City Park

This place was a lot of fun. It's free to enter, free parking on site. We were able to just wander through pieces of history. I thought it was really cool that each of the houses on the grounds had placards of when they were built, and where they brought from. Unique way to spend about 90 minutes

This free park has plenty of parking and is full of beautiful buildings ranging in time from the mid 1800s to early 1900s. They were moved here from all over the Dallas area and rebuilt on the site of the original spring that fed Dallas its water in the early days. Unfortunately, they seem to be falling into disrepair due to lack of funding. When we visited everything was a little overgrown and shabby. No events were being held and there was no staff or security in the park. Most buildings have signs giving you a very brief insight into their history but that's all. Everything was locked. In a few cases you can peer into a window. The fountain was running which was nice. I love history and you can see the care and passion that went into securing these buildings and creating this park. However, that now seems to be missing. Signs telling you to be careful when visiting the petting zoo hang on rotten posts. Buildings have signs saying they are being repaired that themselves now need repair. It gives ghost town vibes or being on an abandoned movie set. If you have time I think this is still worth a visit if only to show the powers that be that the history is important and should be preserved better than it is now.

I have been all over the US and I was so impressed with this underrated gem! We loved this park. It is full of historic homes and buildings. Some are open to the public even. I am still shocked it was free. So I have my kids $20 to donate to the park. If you love Victorian and western style buildings, you will die over this place. My one and only complaint and I hope the staff reads this..... please at a minimum install a vending machine. We unfortunately had to rush due to hear and not having water with us. The drinking fountains did not work. So I fo highly recommend coming prepared with water since you cannot purchase any at the park. I promise you will be so happy you visited this park. As of now, this is my favorite spot in Dallas.

Lovely place to visit and experience “good old days”. Unfortunately due to lack of financing this place is slowly falling apart… it looks lowkey abandoned. Most of the buildings is pretty bad shape and the once that are open half empty inside. Very sad to see such a gem in that sad state.

Looks fun. Reminds me of slavery. They even have a big White House and slave hits around it. I know my ancestors spirits was like mmmhmm

My wife is a Miller. The Millermore house was her great great grandmother's home. It was closed for renovation so we couldn't go inside. Also next to the house was the log cabin she lived in. The whole park was well done and lots of buildings laid out as a small town. Easy parking on site.

This place is absolutely beautiful! We went on a lovely sunny Saturday afternoon and there were only 4 other people in the whole place. The buildings were beautiful to see (even if some of them were a little bit run down. It would have been nice to go in but I’m just grateful we got to take some really cool photos and it was all free of charge. It was free to get in and there was a friendly security guard on the gate. It was in a bit of a sketchy area so I would not advise waking there, make sure you get an Uber.

This was a very cool and unique experience. Unfortunately, we showed up after the tours had ended, but we still got to walk around and see the outside of these beautiful historic buildings. I recommend this to anyone interested in history and preservation. There is security on-site at all times, and bathrooms in the rear are open until close.

This review is for Movies e Night Location South east Dallas-below Deep Ellum Parking Street/lot. I recommend street as the lot gate may be locked necessitating contacting security. .Atmosphere Historic western town-like a moving e set. The city had a big inflatable movie screen, popcorn, karate group exhibitions. Seating Bring your own chairs, blankets Venue City of Dallas offers a family movie night throughout the summer. Bring bug spray/ repellent. It doesn't get dark initially but gets better as the evening progresses. See City of Dallas events for more info. Summary Interesting western town/ park where you can sit outside and watch movies.

Let me just say I was surprised a place like this existed. I visited this park with no expectations. The restroom was conditioned perfect and had great AC. The park was clean and green. The fountain in the entrance was active and full of water. So many people taking pictures. Definitely a great experience to be part of here in the DFW area.

