Came here expecting more. For such a legacy of JFK, I expected something more elaborate. But once you go inside, it gets noticeably quiet. Definitely a somber place, but a simple memorial. A sign of the times back then I guess, so maybe its fitting.

When I was just a kid walking up to this impressive monument I was expecting something grand on the inside, but the was nothing, just a big empty space and a black slab of granite. I felt let down that there wasn’t more. Years later I realized that was the point. With Kennedy’s assassination there was a void created that will never be filled.

Very cool concrete memorial to JFK who was assassinated nearby at Dealey Plaza in Dallas. Really interesting and important place to come. Recommend you visit here, Dealey Plaza, and the 6th Floor Museum to understand the historical importance of this area on that fateful day (11/22/1963).

Very neat and chilling history lesson. Amazing details and there were speakers with facts and photos to look at.

The plaza is dedicated to the life of JFK. The open tomb area to allow his spirit to go to heaven is awe inspiring.

The actual monument is very unusual. I didnt think of it that much. Just 4 concrete walls with a black marble stone in the middle of the walls carrying JFKs name on its sides. What I liked more was the street and the building where the shots were fired from. The street is marked with Xs in both places where the shots hit the President. The street is Elm street further down to the left of the monument.

Very sobering and quiet location not far from Dealey Plaza. If you walk around the area you will eventually find the memorial. It is nice that there is one there based on the events that took place.

Nice place to visit, very historical, everything was closed when I was there, but still enjoyed!!

We liked the grassy area and trees to walk our dog at this stop in Dallas to visit the Kennedy memorial. Good historical place for a break.

Stark is certainly the word. The concrete slabs which form the memorial are somewhat brutalist and I did find myself wondering whether they are really a worthy memorial for a man with such a legacy. However, the footfall around the memorial was quiet when I visited on a warm April afternoon and it did feel like a haven from the hustle and bustle of the city. I also acknowledge that the style is of its time, having been designed by a close family friend of the Kennedys. I didnt exactly love it but I respect what it represents and what it is meant to achieve. Id certainly recommend that anyone visiting Dallas from out of town takes the time to check it out.

It’s not over the top and it fits the place perfectly. It’s somber and quiet. Everyone should take the time to remember the late president.

The place where John F Kennedy was assassinated. Im old enough to remember when this happened. I was five years old and I remember my mother becoming very upset. Dad was at work and our TV was a large black and white. The next days were all about this as our world was in shock. I remember the video of this and all these years later it was jarring to be standing here where it actually happened. I can still hear the drums of the funeral parade in Washington several days later. Dallas is a beautiful city and its a shame that it will forever be linked with this (at least for my generation).

I was passing by and had a couple of minutes to walk around. There’s parking on site which is convenient. Sometimes that could be a challenge in Dallas. Interesting monument, I’m glad that I had the opportunity to stop by and check it out.

When you find out that five and vanya are not there.

Great area and plenty to read for information on JFK assassination.

Really good memorizing of the president who was in dallas texas.

I think this was a very beautiful place to visit. It wasnt too crowded. Parking was easy to find even thought it cost to park. On top of that it was a beautiful day.

The JFK memorial at first appears a bit stern and too much bare concrete, but once you get up close and inside it is actually quite evocative. It is clear America is still very much mourning their most royalty like President and is still wondering how it all could happen. A pity he could not live to see his moonshot become reality, the most significant achievement of mankind in the 20th century.

Interesting little set up. It is a nice open area. Easy to walk around and see different things. I dont know that I would go out of the way to see this specific stop there is some great items in the other attractions.

Simple memorial for one of the most popular presidents of American history. Plenty of space to walk in and around.It’s pretty straight forward, but a must see for any history enthusiast.

You must come and see for yourself.

Simple, but powerful and moving structure dedicated to JFK. I am a history lover so I was moved to tears as I walked up to the structure.

Learning a little history!

