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Big Tex
Uncover Iconic Giant Tex
- 4.532 reviews
- Free
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
Big Tex is an imposing, 55-foot cowboy statue and the spirited centerpiece of Dallas's State Fair, radiating lively, larger-than-life Texan charm. Visitors come for memorable photo opportunities, fairtime festivities, and a taste of local culture — expect crowds, bright lights, and seasonal events surrounding the iconic landmark.
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Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 12 pm.
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- Seasonal hours: check before you go
- Outdoors
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Hours
Seasonal hours: check before you go- monday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–9 PM
Where and how
- 1 Big Tex
- 2 Leonhardt Lagoon Nature Walk · 3 min
- 3 Fair Park · 5 min
- 4 Music Hall at Fair Park · 6 min
- 5 Children's Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 32 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Historic landmarks
- Scenic views
- Art installations
The feel
- Lively
- Historic
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Groups
Around Fair Park
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Leonhardt Lagoon Nature WalkSight · 3 min walk
Good nowFair ParkPark · 5 min walk
Music Hall at Fair ParkTheatre · 6 min walkChildren's Aquarium Dallas at Fair ParkAquarium · 6 min walk
On nearby
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What to wear to go there now
Sunscreen from 12 pm.
SunscreenFrom 12 pm