What a hidden gem--literally hidden in plain sight! When we asked a 29-year veteran of the city Parks and Rec department (busy with Christmas lights), he admitted he didn't even know this (privately funded?) park existed until a few years ago. The website boasts '22 acres,' but the part with all the charming structures feels a bit cozier. Perfect for a leisurely stroll lasting just over an hour. If I were managing this park, I'd slap QR codes for donations on every sign--it's got that endearing "needs-a-little-love" vibe. I would've gladly donated $20 to help restore those adorable, albeit crumbling, porches and windows. You can't deny the charm, especially on a cool November Saturday with only about 15 other visitors. It feels like your own secret garden. This place screams 'storybook wedding venue,' and if I were in charge, I'd offer 'engagement experiences'--think: cute setups with champagne, a picnic basket, personalized decorations, and a photographer. Genius additional revenue stream, right? Despite its clear need for restoration, the park has an undeniable charm. It's an affordable outing, perfect for a relaxing stroll or letting the kids run wild and burn off energy. A little love, some creativity, and maybe a few QR codes could make this park even more magical. Oh, AND, TWO sets of clean restrooms.

What an amazing idea for a park! Stumbled upon this spot looking for an after dinner walk upon a visit to Dallas and we caught the tail end of an event (after some research it was a Family day out put on by the Parks Dept, who are the new overseers of the park as of May this year) there was live music as we walked around exploring the historical buildings. A lot of what seemed to be under construction, it felt a little like Disneyland and I can only imagine how cool it would be to see if the park was alive and operating (with actors?) as you run around the main street downtown liquor store, schoolhouse, railroad, dentist, bank, entertainment building, saloon, hotel and general store! It almost makes me nostalgic for a time I never knew. Would def recommend a stroll around this park or tour if they're giving them. If it hadn't been so hot out I would've loved to look up the history and location behind each of the original spots! Hope to see this park flourish in the coming years and more cities follow suite!

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! Betty and Rilley mad the experience that much better !!! We took a field Trip with a group of 12 kids and their experience was everything... they actually had a chance to see what it was like if you were a kid back in the 1800s. The only thing is the city need to go back in and stage more house like back when I went before they took over . .... THANKS RILLEY FOR GOING OVER AND BEYOUND!!

2023 was my second time attending (first post-COVID) CFF. It's worth the price (general and VIP). You'll leave full and tipsy. We skipped about 1/3 of the tents and all of the wine (the plan was to make a second walk around). My tummy just wouldn't let me be great (I should have worn something with a stretchy waist... LOL). Each serving was two to three bites. Sweet, savory, and everything in between. Vegetarian and mocktail options. Adequate seating, adult games (think blown up beer pong), and clean restrooms added to the A+ experience. The greeters and security were quite efficient to ensure the line moved quickly at check-in. Go. You won't be disappointed.

The first year I moved to Texas back in the 80's, a friend took me there to get a feel of what Dallas had grown from. It was like taking a step back in time. From the 1800s to 1900s. I'd have related it somewhat to Greenfield Village (but not as large) of Henry Ford's Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. It was full of friendly & informative staff. I'd heard that It was taken over by the City of Dallas several years ago. So, when taking visitors there around 2015, I was sad to see its decline. Even though it's interesting to see the houses & buildings near the original Dallas began, several of the buildings were locked up and there are far fewer staff & guides to help you. It's still a great place to visit, but it really needs financial help to restore it, and one of the City of Dallas' Crown Jewels to the real showplace it once was! I think the City Council of Dallas need a field trip to show them what is needed, for it to continue to educate & impress!

This was definitely a Historical day for me. I learned a lot about my ancestors yesterday. My guy being a Native Texan he was the Best tour guide a woman could ask for. Thanks to the groundskeepers as well.

It is an area in Dallas where you can go to walk around and explore. It was not busy we only saw a few other families. There are old homes and businesses a school and even a church, some of the buildings you can go inside and look around. It is a lot of walking. You can explore at your leisure. Just wished more buildings were available to explore inside.

This place is amazing and the City of Dallas employees onsite are super helpful. The city just acquired the park back from another organization and they are remodeling the homes and making them safe to go. There were several buildings open and they have onsite security so you can feel safe.