Definatly an amazing part of history that everyone should have the experiance of viewing for there self. I truley miss Dallas Texas and am considering moving back after realizing how much more family oriented events they had to offer. Absolutely amazing!

Great memorial BUT CLEAN IT!!! Take care of your history!

Had the opportunity to visit this attraction and learn a little more about US history.The City as whole a peaceful and one can truly appreciate the clean energy this city has to offer.

Very cool Memorial for JFK. Lots of photo ops!

Along with my Nephew Mr.Sarguru and his family, I had an opportunity to visit the memorial museum with my family on 1st Sep 2019. From the 6th floor of the Library building, Mr.JFK the President of USA was mercilessly shot dead on 22nd Nov 1963 while he was visiting and greeting lakhs and lakhs of people on the road side. The cruelest assassin was called Oswald who was also caught red handed and shot dead within 48 hours of the assassination of MR.JFK. The Governor of the state who was also shot had had his life after medical treatment. The assassin took position for the gunshot hiding within the carton boxes heaped up in the 6th floor and shot MR.JFK dead through the window.We could all see the photographs and videos of the assassination spot and the rifle used.We could also read the displayed messages that even after 15 years of FBI investigation and filing court cases, the sabotage could not be proved and that the case was closed by the Court. Then I recorded my observations and remarks in the visitors book kept there and came out of the building with tears in my eyes and heavy-weighted minds.

Very peaceful late at night! A great place to visit for sure!

Eerie to go here and look onto the scene where JFK lost his life. Do pay for parking we went on a Sunday afternoon it wasnt packed downtown and we were the only car in the parking lot. We paid 10 dollars to park, put the receipt on our dash and felt like that would be better than coming back and finding a boot on our car. We parked and proceeded to walk around Dealey Plaza. There are lots of plaques and markers pointing out various points of interest including the spot where Abraham Zupruder was filming Kennedy to the more obscure monuments that mark other important people and events that pertain to the city itself. There is a museum in the school book depository with an adjacent parking lot. The museum was closed when we were there but I plan on revisiting to take a tour. I wasnt surprised by how many people were there doing the same thing even though there were no other crowds in the downtown area. We walled around to the Big red courthouse and saw the log cabin that sits to the side of Big Red. The JFK memorial there is a great place to visit i found it immensely vast and empty with a single large black granite slab in the center with his name in larger gold letters etched in the side. Wether your a history nut, or a conspiracy nut this place is something to experience. Look for two large white X marks in the street go stand there. When you can look behind you at the school book depository and try not to feel something.

It was interesting to see where Kennedy was shot. Its one thing to watch on t.v.,but much better to see in person.

Just imagine the history, and standing at the exact location. Its a experience Ill never forget.

This was an awesome tour and sight seeing experience.

Its an excellent museum with extensive coverage on JFK. You should have adequate time to explore fully.

Feel like they need a better memorial, a lot of people just walk straight past it or only know of the book repository

Humbling and very informative site to visit. We enjoyed visiting this monument and reading all of the plaques about this historical assassination. Did you know these pillars light up at night?

Occasion: went to check some local history and of course jfk memorial, etcPros:FantasticCleanHistorical as hell.Very scenicMakes you think a lot about jfkCons:Get there early as some parts of the museum etx finish by 4/5pm.You don’t want to hang around this area after sunsetBottom line:Had such a great time visiting the sites and hearing the stories. It’s like you are right there when it happened. Do watch the movie jfk before you go. And wow what a man he was.

Personally is not bad. But unfortunately a really sad historical place in Texas, USA. Too many people trying to sale you photos, albums and souvenirs of the tragically murder of one of our Presidents in United States. RIP Mr. John F. Kennedy and Mrs.Jackie. My respect to your family.

The actual memorial is a little different than expected, a very unique structure that was built in honor of the President. The place is definitely a must see know if you are in downtown Dallas!

