Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainTexas Monthly's Top Ten List of BBQ in the state.
A second restaurant with awesome pizzaria with wood-fired Neapolitan pies. On Rotation is next door if you want to try an awesome selection of craft beer before or after eating.
40 locals recommend
Cane Rosso
7328 Gaston AveA second restaurant with awesome pizzaria with wood-fired Neapolitan pies. On Rotation is next door if you want to try an awesome selection of craft beer before or after eating.
Our local fav and great spot for top notch authentic Tex-Mex.
23 locals recommend
Matt's Rancho Martinez
1904 Skillman StOur local fav and great spot for top notch authentic Tex-Mex.
Authentic Northern Chinese Street Fair. Awesome dumplings and noodle bowls.
32 locals recommend
Monkey King Noodle Company
2933 MainAuthentic Northern Chinese Street Fair. Awesome dumplings and noodle bowls.
Neighborhood Cafe accross from a local payground. Farm to Market fair that makes use of their own private garden on site.
Great for a late breakfast start to the day and within walking distance.
48 locals recommend
Garden Cafe
5310 Junius StNeighborhood Cafe accross from a local payground. Farm to Market fair that makes use of their own private garden on site.
Great for a late breakfast start to the day and within walking distance.
Local coffee shop that also offers artisinal toasted sandwiches.
35 locals recommend
Toasted Coffee + Kitchen
5420 Ross AveLocal coffee shop that also offers artisinal toasted sandwiches.
Houndstooth Coffee
1900 N Henderson AveIndependent coffee shop
Mudsmith
2114 Greenville AveHipster coffee bar with beer and light fare.
Deli and food stores with an eclectic selection of gourmet foods and wines. The deli offers some of the best sandwiches in the city and the best Mufaletta we've had outside of New Orleans.
77 locals recommend
Jimmy's Food Store
4901 Bryan StDeli and food stores with an eclectic selection of gourmet foods and wines. The deli offers some of the best sandwiches in the city and the best Mufaletta we've had outside of New Orleans.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local Craft Beer Bar available to drink on sight or to fill a growler and bring home. Are you picking up a theme? We like Local Craft Beer.
7 locals recommend
Lakewood Growler
6448 E Mockingbird LnLocal Craft Beer Bar available to drink on sight or to fill a growler and bring home. Are you picking up a theme? We like Local Craft Beer.
Local Craft Beer Bar available to drink on sight or to fill a growler and bring home.
8 locals recommend
Craft and Growler
3601 Parry AveLocal Craft Beer Bar available to drink on sight or to fill a growler and bring home.
Local Craft Beer Bar available to drink on sight or to fill a growler and bring home. Right next to Cane Rosso's awesome wood-fired Neapolitan pies. Grab a bite there and stop in for a drink.
On Rotation Brewery + Taproom
Local Craft Beer Bar available to drink on sight or to fill a growler and bring home. Right next to Cane Rosso's awesome wood-fired Neapolitan pies. Grab a bite there and stop in for a drink.
Craft Brewery in the heart of Deep Ellum. Tours and taproom available with plenty of eating and drinking establishments close by.
83 locals recommend
Deep Ellum Brewing Company
2823 St Louis StCraft Brewery in the heart of Deep Ellum. Tours and taproom available with plenty of eating and drinking establishments close by.
Stylish winery & wine bar offering tastings of local vintages paired with global small plates. Located in a converted Lakewood post office that feels like "a California wine room" is just the spot for "unwinding and relaxing with friends" over a bottle or glass of wine.
39 locals recommend
Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect AveStylish winery & wine bar offering tastings of local vintages paired with global small plates. Located in a converted Lakewood post office that feels like "a California wine room" is just the spot for "unwinding and relaxing with friends" over a bottle or glass of wine.
A converted movie theater makes for one of the best live music venues in the city. Local and national acts regularly perform here and tickets run between $10-40 each for GA depending on who's playing.
75 locals recommend
Granada Theater
3524 Greenville AveA converted movie theater makes for one of the best live music venues in the city. Local and national acts regularly perform here and tickets run between $10-40 each for GA depending on who's playing.
Arts & Culture
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StRecent and very popular addition to Dallas.
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture
100 S Houston StArt Garden and Indoor Art Museum. Free admision the 1st Saturday of the month.
240 locals recommend
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora St Art Garden and Indoor Art Museum. Free admision the 1st Saturday of the month.
