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JFK Assassination TOUR

Self-guided, around an hour, walking distance:, few blocks around dealey plaza, self-guided, start location:, john neely bryan cabin 600 elm street, dallas tx, 75202., most popular jfk self-guided tour.

There have been hundreds of thousands of news articles and hundreds of books written on the assassination, the people involved, and the aftermath of the events; movies, TV series, and documentaries, but none of those are comparable to experiencing the events where they took place.

The amount of information available on the president's murder is staggering, that is, without taking into account the endless number of conspiracy theories (by the way, we cover a couple during our program) about who did what, and which bullet went where. We could talk about the events on November 22nd, 1963 for weeks, but we want to make this tour interesting, enjoyable, and entertaining, so we cover all the important information in an hour.

If you prefer a guided tour, please visit the private tour page. We required at least six guests to operate a private tour.

About the Experience

The JFK assassination is not only the biggest crime of the 20th century but is also the most talked about, written about, and most investigated murder in the history of the world.

This unique experience takes you back as if you were in Dallas in 1963 as these events unfolded. The self-guided tour is based on an interactive map allowing you to follow the route at your own pace while historian and professional guide Gary J. Lovell narrates the story and gives instructions to reach the next point of interest. You will walk around five blocks on this tour.

To enhance your experience, during the narration, we have embedded videos, images, and original soundbites from the events as they took place in 1963. There nothing to download and no special equipment; you only need your phone and a pair of headphones to listen to the story and immerse yourself in the tour.

Join us today for an incredible experience where it all happened!

Route's Highlights

John neely bryan cabin.

If you don’t know the story behind it, seeing an old log cabin in the middle of a bustling urban setting might seem strange. However, history buffs should not miss the John Neely Bryan Cabin, a tiny, one-room replica of the city’s first house. John Neely Bryan, who founded Dallas in the early 1840s, built his cabin near the Trinity River in hopes of establishing and developing a permanent settlement in North Texas. Tour start location. Before you start your tour, please go to the John Neely Bryan Cabin located at 600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202.

JFK Memorial Plaza

Dallas’ John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza was dedicated June 24, 1970. In the years since, it has become an integral part of the city’s urban landscape and cultural heritage. It is located one block east of Dealey Plaza, between Main and Commerce streets, on land donated by Dallas County.

Dealey Plaza / Grassy Knoll

Dealey Plaza is a significant part of Dallas history. The site marks the birthplace of Dallas, originally founded by John Neely Bryan in the 1840s. Almost a century later, as part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration, the familiar white concrete colonnades and triple underpass were constructed, creating a vehicular park to serve as gateway to the city. The project was spearheaded by civic leader George Bannerman Dealey. After G.B. Dealey died in 1946, a bronze statue to honor him was installed in the park that already bore his name.

School Depository / Sixth Floor Museum

One of Texas' most visited historic sites, School Depository (The Sixth Floor Museum) at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Admission to the The Sixth Floor Museum is not included in the tour. If you are planning to visit The Sixth Museum exhibit, purchase your admission directly from the museum's website (museum visits are timed, make sure sure that your museum's admission does not overlap with your tour, ideally purchase your ticket 30 minutes after the end of your tour).

What Guests Say

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Amazing Experience

Magic Bullet Vs. Single Bullet

The parade, despite the misgivings of everyone around Kennedy, had been a success. Thousands of people stood along the route waving at the president as his car rode past. When the long line of 17 cars made a right on Houston, Nellie Connally tipped her head back to the president and said “Mr. President, you can’t say the people of Dallas don’t love you”...

John Connally - The Real Target?

John Bowden Connally, Jr was born on a cotton farm in Floresville, Texas where, due to his hard, labour intensive lifestyle, he earned the status of “a barefoot boy of mule-plowed furrows”. After earning his law degree at the University of Texas in Austin in 1941, Connally was commissioned into the United States Naval Reserve serving in many major battles in the Pacific Theater ...

Who was Lee Harvey Oswald?

At 12:20 p.m., in the basement of the Dallas police station, Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy, was shot to death by Jack Ruby, a Dallas nightclub owner. The whole incident was captured on live television, shocking viewers who witnessed the crime. Here are a few of the most popular questions we are asked during our JFK Tour related to Lee Harvey Oswald.

Frequent Asked Questions

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Dallas: 5 of the Best JFK Assassination Tours

Called the darkest day in Dallas’ history, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy continues to reverberate through the city’s history and visitors can take tours visiting all the spots of that fateful day.

(Photo: JFK Memorial Plaza / Courtesy GetyourGuide.com)

For decades, visitors from around the world have been drawn to Dallas, seeking to understand the events that transpired on Nov. 22, 1963. Today, guided tours offer an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history, delving into the details of the tragic event that forever changed the nation. We’ll describe five of the best tours available from self-guided walking tours to full-day small-group tours, each offering different perspectives and visiting different sites. Some include tickets to the JFK Museum, others go deep into conspiracy theories surrounding the day. All invite tourists to hear the echoes of the past and join the quest for truth and remembrance.

