Women Who Built Dallas
120 min walk
Women Who Built Dallas tells the stories of women who shaped the city across 150 years — often without recognition. The suffrage organizing that began in the 1880s. May Dickson Exall, who shaped Dallas society and Fair Park. Carrie Marcus Neiman, who made Dallas a fashion destination. Sarah T. Hughes, the federal judge who swore in LBJ on Air Force One. Eddie Bernice Johnson, the first Black woman elected from Dallas. Annette Strauss, the mayor who built the Arts District. Erykah Badu, whose neo-soul revolution carries Dallas music into the 21st century. Their contributions built the cultural, political, and economic foundation of modern Dallas.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mixed terrain
- Restrooms available
- Shade available
Spans multiple neighborhoods. Rideshare recommended between clusters.
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The best drop-off point for this tour is Women's Suffrage in Dallas.
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Stops (10)
After Your Walk
Neiman Marcus Cafe$$$
Lunch at the store co-founded by Carrie Marcus Neiman — still the most Dallas dining experience possible.
1618 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201