When staying at Holiday Inn Dallas Market Center, the new leader of hotels in downtown Dallas, Texas, a visit to Fair Park in Dallas is a must. Before heading out in the morning, stop by The Greenbeanery coffee bar to jump-start your day. Situated just six miles from our downtown Dallas hotel, you can easily enjoy a full day at this popular Dallas attraction and make it back in time for a relaxing meal at Kem's, our on-site restaurant.

Dallas Fair Park, designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986, has a long and illustrious history dating back to the 1860's when the area was used solely as fairgrounds. In 1936, the site was built up with exhibition numerous buildings and public spaces in preparation for the Texas Centennial Exposition which drew over 7 million visitors.

Today, most of the buildings constructed for the Exposition remain and this cultural and entertainment icon features the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco style architecture in the United States. Fair Park in Dallas houses nine museums and six performance facilities throughout its 277 acres of landscaped grounds. Here are some of the many places you can visit while at Fair Park.

• See an impressive display of African-American arts, culture and history at the African American Museum
• View a collection of around 6,000 animals at the Dallas Aquarium – Don't miss the daily feedings at 2:30 p.m.
• Learn how the coming of the railroad spurred the growth of Dallas into a world-class city at the Museum of the American Railroad
• Discover our awesome universe and how it works at the Museum of Nature & Science
• Catch a dazzling Broadway performance of the Dallas Summer Musicals at the Music Hall of Fair Park, taking place from May to December
• Enjoy an incredible line-up of live concerts and music festivals at Superpages.com Center, a 20,000-seat amphitheatre.
• Visit at the end of September and beginning of October to attend the world-famous State Fair of Texas, a spectacular smorgasbord of food, rides and non-stop entertainment.
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With limitless opportunities for entertainment as well as education, Fair Park offers excitement for guests of any age. As the best option among hotels near Dallas Fair Park, Holiday Inn Dallas Market Center hotel invites you to save money on lodging with our valuable Dallas, Texas vacation packages and travel deals.