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You can enjoy the views during daylight and then stay for sunset. It’s nice to visit the GeO-Deck just before sunset. If you’ll be in Dallas on New Year’s Eve, this is a must! (See the video above for an example of what I mean.)įor the time of day, you have a few options. The tower also puts on a spectacular fireworks show - not every year, but often - to ring in the new year. In fact, you’ll find visiting Reunion Tower (with its plentiful AC) can be a pleasant break from the Dallas sun during warmer months. When to Visit the GeO-DeckĪs far as the time of year goes, any season works. Kennedy’s last day in Dallas.ĬOVID-19 note: Due to safety precautions during COVID-19, touch screens are currently not active. Check them out to see an interactive 3D map of Dallas, to play with the light display on a virtual Reunion Tower, and to learn about President John F. Another notable geodesic dome, for those unfamiliar with the shape, would be Spaceship Earth at Epcot in Disney World.Īlong with the views, there are several touch screens and displays inside the GeO-Deck. The GeO-Deck name comes from Reunion Tower’s shape, a geodesic dome (basically, a lattice-shell sphere formed out of triangles). On a clear day, you can see all the way over to Fort Worth, 32 miles away. Reunion Tower’s GeO-Deck is an open-floor observation deck that gives a 360-degree panorama of the Dallas skyline.

More than 250 LED lights make the tower glow at night.

The GeO-Deck, the name for the observation deck, is 470 feet up.

The elevator to the top is just a 68-second ride.

Here are a few more fun facts about Reunion Tower: You can take 837 steps to the top - like runners do every year during the Dallas Vert Mile race - or, like most, opt for the elevator. But Reunion Tower has been going strong for over four decades.Ĭoming in at 561 feet, Reunion Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Dallas.

The colony lasted only 18 months, falling apart after financial insolvency and difficulty growing crops. However, Reunion Tower also draws its name from La Réunion, a utopian colony founded nearby in 1855. At its simplest, it refers to the “reunion” between the old and new of Downtown Dallas. The name has an interesting origin story, too. Luckily, a sphere was ultimately chosen for the project - like many Dallasites, I couldn’t imagine it any other way.

But, funny enough, it wasn’t always meant to be a big ball in the sky.Įarly designs for the project were a pyramid-shaped top or simply a flat observation deck. Other than that, this is more suitable for anyone looking to have a quiet peaceful meal.Reunion Tower has been a hallmark of Downtown Dallas since its construction in 1978. Cloud 9 Cafe is a decent space to reserve for parties but do understand it'll be you and other individuals bringing the fun to that party otherwise you'll be relying on the ceiling animations to do the trick.

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You wont have to walk around to see the view of Downtown Dallas from all sides as you'll eventually do a full 360 without leaving your table. This is nice for visitors who are looking to lounge around. Had to walk around and catch up to it haha. I had no clue until I left my table that was located in front of the bar, hung there for a bit then turned around only to realize my table had moved. The animations are based on weather which changes throughout the visit from sunny skies to cloudy, rainy, etc. The design however is pretty cool with neon lights and screen animations on the ceiling. As mentioned there are no TV's so other than the bar, the rest of the place isn't that exciting. For the cafe itself, it's decent with a cool view of Downtown Dallas from all areas of the circular restaurant. The bartender had a heavy hand, excellent for those who like their drinks strong. None of the cocktails asked were lite in alcohol. For the most part, the drinks were great.

There was no food ordered but there were drinks, lots of drinks so I'll be rating on the ambiance and drinks alone. With the permission of the Hyatt Regency of course. Thankfully the audio visual company my job works with were able to set up TV's around the cafe for the game. There are no TV's inside of the cafe if you're looking to catch a game. The Cloud Nine Cafe was used for my jobs private event during Super Bowl Sunday.

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