Definitely worth a visit to get some sense of life from various eras in Dallas history. Great variety of buildings have been moved here, and wonderful knowledgeable staff are happy to share more depth. And it's free!

My family and I went to candle light this year and we were very disappointed. First off you couldn't go inside and tour the buildings like you could in past, there was ONE vender leaving the vender space empty, they got rid of all the animals except for two sad reindeers you couldn't interact with, there were no blacksmiths, no performers, and Santa was sitting in a depressing blank white room. The magic of old city park is gone and all that's left is its lifeless exterior. Maybe that might have been tolerable if it wasn't POURING the entire time. We won't be going back next year and I expect other people won't either.

Took my grandkids during the summer. We were the only ones there . Buildings were locked up. If you look through the windows, most buildings were empty with no furniture . I realize it was free, but pretty disappointing. We just walked around in the heat and they were pretty bored.

What a fabulous indoor/outdoor museum of 19th century Texas life. These are ACTUAL historic buildings that have been moved from their original location throughout North Texas. Most of the buildings are open and staged so you can walk through and get a feel for how they were used. They day we went, they were washing wool behind the farmhouse. Our kids had the opportunity to see and touch the wool at each stage of the cleaning process - and to feed the newly sheared sheep! They were also given (free) food to feed the chickens and got to stop and pet the mammoth donkey, Waylon. My husband I particularly loved talking to the blacksmith and learning quite a bit about metal work both then and now. It was a small crowd there on a Tuesday morning, which provided us all the time we wanted in each building. My kids liked the general store best since you could actually go behind the counter and touch the register, but really the entire grounds were exciting to them. They ran from building to building looking inside and pointing out all the interesting things they saw. So fun! Pack and lunch and plan to spend a good 3-4 hours here. The entire park is beautiful, with many shaded areas and lots of open space for kids to play. FYI they have shut off their drinking fountains so be sure to bring your own water. The prices are VERY reasonable- Adults: $8 Kids: 5-12: $4 Kids 4 and under: Free We will absolutely be back.

This old town created on the south side of 1-30 was not well traveled during our Saturday visit, but is a jewel indeed. Apple Maps directions took us to a side entrance that was closed... main entrance is on Harwood. Plenty of parking. Our first stop was the visitor's center where we were surprised to find out that the visit is free. We got a campus map and started visiting. There are twenty-two buildings on site where most are open for visits. There is a working Saloon and General Store to buy snacks and drinks. The Worth Hotel is perhaps the creepiest building, but the upstairs guest rooms are open. There are a handful of event spaces for rent as well. We saw donkeys and sheep living on the farm, too. Yes, it was still very hot during our visit, but most of the buildings felt air conditioned. While there were some volunteers in the Saloon, Farmstead, and Sullivan House, Hubby and I were free to explore the grounds and buildings. What a fun exploration for history lovers!

You know sometimes , you just have to tour your own city . There are times when you want to explore . I was Dora the Explorer and stumbled upon this gem . I was never a big fan of History in school , but if I can learn it visually , it's a win win . The property is full of various historical homes , a train station , a bank , and many other fun viewings . It takes you right back to that time. The set up is very realistic . The highlight of my visit was the Millermore Mansion . It's an original home that was moved to this location. I found that pretty awesome . You are welcomed into the home by a lovely woman named Nancy . Nancy is the sweetest lady you'll ever meet ! She explained the entire history of the mansion . She knows her stuff ! Even if you don't care to see the property, just stop by to say hello to Nancy !

This place basically have banned American Civil War re-enactors because "they will loose their city funding" if they let us in there. A staff member once told me that American's aren't smart enough to tell the difference between the Union and Confederate soldiers!!! They manufacture the history of some of the buildings and they think that Americans are stupid! This is a no go for re-enactors and living historians as well as the general public.

