If you’re short on time in Dallas but want to tick off two of the area’s most well-known attractions, a combo tour covering both Southfork Ranch and the JFK assassination landmarks is a practical way to do it. It offers a broad overview of Dallas’s cultural identity—from glitzy TV drama to a defining moment in U.S. history.
This small-group tour is one of the easiest ways to see both in a single outing, with transport and live commentary included:
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Why combine these two Dallas highlights?
Two stories, one city
Southfork Ranch became famous as the fictional home of the Ewing family in the long-running TV show Dallas, and it gives visitors a glimpse into the oil-wealth fantasy that shaped how the world viewed Texas in the 1980s. The JFK sites, by contrast, reflect a moment of real, lasting impact—from the motorcade route to the site of the shooting at Dealey Plaza.
Visiting both locations in one trip makes the contrasts even clearer, while providing a deeper sense of the city’s place in American culture and history.
What the tour covers
The tour begins with a short walking section around Dallas’s JFK landmarks. These include:
- Dealey Plaza and the Grassy Knoll
- The John F. Kennedy Memorial
- External view of the Sixth Floor Museum
- Stops at sites connected to Lee Harvey Oswald, including the boarding house and Texas Theatre
After the city section, you’ll travel by air-conditioned van to Southfork Ranch, roughly 25 miles away. Here, you’ll tour the house used in the TV series, ride a mini-train around the grounds, and visit exhibits about the show’s cast and filming history.
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Why take a tour?
Southfork Ranch is difficult to get to without a car—there’s no direct public transport, and Uber or taxi costs can quickly add up. While the JFK landmarks are walkable in central Dallas, combining them with Southfork makes for a lot of logistics if you try to do it on your own.
This small-group tour handles transport and timing, and adds in useful background along the way. It’s also a time-saver: the full experience is wrapped up in around 4.5 hours, giving you the rest of the day free.
Practical info
- Duration: Around 4.5 hours
- Group size: Up to 13 people
- Meeting point: JFK Memorial Plaza in downtown Dallas
- Transport: Included in an air-conditioned van
- Note: Entry to the Sixth Floor Museum is not included—you’ll see the outside, but will need to book separately to go inside
Who this tour is ideal for
- Visitors with limited time looking to combine top sites
- TV fans curious to see where Dallas was filmed
- History enthusiasts interested in the JFK assassination
- Travellers without a car, wanting to avoid the hassle of separate trips
This is one of the few ways to link two very different Dallas attractions in a single, half-day outing—without having to drive or plan the route yourself. If you’re after convenience, context and variety, it’s a smart way to see more of what Dallas has to offer.
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