily, will take you to the highlights of Dallas’ JFK historical sites. TIckets are $25.99 per person.
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JFK Assassination Tour
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This walking tour begins at Founders Plaza, where the story of Dallas’ origins and its rise to become the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States unfolds. You’ll then walk to the JFK Memorial, a white cenotaph designed as a reflection of the emptiness and despair Americans felt when they learned of JFK’s death. Listen to the previously untold tale of Jackie Kennedy’s suffering as she witnessed her husband’s death. Continue your exploration at Dealey Plaza, retracing the steps of the day Kennedy was shot and piecing together the events as they unfolded. Gain deeper insights into the life of the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald and contemplate the enduring question of whether he acted alone or was part of a wider conspiracy. Stand on the spot where Abraham Zapruder captured the infamous footage of the assassination and witness the haunting “X” marking the exact location where the fatal bullet struck. Conclude your tour on the Grassy Knoll, where eyewitnesses reported hearing a second shot. The English-speaking guide provides commentary on the one-hour walking tour, available daily. Tickets to the museum are not included, but the guide will help you purchase them. From $29 per person.
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(Photo: JFK Memorial / Courtesy GetyourGuide.com)
Perhaps you prefer a more independent experience, in which case this self-guided tour is for you. The audio tour is delivered through your smartphone using GPS services. The tour grants you the freedom to explore at your own pace and on your own schedule. You’ll encounter a tapestry of iconic sites that hold significant historical stories. From the solemn JFK Memorial and the humble John Neely Bryan Cabin to the revered Founders Plaza and the majestic Old Red, each location has its own tale to share. The tour will lead you to Dealey Square, home of the Grassy Knoll and the Texas School Book Depository. Dive into the story of Lee Harvey Oswald. The tour goes beyond the JFK story, taking you to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, the West End District, Wild Bill’s Western Shop, and a steak house. The tour provides a professionally produced and narrated immersive experience edited with music and conveniently guided through your smartphone. The tour duration runs around 45 minutes though it can be paused at any time and it never expires. You can take the tour as many times as you like. Tour is $6.50.
John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour
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This is the original JFK tour, with designated trolleys that traverse the streets of Dallas, tracing the path of the motorcade and reliving the fateful moments that unfolded on that day. The journey begins in Dealey Plaza and then moves to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza where you are given 10 minutes to visit and pay your respects. The journey then travels to the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, housed within the old Texas School Book Depository building. Tickets to this location are not included in the tour. Delve into the story of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Oswald Rooming House Museums, the place where Oswald acquired his pistol. The next stop is the Texas Theatre where the Dallas police arrested Oswald. Finally, stand on the infamous Grassy Knoll, nestled behind the picket fence and contemplate the countless theories and questions that have arisen from this spot. This tour covers all four days surrounding the assassination, offering an immersive experience and a deeper understanding of this historic moment in time. The tour lasts hour and 45 minutes and there are four tours daily from Thursdays through Mondays. From $22.
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A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, WHERE IT ALL HAPPENED
Vividly recount the history of jfk's assassination in detail while winding through dallas on a historical tour..
From Dallas, Texas, the flash apparently official, President Kennedy died at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time, 2 o’clock Eastern Standard Time, some 38 minutes ago. — WALTER CRONKITE, CBS NEWS ANCHOR (FROM HIS NOV. 22, 1963 BROADCAST)
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?
November 22, 1963.
The assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, on November 22, 1963, remains one of the defining events of the 20th century.
The shooting in Dallas, Texas, before thousands of onlookers was also captured by TV cameras and in home movies, yet in the minds of many, much about what happened that day remains shrouded in mystery.
President Kennedy's alleged killer, Lee Harvey Oswald, was himself shot and killed as cameras rolled just two days later.
Why Oswald shot Kennedy and wounded Texas governor John Connally, and whether he acted alone or was part of a wider conspiracy, has been the subject of official inquiries and countless films, books, and newspaper and magazine articles over the past 50 years.
The internet has also become fertile ground for speculation and allegations of involvement by the mafia, the Russians, the Cubans and even vice-president Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy.
The Warren Commission, which spent nearly a year carefully studying the assassination, agreed.
Scientific acoustical evidence establishes a high probability that two gunmen fired at President John F. Kennedy. Other scientific evidence does not preclude the possibility of two gunmen firing at the President. Scientific evidence negates some specific conspiracy allegations.