Full Day Small Group Tour

Delve into the history and uncover the mysteries of one of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Begin your day by exploring Dallas and discovering its iconic landmarks such as Founders Plaza, the historic Old Red Courthouse and the John Neely Bryan Cabin. The tour will take you to Pioneer Plaza, home of the world’s largest bronze collection of life-sized longhorns. You’ll visit historic districts, the world’s largest arts district and a neighborhood housing many celebrities. From there, the dive into the JFK assassination history begins You’ll visit Dealey Plaza where the events took place, including a stop at the JFK Memorial and the Sixth Floor Museum. The tour will take you to the Old School Book Depository Building and the infamous Grassy Knoll. The tour ends at the home of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of the crime, and you’ll be invited to unravel the conspiracies surrounding the event. The tour is available daily from Wednesdays through Sundays and you’ll experience live commentary aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Admission tickets to key locations are included.  Tickets are $133.33 per person.

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JFK Assassination Highlights Walking Tour

(Photo: The Sixth Floor Museum / Courtesy GetyourGuide.com

Step back in time with this one-hour tour for a quick immersion into the history surrounding the JFK assassination. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll journey to the site where the assassination unfolded and explore the poignant monuments erected in honor of the late president. You’ll be heralded with stories and secrets surrounding the day as you delve into the events, conspiracies and the aftermath that shook the nation. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the JFK Memorial Plaza, the Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark and the Sixth Floor Museum. Throughout the tour, a knowledgeable local guide will provide live commentary, offering invaluable context and shedding light on the historical significance of each site. The tour, offered daily, will take you to the highlights of Dallas’ JFK historical sites. TIckets are $25.99 per person.

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JFK Assassination Tour

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This walking tour begins at Founders Plaza, where the story of Dallas’ origins and its rise to become the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States unfolds. You’ll then walk to the JFK Memorial, a white cenotaph designed as a reflection of the emptiness and despair Americans felt when they learned of JFK’s death. Listen to the previously untold tale of Jackie Kennedy’s suffering as she witnessed her husband’s death. Continue your exploration at Dealey Plaza, retracing the steps of the day Kennedy was shot and piecing together the events as they unfolded. Gain deeper insights into the life of the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald and contemplate the enduring question of whether he acted alone or was part of a wider conspiracy. Stand on the spot where Abraham Zapruder captured the infamous footage of the assassination and witness the haunting “X” marking the exact location where the fatal bullet struck. Conclude your tour on the Grassy Knoll, where eyewitnesses reported hearing a second shot. The English-speaking guide provides commentary on the one-hour walking tour, available daily. Tickets to the museum are not included, but the guide will help you purchase them. From $29 per person.

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(Photo: JFK Memorial / Courtesy GetyourGuide.com)

Perhaps you prefer a more independent experience, in which case this self-guided tour is for you. The audio tour is delivered through your smartphone using GPS services. The tour grants you the freedom to explore at your own pace and on your own schedule. You’ll encounter a tapestry of iconic sites that hold significant historical stories. From the solemn JFK Memorial and the humble John Neely Bryan Cabin to the revered Founders Plaza and the majestic Old Red, each location has its own tale to share. The tour will lead you to Dealey Square, home of the Grassy Knoll and the Texas School Book Depository. Dive into the story of Lee Harvey Oswald. The tour goes beyond the JFK story, taking you  to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, the West End District, Wild Bill’s Western Shop, and a steak house. The tour provides a professionally produced and narrated immersive experience edited with music and conveniently guided through your smartphone. The tour duration runs around 45 minutes though it can be paused at any time and it never expires. You can take the tour as many times as you like. Tour is $6.50.

John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour

(Photo: JFK Trolley Tour / Courtesy Viator.com)

This is the original JFK tour, with designated trolleys that traverse the streets of Dallas, tracing the path of the motorcade and reliving the fateful moments that unfolded on that day. The journey begins in Dealey Plaza and then moves to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza where you are given 10 minutes to visit and pay your respects. The journey then travels to the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, housed within the old Texas School Book Depository building. Tickets to this location are not included in the tour. Delve into the story of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Oswald Rooming House Museums, the place where Oswald acquired his pistol. The next stop is the Texas Theatre where the Dallas police arrested Oswald. Finally, stand on the infamous Grassy Knoll, nestled behind the picket fence and contemplate the countless theories and questions that have arisen from this spot. This tour covers all four days surrounding the assassination, offering an immersive experience and a deeper understanding of this historic moment in time. The tour lasts  hour and 45 minutes and there are four tours daily from Thursdays through Mondays. From $22.

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JFK Discovery Tour

Frequent Asked Questions

Stories and Conspiracies of the assassination where it all happened.

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

Hello there, welcome to the JFK Discovery Tour, Dallas' most popular JFK experience. My name is Gary. I'm a historian and a professional guide specializing in Kennedy's life and legacy. I've lived in Dallas for most of my life. I truly love the city, its architecture, its people, and most of all, its history.

There have been hundreds of thousands of news articles and hundreds of books written on the assassination, the people involved, and the aftermath of the events; movies, TV series, and documentaries, but none of those are comparable to experiencing the events where they took place.

The amount of information available on the president's murder is staggering, that is, without taking into account the endless number of conspiracy theories (by the way, we cover a couple during our program) about who did what, and which bullet went where. We could talk about the events on November 22nd, 1963 for weeks, but we want to make this tour interesting, enjoyable, and entertaining, so we cover all the important information in an hour.

There is little to read, the tour is fully narrated, nothing to download and no special equipment; you only need your phone and a pair of headphones to listen to the story and immerse yourself in the experience.

