Downtown Dallas

My sister Laurann came down to visit. I love the fact that she is willing to celebrate Texas culture with us, Friday Night Lights, the State Fair, Dallas history, and Homecoming mums.

Our adventure started with trip to downtown Dallas. We boarded a Trolley that runs through downtown. It was a true to life old-fashioned trolley.

It was a great way to navigate the city. We stopped at Klyde Warren Park. This is a park that was built over a major freeway that runs through the city.

We enjoyed wandering around the park.

The reason for the trip was not only to explore the city but to eat at the food trucks. Laurann is considering buying a food truck for her Flippin Waffles business. we enjoyed the Chicken Jalepeno Nachos and "The Boss" sandwich.

After lunch we decided to walk to the Dealey Plaza where John F. Kennedy was shot. Google Maps sent us on a wild goose chase walking through the downtown district.  Some places were safe. Some were not.

We both had on flips flops and looked like tourists. We had no intention of walking so far so by the end we both had sore feet and blisters. It was so worth the walk.

 It was so interesting to see that spot. To think that history took place at this very spot. Last November marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination. The newspaper did a huge series about that events that took place that day.  I was not alive when it happened yet, I still find it so fascinating. The two things that stuck out in my mind were the fact that the area wasn't very big and it is still a part of the road system in the area. People drive on this road every single day.

We visited the gift store and the JFK Memorial Plaza.

Then walked back to the Trolley. We even found a short cut back.

It was such an enjoyable day. It will definitely be put on my list of where to take out-of-towners.