Things To Do
Restaurants We Recommend
There are several restaurants we love here in Dallas. If you want to restaurant/bar hop, we recommend visiting Lowest Greenville or Deep Ellum (scroll down for more details). If you're looking for a bit more direction, we've listed some of our favorites below. Our favorites near the venue include: Mi Cocina in Klyde Warren Park (Mexican), Gloria's (Latin), Sixty Vines (Italian), Las Palmas (Mexican), The Henry (American) Our favorites a bit further from the venue include: Hudson House (American), Uchi/Uchiba (sushi), HG Sply (casual American), Sister (Italian), Terrillis (Italian), Javier's (Mexican), Il Bracco (Italian), Wabi House (Ramen)
Daytime Hangout Spots We Recommend
Dallas has tons of cool spots to hang out at during the day while you wait for the wedding. Our favorites include: Happiest Hour, HG Sply, Katy Trail Ice House, Tequila Social, The Rustic, and Truck Yard
Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park serves as a central gathering space for Dallas and its visitors. The 5.2-acre deck park, designed by The Office of James Burnett, is an urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Pearl and St. Paul streets in downtown Dallas. Klyde Warren Park is a highly active space, providing daily free programming for the public ranging from yoga to lecture series to outdoor concerts and films.
Dallas Museum of Art
Located in the nation’s largest arts district, the DMA is a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramatic performances
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Arboretum has been listed among the top arboretums in the world and the number of honors is so extensive it is listed on our website. The Dallas Arboretum is proud to offer the public an array of popular annual events, educational programs for children and adults, and an emphasis on family-oriented activities. Ground-breaking horticultural research conducted in our Trial Gardens continues to contribute to an important body of knowledge, both regionally and nationally.
Lower + Lowest Greenville
Lower Greenville provides a bustling, walkable neighborhood filled with local restaurants, bars and retail. The cross streets of Ross and Belmont form the epicenter known as "Lowest Greenville" with more than 25 establishments in a short few blocks radius. Continue up all the way to Mockingbird to "Upper Greenville" for even more local gems overlooking the street, that are always filled with young professions who work and live in the popular neighborhood.
Deep Ellum
A historic neighborhood long known for its nightlife and music, in fact the neighborhood became known for music in the 1920's when it became a popular destination for jazz and blues musicians. Over the last several years, Deep Ellum has exploded with growth in nightlife establishments, making it comparable to a 6th Street in Austin or Bourbon Street in New Orleans, with an eclectic mix of nightclubs, dive bars, cocktail lounges, retail shops, tattoo parlors, speakeasies and concert venues.
Dallas Farmers Market
Nestled among the skyscrapers and the hustle of the city is a place where farmers become friends. In the middle of everything but away from it all, since 1941, the Dallas Farmers Market has been filled with wholesome produce and the collective fruits of our labor. Once a humble horse-and-wagon wholesale business, the market has grown with the city and turned into a hub for farm-fresh vegetables, dairy and more. Today, in the heart of downtown, the Dallas Farmers Market exists to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle for all of North Texas. Seasonal produce, free-range meats, fresh eggs, artisan pantry staples, and handmade arts + crafts can be found in The Shed every weekend year round. All products are grown and raised within Texas or 400 miles of Dallas, ensuring that the selection is always fresh, seasonal, and supports local agriculture.
White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake is a 1,015 acre city lake located approximately 5 miles northeast of downtown Dallas. White Rock is one of the most heavily used parks in the Dallas Park system and is the location of many special events and runs. White Rock Lake offers a variety of active and passive activity options and is one of the best places to experience natural areas and wildlife in an urban setting. This lake is near our house and one of Matt's favorite places to run and ride his bike.
The Katy Trail
What was once an abandoned railroad line is now one of the most iconic destinations in Dallas: the Katy Trail. Each year, the park welcomes over 2 million visits to the beautiful scenery on 3.5 miles of well-maintained path.
Fort Worth Stockyards
The stockyards are what most people think of when they think of Texas. Once home to cowboys, cattlemen and outlaws, today the Stockyards National Historic District is one of the most popular attractions in Texas. Day and night, visitors come to the Stockyards to get a taste of the true American West. Begin your journey on Exchange Avenue, where the weathered brick streets are lined with historic buildings, restaurants, shops, saloons and other attractions.
NorthPark Center
Visit NorthPark Center, Dallas’ top shopping destination. NorthPark is home to 200 retailers, including luxury boutiques, trend-setting brands, restaurants, and movie theatres. Filled with museum-quality artworks and extraordinary landscaping, NorthPark is a shopping experience unlike any other.
Four Day Weekend- Dallas
Four Day Weekend is an award-winning comedy show built around audience suggestions and participation. They have shows every weekend at our Dallas and Fort Worth theaters. Tickets are $25, plus service fees and tax. They have been voted “Best Comedy Club” and named “Best Entertainment Experience in Texas.”