Tour Intro Gary J. Lovell

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum chronicles the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, through exhibits and programming presented within the former Texas School Book Depository building. The main exhibit, JFK and the Memory of a Nation, is on the 6th floor. Temporary exhibits and public programs are presented on the 7th floor. While visiting, stop by the Museum Stores + Café.

• The Sixth Floor Exhibit

Cost of Admission

Exhibits on the seventh floor, around dealey plaza, jfk conspiracy theories, final thoughts.

After you purchase your tickets there is an elevator that takes you up to the sixth floor and drops you off at the start of the exhibit. From there you twist and turn through a maze of information that covers everything from JFK’s life before being elected, his presidency, his death, the investigation and even some of the conspiracy theories.

There is a personal audio tour that is part of the admission fee. I call it a personal audio tour because it is a little remote that you wear around your neck which has a set of headphones plugged into it. As you move along through the exhibit each section is numbered, so once you’ve completed a section you can move on to the next or replay a previous section. The audio is helpful because it will explain the significance of so many of the different films, photographs and artifacts.

In the southeast corner of the sixth floor there is a section closed off with plexiglass walls. Inside this section is where they found the shell casings which they believe were used to kill President Kennedy. Inside the plexiglass walls they have kept all of the original flooring, walls and windows and set it up to look just as it did the day President Kennedy was killed.

The Sixth Floor Museum is located on the sixth and seventh floors of an early 20th-century warehouse at Dealey Plaza in 1963, which is one of Dallas’ best museums and most popular attractions. Since its opening day on Presidents Day 1989, the Museum has welcomed more than 6 million tourists from around the world. People of all ages come here to seek information and understand about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and much interesting information that they want.

The Museum at Dealey Plaza records the assassination and heritage of President John F. Kennedy; understands and supports the Dealey Plaza National Historical milestone District and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, and presents modern culture within the perspective of presidential past. So if you want to know more about the life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy then this is the place for you. With the help of artifacts, photographs, documentary movies, main evidentiary areas, eyewitness accounts and interactive educational programs offered on both the sixth and seventh floors all assist in providing an insight into the life & death of President John F. Kennedy. Get to discover the history through one of the world’s most important repositories of original photographs, film and tape footage, documents and artifacts all connected to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy—a repeatedly growing, versatile collection of approximately 35,000 stuff all depicting the past history.

When we visited the museum the cost was $16 per person, and as I mentioned before that includes the free audio tour. Of course, prices always change, so I would check the site if you plan to visit the museum . They also mention that you should consider purchasing tickets online because the museum can get crowded on weekends and holidays. I definitely agree with this because during our visit the line started outside the door and then wrapped around a couple times once we got inside. I’m pretty sure they can only allow a certain number of people into the exhibit for safety reasons, so that definitely slows down the line.

When we were visiting, there wasn’t really much to see on the seventh floor. One thing that you can do on the seventh floor that you can’t do on the sixth floor is take pictures. Even though there wasn’t a lot to take pictures of, it gave us the ability to look out the window in the southeast corner, just one floor above where the shots were fired. The photo below is taken looking out the window from the seventh floor. If you look in the middle of the street below you can see the white “X” which marks the spot where President Kennedy was fatally shot.

• Address: 411 Elm at Houston St., Dallas TX, 75202
• Website: Visit Website
• Phone: 214-747-6660
• Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10 am – 6 pm; Monday 12 pm – 6 pm.
• Admission charged.

One of the great things about the museum is that it is set in the exact spot where everything happened. So once you take the time to see the photos and videos and experience everything there is within the museum, then you can walk right outside and stand in the exact spot where everything happened.

You can stand on the side of the road just as spectators did over 50 years ago and see the white “X” that is now painted in the middle of the road (which I mentioned previously). For us it was all so crazy to stand there and try to understand how something like this could ever happen especially with all of the security.

We ended up walking around Dealey Plaza and even took some pictures of the famous “Grassy Knoll” where many witnesses claim the fatal shot came from. In some videos you can see people running up the grassy knoll to see where and who the gun shots possibly came from.

I’m not really going to cover any of the conspiracy theories, but if you’re interested, go to Google and type in “JFK Conspiracy Theories” and you’ll get more information than you could possibly read or watch. Lynn and I have actually done this quite a few times and even spent a couple months watching movies that we rented through Netflix or found on YouTube.

If you do this, you’ll learn that there are numerous theories out there that include hired hit men from abroad, CIA cover ups, and a far right southern group that plotted to kill JFK. Another theory even believes that Lyndon Johnson (Vice President) knew of the assassination attempt and may have been part of it.

The interesting thing for me is that I never really thought about it before I visited The Sixth Floor Museum. To me it was all fact… Lee Harvey Oswald shot the President and Jack Ruby shot Oswald. That is what I was taught in school so I never thought of it any other way. The museum actually tells it this was as well, and for the most part you’ll believe this same story after walking through the Sixth Floor Exhibit. The museum makes you believe that the report put together by the Warren Commission cleared any doubt as to whether or not Oswald was the only shooter involved in JFK’s assassination. According to the report, Oswald was the only shooter.

I don’t know if I believe any of the conspiracy theories that are out there, but I do believe there are numerous things missing from the investigation. There are a lot of other people that have spent their entire lives researching the JFK assassination, so I’ll let them handle the conspiracy theories. One of them, Robert Groden, still sits in Dealey Plaza nearly every weekend and sells books, DVDs, and CDs based on his theories about the JFK assassination.

