Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District
The Dealey Plaza is known all over the country for being the site where president John F. Kennedy was assassinated. But other than that piece of information, most are ignorant about the real treasures of the place. It is located in the west end district of Dallas, Texas and hence is equally steeped in history as the other places in the district.
It is the place the witnessed the industrial boom in Texas when the railroad was extended up to the place. So when it comes to planning for you Dallas travels, make sure that you include this place on your list.
Due to its historical significance, this area has a lot of museums and it is also a big shopping district. So there are a lot of things to do at the Dealey Plaza in Dallas. As any good Dallas (TX) travel guide will tell, you can enjoy your day at the Plaza by visiting some of these places.
However, if you are an amateur conspiracy theorist or are just curious, there are several places in and around the Dealey plaza that will attract your attention. These include murals, markings that the show bullets hitting the president. You can look murals that show the route the President's motorcade took.
The Dealey Plaza On Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dealey_Plaza
Dealey Plaza Images from cirrusimage.com
http://www.cirrusimage.com/Dealey_Plaza.htm
There's also the 'grassy knoll', which has become really famous after the assassination. This is a favorite place for many of the conspiracy enthusiasts, so you might bump into some of them. It is simply a grassy, elevated, portion of land in the Dealey Plaza that has gained prominence through the many theories that surround the assassination. There's also the Sixth Floor museum that is said to be a spot from where the assassination was committed. Nothing has been fully proven, but you never know.
Article on Dealey at roadsideamerica.com
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/17205
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