This 277-acre Art Deco gem from 1936 houses the nation's largest collection of 1930s architecture and seven museums. The Texas State Fair (September-October) draws millions, but Fair Park shines year-round as Dallas' premier cultural destination.
“Running for 24 days of September and October, the fair attracts the lion's share of 7 million annual visitors.”
– Michelin Guide
Concierge
"Built for the 1936 Texas Centennial, this 300-acre complex of pavilions, pools, and esplanades is the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture."
Lonely Planet
"The art deco buildings of Fair Park, which were created for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, today contain seven museums." Full review
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While the grounds are safe, the surrounding area is best avoided; luckily, on-site parking is plentiful and free (State Fair excepted).
Afar Magazine
"Everything really is bigger, and fried, at the Fair Grounds. The Texas State Fair is not to be missed in Dallas from September through October." Full review
Where
"Located just two miles east of downtown, Fair Park is the largest historical landmark in Texas and Dallas’ largest cultural center." Full review
Fodor's
"In South Dallas, this 277-acre National Historic Landmark has the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco architecture in the United States." Full review
Frommer's
"Fair Park, a classic conglomeration of Art Deco buildings and spacious grounds built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, is undergoing a renaissance." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Fair Park was originally built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, and its gorgeous art deco aesthetic reflects its nearly century-old history. Today, Fair Park is home to seven..."
"Fair Park puts on a big celebration for the Fourth of July, with water shows, fireworks, food trucks and more. It should be no surprise that Dallas hosts one of the biggest, longest state..."
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