Guidebook for Dallas
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favorite bars - that just happens to have GREAT grub, a solid beer selection, and half price food on Tuesdays.
7 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness
11100 N Central ExpyOne of our favorite bars - that just happens to have GREAT grub, a solid beer selection, and half price food on Tuesdays.
Our favorite local dive bar. Don't let them give you any crap. ;)
28 locals recommend
Lakewood Landing
5818 Live Oak StOur favorite local dive bar. Don't let them give you any crap. ;)
One of our favorite bars - that just happens to have GREAT grub, a solid beer selection, and half price food on Tuesdays.
7 locals recommend
Vickery Park
2810 N Henderson AveOne of our favorite bars - that just happens to have GREAT grub, a solid beer selection, and half price food on Tuesdays.
Restaurant/bar with pretty awesome food. Half price food on Tuesdays! A Dallas staple.
54 locals recommend
The Libertine Bar
2101 Greenville AveRestaurant/bar with pretty awesome food. Half price food on Tuesdays! A Dallas staple.
Semi-hidden neighborhood dive-y gem that feels like you're drinking martinis in Hollywood in the 50s. Lots of townies here, but all good people. Live jazz/music several nights.
41 locals recommend
The Balcony Club
1825 Abrams RdSemi-hidden neighborhood dive-y gem that feels like you're drinking martinis in Hollywood in the 50s. Lots of townies here, but all good people. Live jazz/music several nights.
Local neighborhood wine bar with a cute little patio and better than decent wine. A glass runs $7 - $15. Tip: order food from nearby restaurants and have it delivered to you!
39 locals recommend
Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect AveLocal neighborhood wine bar with a cute little patio and better than decent wine. A glass runs $7 - $15. Tip: order food from nearby restaurants and have it delivered to you!
Double Wide Bar
3510 Commerce StPopular dive bar with live music space. Definitely an experience.
Essentials
Nearest place to try something new. Not cheap, but usually worth it. They've got a decent prepared food section.
289 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2510 McKinney AveNearest place to try something new. Not cheap, but usually worth it. They've got a decent prepared food section.
Great little organic/local grocery store. They've got fresh produce, groceries, local meats & prepared grab-n-go foods. Highly recommend a visit!
9 locals recommend
Green Grocer
3614 Greenville AvenueGreat little organic/local grocery store. They've got fresh produce, groceries, local meats & prepared grab-n-go foods. Highly recommend a visit!
Arts & Culture
A Dallas must-see (if you're into that kind of thing)! They have lots of events, too.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdA Dallas must-see (if you're into that kind of thing)! They have lots of events, too.
Granada Theater
3524 Greenville AveHistoric concert venue.
Brand new over-the-highway park in downtown Dallas. Food trucks are there at Peak hours, though parking can be tough. A definite family- and pet-friendly must-see. Tip: dog park!
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyBrand new over-the-highway park in downtown Dallas. Food trucks are there at Peak hours, though parking can be tough. A definite family- and pet-friendly must-see. Tip: dog park!
Running & bike trails around the entire lake with great views. You can rent canoes & SUPs on the north-east side. Lots of small parking lots & very kid friendly. TIP: Do not swim in the lake.
502 locals recommend
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdRunning & bike trails around the entire lake with great views. You can rent canoes & SUPs on the north-east side. Lots of small parking lots & very kid friendly. TIP: Do not swim in the lake.
Food Scene
Pearl Cup Coffee
2701 Custer PkwyCute little coffee shop - lots of laptops here!
Restaurant/bar with great ambiance and music, owned by the people who own the historic Granada Theater. Good food w/ vegetarian options, good beer, free shows weeknights at 11, and an awesome rooftop.
45 locals recommend
Sundown at Granada
3520 Greenville AveRestaurant/bar with great ambiance and music, owned by the people who own the historic Granada Theater. Good food w/ vegetarian options, good beer, free shows weeknights at 11, and an awesome rooftop.
St Martins
4223 Greenville AveEXCELLENT French-style restaurant. $$$$ - but it's worth it!
Chuy's
4544 McKinney AveChuys - cheap tex-mex, great margaritas and an Elvis/fish theme. Awesome.
Shopping
Really cool little local store that stocks local artist and artisan goods as well as fun imports. Great for gifts!
17 locals recommend
We Are 1976, Inc.
313 N Bishop AveReally cool little local store that stocks local artist and artisan goods as well as fun imports. Great for gifts!
Everything Else
Dog park! Big pen for > 30 lbs. and small one for under. Also a fenced-in dock area for dogs to get in the lake. Decent park.
38 locals recommend
White Rock Lake Park
8000 E Mockingbird LnDog park! Big pen for > 30 lbs. and small one for under. Also a fenced-in dock area for dogs to get in the lake. Decent park.