5 Hidden Gems In Dallas You Have To Visit

By Ginny Reese

October 22, 2020

Dallas has many amazing things that make the city unique and fun.

Most people usually just stick to their favorite restaurants, parks, and shops, however, there are lots of hidden spots around the city that you may not have noticed before.

Here are five hidden gems in Dallas that you have to visit:

Street Art at The Hill

Usually visitors flock to a city south of Dallas (looking at you, Austin) for some stellar street art. However, Dallas has its fair share of amazing murals for residents to enjoy. Check out The Hill, a local shopping complex, that is loaded with murals and street art. Don't forget to snap a pic to instantly up your Instagram game.

(8041 Walnut Hill Ln)

White Rock Lake

Located just south of Downtown Dallas is a lake featuring hiking and biking galore. There's a large grassy area that is shaded by trees for relaxing and picnicking. Visitors can explore the 9.33 mile trail, kayak in the lake, or visit the museum and cultural center.

(8300 East Lawther Drive)

Crow Museum of Asian Art

The serene display at the Crow Museum is a great way to check out unique works of art from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. There is a sculpture garden hidden among a forest of bamboo. If you're looking for a little extra zen, there are free wellness classes, yoga, and meditation.

(2010 Fora Street)

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Fort Worth Water Gardens

Visitors can check out three jaw-dropping water structures at Fort Worth Water Gardens. This place features four acres of vortex-like pools. The oasis offers the soothing sounds of water and even allows visitors step down to the center drain.

(1502 Commerce Street)

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Immerse yourself with sound and water as you step down to the center drain, that leads to who knows where? (Hint the movie Logan’s Run has the answer). Built in 1974 as a "cooling oasis in the concrete jungle" of downtown, water cascading down 38 feet to a small pool at the bottom (center). It was built for people to walk down the terraced steps and experience the power, sounds and motion of water crashing around them. You want to see this..... #cascade #cascadingwaterfalls #waterfalls #watergarden #ftworth #texas #tx #logansrun #oasis #sensory #urban #architecture #water #fountain #plaza #sanctuary #waterfall #waterfeature #texasforever #truetexas #texasphotographer #waterfeature

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The 30-Foot Giant Eyeball

If you're looking for something a little out of the box, check out the giant eyeball structure just outside of The Joule Hotel. The art piece was created by Tony Tasset in 2007, but was brought to its permanent Texas home in 2013. This thing is massive and is the height of three African Bush Elephants!

(1601 Main Street)

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