Sandya & Ben
Things To Do
Reunion Tower
Take in 360-degree views of Dallas from the Reunion Tower's GeO-Deck, an indoor/outdoor observation deck located 470 feet (143 meters) above the ground. High-definition telescopes and multimedia displays provide clear views and descriptions of this major Texas city. Plan your visit for the day or night, and stop into the revolving cafe or restaurant on-site to purchase food or drinks.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a 66-acre botanical garden located in East Dallas on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake. Many praise the Garden for its beautiful vistas, colorful display gardens, and groves of pecan trees, magnolias, crape myrtles, cherry trees and azaleas.
Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo is a 106-acre zoo located 3 miles south of downtown Dallas, Texas, in Marsalis Park. Established in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoological park in Texas and is managed by the non-profit Dallas Zoological Society. It is home to over 2,000 animals representing 406 species.
Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park is a 5.2-acre public park in Downtown Dallas, Texas. 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. The park is the center of great restaurants, food trucks, and fun activities. Be sure to check it out!
White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake is a reservoir located in north-east Dallas, Texas. The lake was formed by damming White Rock Creek, which today widens into the lake before continuing south out of the spillway and emptying into the Trinity River. Great place for kayaking, walking/jogging, and some outdoor fun!
Legacy Food Hall
20+ artisanal food stalls, full-service bars, on-site craft brewery, beer garden, and live music stage. Legacy Hall is where families and friends can gather to dine and drink.
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge
A bridge in Dallas that spans the Trinity River. The bridge is named for Margaret Hunt Hill, an heiress and philanthropist. The bridge was constructed as part of the Trinity River Project. Fun place to ride electric scooters and take pictures.
The Star Home Of The Dallas Cowboys
The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility in Frisco, Texas. Home of the Ford Center which is a 12,000-seat indoor stadium. Its main use is as the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility. A must see for Dallas Cowboys fans!!
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a 200-acre park in Plano, TX. It has several amenities including: 3 miles of paved hiking trail, 3 miles of unpaved hiking trail, a 2.8 mile off-road bike trail, restrooms, a covered pavilion, and a playground.
The Dallas World Aquarium
Replica habitats containing exotic birds, mammals & fish are open for public tours & private events.
Deep Ellum
The lively Deep Ellum entertainment district is known for its vibrant street murals, quirky art galleries and long-time concert venues for indie and blues. Brewpubs, cocktail bars and Tex-Mex eateries draw a boisterous crowd on weekends, while edgy, experimental drama dominates the program at the time-tested Undermain Theatre, in a warehouse basement. The Deep Ellum Brewing Company offers tours, tastings and events.
Dallas Farmers Market
The weekly farmers market (Saturday + Sunday) located in The Shed is a great way to find local, seasonal produce and artisanal goods. Sprawling daily market with a focus on seasonal produce plus meat, honey, specialty foods & flowers.
Dallas Museum Of Art
The Dallas Museum of Art is an art museum located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas. The Dallas Museum of Art’s collection contains over 24,000 works of art from all cultures and time periods spanning 5,000 years of human creativity. The collection is dynamic; new acquisitions are being added all the time and the galleries are constantly changing.
AT&T Discovery District
The AT&T Discovery District is a downtown destination in the heart of Dallas offering a variety of ways to dine, play and connect. This space will have everything you need to make it your new go-to when you want something fun to do downtown.From an outdoor event space to a variety of restaurants to innovative tech experiences – we’ll have something for everyone. Get ready to catch performances from local artists and screenings of the latest WarnerMedia films. We’ll also have events for the whole family.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial is a monument to United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas erected in 1970. You can visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza where you can learn more about the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
American Airlines Center
Most famous are the Dallas Mavericks, who clinched the NBA Championship in 2011, led by Dirk Nowitzki, who had just retired in 2019 after a 21-year spell.American Airlines Center has hosted up to 20 major concert dates a year since it opened in 2001. Elton John, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Eagles and Celine Dion were all on the program in 2019-20. Food-wise, there are lots of choices for Tex-Mex (Mesero), Southern-style cuisine (House of Blues), pizza (Olivella’s) and sushi (Imoto) within a five-minute walk of the arena, and ample concessions inside, from tacos to hot dogs.
Giant Eyeball
This 9.1-meter fiberglass sculpture by multimedia artist Tony Tasset, was completed in 2007 for an installation in Chicago before finding a new home in Dallas. The enclosing astro-turf lawn is owned by the arty Joule Hotel across the street, and is usually fenced off from the public, but there’s a clear line of sight to a work that has become a bit of a modern emblem for Dallas.
Trinity Groves
15-acre shopping, dining and entertainment destination has sprouted up by the bridge on the western bank of the Trinity River. Some picks in late-2019 were Souk Kebab House, K’s House (Korean BBQ), Steam Theory Brewing Company, Sushi Bayashi and the mainstay, Amberjax Fish Market Grille, blending a fish and seafood market with a full-service restaurant for po’ boys, seafood boils, gumbo and more.
Highland Park Village
Both an abiding piece of American retail history and a place to indulge in some luxury shopping, Highland Park Village became the first self-contained shopping center when it opened in 1931. The plaza, designed as a shopping center that could also serve as a town square, took design cues from Spanish, Californian and Mexican towns, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000. Today’s tenants cater to the top end of the market, and include names like Fendi, Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Cartier, Dior and Carolina Herrera.
Galleria Dallas
Shopping mall
NorthPark Center
NorthPark Mall, is an upscale, enclosed shopping mall in Dallas, Texas.