"I always feel like somebody's watching me"...now that song will be stuck in your head. You're welcome. This 30' eyeball sculpture made of steel and fiberglass was created by artist Tony Tasset in 2010. His original version is 12' and is in St. Louis. This one was created in Chicago and moved to Dallas when a developer purchased it. I think this is a piece of pop art for the ages. Definitely one of my faves! It's a real eye-catching piece, if you get my drift. read more

It's a sight to see. Perched precariously out of poking distance upon a manicured lawn, Tony Tasset's thirty foot, 11000 lb marvel is worth a look. Of course, it will look back. read more

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Definitely one of the most random things I've ever seen in the middle of a city. This wasn't really on the top of my list, but was already near where I was so I figured I would stop by. It's....ok I guess? Maybe I would get it if I knew the history behind it, but other than that it was just a 'huh, alright' moment. It's in a small park, but the park itself was roped off so I wasn't able to get close to it. It's also a lot smaller than I expected. Don't go out of your way to see this, but if you like random art pieces, it may be more your speed than it was mine. read more

Giant Eyeball - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Walking through downtown Dallas, I turned a corner and suddenly--there it was. A massive, hyper-realistic eyeball staring straight at me from the middle of a fenced-in lawn. It was weird, unexpected, and honestly kind of awesome. The thing is huge--30 feet tall--and so detailed it feels like it's watching the whole street. I couldn't get too close since it's on private property and usually fenced off, but that didn't stop me (or half a dozen other folks) from snapping a few pics. It's a little eerie, a little funny, and definitely memorable. Not something you see every day--and for that, it's worth the stop. Four stars for being so strange it's cool. read more

It was all lolzies at the Giant Eyeball back in May when your girl found another great pun. Eye'll be seein' ya around I told my bff. Now 7 weeks later I don't know if I'll find an art piece that quite captures how I'm feeling here. Anyways, I love a good sculpture and it doesn't need to be a Rodin in France. Fun lawn art makes me happy. Eye'd say if you're in the area this is a must see ;) attraction. Ok, I'll stop! read more

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This has got to be the coolest sculpture I've ever seen. It's huge and worth the visit. read more

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I love campy stuff, so this is up my alley. I heard about this landmark, but didn't intentionally find myself here. I was walking around Dallas and there it was. This giant eye is definitely something to see. There is also an interactive aspect where you could scan a QR code and the eyeball comes to life. I don't think you could get up close in personal because, as I understand, this is more of an event space and a unique one at that. Definitely a place to stop by and take some fun pictures, but you don't need a lot of time if you're sightseeing or being a tourist for a day. read more

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This is one of those quirky sculptures that is weird and wonderful at the same time. You can't miss it when walking along Main Street. Seems it's on private property and is fenced in. However, you can still take decent photos in between the iron bars. read more

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A creepy and historic landmark here in Dallas. The giant eyeball gages the audience with its unique and stunning presence . Right next to another downtown staple, The WoolWorth, Elm street just has tons of twists and turns on each corner . read more

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I saw the Giant Eyeball is one of the attractions you have to see in Dallas. After walking to the statue, I was disappointed. They have weird hours to see the Giant eye so if you miss it, you have to look at it through a gate. So you feel like you're looking at a zoo exhibit. The statue itself is not bad but it's located in a pretty rough spot. It's full of people begging for money and they will get nasty with you if you ignore them. I was convinced we were being followed at one point. If you visit the Giant Eyeball, keep your guard up. read more

This was such a cool statue to walk to I love anything with art and eyes It's a huge eyeball you can't walk too but so cool read more

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It was really cool to find something quirky in the middle of downtown. We came at night and not necessarily as part of an event. Great for photos especially with the sky rises on the background read more