The Sixth Floor Museum was so much more interesting than I ever thought it would be. Not only that, it added hours of interesting research and entertainment to our lives well after we visited the museum. I still don’t think that Lynn and I are done researching the topic. It’s something that we both find very interesting and almost can’t believe that it’s still a hot topic among certain groups of people… even 50 years later!

I definitely recommend visiting The Sixth Floor Museum, especially if you’re in the Dallas area. The museum was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Dallas. If you plan to visit the museum, I would also recommend taking a little extra time to walk around Dealey Plaza and explore the area where one of the most talked about events in United States history took place.

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Assassination Tour

Our tour delves into one of the most intriguing mysteries of our time: the world-changing assassination of President Kennedy. We explore the facts and recount the incredible coincidences and timing that culminated in the event that shocked the world. We offer two versions of the tour, a walking excursion (1 hour long, we walk about 5 blocks around Dealey Plaza and the West End), and a bus-operated version (two hours long). Both tours start at the JFK Memorial Plaza located at West End Historic District and include the presidential motorcade route, Dealey Plaza, the Texas School Depository and the Grassy Knoll. The second half of the bus tour will take us to the Oak Cliff neighborhood where we will visit the Oswald Rooming House, J. D. Tippit's assassination site, the Neely House and the Texas Theater.

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We take you through the events of the day from a perspective not found on other tours. Why was JFK even in Dallas that day and why was that route for the motorcade chosen? We lay out the incredible coincidences and timing that culminated in a national tragedy that is as poignant today as it was in 1963.

All tours are lead by a Certified Professional Tour Guide . All vehicle operated excursions include round-trip transporatiton from around Dallas.

All our tours are private. Due to the nature of the event, we require a minimun of 6 guests to operate our private tour or a minimum charge of: Bus Tour ($750), Walking Tour ($400).

tour Itinerary

Jfk memorial plaza, located at 646 main st, dallas, tx 75202.

PRESIDENTIAL MOTORCADE

Dallas main street, dealey plaza, located at 265 commerce st dallas 75202.

THE GRASSY KNOLL

411 elm st, dallas, tx 75202, oswald rooming house, located at 1026 n. beckley ave.

TEXAS THEATRE

231 w jefferson blvd, oswald mural, located at the bishop arts district.

SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM

411 elm st, dallas, what people have to say reviews.

A BUCKET LIST We walked the motorcade route and followed Oswald’s footsteps after the assassination. Great story telling, very interesting. Our tour guide answered our many, many, many, questions and provided great recommendations of things to see and do. Highly recommend.

Ellen K., Pittsburgh

DONT MISS THIS As everyone else says in all of the other comments this tour is fantastic. Kavin is a great guide and very knowledgeable. The way he described everything was organized and well thought out. The rooming house tour was unique to this tour and very interesting.

Toni M., Los Angeles

THE BEST!! My two daughters and I took the 2 hour JFK walking tour, it was incredible, full of historical facts and interesresting stories. Visiting the boarding house of Lee Harvey Oswald was amazing, like stepping back in time. The guide was excited and engaging and kept us entertained the whole time.

Laura T., Austin

WOW WOW WOW Jim was our guide, he was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour was fabulous! We stopped at various spots, the highlight being the rooming house where LHO was staying at that time It's as if the clock stopped there, felt like we were stepping back to 1963. Highly recommen...

Stan E., San Diego

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We specialize in JFK Tours and the history changing events of 1963. Our professional tour guides bring history to life outside the museum walls.

• Where should I park?  Parking is available underneath the memorial. The parking entrance is located at 606 Elm Street.
• How much do we walk during the walking tour?  Around 5 blocks.
• What is the difference between the two tours?  Both tours will take you to the JFK Memorial, Dealey Plaza, Texas School Depository, and the Grassy Knoll. Admission to the Oswald Rooming House, The Texas Theater, and the Neely House are only included in the bus tour.
• What is the cancelation policy?  You can cancel a tour up to 24 hours prior to your tour date without penalty and receive a full refund.

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, WHERE IT ALL HAPPENED

Vividly recount the history of jfk's assassination in detail while winding through dallas on a historical tour..

From Dallas, Texas, the flash apparently official, President Kennedy died at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time, 2 o’clock Eastern Standard Time, some 38 minutes ago. — WALTER CRONKITE, CBS NEWS ANCHOR (FROM HIS NOV. 22, 1963 BROADCAST)

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?

November 22, 1963.

The assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, on November 22, 1963, remains one of the defining events of the 20th century.

The shooting in Dallas, Texas, before thousands of onlookers was also captured by TV cameras and in home movies, yet in the minds of many, much about what happened that day remains shrouded in mystery.

President Kennedy's alleged killer, Lee Harvey Oswald, was himself shot and killed as cameras rolled just two days later.

Why Oswald shot Kennedy and wounded Texas governor John Connally, and whether he acted alone or was part of a wider conspiracy, has been the subject of official inquiries and countless films, books, and newspaper and magazine articles over the past 50 years.

The internet has also become fertile ground for speculation and allegations of involvement by the mafia, the Russians, the Cubans and even vice-president Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy.

The Warren Commission, which spent nearly a year carefully studying the assassination, agreed.

Scientific acoustical evidence establishes a high probability that two gunmen fired at President John F. Kennedy. Other scientific evidence does not preclude the possibility of two gunmen firing at the President. Scientific evidence negates some specific conspiracy allegations.