We came here for the first time using our pogo pass! I'm glad they are on there because I wouldn't have known about this place or gone as we are closer to the Ft worth side of the metroplex. My husband liked reading the various information signs and talking with the staff. My daughter liked the Main Street area set up with the various examples of what the bank & shop looked like versus what we have today. My youngest loved the saloon because they had checkers and dominos he could play; as well as the chickens & donkeys. Blacksmith wasn't there unfortunately but I'm sure he would have loved that as well. I liked the variety in what they had from the Main Street, to the school house, big houses and log cabin set ups. Luckily a number of the building had some nice airflow which is very needed in the Texas heat. Be sure to bring a water with you; while they do sell them you will need it!

It was alot of fun. I went with a group of friends awhile ago, (back in around 2011) but I wasn't on Yelp yet. But we had a heck of a time. There is some walking involved depending on how much you want to see. When we went, we had a really cool time looking at all the historical homes and cottages and kitchenware. There was so much to see and we did not even get to see everything because unfortunetly we got there to late and they were closing. But I'd say we saw more than half. It's a good time. Absolutely recommended, especially for history buffs. It's a fun time.

Went here yesterday for the Chefs to Farmers event and had such a wonderful time. This is definitely a hidden gem south of downtown. There are buildings and homes in the village that are over 120 years old! Each building has a little bit of history in English and Spanish. There is just so much history here and it makes you think about your families history and if someday someone will be looking at our homes, cars, etc and wondering about us. This is such a quaint place with lots of green and open spaces. You can really just take your time and walk around. I definitely recommend checking out Dallas Heritage Village for a walk down memory lane.

I'm not sure why my friend and I decided to visit this place in the heat of the summer last year, but we still had a fun time. I think admission was about $7 or something cheap like that. We didn't really encounter many people, and that's probably because of the heat. So we were able to roam around the grounds and old buildings at our own leisure. The homes that had A/C were an added bonus. We kept hearing that there is a bar on the grounds, but it was either closed or just really not there. A cold beer would have been perfect on the day we went. This is a great way to check out some of the history of our fine city.

Talk about a hidden gem on the edge of downtown Dallas, Dallas Heritage Village is local time warp. I've lived in Dallas for years and this was my 1st visit here. The basic concept is Heritage Village is a living museum that you can explore and tour. There are area homes that have been moved on the property that are 100+ yrs old. The really cool part is, most of the homes are furnished with either original furnishings or time pieces. Everything from the stoves, dishes, china cabinet, rugs, and even the mirrors. Pictures really don't do it justice. With this Texas heat, it's really a challenge to enjoy it during the summer months. But some of the homes are air conditioned for our comfort. The history of this place is amazing! There are several volunteers that are across the property that can enlighten and educate you on all kinds of cool facts about the homes, the time in history and even some demonstrations. There is a working blacksmith and a woman who is spinning flax and/or wool. Beware of the donkeys. They will bite ( don't ask me how i know). I totally nerded out for a good 90 minutes. This collection of historical homes is from the surrounding counties of the DFW area. So how much does this cool experience cost? $9.00!! There is no rush or organized tour. There is a audio tour you can take by using your telephone and dialing the assigned prompts to hear the recorded history on each home & building. As a downtown Dallas resident, you can buy a membership that gives you after hours access to the village with your dog. I was told this is a popular item and since the village has 24 hour security, it seems to be something to consider. This place is a interesting walk in the park, with a twist. Check it out and learn something about the history of Dallas & surrounding areas.

What an awesome place for history buffs, especially those who love architecture and sustainable history. I was thrilled to go for a mule ride (the two powerful gentle giants were able to take us around the park in a loop) and see the chicken coop. It's tucked into the area just north of central downtown (the Cedars) and seems so wonderfully out of place. From the saloon, to the halls, the lil' schoolhouse and the 'Wild West' feel you will imagine a time before the super highway, etc. Had a great time.

