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(
www.dwazoo.com
;
1801 N Griffin St; adult/child $21/13; 9am-5pm; )
The flora and fauna of 14
countries (think the watery Mayan cenote swimming with sharks and rays) come alive
here.
DALLAS ARCHITECTURE
The Dallas skyline has long been one of the most vibrant in the USA, and it's getting more interesting all the
time. Sleek contemporary designs mix with buildings inspired by French neoclassicism. Some buildings to look
out for include the following:
came a symbol of Dallas when it first flew atop this building in 1934. It disappeared for decades before re-emer-
ging atop the newly renovated building, now a hotel, in 1999.
Bank of America Plaza
MAP
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(901 Main St) One of the tallest buildings in Texas, this modern-
ist skyscraper is outlined each night in cool green argon tubing which plays well with all the other colored-by-
night buildings downtown.
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Arts District
In one word: wow. This is the largest arts district in the nation, with 68 acres of arts, enter-
tainment and culture. Whether you're an opera fanatic or go gaga for abstract sculpture,
this urban oasis has something for you. And there's more here all the time; check online
for more details at
www.thedallasartsdistrict.org
.
Perot Museum of Nature & Science
MAP
MUSEUM
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( 214-428-5555;
www.perotmuseum.org
; 2201 N Field St; adult/child from $15/10; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat,
noon-6pm Sun; ; light rail St Paul)
The biggest addition yet to the Arts District, this striking
museum opened in 2012. It wows both on the outside (thanks to award-winning architect
Thom Mayne) and on the inside (there are six floors of wonder). Most of the exhibits are
interactive - visitors can design their own bird, journey through the solar system, com-
mand robots and much more.
The building is designed to be environmentally sound, and this feature is explained in
detail. It also has a 3D theater with ever-changing movies.
Dallas Museum of Art
MUSEUM
