Sight Trinity River, Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower
Ronald Kirk Bridge
A sight in Trinity River, Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Dec 31, 11 pm.
Why go
The old Continental Avenue bridge over the Trinity, now a pedestrian park with shade sails and a straight view of the downtown skyline.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Trinity Groves, 0.3 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Trinity River
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Dec 31, 11 pm
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Trinity Groves
A cluster of restaurants and patios in West Dallas at the foot of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, facing the skyline and the tower.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line - 2The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Museum on JFK's assassination inside the former Texas School Book Depository.
Sight · Dallas · 0.8 mi straight-line - 3Hyatt Regency Dallas
The mirrored-glass hotel at the base of Reunion Tower, whose guests get on-site viewing of the midnight show.
Stay · 0.9 mi straight-line - 4Reunion Tower GeO-Deck
Observation deck 470 feet up with 360-degree city views.
Sight · Dallas · 0.9 mi straight-line - 5Reunion Tower
The 561-foot tower with an LED globe; at midnight on Dec 31 it launches Lone Star NYE, a 360-degree fireworks, light and drone show.
Sight · 0.9 mi straight-line - 6House of Blues Dallas
A concert hall, bar and restaurant in Victory Park, a short ride north of the tower.
Drinks · 0.9 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Ronald Kirk Bridge is a stop on our Dallas New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower
Ronald Kirk Bridge is our only sight pick in Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Dallas
Our climate figures for Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower come from nearby Dallas. Average daily highs in Dallas run from 55°F in January to 97°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Ronald Kirk Bridge itself, we suggest: Dec 31, 11 pm.
Modelled monthly averages for Dallas from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Dallas weather by month (covers Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 32.78090, -96.82280
- Destination
- Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower, Texas
Ronald Kirk Bridge: quick answers
How much time do you need at Ronald Kirk Bridge?
Plan on about 2 hours at Ronald Kirk Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Ronald Kirk Bridge?
Our pick: Dec 31, 11 pm. Insider tip: Bring a blanket and arrive by 10 pm; the deck is open to wind off the river.
Is Ronald Kirk Bridge free?
Yes, we list Ronald Kirk Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Ronald Kirk Bridge?
Ronald Kirk Bridge appears on Dallas New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Ronald Kirk Bridge to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower.
Plan Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower
- Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower travel guide 7 places
- Dallas weather (covers Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower
- Al Biernat's Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.