It was a great place ️

Although this memorial is located at the center of downtown dallas, here is very quiet place.I recommend you to visit this place for thinking about JFK.

Beautiful and amazing to see. If you go to the museum, buy tickets online. They do same day same hour tickets. Otherwise youll be left standing in line while people cut the line online. This is the reason for four stars.

Very quick stop next to Dealey Plaza and the old courthouse. A nice place to reflect on how history was changed. Not necessarily a destination location, but an interesting and simple monument you should see if you are visiting the nearby JFK sites.

Very moving piece of art dedicated to a great President. The artist focused on creating a quiet sanctuary in the middle of the hustle and bustle. This way one can reflect on the magnitude of the historic happenings of Dallas.

Strange spot...not knowing what to expect for a JFK memorial, I was rather underwhelmed and dont really understand the meaning of the design. Some additional context or explanation might help make sense of this memorial..but otherwise. Its there for you to see..just sad the true memorial in Dallas is the spot of his murder.

Once you walk into it all noise seems to disappear, errie but calming

Great piece of history, a must see. An X marks the spot

The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument to United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas erected in 1970, and designed by noted architect Philip Johnson.Address: 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202Hours:Open 24 hoursPart of: Dealey Plaza Historic District (#93001607); Westend Historic District (#78002918);Designated NHLDCP: April 19, 1993Architect: Philip JohnsonPhilip Johnsons design is a cenotaph, or empty tomb, that symbolizes the freedom of Kennedys spirit. The memorial is a square, roofless room, 30 feet (9.1 m) tall and 50 by 50 feet (15 by 15 m) square with two narrow openings facing north and south. The walls consist of 72 white precast concrete columns, most of which end 29 inches (740 mm) above the earth. Eight columns (two in each corner) extend to the ground, acting as legs that support the monument.[8] Each column ends in a light fixture. At night, the lights create the illusion that the structure is supported by the light itself. The corners and doors of this roofless room are decorated with rows of concrete circles, or medallions, each identical and perfectly aligned. These decorations introduce the circular shape into the square architecture of the Kennedy Memorial.The cenotaph lies atop a low concrete hill, embossed with squares and slightly elevated compared to street level. Inside is a low block of dark granite, 8 feet (2.4 m) square, set into a larger shallow depression. The granite square is decorated on its north and south faces with the name John Fitzgerald Kennedy carved in gold letters. It is too empty to be a base, too short to be a table, but too square to be a tomb. The letters have been painted gold to capture the light from the white floating column walls and the pale concrete floor. These words – three words of a famous name – are the only verbal messages in the empty room.

JFK Memorial was 1 place I had to take my kids. It has a lot of history & has a very somber feel to it. We have seen this place on T.V. so many times but to actually experience it up close gave us a different feeling. We were able to see history through a our viewpoint. It was a pretty awesome experience!

While the JFK Memorial just seemed like concrete and a plaque.... Make your first stop in Dallas to the Old Red Museum. The info center inside was invaluable. Maps, free pus and street car advice. Brochures like nobodys business.

A place and scenery that makes you imagine how big was this president and how ugly was this assassination.

Guess Kennedy deserve something better that concrete cube

Surreal experience. Not to be missed if you are in Dallas

Great time had by family. Audio tour was well worth it. Important time in our history.

The place where the mysterious JFK assassination happened, you visualize all the documentaries you have watched til date.

Came to visit the John F Kennedy memorial with my family, great experience for us all which relives a part of Texas history and World history some wish to forget but it sheds light on the shocking events that occurred on that dreadful day of November 22, 1963. McNealy plaza is there and the book depository where Lee Harvey Oswald fired his fateful shots is visible 2nd window from top along with the infamous grassy knoll. Highly recommend anyone coming to relive history here .

Major historic place for yall our friends and visitors from all over the world. We love and respect our history!

My stage where to sing where everyone to hear!

