Guidebook for Dallas
Food Scene
Best traditional diner around. It has been around for decades and is the original Norma's in Dallas.
49 locals recommend
Norma's Cafe
1123 W Davis StBest traditional diner around. It has been around for decades and is the original Norma's in Dallas.
Best BBQ in Dallas. There is always a line out the door. The trick is to sit at the bar. There are always seats and you're served immediately.
255 locals recommend
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainBest BBQ in Dallas. There is always a line out the door. The trick is to sit at the bar. There are always seats and you're served immediately.
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
400 W Davis StBest BBQ in Bishop Arts, the spicy pickles are the best
LUCK (Local Urban Craft Kitchen)
331 Singleton BlvdDarn good Southern cooking.
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdTEN Ramen
1888 Sylvan AveBest ramen in Dallas
Hattie's
418 North Bishop AvenueSouthern comfort
Zen Sushi in the Bishop Arts
380 W 7th Sthalf off sushi on Monday nights
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
1212 Oak Lawn Avegreat pizza
Pepe's & Mito's
2911 Elm StreetGreat Mexican food
Drinks & Nightlife
Unique bar/library/coffee shop located in a repurposed house. You can't beat their cocktails and a great book ; )
78 locals recommend
The Wild Detectives
314 W Eighth StUnique bar/library/coffee shop located in a repurposed house. You can't beat their cocktails and a great book ; )
Best kept secret in Dallas. A country dive bar with live music and cheap drinks.
19 locals recommend
Adair's Saloon
2624 Commerce StBest kept secret in Dallas. A country dive bar with live music and cheap drinks.
HG Sply Co.
2008 Greenville AveGreat night view of the city!
Truck Yard
5624 Sears StOutdoor bar that mimics the Austin, TX bar scene
The Rustic
3656 Howell StOutdoor music venue
Sightseeing
Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested here after shooting JFK. It's worth a drive by. The street is very cute.
79 locals recommend
The Texas Theatre
231 JeffersonLee Harvey Oswald was arrested here after shooting JFK. It's worth a drive by. The street is very cute.
Dallas County Administration Building
411 Elm StWhere JFK was assassinated
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd EParks & Nature
Best urban park built over a highway. Experience the food trucks, outdoor movies and yoga in the park.
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyBest urban park built over a highway. Experience the food trucks, outdoor movies and yoga in the park.
Shopping
Cutest place in Dallas. Small boutiques, art stores, bars and restaurants galore in this area.
521 locals recommend
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StCutest place in Dallas. Small boutiques, art stores, bars and restaurants galore in this area.
Outdoor farmers market with local goods including fresh produce, homemade jam, pickles, candy and goods.
65 locals recommend
Farmers Market
Outdoor farmers market with local goods including fresh produce, homemade jam, pickles, candy and goods.
Great selection of plants. As an added bonus - they'll plant a cactus for you with decorative rocks in the pot of your choosing. Build-a-bear for horticulture people
Ruibal's Plants of Texas
601 S Pearl ExpyGreat selection of plants. As an added bonus - they'll plant a cactus for you with decorative rocks in the pot of your choosing. Build-a-bear for horticulture people
Sunshine Miniature Trees
7118 Greenville AveUnique plant store in an old house. great atmosphere.
NorthPark Center
8687 N US 75-Central Expy 1000Very nice shopping mall
Entertainment & Activities
If you haven't seen a movie at the Alamo then you must go. They serve great food and beer during the movie. Not your typical movie + dinner joint.
119 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
1005 S Lamar StIf you haven't seen a movie at the Alamo then you must go. They serve great food and beer during the movie. Not your typical movie + dinner joint.
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 E Road to Six Flags StGreat for families!
Globe Life Park in Arlington
1000 Ballpark WayCheap tickets!
AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T WayIt is so close to the house! Take the kids for an easy day at the zoo.
350 locals recommend
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveIt is so close to the house! Take the kids for an easy day at the zoo.
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Pk LnGetting Around
Hampton
2002 S. Hampton RoadPark and ride DART station that can take you to downtown