The committee believes, on the basis of the evidence available to it, that President John F. Kennedy was probably assassinated as a result of a conspiracy. The committee is unable to identify the other gunman or the extent of the conspiracy.
Winding thru the WEST END, following the killer, backtracking the events, retracing history.
We follow the trail of events that change American history leading to the president's shooting and the aftermath of the assassination.
THE JFK MEMORIAL
We start our journey at the JFK Memorial, designed by Phillip Johnson, a Kennedy family friend, the stark and simple monument to the late president symbolizes the freedom of Kennedy's spirit.
DEALEY PLAZA
The site includes the former Texas School Book Depository and the Grassy Knowll, two of the sights forever associated with the presidency assassination and the endless conspiracy theories that followed.
THE GRASSY KNOLL
Conspiracy theorists for years have questioned the findings of investigators who concluded that Kennedy was felled by shots from a lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald. Was the killer shots fired from the legendary grassy knoll?
Xs ON ELM STREET
No one could have predicted that this particular road would host his final moments, least of all him or his wife Jackie Kennedy, as their motorcade rode jubilantly before crowds of adoring supporters.
YOUR CHOICE / ALL EXCURSIONS ARE PRIVATE
We have the right experience for you, self-guided tour.
Self-guided Tour
An incredible narrated experience with embedded videos, images, and original soundbites from the events as they took place in 1963.
- Listen to the tour introduction by Gary J. Lovell
- Starting Point: John Neely Bryan Cabin 600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202. Self-guided, Narrated by Certified Professional Tour Guide
- 1 or more guests
- 1 hour long You will walk 4-5 blocks around the Old West End & Deleay Plaza
- Program John Neely Bryan Cabin JFK Motorcade Route Dealey Plaza School Depository Grassy Knoll Old Red County Courthouse John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
Chasing the Assassin
PRICE DEPENDS ON GROUP SIZE, WE REQUIRE A MIN OF 6 GUESTS. We have several stops during the tour where we deboard the vehicle to recount important parts of the story, including the Grassy Knoll, the Oswald Rooming House, and Texas Theater.
- Listen to Michael Thompson's Tour Intro.
- Includes round-trip transportatiton from around the Metroplex. Certified Professional Tour Guide Private Tour
- Min 6 guests or $750
- 2 hours long We get off the vehicle several times during the program to explare the points of interest
- Program John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza Greyhound Bus Station, City Jail Trace JFK Motorcade Route through Dallas Dealey Plaza, School Depository Grassy Knoll Oswald Rooming House, Neely House J. D. Tippit's assassination site Texas Theater, Bishop Arts District
WALKING TOUR
Where it all happen
PRICE DEPENDS ON GROUP SIZE, WE REQUIRE A MIN OF 6 GUESTS. During our excursion, we walk four blocks around the old West End. Our tour program starts at JFK Memorial, 646 Main Street, Dallas TX 75202, were we meet our guests.
- Listen to Anna Levine's Tour Intro.
- Meeting Point: JFK Memorial 646 Main Street, Dallas TX 75202 Certified Professional Tour Guide Private Tour
- Min 6 guests or $400
- 1 hour long We walk 4-5 blocks around the Old West End & Deleay Plaza
- Program John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza John Neely Bryan Cabin Old Red County Courthouse Trace JFK Motorcade Route through Dallas Dealey Plaza School Depository Grassy Knoll John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
DALLAS #1 JFK TOUR
What makes us different.
Our tours are created based on the idea: If we go on a JFK Tour, what kind of experience would we like to have, whether we take a walking or a vehicle-operated tour? Some local tour operators restrict their tours to two blocks of Dealey Plaza, operate cramped buses, some with prerecorded content, or offer "express JFK tours" (do not ask us, we do not know what that is). We avoid all those shortcuts and many others, all our tours are private, with live commentary covering the JFK assassination and the aftermath of the assassination. Our tour guides are incredible storytellers and subject matter experts. We operate a tour that we are proud of and would love for you to join us! If you are loking for the BEST JFK EXPERIENCE, you are in the rigth place!
WHY ARE ALL OUR TOURS PRIVATE?
- We want to make sure that you get exactly what you want out of your JFK experience. There’s no room for mistakes or disappointments. It's just you and your group. Our excursions are led by certified professional tour guides following a well-crafted and balanced program.
