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My Favorite Local Activities
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items I've lived in the DFW area for 29 years, and these are the places that hold my favorite memories. This list is a collection of my go-to spots for a chill Saturday—whether it's browsing the Rockwall Harbor or catching a sunset at Sail with Scott saili...
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Arts & Entertainment
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Restaurants
Longhorn steak house has some great steak. My favorite is the new York steak with loaded baked potato and broccoli 🥦
Plano - Steak Restaurant
I love Rodeo goat. They have some good burgers and fries. It is also located at the Harbor lake and after food you can enjoy a nice walk. They also have gluten free options 👍
Rockwall - Rodeo Goat | Craft Burgers - Beers - Cocktails
Looking for a more family restaurant? This is for you. It has country style foods. The best for chicken fried steak with old mashed potatoes and loaded with gravy. Now for those that are gluten free, they have options too.
Family Restaurant & Breakfast in Rockwall, 75087
Vila Brazil is such a nice, fancy restaurant. They have different selections of meat including lamb. This is a great go to for a date night. It is by the lake, it has a nice view.
Vila Brazil: Authentic Brazilian Steakhouse Experience
Zanata is recognized to be one of the best restaurants in Rockwall. The quality of food is excellent. They have gluten free options for those with food allergies.
Zanata Restaurant | Mediterranean Food | Rockwall, TX
Arts & Entertainment
This place is great for kids. They have all kinds of activities from bowling, to laser tag, go carts and many more. Its a great place to celebrate your kids’ birthday 🎈
Shenaniganz: Bowling, Axe Throwing & Kids Birthday Parties
Dallas Museum of Art is so nice. Has unique art pieces. I would be careful as to taking kids there as there is some inappropriate paintings for younger audiences.
Dallas Museum of Art · Dallas, TX
This is a great place to take your kids. So much fun. They will see a variety of fishes. A unique experience.
The Dallas World Aquarium · Dallas, TX
Outdoor Activities
This is the to go park. It has a water fountain, a walking trail miles long. You can have parties there. They have freezbie games. Highly recommend
Harry Myers Park · Rockwall, TX
Arbor Hills Nature preserve is a must see. They have multiple walking trails. A tower that you can watch over the preserve. You better have some good walking shoes. Your gonna do a lot of walking, but well worth it.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve | Plano, TX - Official Website
Omg. This park is awesome. It has a nice trail through the woods. Its a little challenging if you like challenge. Also they have a pond that you can swim across if you want. They have kayaking, boat rides, rv stations. The view is just so nice ❤️
🔎 tyler state park - Google Search
This is such a unique, beautiful lake. It has a sand beach, the feel of the ocean at the lake. The park is big and they have so many things to explore. A great get away place.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
A cool view of Lavon Lake! This shot captures the dam/spillway, which is a key feature of the lake area. Perfect for a day trip to take photos, fish, or just appreciate the scenery.
Lavon Lake
Book a sail boating ride with Sail with Scott. Boat rides in the evening for a date night, they have family rides for the families. Well worth it. The boat sails over the Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall.
Learn more and book online with live availability
The Dallas Zoo has a variety of animals. This is such a fun place. You would have to take the whole day to see the whole zoo so plan accordingly.
Dallas Zoo | Explore the Wonders of the Largest Zoo in Texas
If you want to come to the Texas for the Fair. It has to be in October. This is an outdoor activity place full of greasy foods 😋 and fun rides for the kids.
Home | State Fair of Texas