Quiet during the weekdays and extremely hot in this summer heat. THANKFULLY most of the houses are air conditioned, except for maybe two. The restrooms throughout the park are clean and air conditioned. That made the visit even better. My children fell in love with the park. It was a travel back in time to the 1800s. The outhouses were a curiosity for the kids, as were the old log houses with all the old furniture inside. The fact that they could touch many of the old furnishings was fascinating for the kids, even touching raw cotton and wool. Walking through an outside kitchen and handling the old kitchen ware and sitting on the old wooden chairs at the kitchen table created so much excitement for the kids. The General Store was another highlight. They found the Catalog interesting. They were noticing the prices of fancy ladies dresses that sold for only $2.98. Donkeys are located by the Doctor's office. Extremely docile and friendly. They cried when we left. At the train station they had a lesson in Morse Code and children learn quickly. They had a few of the Morse Code alphabets memorized by end of lesson. The school house was fantastic. The volunteer that day gave them a wonderful lesson on school life in the 1800s. She quizzed the kids with questions. The slates with stories of life in the 1800s was a curiosity for the kids. They ran to ever desk reading the stories. The old lunch boxes hanging at the entrance was exciting for them. I've never seen my kids so excited to hold a lunchbox. I recommend wearing shorts or lightweight pants, no sandals. You'll be climbing many steps. Definitely light colored shirts because dark colors attract the sun's heat. An umbrella to block the sun is a great idea. My hat did not help with the heat. I just wish they had a few more history books in the gift shop. The kids were disappointed there weren't any replicated items from the 1800s to be sold as gifts. Not much of a selection. The kids didn't want to leave the park and wanted to sit under the shade by the visitor's office. There weren't any chairs out at the visitors office. Highlight for me as a parent were the air conditioned restrooms. The kids were touching so many things including petting the donkeys that we were able to stop twice to wash our hands and face. I highly recommend visiting. Weekends are busy. Weekdays are not.

This was a great experience. We told some of our friends, dallas natives, and they laughed at us and asked why we were going there. They decided to join us anyway and guess what...they had a great time. The village was very cool and definitely worth the visit. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is because some of the docents had to leave early and kicked us out of the house. If you haven't been I highly recommend it.

If you are a history buff at all, this place is wonderful. The village will take you back about 100 years in Dallas history. Lots of homes, businesses, shops, schools, and such that have been moved here and restored. Main Street is paved with brick, just like back then. We spent hours wandering through each and every building, amazed at what they did and didn't have back in those times. Several of the houses will take your breath away, they are so nice. Some of the houses and buildings have docents to tell you the history of that particular place. Loved this place and will probably go back just to take my favorite in laws. Check the website for hours.

Lovely museum in the heart of Dallas. There is something of interest for everyone here: blacksmithing, gun fights on Main Street, root beer in the Alamo Saloon, special Christmas and 4th of July events, etc. Like their Facebook page for the most up-to-date info!

What a jewel for children and history buffs. The homes are like going back in time, I have never been in a historical town that has so many stories. I hope Dallas will always take care of this little village for future generations to enjoy. I was lucky to read about this on a random bloggers page on things to do in Dallas, so i would hope they advertise to more popular web pages so many others will be able to enjoy it. Oh and thank you to the kind older gentleman that took his time to give my son and i a few very interesting stories about some families who once lived there.