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Created by artist Tony Tasset, the 30-foot-tall sculpture is made of resin and fiberglass. It's a replica of the artist Tasset's own eye. He created the sculpture back in 2007. Tim Headington, the billionaire owner of the Joule Hotel next door, installed The Eye here on the former site of the Praetorian Building, which in 1909 was the tallest building in Dallas. Headington tore the Praetorian Building down to create this green park in 2013 and installed The Eye. It's privately owned. As it is surrounded by a locked gate, the best angle to get a photo if the gate is locked and closed (which is most of the time) is directly in front on Main Street. If you stand in front of the gate, you can get a good view of the eye and even take a selfie. It is a fun place to take a photo downtown, but it's completely surrounded by a locked gate and the doorman/security guard at the clothing store Forty Five Ten next door was about as obnoxious as could be. We were walking from Elm Street near the driveway entrance of the Forty Five Ten clothing store next door to get a better view from the gate and he started walking toward us, huffing and puffing and said "you need to go around the other side. No photos allowed. This is private property ". I'm not arguing as I'm sure he had a gun. We were literally on the sidewalk and staying in the hotel next door. In the meantime, we weren't dressed as much of a threat; I was in loafers and my friend visiting from Australia was dressed in Chanel. It's a pity because the "The Eye" is such an interesting attraction and would bring shoppers in for foot traffic, but I think they discourage it. The only way to get onto the lot in front of it if the gate is locked (which seems to be most of the time) is to go to a special event or to rent it out. read more

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It is a fun, one-of-a-kind point of interest. It is easily seen from sidewalk but near back of a private lot. You can see it all in just a few minutes. read more

It's across from the Woolworth Restaurant. Fun and crazy thing to see in downtown Dallas! Take a bunch of silly pics! read more

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As part of Dallas attractions, seeing the big Ferris wheel with its history is great. However, every time I visit it's closed. I've noticed they do activities sometimes, which should be really cool when they happen, because from the outside, it's not very "wow." read more

Yeah, that's creepy. There's a giant eyeball in downtown Dallas that seems to be watching everything that's happening around it. Yes, this sculpture is actually one of two with the other in Saint Louis. Tony Tasset is the artist and according to his statement, there is no deeper meaning behind the eyeball that is a replica of his own eyes. The eye weighs 18000 pounds and is currently behind a fence at the Dallas Art Fair. You can still see it from the front and from one side, but not the other side because the Joule Hotel is absolutely closed to the public and they will yell at you. [Review 769 of 2024 - 527 in Texas - round number 21800 overall] read more

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We drove by to see it but did not get out of the car.It is pretty cool! I mean who doesn't want to see a giant eyeball?! It's a fun roadside attraction! And have you really visited Dallas if you haven't seen the eyeball?! I think not. read more

If you enjoy art, then a visit to downtown Dallas should not be without a stop to see the Eye sculpture by artist Tony Tasset. The Eye sits in a beautifully manicured lawn at The Joule Luxury Hotel. Giving it 4 stars instead of 5 stars because the Eye is on private property and is fenced off so you can't get right up close to it like you would at a sculpture park. read more

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Was excited to see this random giant eyeball sculpture, but you can't even get close to it. Like, yeah it's still cool from a distance, but I wanted to stand right up close to it to really feel how large it is. This is a one time thing to see and only because it's in a very walkable area so you're already there for other things. Not something to go out of your way to see since you're only going to spend a few minutes here max. read more

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You gotta see the giant eyeball while in Dallas! They say the second eye is in St. Louis if you ever venture over there! This is a cool piece of art. But you can't get too close. It is blocked off by a fence. Still, if you are downtown take a minute to come visit. It's a cool landmark. read more

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Yep, that's a giant eyeball. Apparently also a site (rimshot) where events are scheduled so you can't necessarily get up close to it. read more

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The giant eyeball I would have given 5 stars but it's gated and the gates are locked. Cool public art. read more

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It's too bad you can't get closer to the giant eyeball. I absolutely loved seeing this in person. It was very EYEopening. read more

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Not going to be a long review as it is literally just an eyeball but it really is incredible. At about 60ft tall, it's something you'd have to see with your own eyes to really get the full effect and capture the detail. I only wish the fence wasn't up around it but I understand why they would. The giant eyeball is definitely a memorable piece of art! read more

