Looking East & Southeast
Fair Park • Arts • History
ITip: Walk around The Crown Room and select the direction you're facing to discover landmarks
City Hall
Designed by internationally acclaimed architect I. M. Pei, Dallas City Hall has served as the center of city government since 1978. Its distinctive inverted-pyramid design makes it one of the city's most recognizable civic buildings.
Why It Matters
Dallas City Hall represents the leadership and public service that guide one of America's largest cities.
Fair Park
Fair Park is a National Historic Landmark and home to one of the largest collections of Art Deco architecture in the world. Since 1886, it has welcomed millions of visitors to museums, gardens, exhibitions, and the annual State Fair of Texas.
Why It Matters
Fair Park is one of Dallas' most treasured civic, cultural, and educational destinations.
Inside Fair Park
Although these landmarks cannot be individually distinguished from The Crown Room, they are among Fair Park's most significant attractions.
Cotton Bowl Stadium
For generations, the Cotton Bowl has hosted championship football games, international soccer matches, concerts, and major public events.
Why It Matters
It remains one of Texas' most historic sports venues.
African American Museum
Hall of State
The African American Museum preserves and celebrates African American history, art, and culture through nationally recognized exhibitions and educational programs.
Why It Matters
It is one of the nation's leading museums dedicated to African American history and culture.
Built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, the Hall of State is the architectural centerpiece of Fair Park and one of the finest examples of Art Deco civic architecture in America.
Why It Matters
It celebrates the history of Texas and remains one of Dallas' most iconic historic buildings.
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