Dallas, Texas, is on the rise, and rightfully so. This vibrant city offers an abundance of recreational opportunities: the most retail malls per capita, jaw-dropping museums, and a burgeoning cultural scene. However, it does not end there.
Dallas' culinary culture has garnered national notice recently, and who can blame them? Although Tex-Mex and BBQ rule as the reigning queen and king of the restaurant scene in Dallas, the city continues to amaze with excellent Asian cuisine, steakhouses, and fantastic pubs and coffee shops (which are sometimes coffee shops with bars). We've compiled a list of the top things to do in Dallas to ensure you have a memorable experience. Examine every item on this list:
1. The Sixth Floor Museum West End Attractions
The Sixth Floor Museum tells the story of JFK's life and murder from a historical, social, and cultural standpoint. Poke your way through over 90,000 objects and stand at the precise window from where Oswald shot. Following that, go to Grassy Knoll to view the "X" in the center of the roadway where JFK was assassinated, before making your way to the nearby John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza.
2. Fearing's Restaurant Restaurants LoMac
Dean Fearing's restaurant is a refined affair located inside the opulent Ritz-Carlton Hotel. With the "Father of Southwestern Cuisine," you may enjoy exquisite dining in seven indoor and outdoor settings. The larger-than-life chef specializes in substantial traditional fare with an edge, so anticipate unexpected (but delicious) flavor pairings.
Achiote-glazed antelope, chicken-fried Maine lobster, BBQ shrimp tacos, and Wagyu brisket are among the highlights. If you're pressed for time, stop into the Rattlesnake Bar.
3. Texas Horse Park Sports and Fitness Equestrian South Boulevard
At Texas Horse Park, get to see Dallas the old way—on horseback. The 302-acre park is located inside the Great Trinity Forest, which Davy Crockett and his wife originally owned. The Texas Horse Park, which offers riding instruction, trail rides, and hippotherapy, is an homage to the state's equestrian heritage.
Bring out your inner cowboy or cowgirl as you ride beside the Trinity River, surrounded by old trees, freshwater springs, and a huge Native American archaeological site.
4. Trolley on McKinney Avenue
Along with a plethora of pick-up trucks, Dallas is home to a vintage trolley that trundles up and down Uptown's McKinney Avenue and the downtown Arts District's Arts District. It was founded in 1983 and is typically open 365 days a year for free.
Hop on and off for a unique bar and food tour that takes you to some of the finest pubs in town—a standout is The Standard Pour, which is renowned for its barrel-aged drinks. Alternatively, get on the trolley in Uptown and off at Klyde Warren Park or the Dallas Museum of Art to explore Downtown.
5. Things to do in Greater Dallas - Klyde Warren Park
The long, narrow Klyde Warren Park debuted in late 2012 atop the Woodall Rogers Freeway and has since grown to be one of Dallas' most popular destinations. This 5.2-acre park connects the city's Uptown and Arts Districts and is renowned for its playground, stage for live music, and food trucks along one side of the park.
Add to that a slew of free daily activities like table tennis, badminton, chess, ice skating, concerts, and yoga, and it's simple to understand why Klyde Warren Park is everyone's closest friend.
6. Highland Park Village
Shopping is almost a local sport in Dallas, so you've come to the perfect spot if you want to play ball with your credit card. The country's first outdoor retail complex is famous for its Spanish-influenced architecture as well as its Haute fashion (think Chanel, Dior, Alexander McQueen). Shop the newest luxury lines at Highland Park Village shops such as Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, and Cartier, followed by a meal at Bistro 31 and a movie at the Village Theatre.
If you're looking for more style points, Dallas is also home to the massive NorthPark Center, an award-winning style mecca that incorporates over 235 shops, modern art, and a 1.4-acre garden with water elements.
7. Attractions in Southfork Ranch Historic structures and places
A vacation to Dallas would be incomplete without a stop to the world's most renowned white home west of Washington, D.C. Southfork Ranch, which is home to the dysfunctional Ewing clan from the Dallas television program, is located in the tiny suburb of Parker, Texas, about 40 minutes from downtown Dallas. As a working ranch, guests may take horseback riding lessons or explore the trails with the assistance of a guide.
You cannot afford to miss the opportunity to attend a guided tour of the home, which will take you through everything from J.R.'s bedroom to the pistol that killed him—as well as lots of costumes, clips, and props from one of television's longest-running series.
8. Restaurants in Pecan Lodge Deep Ellum soul and southern American
If you ask anybody in Dallas where to get barbecue, they will direct you to the Pecan Lodge, the city's most award-winning barbecue establishment. The pit-smoked cuisine at this Deep Ellum eatery is truly phenomenal—as demonstrated by the queues that snake out the entrance, around the block, and into the parking lot.
The homemade jalapeno sausages, ribs, and beef brisket with southwestern flavor are exceptional, as is the "hot mess" (sea salt-crusted sweet potato topped with barbacoa and chipotle cream).
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