Very quite place, and excellent for walking a lot of interesting things to see

This memorial remembers one of the most important events in history. If youre in Dallas, take the fifteen minutes it takes to look around and remember.

Great historic location with an audio and visual guided tour. The only downfall was the parking is situated behind the building and is not very noticeable which led me to park in a small lot which charged $10 an hour rather than $10 a day at the museum.

Met a tour guide cruising around on his blades here, and was promptly schooled on the areas famous events.

Say what you want about it, whether a minimalist tribute or an inadequate monument, its an interesting site in the middle of busy downtown Dallas to remember one of the worst events in the citys (and the countrys) history. Go visit and enjoy the quiet for a bit.

After visiting the site, I now have question about how Kennedy was killed...

A wonderful and sad walk through history. .

One of great historical landmarks. Feeling of solemn from surrounding walls. It will be great if visitors can look back its founded story.

A special and deeply moving place to visit. Best place to park is the underground ramp just below the memorial. $3 for 20 minutes or $7 for 40 minutes. Getting into Dallas is a headache, but visiting is well worth the effort.

Very simple.

It was nice place to visit

Such a great experience going back into American history

It was beautiful. I just happened upon it after a concert, and Im glad I did

Nice rememberence

So much history within a few block radius. Nearby is the Grassy Knoll, the Dealey Plaza, JFK Museum gift shop and museum on the 6th floor of Dealey Plaza.Take some time and explore the area, you definitely wouldnt regret it.JFK was a Man for the people and its great to see he will always be honored as the great Man he was.

Worth visiting and going inside. Definitely different as far as memorials go

What an amazing experience to visit such a great city so rich in history!!

Sad reminder of what happened to JFK when he visited Dallas.

There was just something about being right in the spot where he was shoot. This memorial is very well done and significant, but it is just the feeling you get when there that makes it a great experience. I recommend anyone in or visiting the Dallas area go there, it is one of those things you should do in your life at least once!

There is so much history in this area. Its very moving to visit the museum, the memorial, and the area where JFK was assassinated. Definitely worth visiting for any American or anyone interested in American history.

Dallas is well know for this Museum. There is a $10 parking for every where around here. There is street parking but very difficult to find so better off parking in the paid lot.

Ive visited this memorial a few times and its always been nice. (Id suggest visiting at night, it looks much better with lighting.) I wouldnt quite call this a must see or even a tourist attraction. If you find yourself in the area or are a die-hard history fan than it surely would be worth stopping by.

Very sad part of history. You can actually picture it clearly as not much has changed. Street is marked with X at each spot JFK was shot.Must visit if in Dallas

It is a great experience of a sab tragedy but helps us reconstruct and understand how it happened.. The guided tour is easy to follow..Wish they allowed pictures inside as well..

It was easier to walk there then trying to find a parking spot when you get there.

Nice, specially at night.

Not much to see other than to remember and meditate. Life its too short.

Very important about our usa

What a surprise finding ourselves in the historic area. After seeing pictures and stories about this area all my life, it was an experience to actually be there.

A historical place with information and markings. Worth visiting if youre in Dallas.

Very good historical place. Lot of tourists

Not a lot of people or traffic. Beautiful way to see it

My school went here for a UIL trip and we had a great time.

Very solemn place. I love it there!

If you listen closely and stand still you can almost envision those finally moments.

JFK memorial place which is surrounded with huge walls.

It was interesting to see the wall murals dedicated to president Kennedy, it made stop and think of how it must have impacted everyone at that time although I wasnt born yet!

Great spot for details

This area is full of history and nice places to visit. Better to get there by public transportation hard to find a spot to park plus costly meters.

Very interesting details

If you are curious about JFKs death this is a good spot. I just wasnt super impressed by the monument, but I think I was expecting more.

I am not a fans of arts to begin with. I didnt expect the symbol of remembrance for such a great man can be as plain and simple as this. This memorial is the reason for my 250 mile+ drive from Houston...