Reunion Tower, Dallas

Reunion Tower observation area is expected to reopen sometime in 2012, but no expected date has been given.

In the meantime, you can either eat at the restaurant or go up to the bar to be able to get a vew of the city from the rotating section of the ball.

Antares restaurant in Reunion Tower is closed and has been replaced by Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck. The Reunion Tower observation deck is still closed to the public. http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3917

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Update: Reunion Tower is being refurbished and is closed for now.(Feb. 2008)

Picture the skyline of Dallas unfolding beneath you as the platform rotates 360 degrees in an hour's time. This view and more is yours from atop Reunion Tower and I recommend this site if you're traveling to the 9th largest city in the United States.

We've taken out-of-town guests to the Dome Lounge, where we've enjoyed a convivial glass of wine and tray of hors d'oeuvres. The Antares Restaurant serves lunch and dinner or Sunday champagne brunches and features New American cuisine.

Although we've never dined at the restaurant, friends have recommended forgoing dinner and just enjoying dessert and the city's panorama. An observation deck is also open to the public.

Reunion Tower is part of the Hyatt Regency Dallas. A parking lot is located on the premises, as well as, across the street. A validated ticket from Reunion Tower will give you a small discount from either of these two lots.

Hours for the Antares Restaurant are Mon.-Sat. 11:30 am-2pm; nightly 6pm-10:30pm or Sun. 10:30am-2:30pm for Sunday brunch.

I wonder how many times I've seen this icon in my life. Hmmmm...

Well, Reunion Tower is quite famous. Although, I don't think it's visited as much as the Eiffel one...Just joking.

The ball is actually not that old. It was constructed in the late 70s. It currently is apart of the Hyatt Regency hotel and restaurant. I think I read there are at least 8 proposals a week at the restaurant. However, this is a THINGS TO DO listing, not restaurant.

My family took me when I was kid. It was actually a bunch of kids. Therefore, we didn't go anywhere near the elegant, romantic restaurant. You can go to the observation desk for a tour without having to do anything with the hotel/restaurant.

Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for seniors (age 65 and over) and children (age 3-12). They'll take you up in the elevator. Or, of course, you could take the 837-step stairwell. Completely your call!

Open Hours: 10a-midnight F, 9a-midnight Sa, 10a-10p Su-Th

Can't beat the photography opportunities for $2 if you're in the area! It's also very beautiful lit up at night.

My advice: Plan to stay for an hour. In 55 minutes you will turn one complete circle!

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On a clear day (or night) you can get a great view of the Dallas area. Standing 50 stories above the Hyatt Regency hotel in down town Dallas the observation level provides a 360 view of the surrounding area.

To the north the Bank of America building, now the tallest in Dallas. the former Texas School book Depository and the "Grassy Knoll" at Dealey Plaza; to the West the Trinity river and the Dallas Cowboy's home Texas Stadium in Irvine; to the East the Dallas Convention Center, the world's largest column-free exhibit hall, and to the South, the landmark Gilley's.

observation deck tickets $2.00 Adults, $1.00 Children, but the brouchures in the hotel provide complimentary access to the deck

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Fantastic views of the skyline of Dallas. Can also see Dealey Plaza. Although there are brilliant views, it is difficult to take photographs as there is wire safety mesh all around.
We entered the Tower through Union Station. There is a long walkway inside Union Station on the right hand side of the building. It takes you to the lobby of the Reunion Tower. There is a lift that takes you to the platform viewing deck. There was a small charge to go up the tower, about $3.00.

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Reunion Tower is definitely a Dallas landmark and stands about 50 stories in height. It is part of the Hyatt Regency Hotel complex. There are 260 light bulbs in the dome that blink at night in deferential patterns. The lighting patterns are created by computer, which operates 40 circuits of lights across the face of the dome.

There are three levels at the top of the tower dome, the lower level is (The Lookout) observation area, the second level is the (Antares) a revolving restaurant and the highest level is (The Dome) a revolving lounge with entertainment.

Views from the Tower in my travelogue.

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People have said that there is a place to eat up here ! well not when i was there ,it was empty , me and my sis were the only people around .
When you go outside to look at the view thats all you can do as you can not take great photos as the ball has thick metal fencing around it and clear plastic screwed on over that.

The Reunion Tower is a trademark of the Dallas' Skyline. The tower belongs to the Hilton Hotel and there is a lounge area and a revolving restaurant at the top. It is also possible to just go to the look out floor, from where you can get nice views of Dallas (the pic from the Dallas intro page was taken from Reunion Tower). The fee to go to the look out is only $2 (but free for hotel guests).

Also known as the Hyatt Ball. You can go up into the top of the ball and see just about the entire city. It can be a very romantic and memorable place. The cost between parking and taking the elevator is around 5 dollars. At night the ball lights up and can be seen from all over the city.