The committee believes, on the basis of the evidence available to it, that President John F. Kennedy was probably assassinated as a result of a conspiracy. The committee is unable to identify the other gunman or the extent of the conspiracy.

Winding thru the WEST END, following the killer, backtracking the events, retracing history.

We follow the trail of events that change American history leading to the president's shooting and the aftermath of the assassination.

THE JFK MEMORIAL

We start our journey at the JFK Memorial, designed by Phillip Johnson, a Kennedy family friend, the stark and simple monument to the late president symbolizes the freedom of Kennedy's spirit.

DEALEY PLAZA

The site includes the former Texas School Book Depository and the Grassy Knowll, two of the sights forever associated with the presidency assassination and the endless conspiracy theories that followed.

THE GRASSY KNOLL

Conspiracy theorists for years have questioned the findings of investigators who concluded that Kennedy was felled by shots from a lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald. Was the killer shots fired from the legendary grassy knoll?

Xs ON ELM STREET

No one could have predicted that this particular road would host his final moments, least of all him or his wife Jackie Kennedy, as their motorcade rode jubilantly before crowds of adoring supporters.

YOUR CHOICE / ALL EXCURSIONS ARE PRIVATE

We have the right experience for you, self-guided tour.

Self-guided Tour

An incredible narrated experience with embedded videos, images, and original soundbites from the events as they took place in 1963.

• Listen to the tour introduction by Gary J. Lovell
• Starting Point: John Neely Bryan Cabin 600 Elm Street, Dallas TX, 75202. Self-guided, Narrated by Certified Professional Tour Guide
• 1 or more guests
• 1 hour long You will walk 4-5 blocks around the Old West End & Deleay Plaza
• Program John Neely Bryan Cabin JFK Motorcade Route Dealey Plaza School Depository Grassy Knoll Old Red County Courthouse John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

Chasing the Assassin

PRICE DEPENDS ON GROUP SIZE, WE REQUIRE A MIN OF 6 GUESTS. We have several stops during the tour where we deboard the vehicle to recount important parts of the story, including the Grassy Knoll, the Oswald Rooming House, and Texas Theater.

• Listen to Michael Thompson's Tour Intro.
• Includes round-trip transportatiton from around the Metroplex. Certified Professional Tour Guide Private Tour
• Min 6 guests or $750
• 2 hours long We get off the vehicle several times during the program to explare the points of interest
• Program John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza Greyhound Bus Station, City Jail Trace JFK Motorcade Route through Dallas Dealey Plaza, School Depository Grassy Knoll Oswald Rooming House, Neely House J. D. Tippit's assassination site Texas Theater, Bishop Arts District

WALKING TOUR

Where it all happen

PRICE DEPENDS ON GROUP SIZE, WE REQUIRE A MIN OF 6 GUESTS. During our excursion, we walk four blocks around the old West End. Our tour program starts at JFK Memorial, 646 Main Street, Dallas TX 75202, were we meet our guests.

• Listen to Anna Levine's Tour Intro.
• Meeting Point: JFK Memorial 646 Main Street, Dallas TX 75202 Certified Professional Tour Guide Private Tour
• Min 6 guests or $400
• 1 hour long We walk 4-5 blocks around the Old West End & Deleay Plaza
• Program John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza John Neely Bryan Cabin Old Red County Courthouse Trace JFK Motorcade Route through Dallas Dealey Plaza School Depository Grassy Knoll John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

DALLAS #1 JFK TOUR

What makes us different.

Our tours are created based on the idea: If we go on a JFK Tour, what kind of experience would we like to have, whether we take a walking or a vehicle-operated tour? Some local tour operators restrict their tours to two blocks of Dealey Plaza, operate cramped buses, some with prerecorded content, or offer "express JFK tours" (do not ask us, we do not know what that is). We avoid all those shortcuts and many others, all our tours are private, with live commentary covering the JFK assassination and the aftermath of the assassination. Our tour guides are incredible storytellers and subject matter experts. We operate a tour that we are proud of and would love for you to join us! If you are loking for the BEST JFK EXPERIENCE, you are in the rigth place!

WHY ARE ALL OUR TOURS PRIVATE?

- We want to make sure that you get exactly what you want out of your JFK experience. There’s no room for mistakes or disappointments. It's just you and your group. Our excursions are led by certified professional tour guides following a well-crafted and balanced program.

CAN YOU ACOMMODATE LESS THAN 6 GUESTS?

- Yes, we can accommodate up to six guests; however, due to the nature of the tour and the cost of a certified professional tour guide, we will have a minimum charge if you have fewer than six guests. Walking tour: $400, vehicle-operated excursion: $750. We recommend our self-guided tour for small groups.

WHAT TIME CAN WE DO THE TOUR?

- We can start the tour anytime you request, based on our availability. We will coordinate all the logistics – from transportation to attraction tickets. Whether it is a visit to the Sixth Floor Museum or lunch before or after the tour, we can customize the program to fit your needs.

Do you offer roundtrip transportation?

- If you are booking a vehicle-operated experience we will pick you up/ drop you off anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. If you are booking a walking tour we will meet you and your guests at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza: 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202

White House Audio Collection

Kent Barker Collection / The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

JFK ENTERS THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Senator Kennedy announces his candidacy for President of the United States.

