Dallas – Fort Worth Pictures

Big Tex is considered the official greeter and icon of the Texas State Fair. Courtesy Dallas CVB

At the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, visitors will find an exact replica, in scale and design, as the Oval Office in the White House during the Bush administration.  Dallas CVB

The Fort Worth Stockyards holds two cattle drives each day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit Fort Worth

It was from the sixth floor of this Dealey Plaza building that Lee Harvey Oswald shot President John F. Kennedy in 1963. The sixth floor has since been transformed into a museum. Dallas CVB

Enjoy your fair share of Texas barbecue while in the DFW area. David Hensley Getty Images

For a hands-on look at the equipment used during the cattle drive era, visitors should head to the Cow Camp at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Visit Fort Worth

The Dallas Cowboys play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.  Courtesy Dallas CVB

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden provides respite from the Big D's tall buildings and heavy traffic. Dallas CVB

The Dallas World Aquarium is home to a wide variety of fish and other aquatic life forms, not to mention birds, monkeys, reptiles and even jaguars. Dallas CVB

The Dallas Museum of Art houses an expansive collection of art from around the world. You'll find both ancient and contemporary pieces here. Courtesy Dallas Museum of Art

The George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum houses a trove of paper and electronic documents and audiovisual records from the Bush administration. Meanwhile, the museum features extensive exhibits that offer insight into George W. Bush's time in office. Dallas CVB

Klyde Warren Park is a beautiful green space that offers a respite from the busy downtown streets. Courtesy Dallas CVB

Highland Park Village is known for its upscale stores and Mediterranean design – and it's just one of the top places to shop in Dallas. Laura Wilson Highland Park Village

Renowned architect Renzo Piano was the mastermind behind the Kimbell Art Museum's Piano Pavillion. Robert Polidori Visit Fort Worth

Travelers can embrace nature at White Rock Lake and Park, which is located about 10 miles north of downtown Dallas. Courtesy Dallas CVB

The Nasher Sculpture Center houses more than 300 works of art by modern and contemporary artists like Matisse, Picasso and Rodin. Carolyn Brown Courtesy Nasher Sculpture Center

Visitors will see this FBI model on display in the Sixth Floor Museum. It was built in 1964 to help investigate the Kennedy assassination. Dallas CVB

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science earns praise for its extensive interactive displays. The massive dinosaur skeletons housed in the T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall are a particular favorite among recent visitors. Courtesy Perot Museum of Nature and Science

The Sixth Floor Museum not only explores President John F. Kennedy's assassination, but also his enduring legacy in American culture.  Dallas CVB

The Fort Worth Zoo is home to seven gorillas. VAILLANCOURT PHOTOGRAPHY Getty Images

The Kimbell Art Museum itself is a work of art, complete with vaults and skylights and a sculpture garden designed by prominent Japanese-American artist, Isamu Noguchi.  Visit Forth Worth

Sundance Square's pedestrian plaza is lined with restaurants and cafes and features jetted fountains that offer respite on a hot summer day. Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Nasher Sculpture Center repeatedly wows locals and visitors with its striking indoor and outdoor galleries. Courtesy Dallas CVB

One of the perks of visiting the Dallas Museum of Art: free admission. Courtesy Dallas Museum of Art

According to past visitors, one of the most moving exhibits within the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum is the one dedicated to 9/11, which features steel from the World Trade Center. Dallas CVB

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden occupies 66 acres in White Rock Lake Park about 7 miles northeast of downtown.  Dallas CVB

Visitors will find 19 named gardens within the Dallas Arboretum. Dallas CVB

Permanent and temporary exhibits, like"Ultimate Dinosaurs," bring in crowds to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, which is jam-packed with hands-on exhibits and educational displays.  Courtesy Perot Museum of Nature and Science

For an unforgettable view of the Dallas skyline, take a trip 470 feet up to the GeO-Deck at Renion Tower. Courtesy Dallas CVB

The Stockyards Championship Rodeo is the only year-round rodeo. It happens every Friday and Saturday night at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Visit Fort Worth

The Fort Worth Zoo houses two white tigers. David Hensley Getty Images

Among the birds you'll spot at the Fort Worth Zoo are Chilean flamingos.  jamcgraw Getty Images

Hop on the McKinney Avenue Trolley to reach top spots like the Dallas Museum of Art and top hotels like the Fairmont Dallas. Courtesy Dallas CVB

The Texas Rangers play at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Visit Fort Worth

Fort Worth's JFK Tribute can be found in General Worth Square. Visit Fort Worth

The Fort Worth Water Gardens sits adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Visit Fort Worth

Catch DFW Restaurant Week every August. Courtesy Dallas CVB

Swing by the Dallas Farmers Market in downtown Dallas to sample farm-fresh vegetables, dairy and more. Courtesy Dallas CVB

If you're a NASCAR fan, plan a visit to the Texas Motor Speedway. Jared C. Tilton Visit Fort Worth

Pioneer Plaza in Dallas depicts a cattle drive in bronze, with longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horses.  Courtesy Dallas CVB