East TX Gem
Sightseeing
One of Texas’ most visited historic sites, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. The Museum is in the former Texas School Book Depository building, where evidence of a sniper was found after the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Much of the exhibit space looks as it appeared in the 1960s.
95 locals recommend
Dealey Plaza
One of Texas’ most visited historic sites, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. The Museum is in the former Texas School Book Depository building, where evidence of a sniper was found after the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Much of the exhibit space looks as it appeared in the 1960s.
A nationally acclaimed 66 acre display garden features breathtaking floral displays all year long. Nestled on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum was named "One of the Most Breathtaking Gardens in the World" by Architectural Digest. Dallas Blooms festival boasts of over 500,000 spring blooming bulbs, 3,000 azaleas and hundreds of Cherry Blooms-February-April. Summer in the garden includes an outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings and numerous water features with breathtaking floral displays. Autumn at the Arboretum-September-November features a nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring over 90,000 pumpkins/gourds/squash and named one of America's Best Pumpkin festivals by Fodor's Travel.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdA nationally acclaimed 66 acre display garden features breathtaking floral displays all year long. Nestled on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum was named "One of the Most Breathtaking Gardens in the World" by Architectural Digest. Dallas Blooms festival boasts of over 500,000 spring blooming bulbs, 3,000 azaleas and hundreds of Cherry Blooms-February-April. Summer in the garden includes an outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings and numerous water features with breathtaking floral displays. Autumn at the Arboretum-September-November features a nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring over 90,000 pumpkins/gourds/squash and named one of America's Best Pumpkin festivals by Fodor's Travel.
Reunion Tower, an iconic Dallas landmark, offers panoramic 360-degree views of the Dallas skyline. Located next to the Hyatt Regency Dallas, the Reunion Tower GeO-Deck offers an indoor/outdoor observation deck and unique entertaining spaces.
470 locals recommend
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd EReunion Tower, an iconic Dallas landmark, offers panoramic 360-degree views of the Dallas skyline. Located next to the Hyatt Regency Dallas, the Reunion Tower GeO-Deck offers an indoor/outdoor observation deck and unique entertaining spaces.
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a natural history and science museum. Great condition of dinosaur bones and fossils. Geared towards families with children.
727 locals recommend
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StThe Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a natural history and science museum. Great condition of dinosaur bones and fossils. Geared towards families with children.
FREE outdoor sculptures- an easy must-see in downtown Dallas! Near the convention center- could be combined with any visit or event being held there.
Cattle Drive sculptures by Robert Summers
900 Jackson StFREE outdoor sculptures- an easy must-see in downtown Dallas! Near the convention center- could be combined with any visit or event being held there.
The adventure at The Dallas World Aquarium begins at the top of the rainforest exhibit, where exotic birds, such as Cocks-of-the-rock and many species of toucans, can be seen. Lounging around are Two-toed and Three-toed sloths. Endangered animals, such as Orinoco crocodiles, Giant river otters, Antillean manatees and several species of monkeys are part of the many conservation projects.
485 locals recommend
The Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin StThe adventure at The Dallas World Aquarium begins at the top of the rainforest exhibit, where exotic birds, such as Cocks-of-the-rock and many species of toucans, can be seen. Lounging around are Two-toed and Three-toed sloths. Endangered animals, such as Orinoco crocodiles, Giant river otters, Antillean manatees and several species of monkeys are part of the many conservation projects.
Surrounding the jewel of Dallas, 1,015-acre White Rock Lake, the park is a prime spot for running, hiking, birdwatching, fishing and people-watching.
38 locals recommend
White Rock Lake Park
8000 E Mockingbird LnSurrounding the jewel of Dallas, 1,015-acre White Rock Lake, the park is a prime spot for running, hiking, birdwatching, fishing and people-watching.
The largest zoological experience in Texas, the 106-acre Dallas Zoo offers fun, educational and entertaining experiences for the whole family.
350 locals recommend
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveThe largest zoological experience in Texas, the 106-acre Dallas Zoo offers fun, educational and entertaining experiences for the whole family.