Time travel. Currently impossible to do, yet the thought of it still haunts our imaginations and influences everything we create: films, books, retro trends and futuristic designs. The possibility of being able to travel to a happier time or a time where we can learn more about our past would be greatly beneficial to humanity (or disastrous if you watch movies like the Butterfly Effect or The Terminator). Well dream no more! While you won't physically travel back in time, a visit to The Dallas Heritage Village is probably about the closest you'll get to accomplishing that feat! The DHV consists of a few structures from early 1900's Texas. These buildings come from all parts of the state, then they are fully restored, and finally reassembled here to create the village itself. Some of the structures are: a hotel, a common shotgun house, a doctor's office, a school, a church, a farm, etc. My favorite portion of the village was Main Street. It consists of the general store, the bank, the saloon, etc. The best part about it is that you can go into all of these buildings and roam around. You can go behind the counters, go upstairs in the hotels and check out the rooms. You really get a feel of how it was to live back in the early 1900's. Unfortunately I wasn't there at a time when they were doing the blacksmith demonstrations. Plus the Sullivan house was closed because the staff that monitored that house had gone home. (WTH?) But fortunately I was there at a time where there weren't any school tours! LOL So, it was a nice peaceful stroll for us at that particular time, but I will warn you, I've heard that there are tons of tours that consist of a lot of running and screaming kids that go through there, so look out! In addition, they have a nice Pavilion that you can rent out for virtually any occasion (weddings, a party, etc.) There is a small fee of about $9 bucks to get in, but it's well worth it. On a beautiful day, a trip to Dallas Heritage Village would be the perfect way to spend some time! I'm sure Marty McFly and Doc Brown would agree!

"That's a mighty strange hat you got on there? You a Native American?" They stay in character around the camp fire--those Cowboys reclining on their packs on a cold night after the herd is tucked away. I was imagining their tummies full of chili and a little bit of whiskey, but more likely they were full of cookies from the charity bake sale at the top of the hill. Either way, one played guitar and the other talked about hardships on the trail. It was a little chilly and the fire felt good. And even though the lights from the city made it to bright to see many stars, you sorta knew they were there. This was Old City Park on the Candlelight Christmas Weekend. I'd never gone before, but I will every year from now on. I won tickets from the Observer, and had to leave a wedding a few minutes early, but was glad once I got there and saw how pretty everything was. Sorry bride and groom...but that's what you get for having your wedding right before Christmas. Homemade baked goods in the pavilion, IBC Root Beer served in the Saloon, strolling singers in period attire, cowboys resting around the campfire, carriage rides, hay rides, traditional Hanukkah celebration in the George House, and displays of all kinds. You will want to make this a holiday tradition. And yes, we did wear the most ridiculous holiday hats we could find. We always do. Photographic evidence posted with OCP pictures. Old City Park almost always has something going on. I took a peek at the calendar of events for the rest of the year and they have something about every other week. I never went here as a child, and first went with my daughter's school group. Obviously I had a deprived-depraved childhood. The place is great and really does take you out of city rush and into another time when things were not so hectic. Did I mention that at least one of the buildings is haunted? The main building where they offices and gift shop is located has lots of stories.

Between hockey games in Dallas, and right after a bahn mi sandwich (Sandwich Hag--not far from the museum) for lunch--a relaxing place for strolling!

Very disappointed with the customer service. Weren't even let in saying they were closing even though the sign clearly says it was open for an hour more. Lady was very rude, talking to us like we were dumb. We're from California. So next trip we aren't coming back here.

I loved it! Be prepared to spend an hour and a half here. This was a hidden gem and so glad I saw it on my way to Deep Ellum. This museum truly takes you back in time and gives you a glimpse of Dallas in the the past. Any history buff would definitely enjoy this place. The village is comprised of homes from the area during that historic period. It also has a school, an apothecary, a doctor, a Main Street. This shows us what a school looked like, the doctor's office, their downtown. I loved every bit of this quaint self tour. I would go back should I find myself in Dallas again.

The thing i Love most about this place is how they've rounded up all of these historical buildings(mostly homes) and put them in one place where you can walk through them. It kind of feels like you're time traveling when you go inside each house, as their furnishings are still the same. It's a must see for the historical nerds like me. The weather was perfect today, and it's Sunday, but it was pretty quiet. I thought it was the norm, but when I see the older yelp photos, I see that the place was once much more livelier. Some of the buildings were open and had volunteers to tell you about the place. You can paint with water color in the school, make corn dolls nearby, look at images through a stereo scope, and you can also feed the chickens there too. I was very pleased.