CAN YOU ACOMMODATE LESS THAN 6 GUESTS?
- Yes, we can accommodate up to six guests; however, due to the nature of the tour and the cost of a certified professional tour guide, we will have a minimum charge if you have fewer than six guests. Walking tour: $400, vehicle-operated excursion: $750. We recommend our self-guided tour for small groups.
WHAT TIME CAN WE DO THE TOUR?
- We can start the tour anytime you request, based on our availability. We will coordinate all the logistics – from transportation to attraction tickets. Whether it is a visit to the Sixth Floor Museum or lunch before or after the tour, we can customize the program to fit your needs.
Do you offer roundtrip transportation?
- If you are booking a vehicle-operated experience we will pick you up/ drop you off anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. If you are booking a walking tour we will meet you and your guests at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza: 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
- (214) 377-1076
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JFK Assassination TOUR
Self-guided, around an hour, walking distance:, few blocks around dealey plaza, self-guided, start location:, john neely bryan cabin 600 elm street, dallas tx, 75202., most popular jfk self-guided tour.
There have been hundreds of thousands of news articles and hundreds of books written on the assassination, the people involved, and the aftermath of the events; movies, TV series, and documentaries, but none of those are comparable to experiencing the events where they took place.
The amount of information available on the president's murder is staggering, that is, without taking into account the endless number of conspiracy theories (by the way, we cover a couple during our program) about who did what, and which bullet went where. We could talk about the events on November 22nd, 1963 for weeks, but we want to make this tour interesting, enjoyable, and entertaining, so we cover all the important information in an hour.
If you prefer a guided tour, please visit the private tour page. We required at least six guests to operate a private tour.
About the Experience
The JFK assassination is not only the biggest crime of the 20th century but is also the most talked about, written about, and most investigated murder in the history of the world.
This unique experience takes you back as if you were in Dallas in 1963 as these events unfolded. The self-guided tour is based on an interactive map allowing you to follow the route at your own pace while historian and professional guide Gary J. Lovell narrates the story and gives instructions to reach the next point of interest. You will walk around five blocks on this tour.
To enhance your experience, during the narration, we have embedded videos, images, and original soundbites from the events as they took place in 1963. There nothing to download and no special equipment; you only need your phone and a pair of headphones to listen to the story and immerse yourself in the tour.
Join us today for an incredible experience where it all happened!
Route's Highlights
John neely bryan cabin.
If you don’t know the story behind it, seeing an old log cabin in the middle of a bustling urban setting might seem strange. However, history buffs should not miss the John Neely Bryan Cabin, a tiny, one-room replica of the city’s first house. John Neely Bryan, who founded Dallas in the early 1840s, built his cabin near the Trinity River in hopes of establishing and developing a permanent settlement in North Texas. Tour start location. Before you start your tour, please go to the John Neely Bryan Cabin located at 600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202.
JFK Memorial Plaza
Dallas’ John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza was dedicated June 24, 1970. In the years since, it has become an integral part of the city’s urban landscape and cultural heritage. It is located one block east of Dealey Plaza, between Main and Commerce streets, on land donated by Dallas County.
Dealey Plaza / Grassy Knoll
Dealey Plaza is a significant part of Dallas history. The site marks the birthplace of Dallas, originally founded by John Neely Bryan in the 1840s. Almost a century later, as part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration, the familiar white concrete colonnades and triple underpass were constructed, creating a vehicular park to serve as gateway to the city. The project was spearheaded by civic leader George Bannerman Dealey. After G.B. Dealey died in 1946, a bronze statue to honor him was installed in the park that already bore his name.
School Depository / Sixth Floor Museum
One of Texas' most visited historic sites, School Depository (The Sixth Floor Museum) at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Admission to the The Sixth Floor Museum is not included in the tour. If you are planning to visit The Sixth Museum exhibit, purchase your admission directly from the museum's website (museum visits are timed, make sure sure that your museum's admission does not overlap with your tour, ideally purchase your ticket 30 minutes after the end of your tour).
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Magic Bullet Vs. Single Bullet
The parade, despite the misgivings of everyone around Kennedy, had been a success. Thousands of people stood along the route waving at the president as his car rode past. When the long line of 17 cars made a right on Houston, Nellie Connally tipped her head back to the president and said “Mr. President, you can’t say the people of Dallas don’t love you”...
