From food to museums to outdoor activities, here are 40 fun things to do in Dallas:
- Enjoy a frozen margarita topped with a SocialIce wine-infused popsicle and some live music at The Rustic.
- See a movie under the stars at the Galaxy Drive In Theatre. It may be a 40 minute drive, but at $7 for a double feature and $3 for mini-golf, it’s totally worth it.
- Ride roller coasters at Six Flags Over Texas.
- See sloths and sharks up close at the Dallas World Aquarium.
- Play games like skee-ball, Wheel of Fortune, Pac-Man, and even a giant claw machine at Dave and Busters.
- See a movie in a theater full of comfortable couches and bean bag chairs at Inwood Theater.
- Get in touch with nature at the Trinity River Audubon Center.
- Stop by Banditos for some margs and queso.
- Take a trolley ride through Uptown.
- Test your skills at Top Golf.
- Visit the Dallas Museum of Art, one of the largest art museums in America.
- Cheer on the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
- Feed giraffes at the Dallas Zoo.
- Learn and explore at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
- Support local businesses and farmers at the Uptown Farmers Market, Saturdays from 8 am to noon.
- Rent a kayak on White Rock Lake.
- See Dallas like never before from the observation deck at Reunion Tower.
- Broaden your dietary horizons at Cosmic Café for vegetarian food with an Indian flare in a uniquely decorated restaurant that also offers yoga classes.
- Play vintage arcade games and grab a beer at Barcadia.
- Relax outside and read a book at Reverchon Park.
- Enjoy a giant slice of pie at Original Market Diner.
- Eat at the different food trucks at Klyde Warren Park.
- Sip coffee and enjoy live music at The Wild Detectives, an eclectic bookstore and coffeehouse.
- Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Library at SMU and explore the current exhibit — Baseball: America’s Presidents, America’s Pastime.
- Check out the giant flagship Half-Price Books on Northwest Highway.
- Break a sweat going for a run on the Katy Trail, or even stop for a drink at the Katy Trail Icehouse.
- Play with puppies and hold bunnies at Petland.
- Blast music in your car and drive across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge at night.
- Have some fun bowling at Bowl and Barrel or Bowlounge.
- Switch up your workout with rock climbing at Summit Gym.
- Play sand volleyball in the sun at Sandbar Cantina and Grill.
- Explore the Bishop Arts District.
- Walk through the Nasher Sculpture Center.
- Spend a Saturday touring the Deep Ellum Brewing Company.
- Attend a Rangers game at Globe Life Park.
- Chow down on some unique donuts, such as the “Evil Elvis,” a delicious bacon/peanut butter/bacon/honey/banana concoction, at Hypnotic Donuts.
- Walk through colorful gardens at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
- Feel nostalgic at the Highland Park Pharmacy, a Dallas staple since 1912, with a classic chocolate malt.
- Enjoy an outdoor concert at Gexa Energy Pavillion.
- Cool off with a popsicle at Steel City pops.
Grab some friends and take advantage of everything this fun city has to offer!
