10 Rooftop Locations in Dallas To Watch The Total Solar Eclipse
Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in style this April.
The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse – the last total solar eclipse visible in the U.S. for the next 20 years – will be here on April 8, 2024. And Dallas is the perfect city to witness the awe-inspiring celestial event in all its heavenly glory. Just don’t forget to wear the proper eyewear!
And everyone knows when it comes to sky-watching, it’s all about being at the right place at the right time. So we’ve compiled a list of 10 rooftop locations with a great view of the southern sky to witness one of the most breathtaking cosmic events on Earth.
Gilley’s Dallas
Gilley’s Dallas has hosted some of the biggest names in music. So it’s only fitting that a venue with so much star power be the perfect place to watch our closest star get the ultimate wardrobe change. With an expansive 3000 square ft patio and room for 300, your company has plenty of room to host a watching party at The Loft in Gilley’s.
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Waterproof at The Statler Hotel
Since 1956, the Statler Dallas has provided comfort and luxury to visitors worldwide. And now, the beautiful Waterproof pool bar and rooftop lounge provide a vibrant setting for this extra-worldly spectacle.
STIRR Dallas
A modern American rooftop bar nestled comfortably in Deep Ellum, STIRR offers beautiful cityscape views. That means you’ll have a great seat to witness the total eclipse in Dallas while enjoying a great cocktail like the Tequila Old Fashioned.
Marriott Dallas Uptown
If you’re traveling to Dallas to catch the eclipse, look no further than the Marriott Dallas Uptown. Enjoy the plush accommodations and exquisite dining while you relax and stargaze by the rooftop pool.
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Knight Sky
With a stunning skyline view of Downtown Dallas, Knight Sky’s rooftop deck will provide a stunning opportunity to witness this rare cosmic event. Book the space now and invite 174 of your closest friends to be with you when day turns to night in stunning fashion.
HG Sply
Few venues will offer a better view of the solar eclipse than the rooftop bar at HG Sply Co. Located in Lower Greenville, the spacious terrace offers its own menu with delicious favorites like salmon poke tacos or cochinita nachos.
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Sundown at Granada
More commonly known for its intimate musical affairs, Sundown at Granada offers great food and over 60 craft beers, ciders and seltzers. Grab a cold pint and head up to the rooftop to witness this awe-inspiring celestial event.
The Canvas Hotel
Witness the eclipse while relaxing in one of the most luxurious rooftop infinity pools Dallas offers. Perched on the 6th floor of the boutique Canvas Hotel, the pool is open to the public, so you have no excuse to join the Cedars locals.
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Hide Bar
While the folks at Hide don’t typically open their rooftop terrace until 5 p.m. for a total solar eclipse, they’re making an exception. Drop in, order a Sith Lord in honor of dark phenomenon and share an order of lettuce cups with your closest cosmic-loving friends.
The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels Dallas
With stunning views of the Dallas skyline and southern sky, the Pool Club is a private 4th-floor rooftop pool and bar perfectly located to witness the total solar eclipse in all its heavenly glory. However, access is restricted to hotel guests and reservations, so book your room early or make a reservation.
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