An afternoon in Dallas, TX

I had the opportunity to drive into Dallas one more time while I'm here; unfortunately, it was was too hot for a long walk through the Dallas Arboretum, which I'm sure would have been a great treat.  Instead I opted for the more traditional sights ...

The Hall of State was built in 1936, the centennial year of Texas independence. A gold medallion symbolizing the six powers to which Texas has paid allegiance dominates the Hall of Six Flags. The building contains two large oil murals, statuary, and the Museum of Texas History, and Big Tex, were not available due to a Cinco de Mayo Festival at the Fair Grounds (the biggest Ferris Wheel I've ever seen I think) ...  the grounds, which included the Cotton Bowl, were most impressive.

so I went downtown to the John F. Kennedy Memorial, the Old Red Museum, Dealey Plaza and the Dallas World Aquarium.  That walk in the heat was more than enough....the Dallas World Aquarium is a rain forest - what was I thinking?  ha.

The downtown Dallas skyline has some interesting buildings - different shapes and construction.

The John F. Kennedy Memorial was not what I expected.  Dallas chose to honor the memory of President Kennedy by erecting this stately monument. This 30-foot-high, 50-foot-square monument was built in 1970. The open-air structure in the historic West End resembles an ancient tomb. It is the first memorial by famed American architect and Kennedy family friend, Philip Johnson. 

The Dealey Plaza was more interesting.  Here is a picture of the "grassy knoll" and the marked (in the street) spots where President Kennedy was shot, along with a picture of the building from where the shot came.  The sixth floor is a museum; they leave the window that was used open ....

Built in 1892, the beautifully restored Old Red Courthouse contains some of Dallas County’s most fascinating historical artifacts. There is a special exhibit gallery located on the first floor, while the second floor of Old Red is filled with exhibits, 41-touch screen computers, an educational learning center and four mini theaters.

The Pegasus landmark flew high above the Dallas skyline for more than sixty years until the elements finally made it necessary to bring the winged icon back to earth.  It now sits close to the ground in front of the Omni Hotel.

Another super cool bridge to cross ....

         Dallas drivers aren't shy about using their horns without provocation.  ha.    I finished the day with some good Mexican Food.