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood St Free General Admission during the day.
Located on the campus of SMU "Prado on the Prairie" is a museum that houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain.
Admission is free on Thursdays after 5 p.m.
15 locals recommend
Meadows Museum
5900 Bishop BlvdLocated on the campus of SMU "Prado on the Prairie" is a museum that houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain.
Admission is free on Thursdays after 5 p.m.
George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU BoulevardAsian Art Museum in the arts district with Free Admission.
67 locals recommend
Crow Museum of Asian Art
2010 Flora StAsian Art Museum in the arts district with Free Admission.
The Samurai Collection
2501 N Harwood StSamurai Musuem with Free Admission
Parks & Nature
Nestled up against White Rock Lake in the heart of Dallas you can stroll through beautiful gardens. Seasonal theme changes are on constant display.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdNestled up against White Rock Lake in the heart of Dallas you can stroll through beautiful gardens. Seasonal theme changes are on constant display.
Outdoor park next to downtown Dallas & the Arts District. Some of Dallas' best food trucks regularly serve fare around the park. Hosts concerts and events as well.
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyOutdoor park next to downtown Dallas & the Arts District. Some of Dallas' best food trucks regularly serve fare around the park. Hosts concerts and events as well.
Canoe, Kayak and stand up paddle board rentals for fun and to take in the beautiful views of White Rock Lake and the Dallas skyline.
18 locals recommend
White Rock Paddle Co.
389 E Lawther DrCanoe, Kayak and stand up paddle board rentals for fun and to take in the beautiful views of White Rock Lake and the Dallas skyline.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
1800 N Henderson AveWhole Foods Market
2510 McKinney AveSightseeing
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
646 MainPioneer Plaza
1428 Young StHome of the Texas State Fair (largest state fair in the US) plus the park was transformed from an early 20th-century fairground into an Art Deco showcase. It is also home to musuems, gardens, Dallas Musica Hall, Verizon Ampitheater and the Cotton Bolw.
83 locals recommend
South Dallas
Home of the Texas State Fair (largest state fair in the US) plus the park was transformed from an early 20th-century fairground into an Art Deco showcase. It is also home to musuems, gardens, Dallas Musica Hall, Verizon Ampitheater and the Cotton Bolw.
360-degree views of Dallas from 470 feet up at the only indoor/outdoor observation deck in Dallas.
470 locals recommend
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd E360-degree views of Dallas from 470 feet up at the only indoor/outdoor observation deck in Dallas.
The district is comprised of century-old brick warehouses that have been refurbished into urban residences, restaurants and shops. The West End has a historic aesthetic and charm, that features attractions, live entertainment, museums, dining, and shops.
40 locals recommend
West End
The district is comprised of century-old brick warehouses that have been refurbished into urban residences, restaurants and shops. The West End has a historic aesthetic and charm, that features attractions, live entertainment, museums, dining, and shops.
Entertainment & Activities
Texas' own gastro-pub theater. Great for catching old classic movies or new releases. Check out their schedule and you may find anything from a 80's themed sing along to Rocky Horror Picture Show screening.
119 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
1005 S Lamar StTexas' own gastro-pub theater. Great for catching old classic movies or new releases. Check out their schedule and you may find anything from a 80's themed sing along to Rocky Horror Picture Show screening.
Home to NBA's Dallas Mavericks, NHL's Dallas Stars and major touring bands and musicians.
546 locals recommend
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Pk LnHome to NBA's Dallas Mavericks, NHL's Dallas Stars and major touring bands and musicians.
Driving range, put put, and unique golf games with full bar and restaurant service.
178 locals recommend
Topgolf
8787 Park LnDriving range, put put, and unique golf games with full bar and restaurant service.
Texas trail ride minutes from downtown. They offer trail rides, lessons and events.
Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship
811 Pemberton Hill RoadTexas trail ride minutes from downtown. They offer trail rides, lessons and events.
Experience a real life Texas Rodeo with a short drive outside of Dallas in Mesquite, TX.
27 locals recommend
Mesquite Championship Rodeo
1818 Rodeo DrExperience a real life Texas Rodeo with a short drive outside of Dallas in Mesquite, TX.
The one and only Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Purchase a tour and see everything including behind the scenes looks at locker rooms and Jerry Jones' private suite.
880 locals recommend
AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T WayThe one and only Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Purchase a tour and see everything including behind the scenes looks at locker rooms and Jerry Jones' private suite.