Taylor & Bradley
Make It A Weekend
Village Baking Co. Boulangerie - Oak Lawn
This place is a dream and only a tiny walk from the hotel. This bake shop specializes in tasty breads, croissants, & rolls baked fresh daily. The coffee, cappuccinos, etc. are amazing too. It is simply a must to visit the morning of the wedding or the morning after! **If you are looking for an omelet or heartier breakfast, check out the next recommendation - Eatzis!
Eatzi’s Market & Bakery
The GOAT when it comes to "meals for the taking"! This Italian market has salads, sandwiches, pastas, hot dishes, cold dishes, desserts, sushi, wine, etc. Enjoy the smell of fresh baked bread and the Italian Opera music over the entercom as you peruse the 100s of dishes they serve. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner - just walk in and purchase whatever you like and enjoy outside on their patio, at a park off Turtle Creek, or back at your hotel.
Katy Trail Ice House
Katy Trail Ice House is one of our (and everyone's) favorite spots in Dallas whether day or night. Summer beer is our favorite drink paired with jalapeño poppers! There will be fires, heat lamps, and blankets available if cold during your visit.
Katy Trail
Once an abandoned railroad line is now one of the most iconic destinations in Dallas. Walk or run on 3.5 miles of well-maintained path through the city with parks and ponds that you can access along the way. Easiest way to access is parking as close to Katy Trail Ice House as you can. Then you can walk southwest towards the city/American Airlines center OR northeast for a more scenic route making you forget you are in the city.
Bowen House
Plush, Victorian-style watering hole in a vintage house serving craft cocktails & a meat-heavy menu. The bar is a historic landmark dating back to the 1880s! Drink of choice here is the Grassy Knoll. Not on the menu, but it is our favorite!
Las Palmas Tex-Mex
The best Mexican in uptown! Everything on the menu is amazing. One block away from Bowen House (also listed), which is owned by the brother of the Las Palmas' owner. So start with a drink at Bowen and then head to Las Palmas OR hop over to Bowen after dinner!
The Rustic
Eat, drink, and enjoy live country music at The Rustic. Servin up home style meals made with farm-to-table ingredients and a long list of the best local craft beers and cocktails. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a stage inside and out showcasing performances by local and national artists.
Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park is a highly active space, providing daily free programming for the public ranging from yoga, to book signings, to outdoor concerts and films. The park is privately operated and managed by the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation. Connectivity was an important consideration when Klyde Warren Park was built, connecting the emerging Uptown with the historic Downtown - making sure a park connected the two where a highway used to divide.
Highland Park Village
Highland Park Village was built in 1931 and America’s first shopping center, serving as a prototype for shopping centers all over the country. All stores and restaurants are beautifully unified through a Mediterranean Spanish-style. During the Holidays, Christmas lights are a must-see and where our engagement photos were taken!
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. Taylor used to be a member with her friend and roommate Amy while living in Dallas - the art is spectacular (no matter what exhibits are showcased)!
Catbird
Located inside The Thompson hotel, this gem of a place offers an incredible view of the city and serves up some amazing cocktails. The whole place is aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable day or night!
Community Beer Co.
Great brewery with amazing beer, good food, an awesome patio, and a good crowd. Other breweries that are our favorites are Deep Ellum Brewery, Texas Ale Project, Manhattan Project, and Peticolas!
Reunion Tower
View the whole city as you rotate 360 degrees every hour. There is a restaurant, bar, and lounge area where you can hangout, work, and enjoy the views.
NorthPark Center
Amazing place to shop, eat, see a movie, enjoy art, etc! It 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.
Cowboys Stadium
Visit the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Taylor has taken the tour and it is truly phenomenal! You can also drink during the tour, which is always a plus. You can pop over to Texas Live or Rangers Stadium when you’re done. A lot going on in this area of the metroplex... you could spend a whole day there. WE DEM BOYZ!