Some of my favorite things to do in Dallas coming from a local
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Where to Stay
Outdoor Activities
Fun things to do outdoors even when it's hot.
One of my favorite weekend activities in Dallas. They have tons of products, food, jewelry and clothes.
Dallas Farmers Market
Fun place to bring your dog, they even have a bar!!!
MUTTS Canine Cantina® - Dallas
Great place to hang out with lots of food trucks and restaurants
Klyde Warren Park
A fun spot to gather with friends and play some pickle ball! Would also be a great spot for a corporate event. The food and drinks are great too!!
Grand Prairie - Chicken N Pickle
Restaurants
Some of my go to restaurants in Dallas/ DFW
The perfect birthday or big group restaurant. Everyone pays the same amount, and it is all you can eat. Sometimes these kinds of places can have mediocre food, but their pizza and starters are 10/10
Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine Dallas
The perfect local spot near Addison. They have the best dirty martini I have ever had. The Grey Goose is on tap! along with that the food is also phenomenal.
Kenny's Wood Fired Grill
Absolutely loved this place! Expect to spend a good amount of money but it definitely felt worth it to me. The ambiance inside is very nice. Service was great, the complimentary valet was great and our server was fantastic! Food was amazing!
Uchi Dallas
The best authentic dim sum restaurant. The ballroom set up is reminiscent of Hong Kong dim sum houses.
Kirin Court
Family style Italian restaurant with the best service.
Kenny's Italian Kitchen
AMAZING margaritas and cocktails that are not too sweet. Exceptional atmosphere and delicious food. Worth the wait.
Las Palmas Tex-Mex
The perfect place if you are craving something unique. Serving Traditional Ethiopian food.
Desta Ethiopian Restaurant
Great atmosphere and everything I have tried here has been delicious.
Billy Can Can
The food here is always amazing. The burger is a must try! I also love the Cobb salad with crispy chicken to die for.
Hudson House
Owned by the same company as Hudson house. Always phenomenal food and drinks in the highland park village. Great for a date night!!
Dallas - Honor Bar
Great spot for a date night or a girls night out. They have an extensive wine list to fit everyone’s teeth. As well as delicious tapas to share with the table.
BARCELONA WINE BAR, Dallas - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Other Food & Drinks
These are places that not only have good food but are also great hangout spots to get a drink or watch a game.
The best place to stop after a walk on the Katy Trail. Top tier atmosphere, great food and cold drinks. Must try a summer beer.
Katy Trail Ice House
Eclectic bar with unique cocktail creations.
Bowen House
My favorite rooftop bar
HG Sply Co.
Great food and a perfect rooftop bar with a great view of Dallas
The Henry
Authentic Italian deli that has great lunch options as well as an Italian grocery with imported products.
Jimmy's Food Store
Arts & Entertainment
My favorite things to do in Dallas. The places that I want to take friends and family when they visit Dallas.
The home of the Mavs and the Stars also a great concert venue.
American Airlines Center
Concert venue in Downtown Dallas
The Bomb Factory
Gotta love those Dallas Stars!! Personally, I love hockey games for the drinks, snacks and when they fight. But if you are a hockey super fan you can't beat the atmosphere that the die-hard fans bring.
Dallas Stars Ice Hockey Game Ticket at American Airlines Center Dallas – Booking.com
A truly incredible Museum experience. I was able to learn things that are not often talked about in mainstream media and stand in the spot where it all happened. This 2 part tour is designed with the history fan in mind. On the first part, your exper...
JFK Assassination Tour with JFK Museum and Oswald's Rooming House Dallas
A huge walking/ running path in the heart of Dallas.
Katy Trail (Dallas)
Where to Stay
A great hotel in the heart of downtown Dallas. Great for a business trip or traveling just for fun!
Magnolia Hotel Downtown Dallas
The gorgeous Omni is a staple in the downtown Dallas skyline. Located near the convention center if you are visiting for work as well as the JFK Museum if you are visiting for pleasure. Featuring an onsite fitness center, Omni Dallas Hotel offers acc...
