Downtown Dallas
Rooftopping in Dallas: Downtown – U.S.A.
Dallas is the third largest city in Texas, and by most measures a fairly average place to live. I recently made a trip downtown with a friend to see if we could get any good pictures.
Sometimes things just pan out, and I ended up getting in the first place I went to. I’m not sure exactly how popular rooftopping in Dallas is, but if the walls preceding the roof are any indication, then I’m definitely not alone.
Writing on the Wall
It’s always interesting to see what people have written and experienced before you as you approach the entry of a roof. Some of it is philosophical, “In life we find equilibrium in love, peace, and exploration of ourselves,” and some of it a bit more ominous…
Always watching
I don’t typically write anything on walls, and after reading some of the writing we made our way to the roof.
On the roof
Looking Down
Sunset
Dallas Skyline
Another View; Chase building on the right with the blue lights
Overlooking the city
Giant chimneys
While on the roof we heard some muffled voices and of course we thought it was security at first, but it ended up being a bunch of high school girls who came to check the roof out as well. So with that being said, this place is definitely easy to get into, and the view is well worth it.
@haggletheberg April 29, 2014 at 04:06
Yes! We have been on this one before we live in austin but we travel all around texas to explore!
Midnight May 2, 2014 at 00:05
Saw your pics, liked the Chase building one, nice! Let me know if you come around Dallas again, I’m here for a couple months.
Anonymous December 25, 2019 at 23:47
Hello where is this at ?
Daniel January 2, 2015 at 01:37
The view is awesome! which building are y’all on??
Midnight January 2, 2015 at 01:57
Tall building, red sign, you’ll find it easily.
m January 9, 2015 at 02:13
Anymore indication, clues?
m January 9, 2015 at 22:07
GOT there but door had a supposed “alarm” after the wall writing you took pictures off.
Midnight January 9, 2015 at 23:36
I haven’t been there in a while; not sure if that’s new or not, but there are 2 doors that lead to the roof.
m January 10, 2015 at 00:19
Yea, mechanical access room was locked, other had “alarm” warning. Oh well, thanks for sharing your pics, bc that’s the closest I’ll ever get.
Midnight January 10, 2015 at 02:16
Sorry to hear that, I may go there and check it out again sometime. There are other places to go in Dallas, I’ll be posting some by next weekend.
Jasmin May 7, 2017 at 14:42
What is the name of the building?
Midnight May 12, 2017 at 21:44
It’s the one with the red sign.
a January 10, 2015 at 13:48
Which building is it? Thanks kindly.
Midnight January 10, 2015 at 15:39
Check your mail
stephen January 18, 2015 at 20:02
I’d love to tag along sometime!
Midnight January 18, 2015 at 22:25
Send me an email through the contact form!
a April 2, 2015 at 09:21
Did you ever go back and see if you could get up to the top?
Midnight April 3, 2015 at 11:14
I was back there 2 months ago. I believe it’s still possible to go, but not the way shown; the doors were locked.
Jeditexas May 22, 2015 at 16:51
Dang I’ve been wanting to go try it out which building is it
Midnight May 23, 2015 at 17:41
Send me a message through the contact form; last I checked a month ago it was locked. You are free to try though!
Danielle Ellis June 3, 2015 at 23:28
I’d like to run a profile on your rooftopping photographs for a photo series being launched June 26th
Midnight June 4, 2015 at 18:20
Sent you an email, if you don’t get it message me through the contact form. Thanks!
Pascual September 3, 2015 at 22:32
Where is this at?would like to know
drea August 5, 2015 at 17:00
Where can i go rooftopping? Which buildings?
Midnight August 8, 2015 at 01:02
It’s trial and error, many of the places shown are not so easy to get into anymore. Find a building you like and give it a try.
isa August 6, 2015 at 18:34
Could i know which building youre on?
Midnight August 8, 2015 at 01:03
Send me your email through the contact form, and I’ll reply back!
Maricela March 5, 2017 at 15:40
I would really like to go rooftopping!!! Please send me some more info
Nic July 11, 2016 at 22:55
What building?
Midnight July 12, 2016 at 13:02
A tall hotel.