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When is the Museum open?

The Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Timed tickets must be purchased in advance.

How is the Museum disinfected?

The entire museum is cleaned and disinfected every morning. Every two hours, the operations team uses the disinfectant Triad III (quaternary-based, heavy duty alkaline cleaner and disinfectant designed for use in healthcare, education, lodging and commercial facilities) and disinfects touchpoints (door handles, elevator buttons, interactives, counter tops, buttons, and handrails, etc.). As an added safety factor, the Museum has several hand sanitizer foam stations with 70% alcohol (CDC recommends a alcohol content of 60% or greater). Signs have also been posted in restrooms and other spaces to share best practices to avoid spreading the coronavirus or other germs.

Is the Museum accessible by public transportation?

Yes! The Museum is three blocks west from West End Station, which connects to all DART lines, and five blocks north of Union Station, which connects to the TRE to Fort Worth.

See this page for maps.

Who owns the Museum?

The Sixth Floor Museum is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization operated by the Dallas County Historical Foundation.

Why is it called The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza?

A sniper’s perch and rifle were found on the sixth floor of the building after the assassination of President Kennedy. The Museum’s core exhibit is housed on the sixth floor.

Why does the Museum charge admission?

The Museum is a nonprofit organization and revenue earned through admission sales supports delivery of our mission.

I have a ticket without an entry date and time. Will you accept it?

The Museum issues both timed tickets and vouchers. Tickets are valid only for the date and time stated. Vouchers are exchanged in the Visitors Center for timed tickets. The Museum will not accept vouchers or tickets that have passed their expiration date or contain no expiration date.

Was the Kennedy family involved with the creation of the Museum?

No. However, much care has been given to creating a museum that is respectful of the subject matter.

Does the Museum attempt to answer some of the lingering questions surrounding the assassination?

The goal of the Museum is to recount, as accurately as possible, the history of the assassination, and to identify the major areas of controversy as well as recent developments.

Has the content of the exhibition changed as new information on the assassination is disclosed?

The exhibitions are regularly reviewed and updated, and new information and artifacts are added periodically.

How long does it take to go through the Museum?

John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation – our core exhibit on the sixth floor – is a self-guided experience. It takes about 90 minutes to go through the exhibit . The seventh floor occasionally holds temporary exhibits, and exploring those will add a bit of time to your Museum visit.

Is photography allowed in the Museum?

Unless restricted by contract or curatorial discretion, non-flash photography is permitted on the sixth and seventh floors and in the Visitors Center. Images are for personal use only. No person may sell, distribute or broadcast any photographs, recordings, audio or visual made while in the Museum without prior written approval.

Are the tour guides, salespeople and other vendors in Dealey Plaza employed by the Museum?

Dealey Plaza is a city property, owned and maintained by the City of Dallas. The Sixth Floor Museum staff are not present in the plaza or adjacent properties, and the Museum is not associated with vendors present in or around Dealey Plaza.

How do I obtain permission to reproduce and use text, images, audio or video clips, or other content on this website or from the collections of the Museum?

Permission to reproduce content from this website or from the Museum’s collection must be obtained in writing from the Museum. Requests to reproduce material may be submitted online using the Rights and Reproductions Request Form .

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Does the Museum donate tickets to other nonprofits for fundraisers or charitable events?

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John f. kennedy memorial.

Take a moment to reflect on John F. Kennedy’s defining role in American politics, as well as his untimely death, at this poignant memorial. The John F. Kennedy Memorial is a seaside tribute to the 35th president of the United States of America. The memorial marks the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy and is one of several Kennedy-related attractions in town. The small park surrounding the memorial has fantastic views of the ocean and provides a pleasant spot to walk and breathe in the salt air.

You may choose to view the John F. Kennedy Memorial as part of the Hyannis Kennedy Legacy Trail, a 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) route through Hyannis that will introduce you to some of the key sights in the town related to the Kennedys. Pick up a map from the John F. Kennedy Museum , the trail’s starting point.  Parking is available at the nearby Veterans Beach for a fee.

Kennedy Legacy Trail

The Kennedy Legacy Trail is a self-guided walking tour of sites in downtown Hyannis. At each of the 10 sites, a sign with links to more information uncovers the history of the area with stories about the legacy of the Kennedys on Cape Cod.

Park your car and bring your walking shoes, cameras, and smart phones!   Download a map or pick up a printed map at the JFK Hyannis Museum, 397 Main Street in Hyannis.  Free parking is available all along Main Street and at the large public lots behind the museum and at 28 North Street, Hyannis.

The entire trail is 1.6 miles long and may be visited in any order. Inquire at the museum about narrated tours with a guide during the summer months or check the museum event calendar here .

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New stop on Pirmasens audio tour rekindles US military’s history at Husterhöh Kaserne

Marina Hilbert receives a challenge coin from U.S. Army Col. Deon Maxwell in Pirmasens, Germany, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in recognition of her efforts to connect veterans through her Facebook group. Maxwell is the commander of U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, which once operated a depot in Pirmasens. (Alexander Riedel/Stars and Stripes)

PIRMASENS, Germany — American veterans are reconnecting with their long-ago service at Husterhöh Kaserne through a stop on an audio tour that was inspired by a social media group named for the former U.S. military base in Pirmasens.

City officials, veterans and residents gathered Wednesday at the old barracks hall, dubbed “the banana building” on account of its crescent shape, to launch the tour, which encapsulates both the American and German legacies of the site.

