Arianna & Nicolas
Things To Do
ICE! at The Gaylord Texan
Using skills passed down through generations, a team of world-class artisans travel over 6,000 miles from Harbin, China (known as "Ice City") to Grapevine, Texas to create spectacular carvings ranging in size from details as tiny as a coin to soaring scenes more than 30 feet tall. A favorite of ours that we do almost every year!
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Christmas Lights
A Christmas carol comes to life every winter at Dallas Arboretum. The nostalgic holiday exhibit is held in November and December in a spacious 66-acre garden located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake. The park gets transformed into a fairytale land with 25-ft-tall Victorian-style gazebos, dedicated to the famous song 12 Days of Christmas. Each lavishly decorated and extravagant gazebo is dedicated to one of the days from the Christmas carol. Costumed characters and animals are showcased inside lit-up gazebos, protected by glass. Meet 12 drummers, two turtle doves, three French hens, and many others! The site looks especially magical in the evening when the garden and gazebos are illuminated with over one million lights. Family friendly attraction.
Vitruvian Park
Vitruvian Park transforms into a dazzling place where millions of sparkling LED lights are wrapped around more than 550 trees. The park will light up every single night until Jan. 1, 2025, and will open late November. A fun, family friendly event for everyone!
The Dallas World Aquarium
World-renowned aquarium and zoo! Complete with an immersive aquatic tunnel and full penguin exhibit. Definitely a top spot that we recommend!
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Nick and I have gone on several dates to this museum over the years, and cannot wait to go back! Family friendly fun and learning for the whole family.
Fort Worth Zoo
Spend the day exploring this spacious zoo and consider going in the evening to enjoy their Christmas lights display! This was also where we went on our first date.
Ida Claire
The ULTIMATE brunch spot in Dallas featuring southern cuisine. No visit to Dallas would be truly complete without stopping here! Family friendly.
Komodo Dallas
Upscale Asian-inspired dining and cocktail lounge in the heart of Dallas featuring high-end dining and decor. A fun spot for a special date night, not family friendly. A favorite spot of ours!
Cane Rosso
The BEST and most authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in Texas. You cannot go wrong here! Family friendly.
Nanny Goat's Cafe & Feed Bin
Our favorite Lunch spot in the area and hidden gem located inside of Longview's largest gas station. We recommend their weekend brunch specials (including mimosas) and lunch soup/sandwich combos.
T Blanco’s Mexican Cafe
Best Mexican spot in Longview!
Bodacious Bar-B-Q
Feeling hungry? Eat at award-winning Bodacious BBQ, Texas Monthly’s #4 Barbecue joint in the state, and named top 50 best BBQ in the country!
Pizza King
A nostalgic classic, open since 1965!
Silver Grizzly Espresso
Have a latte at Silver Grizzly Espresso, Food & Wine’s pick for best coffee in Texas.