Went to an outdoor wedding here. Think if you lived in the wild wild western days, this is what it would look like. It is such a cute venue.

Besides the fact that everyone loves the aged wood furniture and the antique relics, it is by far the most historical of depiction of Dallas we will get. For $9, adults can really get a glimpse of reality in the 1900s of Dallas. Lots of the buildings that stand in this village came from all around. Saved from being destroyed, each building was brought in different pieces and rebuilt in their new home on R L Thorton. They have great places for photography opportunities but it's real neat to see volunteers participate in real live action scenes inside the houses. Whether they are moving animals into a barn or sitting on a rocking chair crocheting, each person is filled with historical facts for visitors and they allow everyone to take a second a pause as past and present collide into one. Parking is free and it is right next to the entrance. You follow the signs and enter a small cottage and purchase your tickets. I recommend going on a Sunday at noon when not much is happening - the quiet solitude and the Texas weather also add to the reality of what once used to be in our city.

This is a wonderful step back into history, and a great way to spend an afternoon. My roommate and I attended an event being held here and took a long walk to the bathroom. On the way back we meandered through some of the old houses. We met a lovely docent who told us some interesting things about the house she was in, like the reason there was no kitchen and that it was the first house in Dallas with an indoor bathroom complete with tub. This is a great place for families to take their kids to see what life was like in the "olden" days. Me, I pretty much lived through some of those olden days, but I always enjoy the older olden days prior to my birth in the 50's.

Wonderful place. I've grew up in Dallas and didn't realize this place was around. My dad tells me we came here as kids, but I don't remember. Regardless, as an adult, it's fantastic. I came with my 3 1/2 year old nephew and it was perfectly appropriate. The general store is great for kids. I love that they allow you to get involved by grabbing a basket and shopping. You can put on an apron, play around with a real antique register, wrap your purchases in twine and brown paper. I was especially impressed with the schoolhouse, the friendly donkeys you can pet, and the artifacts inside the houses. Plus, it's a great price! We had a coupon for buy one get one, and since under 4 is free, we paid only $16 for two adults, one senior and a toddler. I would even come to this place alone, so I could walk slowly, taking the "cell phone" tour and really soaking up the history. It's that good.

I always have a great time here. They host some wonderful events. Today was the Jazz Age Social which was a blast. I plan to attend next year.

Awesome place to let kids run around feel safe & the parents can have fun too. It is also a very cool experience and a chance for something new! You learn a little a history & can really walk to buildings, houses & even an old school house and feel like you were there in the 1800-1900s !

This place is awesome, its like a little town within a town!! Great place to have a picnic. There are 19th century homes to walk through and even an area that you can watch the blacksmith bang away on some iron! Eventually they will be having exhibits and also food trucks!! Best of all, its FREE!!

If you are really into Texas history this is a good place to take in a whole lot of it, in one place. Lots of information and history. You don't have to take a guided tour, which is nice. You can go on your own if you want, taking your time where you want to. There is enough information in the brochure, in the homes and by cell phone, that you really don't need a tour guide anyway. The only thing I would recommend is to go in the Spring or Fall when it's not so freaking HOT. (But.. the houses are retrofitted with AC, so that helps.)

I had an amazing time Chaperoning my sons third grade class. The village offers a very good collection of history in a collective space that can be walked in just a few hours. I'm lucky to have the attention of the 9 & 10 year olds for the day.

