4 Free Things Travel Nurses Should See in Dallas
Hey travel nurses, if you’re looking for your next assignment you may want to consider Dallas, Texas for your next destination. When most travel RNs think of Dallas, they may think of the Cowboys football team or (if you’re old enough to remember the 80’s!) the old TV show featuring JR and Sue Ellen. In addition to Dallas’s contribution to “pop culture”, the city itself is a vibrant landscape of shops, restaurants, history, nightlife and thriving businesses. But Dallas also offers some great “free” access to some fabulous public sites that any travel nurse would enjoy. Here’s our top 4 free things Travel Nurses should see in Dallas:
Fountain Place: Water leaps skyward at Downtown’s Fountain Place. At the base of this beautifully sculpted, 1.2-million-square-foot office tower of green reflective glass in which travel nurses you’ll find an oasis of colorful flowers, waterfalls, over 170 bubbler fountains and a central fountain. Location: 1445 Ross Avenue at Field Street.
White Rock Lake: Located in the middle of central Dallas at 8300 East Lawther Drive, White Rock Lake is a man-made water and park area was built in 1911. A 9.3-mile paved path around the lake is perfect for running and biking, and scenic views lend themselves to picturesque picnics. For those looking to get onto the water, paddle boarding, canoeing, rowing and sailing are great options for a wonderful day at the lake.
Klyde Warren Park is a 5.2-acre urban deck-park is a popular, lush green space in the heart of downtown that connects Uptown with the Arts District features a large children’s playground area, a concert stage, free lawn games, an outdoor library, free Wi-Fi, footpaths, a dog park, free exercise classes, water fountains, food trucks and two restaurants. Location: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s lobby and outdoor plaza, located at 2201 N. Field St.: While there is a fee for admission to the renowned Perot Museum of Nature and Science, its outdoor plaza, lobby and café are free and offers free Wi-Fi. The plaza features a one-acre urban forest filled with incredible native plants and a hands-on musical forest with oversized xylophones and chimes. The main lobby has a stunning 35-foot Malawisaurus dinosaur fossil on display, and there is a roof deck nearby that overlooks the museum’s sustainable features.
So travel nurses, if you’re in Dallas on your next assignment, check out these four great sites – we know you’ll enjoy them. If you’re interested in available assignments in Dallas TX…GO can get you there! We currently have over 15 travel nurse assignments available in Dallas right now – click here to check them out! For more information, call one of our experienced recruiters at 844-966-8773 and they would be happy to customize an assignment just for you!
