![]() So, take note: the wheel is illuminated and turns ONLY while the Fair is running. However, while beautiful during the day, its most stunning colors come out at night during the fair. You can get a great daytime shot of the Texas Star and skip the crowds by filming during the Fair off-season. Photo by Kairos14 Fair Park – Texas Star Ferris Wheel For filming permissions inside buildings, contact the Dallas Film Commission. In the case of the Sixth Floor Museum, it’s been preserved as a site for education and reflection. Photo – Public Domain Dealy Plaza, the Grassy Knoll, and JFK Memorialĭealy Plaza is part of our nation’s memory. Inquiries about filming should be directed to the Dallas Film Commission. If you want to film on the park itself, you’ll need prior approval. The park in which the sculpture resides is private land. While this 30-foot eyeball baffled downtown visitors when it first popped up, The Eye by artist Tony Tasset is now a Dallas landmark.Īs it is a popular tourist attraction, the surrounding gates can be crowded, so try filming at a less busy time (like weekday mornings). Photo by Jean Beaufort The Eye, Giant Eyeball Sculpture at the Joule Hotel Photograph longhorns with views of the highway overpasses right over your shoulder. Nothing’s more Texan than Longhorns–and Fuel City’s eclectic collection of livestock, gasoline, and tacos is definitely an evocative slice of Dallas. Photo by Pxfuel Longhorn Cattle at Fuel City Composed of over 40 separate bronze sculptures, it’s hard not to be swept up in the action when visiting this installation! The striking contrast of the historic Prairie scene against the surrounding downtown area guarantees an interesting shot. This massive, sprawling scene of longhorn steers driven by cowboys spans a native prairie and flowing stream in downtown Pioneer Plaza. Email for a photography request form.ĭallas Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive Sculpture If you want to shoot inside the tower, plan ahead–professional photography equipment for commercial use must be approved. It boasts panoramic views of downtown from its indoor/outdoor observation deck. While the view of reunion tower is certainly beautiful, the view from it is amazing as well. Reunion Tower has been a Dallas landmark since it was built in 1978. Photo by nathaniel.r.w from Pexels Reunion Tower For filming information, contact the Dallas Film Commission. The Fair starts the last Friday of September each year and lasts 24 days. NOTE: Big Tex only stands on Fair Park grounds during the Fair season. Big Tex has had a few different looks since he was brought to Dallas in 1952, but he’s never missed a State Fair. ![]() Of course, he’s back, and better than ever. ![]() This big guy is dear to the hearts of many Dallasites–which was made very clear by public outcry when he burned in 2012. It now stands in front of the Omni Dallas Hotel, while a replica has taken its place atop the Magnolia Building.įew things say “TEXAS” louder than a 55 foot-tall animatronic cowboy greeting State Fair attendees. Originally constructed to top the Magnolia Building in 1934, the original Pegasus has since been moved and refurbished. The red Pegasus is a longstanding iconic symbol of Dallas. ![]()
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