John Connally - The Real Target?
John Bowden Connally, Jr was born on a cotton farm in Floresville, Texas where, due to his hard, labour intensive lifestyle, he earned the status of “a barefoot boy of mule-plowed furrows”. After earning his law degree at the University of Texas in Austin in 1941, Connally was commissioned into the United States Naval Reserve serving in many major battles in the Pacific Theater ...
Who was Lee Harvey Oswald?
At 12:20 p.m., in the basement of the Dallas police station, Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy, was shot to death by Jack Ruby, a Dallas nightclub owner. The whole incident was captured on live television, shocking viewers who witnessed the crime. Here are a few of the most popular questions we are asked during our JFK Tour related to Lee Harvey Oswald.
Frequent Asked Questions
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JFK Discovery Tour
Frequent Asked Questions
Stories and Conspiracies of the assassination where it all happened.
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
Hello there, welcome to the JFK Discovery Tour, Dallas' most popular JFK experience. My name is Gary. I'm a historian and a professional guide specializing in Kennedy's life and legacy. I've lived in Dallas for most of my life. I truly love the city, its architecture, its people, and most of all, its history.
There have been hundreds of thousands of news articles and hundreds of books written on the assassination, the people involved, and the aftermath of the events; movies, TV series, and documentaries, but none of those are comparable to experiencing the events where they took place.
The amount of information available on the president's murder is staggering, that is, without taking into account the endless number of conspiracy theories (by the way, we cover a couple during our program) about who did what, and which bullet went where. We could talk about the events on November 22nd, 1963 for weeks, but we want to make this tour interesting, enjoyable, and entertaining, so we cover all the important information in an hour.
There is little to read, the tour is fully narrated, nothing to download and no special equipment; you only need your phone and a pair of headphones to listen to the story and immerse yourself in the experience.
Tour Intro Gary J. Lovell
(214) 400-9020
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All tours depart from the same location: Dealey Plaza Corner of Elm & Houston St. 411 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75202
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The definitive jfk tour of dallas, texas.
W hether you’re a history buff or a conspiracy theorist, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has fascinated Americans for decades. During a presidential motorcade on November 22, 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald (allegedly) fired the shot that killed JFK as he rode through Dallas’s Dealey Plaza. The ensuing controversy surrounding the shooter’s identity and motive, as well as the political repercussions, have made the tragedy one of the most widely recognized and debated in US history. Although JFK wasn’t a native Texan , by looking at the vast number of tributes, memorials, and museums in Dallas, you’d think he was. Dallas might have been where the former president was tragically killed, but the city is certainly doing its part to preserve Kennedy’s memory. To learn everything about the JFK assassination right where it happened, here are seven sites in Dallas you need to visit.
These spots were all recommended by travelstoke ® user Alicia Butler . travelstoke® is a new app from Matador that connects you with fellow travelers and locals and helps you build trip itineraries with spots that integrate seamlessly into Google Maps and Uber. Download the app to add any of the spots below directly to your future trips.
Dealey Plaza
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Any JFK-themed tour of Dallas needs to include Dealey Plaza — the site of the president’s assassination. The plaza is a city park in the West End district and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993 in commemoration of the tragic incident that occurred there. When JFK’s car slowed down to make a turn here, Oswald seized the opportunity to fire the fatal bullet. A white “X” on the pavement of Elm Street marks the exact spot where Kennedy was shot.
Where: West End, Dallas, TX 75202
The Grassy Knoll
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No site associated with the JFK assassination is as famous as the Grassy Knoll, and it might have had nothing to do with the assassination at all. Located right across from Dealey Plaza, the Grassy Knoll serves as a focal point for conspiracy theorists who believe it was from this grassy area that a second mysterious gunman shot the president. The little hill rose to national prominence when Albert Merriman Smith of United Press International, who had been riding in the press pool car, sent a dispatch from the scene after the shooting that said, “Some of the Secret Service agents thought the gunfire was from an automatic weapon fired to the right rear of the president’s car, probably from a grassy knoll to which police rushed.”
