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A few of the most popular and appealing attractions near University Park, TX, are listed below. Check it out!

Dallas World Aquarium, located near the Historic West End District in downtown Dallas, a place where visitors can admire the beauty of nature in all its splendor, featuring marine species from around the world, offering exhibits such as the Orinoco - Secrets of the River rainforest exhibit, the outdoor South Africa exhibit or the Mundo Maya exhibit, filled with sharks and rays, among many others surprises.

Meadows Museum, featuring one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain, dating from the 10th to the 21st century, including masterpieces signed by some of the world's greatest painters such as El Greco, Velazquez, Ribera, Murillo, Goya, Mira and Picasso, the highlights including Renaissance altarpieces, monumental Baroque canvases, exquisite Rococo oil sketches, poly-chrome wood sculptures, and many other beautiful art works.

Old Red Museum of Dallas County, the perfect attraction to visit in order to get acquainted with the local history and culture, a museum dedicated to inspire and educate visitors about the rich and varied cultural, economic, political and social history of the Dallas County Area, some of the building highlights being the Acroteria/Wyverns (Latin for ''serpents''), four decorative creatures perch atop the Old Red Museum, the Clock Tower, the Courtroom and the Grand Staircase, the museum also housing a beautiful gallery that offers exhibits which reveal Dallas County's history from prehistory to present day, featuring elements that range from fossils and war weapons to sports paraphernalia and Dallas County's contribution to popular culture.