The Fort Worth Zoo doesn't get the attention it deserves from visitors, but locals believe it to be a better quality than the Dallas Zoo. FW received $100MM grant in 2017 to upgrade and expand and they've done a great job! Recommend you take the family to FW Zoo!
440 locals recommend
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial PkwyThe Fort Worth Zoo doesn't get the attention it deserves from visitors, but locals believe it to be a better quality than the Dallas Zoo. FW received $100MM grant in 2017 to upgrade and expand and they've done a great job! Recommend you take the family to FW Zoo!
Neighborhoods
Fun vibrant area with good restaurants and shops! Lots of character and cute little places to pop in- boutique clothing shops, outdoor bars to grab a glass of wine and enjoy the sunshine. Has a young alternative vibe— colorful murals and unique atmosphere. Good place to stroll around for the afternoon!
521 locals recommend
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StFun vibrant area with good restaurants and shops! Lots of character and cute little places to pop in- boutique clothing shops, outdoor bars to grab a glass of wine and enjoy the sunshine. Has a young alternative vibe— colorful murals and unique atmosphere. Good place to stroll around for the afternoon!
This neighborhood, with its rich music and entertainment history, is definitely a place to visit if you are in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There are a number of really good restaurants and bars, the latter offers opportunities to experience some great live music. There is a nice counter culture feel to this entire area. Art and shop exploring by day, bars and nightlife by night.
717 locals recommend
Deep Ellum
This neighborhood, with its rich music and entertainment history, is definitely a place to visit if you are in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There are a number of really good restaurants and bars, the latter offers opportunities to experience some great live music. There is a nice counter culture feel to this entire area. Art and shop exploring by day, bars and nightlife by night.
Landmark open-air center with more than 50 world-class boutiques and a dozen restaurants. Complimentary car service, personal shopping and valet. TaxFree Shopping Refund Center.
108 locals recommend
Highland Park
Landmark open-air center with more than 50 world-class boutiques and a dozen restaurants. Complimentary car service, personal shopping and valet. TaxFree Shopping Refund Center.
Food scene
Lower Greenville is known for Greenville Avenue, a lively dining and nightlife strip packed with trendy bistros, tequila bars and convivial patios hung with festive lights. A neon-lit marquee beckons indie and alt-country fans to the Granada Theater, a buzzy live music venue in a 1940s art deco building.
215 locals recommend
Lower Greenville
Lower Greenville is known for Greenville Avenue, a lively dining and nightlife strip packed with trendy bistros, tequila bars and convivial patios hung with festive lights. A neon-lit marquee beckons indie and alt-country fans to the Granada Theater, a buzzy live music venue in a 1940s art deco building.
Awesome atmosphere- both indoors and out. Excellent work space or hang with friends. Next door to the Coppell Farmers Market- make sure you visit on a Saturday morning to take advantage of both!
7 locals recommend
GEORGE | COFFEE + PROVISIONS
462 Houston StAwesome atmosphere- both indoors and out. Excellent work space or hang with friends. Next door to the Coppell Farmers Market- make sure you visit on a Saturday morning to take advantage of both!
My favorite rooftop bar! Take 1-2 hours before happy hour and dinner to stroll through the shops of Lower Greenville, then end here for some great drinks, views and food in the open air.
256 locals recommend
HG Sply Co.
2008 Greenville AveMy favorite rooftop bar! Take 1-2 hours before happy hour and dinner to stroll through the shops of Lower Greenville, then end here for some great drinks, views and food in the open air.
My favorite patio bar! Warning: Wait times on weekends can extend up to 2-3 hours. TRICK: stop by, add your name to the list 2 hours before- they will add you to an app-tracking list. Head back to the patio when you see your name about 20 mins from the top to claim your seats. Excellent BBQ but it goes fast (if you're going to order some food with your drinks). Friends believe they have one of the best burgers in town.
286 locals recommend
Katy Trail
Katy TrailMy favorite patio bar! Warning: Wait times on weekends can extend up to 2-3 hours. TRICK: stop by, add your name to the list 2 hours before- they will add you to an app-tracking list. Head back to the patio when you see your name about 20 mins from the top to claim your seats. Excellent BBQ but it goes fast (if you're going to order some food with your drinks). Friends believe they have one of the best burgers in town.