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Just a fun and wacky monument to drive by while you are in Dallas. To some, a funny and uniquely Dallas lanark, but to others, an eyesore

So this is cool and disappointing at the same time. It's a beautiful piece of detailed artwork..definitely fun to stare at. The problem is that it is on private property so you can't get close enough to truly enjoy the feature. You will be greeted by security who immediately who will tell you "it's private property, you can view from outside the gate". I definitely took a pic of reality vs social. I witnessed multiple groups of people being turned away since there is no sign to guide you. read more

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This is located in a Central Park downtown and is free to go see. It's a 30-ft. tall realistically rendered fiberglass sculpture of a human eyeball in a garden. Something cool to see when in Dallas! Until next review Kisses read more

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I mean it's not open to the public. Or can't pay to have access and get in the enclosed area. Overrated. read more

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So I was intrigued by a giant eyeball in the city. Tracked it down and he pulled over so I could jump out to take a photo of it. It's in a fenced in area unless you're attending an event there. I stood on the different levels to be able to capture the eye in all its glory. It's still a cool sculpture so if you chase unique features to examine and photograph, this one is a must visit. read more

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It's a big eyeball. You can't really get anywhere close to it since it's gated, but I'd recommend parking on the street on the Elm side, taking a few pics by the gate and leaving in 5 minutes. Iconic and touristy? Yes. Exciting and time consuming? No. read more

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It was cool! Nice lil eye in the middle of the city. I love when cities have random attractions like this. read more

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The only tourist attraction to Dallas but doesn't draw a huge crowd compare to the bean in Chicago or lady liberty in nyc. This is probably the coolest art piece in Dallas and I appreciate it. They have eyeboretum annually for a week benefitting charity here. Located right across from the joules, you can see it at the Woolworth. It's pretty neat read more

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I am going to be completely honest, I don't see the point of this sculpture. Was it cool to look at? Absolutely? Was it worth the walk down from the aquarium... no not really. It is behind a locked gate, so you are unable to get close to it. I found out after this is because it is on private property, but it is advertised like an artistic sculpture within the city when you look online. I was thinking this was going to be more like the bean in Chicago. I guess sometimes they open it up to the public, so maybe you can look to see if there is a time it's open when you stay, but I wouldn't plan a trip around it. It is cool if you are walking by, but not really worth a stop if you are going out of your way. read more

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I've never seen something like this before! It is MASSIVE. My main issue was that it was closed off. It was difficult to see it/get a picture of it since there were shrubs growing in the "viewing" areas. If you're gonna do a huge piece of art, I would think it would be done in a way for people to see it. But it's a fun place to visit due to being so unique. read more

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I was hoping it would be like the Cloud Gate in Chicago, wish this giant eyeball wasn't fenced off from SO FAR away! Neat to see in the downtown area as you are walking around. But you will at most spend just 5 minutes here since you cannot get close to it. We parked on Elm and walked over. read more

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WTF! You have to pay to see the eye now. This used to be a cool place to visit when came to town but I'm not paying to see this.

The Giant Eyeball is a cool landmark to see. However, it's only good for a couple of photos. The grassy area it's in is fenced off, making it hard to enjoy or grab good photos. read more

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Who doesn't love seeing a random giant eyeball in the middle of an open grassy field in the middle of downtown??? If you're not a fan of eyeballs, definitely skip this place because it will overwhelm you. One star deducted because the area was fenced off, so you can't actually get up and close next to the eyeball. There is also limited vantage points because some of the fenced walls are also hidden by planted shrubs. BUT it is still a cool sight to see, and I would recommend coming here at least once if you're in Dallas! read more

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Guys, it's a GIANT EYEBALL! Whaaatttttttttt that's cray cray yo! I have no idea of the history behind it and also not interested in looking it up. It's an eyeball. On some private property. Right on Main Street. Snap some pics (from far away) and move on to your main destination. read more

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