Hilton Fort Worth
Photo: Hilton Fort Worth /Facebook
This is the hotel where Kennedy stayed the night before his death. Prior to the assassination, Kennedy had breakfast in the ornate Crystal Ballroom and delivered a speech to 2,000 visitors. While some might find it morbid to stay in the same hotel as the doomed president, real history enthusiasts will enjoy the site’s historic significance. At the end of each promenade on the second floor, old photographs are displayed depicting the former president’s time at the hotel and in Dallas just before his death. Opened in 1921, the hotel was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. There’s also a bronze memorial statue of Kennedy outside the hotel. Real JFK fanatics with deep pockets can shell out $2,500 to stay in the massive JFK Suite, which isn’t even where the president stayed; the decor was inspired by Jackie Kennedy’s interior renovation of the White House during her stint as First Lady.
Where: 815 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
JFK Memorial
Photo: f11photo /Shutterstock
This memorial erected in honor of JFK might not be among the country’s most recognized monuments, but it’s certainly an integral part of Dallas’s history. Dedicated in 1970, the JFK Memorial , located a block from Dealey Plaza between Main and Commerce streets, resembles an open tomb. It’s 30-feet high, 50-feet wide, and is supported by eight columns each of which end in a light fixture. The design is meant to symbolize JFK’s freedom of spirit. The memorial is open seven days a week, and tickets are $18 for adults.
Where: 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
Ruth Paine House Museum
Photo: City of Irving, Texas – City Hall /Facebook
A 20-minute drive from Dallas will bring you to a little-known site connected to the Kennedy assassination. The Ruth Paine House Museum in Irving was where Lee Harvey Oswald spent the night before the assassination. Oswald’s family had been lodging there temporarily, and he used the garage to conceal the rifle he used to shoot the president. In the wake of the incident, law enforcement descended on the residence of Ruth Paine, the unwitting housewife and proprietor. Now the house has been converted into a museum, educating visitors about the assassination through dramatic vignettes, with actors portraying Ruth Paine, Lee Harvey Oswald, and his wife. Tours run Tuesday through Saturday, and reservations can be made on the museum’s website.
Where: 801 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
The Sixth Floor Museum
Photo: amadeustx /Shutterstock
If museums are your thing, this is the definitive Dallas museum dedicated to the JFK assassination. At the Sixth Floor Museum , you’ll learn more about the former president, the timeline of his assassination, and the associated controversies than you can handle. From historic photographs, films, and memorabilia to official government reports of the investigation, this museum has it all. For those who can’t physically make it to the museum, there’s even a museum webcam that gives a live view from the sniper spot. If you couldn’t guess from its name, the museum is located on the sixth floor of the Dallas County Administration building, the exact spot from which Lee Harvey Oswald is said to have assassinated the president. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and tickets are $18 for adults.
Where: 411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202
Food Tours of America Dallas
This is Dallas’s only walking tour of the JFK experience, and since it involves food, you really shouldn’t miss it. After a 45-minute stroll through the Grassy Knoll and Dealey Plaza, your guide will bring you on a restaurant tour through Dallas’s West Village. It includes a series of food tastings punctuated by casual walks and even rail rides related to the JFK assassination. While JFK might not have personally eaten at the restaurants offered on the tour, learning about a presidential assassination and processing conspiracy theories are much more palatable with some delicious food in front of you. The tour is only offered on Fridays at 9:30 AM, lasts approximately four hours, and costs $72 per person. Visit the official website for more details, or to book a tour.
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Date Idea: Visit the 5 Best JFK Sites in Dallas
We all wish we could go back in time and witness major historical events, such as the day when John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. While time travel may be impossible, there are a lot of ways to revisit the exact moment when time stopped.
Events such as this stand out in our memories, but even if you don’t remember November 22nd, 1963, you know this was a legendary occasion. So it’s no wonder that visiting the JFK sites rank among the top things to do in Dallas.
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JFK sites in Dallas to visit
Five Dallas locations played a significant role in the moment America lost its beloved 35th president.
Everyone knows the story, but history comes alive when you can see them in person.
You can visit them on your own or learn all about the sites on a professionally guided tour. Either way, we think checking out the JFK sites in Dallas would be a fun date idea, especially if you enjoy exploring conspiracy theories.
Get ready for an interesting ride!
1. Dealey Plaza
The presidential limousine car was right in front of Dealey Plaza when he was shot, so your first stop ought to be the place where he lost his life. Designated a historic landmark on the 30th anniversary of the assassination, it’s Dallas’ most visited tour site.
