Unveiled in 2015, this artwork by Brent Nelson Baggett is titled "Pioneer." It is in a small…read morecourtyard at one of the exits of the Dallas College building. The sculpture stands about ten feet tall on a short pedestal. It is a twisted stack of straight forms, almost looking like a helix of books though it is hollow inside. Nicely lit and a pretty series of colors, I was not able to find an artist's statement or such that explains what they were trying to do here. If you're nearby or visiting Dallas College, stop and check it out. [Review 773 of 2024 - 530 in Texas - 21804 overall]

Visually lovely. Very little diversity. If you are black, Hispanic, gay, foreign, I hope you will…read moreconsider moving here to make it more interesting.

This is a great people watching spot! There's tons of places to eat, drink, get coffee, dessert,…read moreyou name it, you can find it here! It's super busy with working folks but a great place to sit, visit, bring your kids, watch a movie, read, and relax! I had lunch at the Mediterranean Restaurant and a coffee at Two Wings Coffee Company. Everything was great! The wait time is kinda long so if you're on your lunch break, you need to already know where you want to eat. It gets super busy inside. Lots of open space, and amazing things to see and do.

Love coming to this part of Dallas. There is so much to see and do in this area and if your a…read morepeople person you could sit and people watch all day long. Always a lot of activity in the area

Completed in 2014, Brad Oldham's "The Birth of a City" is a 16-panel, bronze bas-relief…read moreinstallation. The installation features histories of Dallas on 6' by 4' panels. Panels feature themes of hard work, coming together, determination and grit. They are on the exterior walls of a community amphitheater behind the Lighthouse art center. Worth a view as it's only two blocks from the popular Dallas Farmers Market. [Review 790 of 2024 - 546 in Texas - 21821 overall]

Wow this place is surreal!!! The life size bronze sculptures of the cattle drive consists of 49…read morelonghorn cattle and 3 cowboys commemorating the historic Shawnee Trail drives. As you stand by them, you can imagine yourself in that moment, reliving the sounds and movement of the cattle. Cattle drives were a common sight throughout Texas and therefore very much part of its history. This is a great place for photos and I even saw a family of ducks going into the water. As I was visiting I saw a few kids climbing onto the cattle. Not sure if that was allowed but there were no signs around that says otherwise. I did read that some of the sculptures do get taken away to be fixed. Overall, it's a must visit. Where else can you see 49 life size sculptures of cattle. Definitely a must see, when in Dallas.

The cows in Dallas -- bronze sculptures at Pioneer Plaza -- are worth seeing as part of your Dallas…read moretour. They are giant, realistic bronze statues, not real cows. I recommend visiting!

Pretty bridge that was supposed to "put Dallas on the map" but they did redesigns and skipped a lot…read moreof safety testing. It's not a safe bridge. I wouldn't even want to walk across it. I want to know what map Dallas was not on.

One of two bridges across the Trinity River, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge was designed by…read morearchitect Santiago Calatrava. The architect's name should be familiar as he also designed the Milwaukee Art Museum, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan and the Auditorio de Tenerife among other absolutely stunning buildings. Margaret Hunt Hill (1915-2007) was a major philanthropist to a number of Dallas charities and was the daughter of oil tycoon H. L. Hunt. This is a cable-stayed bridge that opened in 2012 and connects downtown Dallas to West Dallas. The stunning 40-story center-support arch is a major feature of the Dallas skyline. It is 1206 feet long, connected with 58 white strands that connect along the center of the bridge. It almost likes like a musical instrument that might be played by a giant! There is no toll to cross the bridge. It is for vehicles only, with the adjacent Ronald Kirk Bridge converted to a pedestrian and cycling bridge. [Review 758 of 2024 - 517 in Texas - 21789 overall]

This spot is so fricken CUTE! Excellent spot for taking pics - whether you want someone in them or…read morenot! 3/4 murals have a direct means for interacting with the mural for your photos if that's your thing. And the 4th is Tiger King, so how could you go wrong? Such a cute spot - and there's a second set of murals located at 1129 N Riverfront Blvd, a couple blocks away.

This is a cool spot for murals that you can see off the street. I am really into space, so the UFO…read moreone definitely caught my eye. Just don't try to attempt a jumping picture like me, because you will land wrong and scrape your knees up in the gravel. Lmao. Worth it. They also have cute little horse spring riders and the Tin Man water tower is creative. If you like taking pics, this place is for you!

The Heritage District is an area of the Las Colinas area of Irving. The Heritage District consists…read moreof Heritage Park, Heritage House & Centennial Park. Heritage Park contains a cabin built in 1887, Irving's first water tower, their first windmill, and first library. There is also a replication of a 1903 Rock Island Depot. Heritage House is the original founder of Irving's house. C.P. Schulze built the house in 1912, and the family donated the house to the city years later in 1975. It is furnished with pwrsonal items and period antiques. The house is on the National Regiater of Historic Places. You can schedule tours of the home through the Irving Heritage Society. Centennial Park is located in Founder's Plaza. There is a history wall that notates significant eras of Irving's past. Connecting the area are tree lined walkways as well as paths that take you around the lake and past shops and restaurants as well as a few other areas of Irving's history.