1. The Mustangs of Las Colinas: Home to Life-size Bronze Mustang Sculptures
If you love horses, the Mustangs of Las Colinas will blow you away. Located in the East Tower of Williams Square, walk up to nine mesmerizing wild Mustang sculptures that are spread throughout the square. The carved galloping horses running through water look so real -- the embodiment of Texas heritage. The museum nearby exhibits photographs and shows a movie depicting the history of the sculpture's creator and his creative process. It took 8 years for artist Robert Glen to research and finish the sculptures. The museum also features other masterpieces from this brilliant sculptor.
2. National Scouting Museum: Boys Scouts of America's Heritage site
Learn about the Boys Scouts of America's heritage by exploring the assortment of artefacts that include oil paintings, uniforms, patches, photographs, film and letters. Be amazed by the first Eagle award, medal, badges and neckerchiefs awarded to Arthur Eldred in 1912. You'll be enthralled by Norman Rockwell's World War I collection of paintings featured on the Red Cross Magazine and by the venture campsite replicas from 1910, the 1950s and current day.
3. Irving Arts Center: Irving's Hub for the Performing Arts and Artists
Located in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, the Irving Arts Center is the community's core for performing and fine arts' performers and lovers alike. Designed with two functioning theaters with rehearsal facilities, the Irving Arts Center also has four galleries and various rooms used for meetings and classes. Its magnificent Sculpture Garden intertwines its flowers, fountains and walkways with its permanent exhibits of Reuben Nakian's Goddess of the Golden Thighs. Join a guided tour of the museum and enjoy the assortment of educational performances, exhibitions and other community activities.
4. Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas: Irving's International Business District
The Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas is Irving's international business district conveniently located next to DFW International Airport and Dallas' Love Field. In addition to hosting meetings and events, the facility is surrounded by restaurants, shopping and entertainment locales. Plan a day for golfing or attend amusement parks, sporting venues or art museums allocated around the convention center.
5. Irving Market Center: Shop 'til You Drop Alongside the Locals
Located in between Hwy 183 & Beltline Road, The Irving Market Center is a retail network housing a variety of brand name stores. This retail and restaurant mall is a favorite stop for natives and tourists alike. Go shopping at Best Buy, Petsmart, Ross and Shoe Carnival to name a few. These stores are among the many treasures that make Irving Market Center come alive. If you feel like saving money and/or getting good deals, visit Old Navy or Target. These are only two of the main retail stores available in the Irving Market Center. If you need to get a travel guide or simply a nice relaxing book, stop in at Barnes & Noble. Enjoy a book/magazine as you sit down and drink your coffee or tea or catch the latest movie release at the nearby AMC theater.
6. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: The Kennedy Assassination
One of the most significant events in modern American history was the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. A sniper targeted the revolutionary President from the 6th floor of this very building, and today a moving and informative museum is housed here. Explore the career, politics, and legacy of JFK through these comprehensive exhibitions, and let the significance of his life and death sink in as you immerse yourself in the scene of the crime. Not far away you'll find the JFK Memorial Plaza.
7. Reunion Tower: 560 Feet Skywards
An icon of the Dallas cityscape, this enormous tower is an unforgettable landmark of the Downtown area. Its futuristic design is unique, with a giant ball perched atop a slender base shaped like a magic wand. At the top, tourists will find an epic observation deck with panoramic views. The city can be seen sprawling out in every direction down below, and it is a sight to behold at any time of day. Check out Wolfgang Puck's delectable restaurant for a real sky-high experience!
