Hutchins Things to Do

This is a permanent exhibition of the tragic events leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The museum was opened in 1989, and is located in the Texas School Book Depository building, where Lee Harvey Oswa... more

The Old Red Courthouse is an outstanding feature of the Dallas County Historic Plaza. It was built in 1892 in Romanesque Revival style. It is constructed of rough-cut, red pecos sandstone and trimmed in Arkansas blue granite. T... more

Dallas chose to honor the memory of storybook President Kennedy by erecting this monument. This 30-foot-high, 50-foot-square monument was erected in 1970. The open-air structure in the historic West End, resembles an ancient to... more

In 2006, the Dallas Museum of Natural History and The Science Place merged into one institution. The Natural History Museum, founded in 1936, is collections-based and research-driven. It has a vast collection of rare and extinc... more

Club Dada is one of the oldest and most varied clubs in Deep Ellum. On any given night, the crowd may include Dead Heads, Beatles fans celebrating a 'Hard Night's Day', or the mic will be open for new bands, comics or poets. Fo... more

Since opening in late 1997 with musical movers and shakers from Trees, the Curtain Club has managed to become one of the premiere showcases for local rock bands. It has two club spaces, a small front room called the Liquid Loun... more

This two-story New Orleans-style bar is full of music and spirits. During the week, enjoy live blues and jazz favorites in a relaxed atmosphere. On weekends, the bar can become very crowded and patrons can enjoy a host of music... more

Acts like David Byne and Ziggy Marley have passed through Deep Ellum's oldest and largest venue. It has changed names often over the years, but the acts they book are national quality talent that have outgrown Trees. The buildi... more

Founded in 1909, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is one of the most popular museums in the United States and houses a collection everyone can enjoy. Over 2 million visitors, (including 600,000 school children) come each y... more

Step into West End and you are instantly taken back in time. Beautifully restored and renovated old buildings among tree-lined streets and brick sidewalks, testify to the historical importance of this district. Standing on 55 a... more