You'll be there for about half an hour - see the iconic landmarks, stand on the cross in the road and that's it really. Overheard a lot of people who were well into various conspiracy theories and I guess they got more out of it than us!
You'll be there for about half an hour - see the iconic landmarks, stand on the cross in the road and that's it really. Overheard a lot of people who were well into various conspiracy theories and I guess they got more out of it than us!
This national landmark is a beautiful area to reflect on a painful USA tragedy. Parking is fairly easy. Our family toured the book depository, and arrived first thing in the morning. We chose that time so we could take in the significance of the venue at a more leisurely pace.
Husband and I could remember where we were when we learned of the President's assassination. We are assuming that many other visitors could as well. There is plenty of room for the many visitors to walk around the rooms at their own pace.
We paid the extra $ to take the self-guided audio tour. Very informative, and well worth the investment. The displays are very well done. The visuals that you see and read are very significant, and were very well selected. The photos on display, accompanying the written commentary, are in themselves very moving on their own without written descriptions.
There were very good video presentations to sit and watch. For our family, to see the actual corner window area where the shooting took place was very emotional. I stood and just stared for many minutes.
Afterwards, we walked around the outside on the grass area and could visualize the day/event. Overall, dedicate the appropriate time to fully take in the area, space, and magnitude of the event that took place here years ago. It will move you.
Standing in a place that you have had ingrained into your head since childhood is ethereal but you just feel like you can't get enough of it. How could such a thing have happened. Too literally walk in the footsteps of history is amazing and to see this landmark as recognizable today as it was 50 years ago is awesome.
I was amazed how many people thought they should stand in the middle of the road to take a pic where JFK was shot. It's a WORKING ROAD people! I guess that's the most they can do at Dealey as there isn't much more there. Unless you want to pay astronomical prices to set in a replica limo like the one JFK was riding in. Spend little of your time here and go on to the School Book depository, You'll be glad you did.
Seen so many times on TV, was so weird actually being there, and nothing has changed in all the years that has passed since that sad occasion. Be aware of people coming up to you to either talk about the place or trying to sell you newspapers, you think they are being friendly or just very helpful when in fact they are beggers and start asking for money. I lost count how many came up to us and it is harsh saying no but you have to do it - this was the only downside but don't let this put you off visiting this place.
The DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) lets you off in an area with many homeless, but it is well patrolled and guarded, so you will feel safe as you look at the old buildings and areas such as the Grassy Knoll.