Dallas' Best Photo Spots

Keith Turman had originally created the expansive bowler hat for a British furniture store. It turned out to be somewhat of a wasted effort, since "hanging" the hat on the corner of the store would have violated building codes. The hat was tossed in a vacant lot, where it rests on a giant coat rack.

This famous part of the Fair Park Midway features a beautiful nature trail with a giant elephant statue. It's a great place for kids who will enjoy the Hansel and Gretel-style swan rides across the lagoon. Each visit will bring you a new experience or discovery!

The 30-ft. tall ocular blue orb is a bit disturbing, and it is enclosed inside a black gate. But if you can enter the hotel across the street, you might be able to snap a photo clear of obstructions.

The first installment of the "Traveling Man" series features the first sighting of our robot friend whose 4.5-foot head is emerging from the earth's surface. A small portion of his clamp hand is grasping for purchase. His avian friends cheer him on. According to the artists Brad Oldham and Brandon Oldenburg, Traveling Man was once a locomotive, but some sort of weird metamorphosis transformed him into a ...

The second installment of the "Traveling Man" sculpture series by Brad Oldham and Brandon Oldenburg features our friendly, robotic giant relaxing against a piece of railroad concrete debris, strumming a guitar. He is surrounded by metal birds which are a motif in the series. According to the artist, "Traveling Man" is symbolic of the railroad history of Deep Ellum while the birds represent this Dallas ne...

This giant robot in midstride is the last installment in a series of three such sculptures created by Brad Oldham and Brandon Oldenburg. The long-legged automaton stands 38-feet-tall and weighs 35,000 lbs. with a much smaller avian companion resting on his arm - and two more at his feet. It's a great photo opp with the skyline of Dallas in the background.

This 66-acre botanical garden and arboretum is a serene haven in a metropolitan city. The arboretum was once a part of the 44-acre estate of Everette Lee DeGolyer and his wife. Located next to White Rock Lake it features a 22,000-square-foot Spanish style 1940s home, cafe, and several themed gardens. Check the website for low-cost ticket days and seasonal activities.

--- Permanently Closed --- The red sandstone structure used to be a courthouse, but it now is a museum showcasing artifacts from the entire Dallas history. If you are in the area to see the place where JFK was assassinated, the museum is a short distance away and well worth the stop.

A spiral-shaped cathedral, beautiful landscaping, and an underground pedestrian thoroughfare make up this gem in the downtown area of Dallas. At the southern end you'll find artwork including a mural recreation of Norman Rockwell's "Golden Rule." The garden is open every day from 7 AM to 11 PM but call 214-969-1977 to confirm hours.

Spanning the Trinity River, this cable bridge opened in 2012. It was named after an American heiress and philanthropist and designed by Spanish architect and engineer, Santiago Calatrava. Its most stunning feature is the 400-foot arch which is an integral part of the Dallas skyline.

Whether or not you believe Lee Harvey Oswald was the perpetrator behind the JFK assassination, the Sixth Floor Museum is a haunting place to be. Learn about the life and death of our young president, who is perhaps most famous for being our second assassinated Commander-in-Chief.

Also known as "The Ball," this observation tower was once a broadcasting center for Westinghouse. Now, it is simply a very tall, futuristic-looking structure which makes appearances occasionally in sci-fi productions. Wolfgang Puck also opened Five Sixty - a fine dining restaurant. If you want a cheaper bite to eat, head to the Cloud 9 Cafe, accessible from the observation deck.