One important detail - please note that "Dallas Heritage Village" is the official name of the historical village located *at* the Old City Park - so reviews here for the latter are actually about this place. If you check the map, you'll see that the addresses listed are different points along the same park. I took a quick trip up there this week to meet a friend from the Northeast who was in Dallas for an event, and since I'm totally unfamiliar with the city, had to go online to look up a few ideas about what we could do. I'm not even sure how I found this place, but it was a perfect choice. We went on a weekday afternoon, and it was so empty I wasn't sure the park was even open. The entrance fee was very low, and we were two of only a handful of visitors. I was amazed that this place is right in the shadow of those enormous buildings downtown - talk about the secret garden! Some people comment on how "dead" it can be, but I actually like the quiet and space, because it gives you a clearer sense of what day-to-day life would have been like for those who lived and worked in these structures at one time. (That's not always so easy with kids running around or people talking on cell phones). I'm a huge architecture and history buff, and visit as many recreation-type museums as possible. I can honestly say that this is one of the best, if not the absolute best, historical museum complexes anywhere in the country. The curators have amassed an astounding collection of items and meticulously recreated interiors to give you a snapshot of the period. The vast majority of the items are genuine, though for the store they have some facsimiles - still, it offers an incredibly accurate experience. They've even had wallpaper recreated from fragments found during restoration - these folks take historical accuracy very seriously! I couldn't get over the attention to detail - being there really was like time travel. By the end of it, I was wondering where I'd parked the Tardis. Another aspect I appreciated was the informality of many of the displays. They're so thorough and intuitive - toys on the floor, books open as if someone had set it down minutes ago - that you'd swear it was 1905 and the people living there had just stepped out for a minute. They even have chickens in a farm pen, donkeys in a paddock and a wagon parked along the side of a barn. There is so much to see that to do it right, you have to take your time (and a water bottle! I only noticed AC in the schoolhouse). Tours are offered at certain times, but you can learn a lot just looking at everything and reading the program provided with your ticket. They do change out displays periodically, and there are programs put on at certain times (period dressed actors, special festivals etc.) - so it's the kind of place you can visit repeatedly and enjoy every time. Anyone who's even a little curious about history in general, and Texas history in particular, will really enjoy this.

I brought a couple from out of town and it was my first visit also yesterday 2-16-14.I was embarrassed for the city of Dallas.The poor disrepair of the buildings and the unkempt rooms, flowerbeds along with batteries smoke detectors missing covers and batteries and others beeping indicating low battery, to many issues to list . Mold smell in most buildings-may not be safe to breath It would be a treasure and a true attraction if someone would come to its rescue. Is it not available for tax or grant funds? This attraction is NOT as advertised it should be closed.

This was an absolute treat! We attended Steampunk Invasion, an event hosted at Dallas Heritage Village. The site was lovely, accommodating and picturesque. The old buildings that had active stores and bars made this event something to remember. Even if there is not an event going on, I would love to stop by again. Just a fun way to spend a day!

This place doesn't care about the visitors. They only care about money. We came here to take pictures for my personal Instagram and on the website it said that outdoor photography is free as long as you pay admission. We even called before we went to confirm before driving all the way out there. When we got there, we paid admission, and went in. They stopped us mid shoot and told us we had to go back to the booth to pay per hour instead of just normal admission price. Their reason being because we had to change clothes, so we had to pay $75 an hour? Can a girl not change clothes to make it look like my posts weren't all taken on the same day? I make queues on Insta so I don't have to constantly worry about what to post and I would like my outfits to look different. If I had known they were going to do this, we would've just gone to the park in Carrollton that's also Western Ranch themed and FREE to the public. Here's a suggestion: maybe change the lie on your website.

Wow, I'd lived in Dallas a year and never knew this place existed. Thanks to a certain half off coupon service we went to their Candlelight Christmas thingy. None of the buildings are in their original location, but that's ok. They've nicely laid out several North Dallas historical buildings. Seeing the candlelit buildings and bonfire in the shadow downtown Dallas's towers was a bit surreal, but fun. Definitely a great spot to soak up some history saved from Dallas's usual wrecking ball. The Candlelit Christmas event was fun as they had all the buildings decorated with candles and wreathes. Bonfires, vendors, food trucks, and volunteers. Had way more fun than we had expected. Good spot for kids or older folks.

Stepping into this museum is like going back in time. The attention to detail is meticulous - the general store exhibit even had products with time-appropriate packaging. For example, there was Ivory soap with one of its early logo and styles of packaging. This place is a must-visit.