The Fort Worth Stockyards in Texas preserves the rich Western heritage of the whole region. Established in the 19th century as a hub for cattle drives, it now stands as a historic district where you can experience cowboy culture, watch cattle drives, visit rodeos, hear live music, and explore Western-themed shops and restaurants ** There is a large group of us going Friday afternoon and anyone is welcome to join us! See the "Schedule" tab for more details. If you are unable to go Friday, we definitely recommend checking it out Saturday or Monday!
Explore the Downtown Denton Square with rooftop bars and restaurants. We personally recommend trying: LSA Burger Co., Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream, The West Oak Coffee Bar, and Barley & Board.
One of the BEST Texas BBQ joints *literally* a 5 minute walk from Chad's house. This restaurant is very well know in the DFW area that celebrities will often fly in just to eat here. There is always live music on the weekends! Highly recommended for anyone on the hunt for some good Texas BBQ! The owner also has a super cute Western themed coffee shop and ice cream shop right next door! (Marty B's Coffee and Marty B's Ice Cream)
Local Bar Favs: Katy Trail Ice House, Happiest Hour, Surf Camp Local Things To Do: The Dallas Farmers Market, Klyde Warren Park, White Rock Lake Local Sports: Dallas Rangers (MLB), FC Dallas (MLS) To keep the party going, a Dallas favorite line dancing spot is Cowboy Red River!
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a 66-acre outdoor space situated on the shores of White Rock Lake, featuring a variety of beautifully curated gardens with seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, and trees. Considered one of the top botanical gardens globally!
For all those history fans, you can get a tour of the site where JFK was assassinated and visit the museum in downtown Dallas. Tour options and prices vary.
If you are an out of towner and want to attend a church on Sunday morning prior to the wedding, try out Chad’s church! His family attends Valley Creek in Flower Mound. Services are at 9:30 and 11:15 am! If you’re in the Dallas area, check out the well-known Watermark Church in Dallas!