The audio tour features 19 steles with etched QR codes at historical sights in Pirmasens. The new Husterhöh stop on the route is the only bilingual one out of the 19.

Voiced by local German-American teen Gisela Looper and retired U.S. soldier Kenny Coleman, it tells of the area’s transformation from a military hub to a thriving civilian community.

It took shape from interactions in the Facebook community “ Husterhoeh Kaserne ,” connecting former U.S. military personnel who were stationed at the base, city officials said.

Marina Hilbert, a German citizen and the group’s administrator, said her journey began with social media searches for long-lost American friends who had left Germany decades earlier after their tour of duty.

Sharing photos of old haunts evoked memories for many veterans, Hilbert explained, and she was drawn in by their fond memories of Pirmasens.

“Then questions quickly followed from the vets online: ‘Is my building still there?’ or ‘What about my landlords, are they still alive?’ ” she said. “And I just tried to help where I could.”

Today, the group of more than 1,800 members also supports a unique initiative known as the “care call” program.

Group members regularly contact listed members to check on their well-being. If a veteran doesn’t respond, the community takes further steps, with a volunteer checking in personally to ensure everything is OK.

Many members are aging, so the care call ensures that they remain connected and supported, maintaining a lifeline of support and camaraderie, she said.

Edith Allison, who served as an intelligence analyst with the 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion from 1978 to 1981, uses her phone to access the new audio guide during the unveiling ceremony at Husterhöh Kaserne in Pirmasens, Germany, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Alexander Riedel/Stars and Stripes)

Marina Hilbert holds a challenge coin presented to her by U.S. Army Col. Deon Maxwell at the Husterhöh Kaserne audio guide unveiling in Pirmasens, Germany, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Alexander Riedel/Stars and Stripes)

Mayor Markus Zwick speaks at the unveiling of the bilingual Husterhöh Kaserne audio tour stop in Pirmasens, Germany, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, celebrating the city’s former ties with the American military community. (Alexander Riedel/Stars and Stripes)

Kris Sharples, a veteran of the 556th Ordnance Company, attends the opening ceremony Wednesday, May 8, 2024, for a new audio guide remembering the American military presence in Pirmasens, Germany. Sharples wore his “safe driver award” jacket, which he earned during his assignment in Pirmasens. (Alexander Riedel/Stars and Stripes)

The bilingual audio guide is a joint effort between group members, city officials, the Pirmasens Youth Forum and the Pirmasens Historical Association.

It explores the local military history and also delves into the area’s culture and vernacular, which made an impact on veterans. One such word is “grumbeere,” or “ground berries,” the local name for potatoes.

Looper, whose parents work at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, noted the curiosity aroused by the American legacy, which lingers in the city’s street names.

“I like to think about how confused some random German bureaucrats must be when they read about ‘Delaware Avenue’ on a letter, rather than the German words for street and alley,” she said. “Maybe the street addresses will pique people’s interest to find out more, and that is what the audio guide is here for.”

Built in 1938, the barracks initially served the Hitler Youth and were a training ground during the war, the guide explains. The site was handed over to the Americans by the French in March 1951.

Over the decades, it expanded to approximately 750 acres, hosting more than 10,000 American soldiers and their families by the 1990s.

Among the Cold War veterans who reconnected via the Facebook group is Rufus Riley, who served as a missile crewman in Pirmasens under the 2/56 Air Defense Artillery for 10 years starting in 1972.

Riley, an African American who arrived as a young man amid the Vietnam War and rising racial tensions, said he’d heard about neo-Nazis before arriving in Germany.

“When I arrived, I saw large groups with flags and I thought they were already demonstrating,” he recalled. “But what it was, they were going to a soccer game. That was a relief!”

This initial misunderstanding marked the beginning of his deep connection with the city, where he would meet his future wife and become an active sports coach.

Following a scale-down of the U.S. military presence in 1997, the area faced economic challenges, leading to an urban development agreement in 1999 aimed at revitalizing the site for civilian use.

Edith Allison, a former intelligence analyst with the 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion, scans a QR code at the Husterhöh Kaserne audio guide unveiling, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Pirmasens, Germany. (Alexander Riedel/Stars and Stripes)

Local student Gisela Looper shares insights into the historical significance of Husterhöh Kaserne during the unveiling of the new bilingual audio tour stop in Pirmasens, Germany, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She voiced the German audio portion of the station. (Alexander Riedel/Stars and Stripes)

English street names such as Delaware Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue remain on the grounds of the former Husteröhe Kaserne in Pirmasens, Germany. The hilltop building in the background was dubbed "the banana building" because of its crescent shape. (Alexander Riedel/Stars and Stripes)

Edith Allison, who served at the base as an intelligence analyst from 1978 to 1981, returned to Germany a few years ago as a Department of Defense Education Activity teacher.

“Pirmasens was my first time this far away from home and has a special place in my heart,” she said. “When I came back for the first time in 2019, they were knocking down some of the buildings, and I thought it was dying.

“But there is a spark of life in that post,” she said. “It’s pretty cool.”

Only a small U.S. Air Force logistics facility today remains amid a shrinking presence of the former base.

“My Americans, my family as I call them, are always sad when they see the old buildings on post. But the buildings never were the Husterhöh,” Hilbert said. “It was always the people. Without them, there would be no Husterhöh.”

