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Things To Do In Dallas

These are some of our favorite things to do in Dallas. In our opinion, this city is highly underrated. There's great food, beautiful parks, museums, and hidden gems. For those of you that want to keep the party going after the wedding, we've put some bar recommendations in and around Midtown Dallas/Addison towards the end of this list. We hope those of you traveling from out of town enjoy your vacation here!

Dallas Farmers Market

920 South Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201

The Dallas Farmer's Market is open every day from 10AM-7PM. You can find candles, jewelry, vintage T-shirts/jerseys, and a food court!

Free Play Arcade - Dallas

3015 Gulden Lane, Dallas, TX 75212

Pay a small flat entrance fee, and all games inside are free. Free Play is located in Trinity Grove, where there is a beer garden and several restaurants. If you want a great view of the skyline, check out the adjacent Margaret Hunt Hill Walking Bridge!

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218

A Dallas classic. We got engaged here! If you'd like to grab a bite or a drink after your Arboretum visit, we recommend Smoky Rose across the street. Get the brisket queso and thank us later.

The Wild Detectives

314 West Eighth Street, Dallas, TX 75208

Combination book store/coffee bar/regular bar. Go during happy hour and buy a book, your drink is on the house. While you're there, be sure to check out the rest of the Bishop Arts District!

Buddhist Temple of Dallas Food Market

8484 Stults Road, Dallas, TX 75243

Our first rental house was down the street from the Buddhist Temple of Dallas. Every Sunday from 10AM-until supplies run out, there is a cash-only food market with all the Thai food you can think of. Get there early! You can park in the adjacent school parking lot or anywhere on the street.

Hudson House

4933 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX 75001

Great for happy hour or post-wedding brunch

Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse

14951 Midway Road, Addison, TX 75001

Local gem for seafood

Lane's OAK'D BBQ

4525 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX 75001

For all you out-of-staters, your classic BBQ recommendation

Austin's Bar B Que

16101 Addison Road, Addison, TX 75001

More BBQ for those from out of state!

Cris and John

6090 Campbell Road, Dallas, TX 75248

Mexican/Vietnamese fusion

Taqueria La Ventana

4180 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX 75001

Casual Dallas chain for street tacos

Logie's on Beltline

5290 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX 75254

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Sidecar Social Addison

5100 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX 75254

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STIRR

5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX 75254

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Vidorra

5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX 75254

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Shakertins - Midtown Dallas

13675 Noel Road, Dallas, TX 75240

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