While primarily a residential and industrial suburb, Garland offers several notable attractions for visitors:
* **Historic Downtown Garland:** A highly walkable district featuring restored historic buildings, local shops, and the charming downtown square. * **Garland Landmark Museum:** Housed in the former 1901 Santa Fe depot, this museum preserves local history, displaying artifacts from early settlers to the city's industrial boom. * **Plaza Theater:** A beautifully restored art deco theater on the downtown square that hosts classic film screenings, concerts, and community events. * **Pace House:** One of Garland's oldest surviving homes, available for viewing and historic tours.