When you visit, you might notice some street lights and street signs dating from 1963. Even the buildings surrounding the plaza remain the same, so you’ll definitely feel as though you’ve been caught in a time warp.
Bring out the Kennedy conspiracy theories and stand on the sloped “grassy knoll” that was related to the event. While official reports state that the fatal shot came from the sixth floor of the Book Depository, several witnesses reported hearing shots coming from the grassy hill behind them.
Tip: If you’re staying for a couple of nights, consider staying in one of the hotels around Dealey Plaza.
2. JFK Memorial Site
If you want to pay tribute to John Kennedy with your significant other, you should also visit his famous memorial site in Dallas. The site is easy to reach as it’s only 200 feet east of Dealey Plaza.
Standing at a proud height of 30 feet, the memorial is made entirely out of grey concrete walls.
One of the interesting things you’ll get to see at the memorial is a wall engraving dedicated to the fallen president. They inscribed it on granite that can be found in the courtyard.
3. The Sixth Floor Museum
If you’re a history enthusiast, you’ll love to pay a visit to this museum. The Sixth Floor Museum was established in 1989 in honor of John Kennedy. It’s one of the main attractions of Dallas, considering it has everything you might want to see about the former president.
Everything that has to do with the president’s legacy is on display. The exhibition is designed as a timeline, detailing everything that led up to his 1963 assassination. It features historical artifacts, documents, and photographs of the incident. You’ll also find lots of info about JFK’s presidency and some interesting facts about his family.
Using the audio guide included with admission, it takes about 90 minutes to go through the exhibit if you listen to everything.
- Hours: Wed-Sun, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The final introductory film begins at 3:55 p.m.
- Cost: Adults $18
4. Oswald Rooming House
If you want the full JFK experience, you won’t want to miss the house where Oswald was living on that unfortunate week in 1963. He rented a room in the Oak Cliff boarding house for $8 a week, under the name O.H. Lee.
You can easily drive past the house in the Oak Cliff neighborhood; it’s located at 1026 N. Beckley Street.
Or for the full experience, you can take a tour of the house and see Oswald’s actual bedroom. It’s been carefully preserved, with his same narrow bed and the upright armoire where he kept his clothing and handgun.
5. Texas Theatre
Getting to see the place that Lee Harvey Oswald ran to after his horrifying crime is kind of interesting.
Not long after Kennedy was shot, Oswald ducked into the Texas Theatre, a movie house near the rooming house. He sneaked in without paying halfway through a showing.
Believing he fit the description of a man who was suspected in slaying a police officer, the box office attendant called the police. Dallas police officers converged on the Texas Theatre and pulled him from his seat in the back of the auditorium.
Next thing you know, he was accused of shooting the president.
Interesting trivia: If you’re wondering where Oswald sat, the original seats are long gone. The spot where he was sitting is marked, but in one sense, since he didn’t pay for a ticket, he sort of didn’t really have a seat to begin with.
- Want to tour the building? Email them at [email protected] and they’ll do their best to set it up. They request a $10 donation for individual tours or $20 for a small group.
Did we miss anything?
We’re pretty sure we’ve covered all the Dallas sites related to Kennedy’s assassination, but if we missed something, let us know!
In any case, we think you’ll enjoy visiting these spots with your partner. All the sites we mentioned be seen in a few hours,and if you want to spring for a professionally guided JFK tour, you’ll find that they are super interesting.
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JFK Assassination
Many people remember the day when they heard the news of the tragic assassination of John F. Kennedy as he drove through Dallas.
Dallas Highlight
Looking for a shorter tour? Check out our Dallas Highlight Tour for 75 minutes
$25 PER PERSON
Dallas/JFK Cruizer Tour
Explore Dallas downtown like never before.
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Southfork Ranch
If you are someone who enjoyed the TV show “Dallas,” your tour of Southfork Ranch will be a memorable one.
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Cowboy Stadium
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Dallas City Tour
Dallas City tour was very informative and delightful. The tour guide AVI was humorous and really knew the history to give us a great perspective. 3 hours well worth it.
Alex is quite a character, full of stories, and full of personality. He made the trip lots of fun and made sure we had plenty of time to see each of the attractions.
PERSONAL TOUR
We had a great time with the 2. tours we took one of Dallas and one if Fort Worth. they use either a small van or 4x4 so no large coach. our guide was really fun full of information making for a fantastic day.
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