The top three floors are encased in an open-air sphere, which is a geodesic dome formed with aluminum struts. Before renovations in 2008, the first level housed the observation deck, the second a revolving restaurant called Antares, and the third level a club called The Dome. Each shaft's outfacing wall is made up of glass panels, providing tourists views of the city during the 68-second elevator ride to the top. Three rectangular shafts, featuring elevators, rise parallel to the central shaft. A central cylindrical shaft houses both stairs and mechanical equipment. The tower contains three floors with circular floor plans on top of four shafts of poured-in-place concrete. Kennedy.Īrchitecture Reunion Tower rising over the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The tower is located about 1,000 feet from Dealey Plaza and the site of the assassination of John F. The observation deck reopened October 5, 2013, just in time for the Tower's 35th anniversary. Reunion Tower reopened its restaurant level on February 9, 2009, after it was closed for major renovations on November 16, 2007.
Because it is not used as a broadcast tower, it is not listed in the FCC Database. When it first opened, the tower included radio station KOAX-FM, now KRLD-FM 105.3 FM, once owned by Westinghouse Broadcasting ("Live twenty-four hours a day from five-hundred feet above the city"). Henry C Beck Company was the tower's prime construction contractor. Reunion Tower, also known locally as "The Ball," was completed on February 2, 1978, along with the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion, as part of an urban redevelopment project that also renovated the historic Union Station, which today services Amtrak, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, and the Trinity Railway Express to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Fort Worth. It was designed by architectural firm Welton Becket & Associates. A free-standing structure until the construction of an addition to the Hyatt Regency Dallas and surrounding complex in 1998, the tower is the city's 15th tallest occupiable structure. The tower is located at 300 Reunion Boulevard in the Reunion district of downtown Dallas, which is named after the mid-nineteenth century commune La Reunion. Reunion Tower is a 561 ft (171 m) observation tower in Dallas, Texas, United States and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. When you enter the Geo-Deck, staff will be on hand to snap a quick photo of your group in front of a green-screen.Observation tower in Dallas, Texas Reunion Towerģ2☄6′31″N 96☄8′32″W / 32.7753°N 96.8089°W / 32.7753 -96.8089ĭefining iconic Dallas skyline with LED lighting I always love outings like this, but it’s great when teens (who can be indifferent when it comes to sightseeing) also get excited about an attraction! My older daughter even talked about bringing her boyfriend back for a date:) There were two separate floors to explore on our visit, and both afforded spectacular 360 views of the Dallas skyline.
Seeing all of the lights of the city come to life after the sun was well below the horizon was incredible from the elevated viewpoint. Staying at the tower allowed us to really enjoy the beauty of downtown as the light changed our stay. We arrived about an hour before sunset and stayed until dark. However, once we arrived, we enjoyed it so much, we decided to stay.
When we originally planned our visit with a day/night pass (allowing two separate visits on the same day, perfect for viewing the skyline during daylight and dark), we thought we’d visit the tower, then leave to explore the area and have dinner, then return at sunset. I’d heard stories from friends about the gourmet restaurant located within the ball of the tower, but I didn’t realize that you could visit the tower with the kids separately. It’s ironic… I’ve lived in Dallas for over 20 years, but have never visited Reunion Tower. We’ve all seen it… the landmark Reunion Tower in the heart of downtown Dallas!! But have you ever visited? Family eGuide gives you an inside look at our recent trip to the Geo-Deck.
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