Joseph August 15, 2016 at 23:11
What was the building? Were you still able to access it?
Midnight August 23, 2016 at 15:07
Big hotel in Downtown, there’s a few hints already in the comments.
I revisited last year, but it was inaccessible at the time. If you find otherwise, it would be good to know!
Kenzie August 21, 2016 at 03:53
Would absolutely love to come shooting with you sometime in Dallas!
Midnight August 23, 2016 at 14:59
Likewise, let’s do it! I sent you an email.
Henry November 10, 2016 at 06:31
It’s amazing!! Which camera do you use…???
Midnight November 11, 2016 at 20:25
Thanks! Most of these photos are with a Canon T2i, but I have a Canon 6D now.
Ahmed Hamdy January 10, 2017 at 12:25
I am coming for a visit this Febraury and interested to explore these rooftops…I am a gropro owner and had some good stunts. mail me if you are intersted (ahmed.elrazek1995@gmail.com) and what is that building????
Midnight January 25, 2017 at 20:23
I sent you an email, I may be in Dallas depending when you come. It’s a well known international hotel chain in downtown, with a giant red sign at the top.
Salvador Flores January 11, 2018 at 22:34
Hey man love, love, love the pics Bro! (No homo) question. I’ve been wanting to get on rooftops in Dallas but not sure which ones I can get on, and if I do would they ticket you ? Thanks bro email me: salfloresg95@gmail.com thanks man!
Midnight February 14, 2018 at 13:13
Haha thanks loved that you liked the pics so much (no homo).
I sent you an email; I’ll have an IG up soon so I don’t miss as many comment notifications.
Ari January 22, 2019 at 22:59
I would also really like to know <3
Midnight January 23, 2019 at 01:44
And so you will, sent you an email :p
Gaby March 8, 2017 at 20:02
Ive been staying in dallas for quiet some time i would love to go up there with you and do a photo shoot please get to me as soon as you can!(:
Midnight March 12, 2017 at 22:19
Hey Gabe, I sent you a note to your email!
Derrick Bias March 19, 2017 at 00:03
I just moved here a few weeks ago. Only been downtown once. But, I plan to check out a few spots soon.
Luis Hernandez July 24, 2017 at 20:46
I would like to know the place of the building and if it’s still accessible. My guess would be the Sheraton Hotel or the Peagusus plaza.
Midnight July 27, 2017 at 00:18
I’m not sure if it’s still accessible, and let’s just say it’s not the Peagusus plaza.
Johnny February 8, 2018 at 12:08
wondering if its still possible to get up there as of february 8, 2018. these pictures are amazing btw
Midnight February 14, 2018 at 12:57
Thanks man! I’m honestly not sure, I haven’t been there in some time.
I tried going back early 2017 and the usual way was locked up. I’m sure it depends a lot on your luck and persistence.
James mason March 4, 2021 at 19:24
Do you know or think it’s possible to get on top of magnolia hotel (Pegasus sign) in 2021 and if not do you know any good spots in the area? Thanks!
Midnight March 24, 2021 at 20:53
Last I checked they nailed down the window that I used to get outside of the building (there is a window in the staircase area; it’s definitely harder than it was before. For new spots…there’s a lot of construction going on around downtown…big cranes to climb and easy access buildings soon 🙂
Mely January 25, 2019 at 07:49
Your gallery is amazing! Always wanted to do some rooftop photoshoots. Could you tell me which buildings are accessible or how to possibly get on some rooftops? I really appreciate it! Dope shot of the subject set btw!
Obi May 22, 2020 at 14:38
Been to this location before. Always satisfying.
Midnight May 22, 2020 at 14:43
Yeah it’s great! It seems to be be open off/on depending on when you go.
Anonymous March 7, 2021 at 20:41
Which place is this? I need to find a spot where I can get this amazing view of Dallas for free.
Midnight March 24, 2021 at 20:51
Sheraton Dallas
Danny March 24, 2021 at 14:19
I would love to go some time and take some shot!! What’s the risk of getting caught though??
Midnight March 24, 2021 at 20:50
There’s always a chance of getting caught. I’m not sure how much security has tightened up over there, but when I went it was pretty easy. Watch for cameras though and don’t spend too long up there.