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I have flown this route many times. Not once did anyone ask to weigh my carry-on. I guess unless you're carrying something visibly and obscenely heavy no one would care.

A hint: if you feel you are seriously over the limit, wear your heaviest clothes as you check-in, you can also put heavy stuff in your pockets - no one is going to weigh you.

It seems to be entirely up to the current crew tastes ;) Sometimes it's a bit too warm, another time it's a bit too cold. But I don't seem to remember any extremes. Just in case, they provide every passenger with a sort of a blanket you can wrap yourself in if it's too cold for you.

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‘Farming the Revolution’ Review: A Poetic Documentary About India’s Largest Protest

Nishtha Jain's real-time chronicle captures the long, resilient road to change.

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Nishtha Jain ‘s “ Farming the Revolution ” — winner of the best international feature documentary prize at Hot Docs — captures the vast emotional scope of revolutionary movements. Chronicling the lengthy stand-off between Indian farmers and the Modi government, during which tens of thousands of Sikh and Punjabi farm workers occupied highways and state borders, the film is remarkable in its audio-visual inquiry into protest as a cultural movement, and in its excavation of the emotional highs and lows involved in making lasting change.

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Before long, the film settles into a comfortable rhythm, practically welcoming viewers to tour lengthy parallel rows of trucks and tractors on the Delhi outskirts. As solidarity grows across unions and professions, and folk singers show up in support, the film begins to exhibit a pacier, montage-like quality, as though the movement had taken control of time itself. However, this temporal trick is soon subverted when it becomes clear just how long the Indian government is willing to hold out on its harmful policies. Celebration turns to silent despondency, as the movie’s rousing highs are replaced by a purgatorial limbo, as though time were standing still.

Through shots of changing seasons — of people being enveloped by winter fog and summer dust as sunlight peeks into the frame — Jain uses the natural environment as an integral part of her storytelling, depicting the harsh realities faced by the farmers as the world continues to turn. Without leaving their side, her camera captures a sense of cruel indifference toward their concerns, as they wait patiently for reprieve that may never come. But by taking the air out of the room, the film becomes inspiring in its radical honesty. “Farming the Revolution” is as much about resilient farmers as it is about the cost of their resilience, toward which the movie harbors a righteous fury.

There are 10 lows for every high, a dozen setbacks for each victory and a need to dig deeper into personal and collective memory for musical and poetic inspiration when all seems hopeless. From depicting the movement’s silent growing pains to capturing the farmers’ lucid political demands, the film runs the emotional gamut, and takes an unflinching look at the toll that committed protest and solidarity can extract from those on the front lines.

Reviewed online, May 5, 2024. In Hot Docs film festival. Running time: 105 MIN. (Original title: “Inqilab Di Kheti”)

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Hi everyone,

I know the travel itinerary sounds like going to Texas from NY but having a layover in Seattle, but I found their prices were in my budget so I booked it :)

1. How is Aeroflot, particularly JFK to SVO (Boeing 777) and then SVO to FCO (Airbus 330)? I am a vegetarian, so is it good food-wise? The entertainment system? Legroom and comfort in economy class? Some first hand experiences and suggestions would be awesome! I saw a lot of complaints online regarding baggage loss with Aeroflot, is that true?

2. Returning to JFK, I have a long (~11 hours midnight to noon) layover in SVO. Is there anything to do at the airport? I would be fine if there's at least ample seating, charging decks, and reliable WiFi so that I can use WhatsApp or Viber to call home. I heard there's a capsule hotel visa-free inside the airport. Is that worth it? Do we need to book that in advance?

3. Would US Dollars work or do I need to transfer to rubles ahead of time? If so, how many rubles are recommended to have? How much would I approximately need, for let's say 1-2 meals, some small souvenirs, and water bottles?

4. Any general advice/tips/suggestions while in the Aeroflot flight or at the SVO Airport? I am an English speaker and so I will definitely try to learn a few words/phrases in Russian before I leave.

2. There is free Wi Fi at SVO. There is a visa free hotel but I've never used it for obvious reasons.

3. You can use USD and also ATMs to withdraw rubles if needed. No need to bring rubles with you.

4. At SVO you will be fine with no Russian language skills at all. It is an international airport.

Have a great trip.

There is seating at SVO. Actually, Terminal D could be rather crowded, but you can walk around whole D, E and F areas, as this is basically one building. Food might come expencive, but you can use cards and any currency you have. You might need small roubles to get water and snacks from vending mashines, as this is the cheapest way to get it.

Visa-free hotel is in terminal E - you might try it if you will be really tired...

Thanks once again!

I wasn't happy in their 777 economy. There just wasn't enough elbow room. The 330 was ok. Both have individual screens w lots of movies etc.

Wifi is OK, normal and reliable. Might move a little bit to find a better reception due to columns. Not too much sockets, (walk around, especially to Terminal E) and yes, they are 220V two round pins (called Europe Schuko type). US stuff might need a converter.

As for converters, really these days you would be talking only the converter to change the pins - not alter voltage as pretty much all charging devices - certainly for phones and PCs- will handle the different current...when it doubt, look at your power packs and make sure. WAY cheaper to buy the thingee to change the plugs/pins then spend money and lug around those old, big blocks!

I haven't seen single voltage adapters in a long time. It is understood ppl travel with their phones laptops ipads to all sorts of places.

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