Stroll Through the Bishop Arts District



Location: West of I35 in Oak Cliff

Price: FREE (unless you spend money)

When: It exists always.

A day, an afternoon, or an evening spent walking around the Bishop Arts District is a day well wasted. It’s also free… to walk around. There are so many interesting shops, bars, restaurants, as well as great people watching, however, you’re probably definitely going to want to shell out for a little piece of the “Williamsburg of Dallas”.

Check out the list of shops.

Barf on a Coaster at Six Flags

Location: 2201 Road to Six Flags St E, Arlington, TX 76011

Price: $66.99 at the door

When: 10am-10pm wknds until May, then erryday

If you have kids (or if you don’t) and you’ve never been, you have to go. At least once. Sorry, but you do. So far, it’s the most expensive thing on the list, but never pay full price. Buy in advance online and you’ll save $18. and if there’s ANY way you think you’ll go more than once in a year, get the season pass for $10 more and it includes free parking. For a full list of attractions, make sure to check out Things to do at Six flags.

Go on a Jerry’s World Tour

Location: One AT&T Way

Price: $17.50 – Adult Self guided tour

When: 10-6pm Mon-Sat, 11-5pm Sun

Take a tour of AT&T Stadium, home of America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys. You have the option of self-guided or guided tours of the largest domed structure in the world. Also, make sure to bring a football or frisbee. At the end of the tour, walk out of the locker room through the tunnel and play on the field for as long as you want… Until you win.

Dive into the Dallas World Aquarium

Location: 1801 N. Griffin Street in Downtown

Price: $20.95 – Adults

When: 9am-5pm Errday

Whether you’re an adult, or a child, the aquarium is just plain fun for the whole family. Check out this Dallas must-see and be prepared to have birds flying past your head and monkeys climbing on the walls. Oh ya, also there’s cool fish.

Check out the Dallas World Aquarium for more info.

Feed Your Soul at R.L.’s Blues Palace #2

Location: 3100 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75215

Price: $10 – Cover BYOB

When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Evenings

A few blocks away from Fair Park sits a south Dallas jewel and a D-Town staple. R.L.’s has been around for a quarter century and is THE juke joint destination for blues, r&b, and soul. Bring your own booze and food, your dancing shoes, and be prepared get your mind blown. We recommend going on Saturday night around 8 and make sure not to miss the “Hen Dance”.

See Dallas from the Sky… Lobby

Location: 2200 Ross Ave. Dallas, TX 75201

Price: FREE

When: Weekdays 8am – 5pm

Walk through the South lobby of the Chase Tower in downtown and catch the elevator to the 40th floor to feast your eyes on one of the most spectacular views of Dallas. FOR FREE!!

Swing Away at Top Golf

Location: 8787 Park Lane

Price: $20/hour for up to 6 people

When: 9am-11pm (‘till 1am Fri-Sat)

Even for the non-golfer, Top Golf is a great way to spend your day. The food is hot and the beer is cold. The digital driving range has a number of different games to choose from for both avid golfers and first timers. Rent out a bay for up to six friends or check out the 54-hole minigolf course and batting cages.

Visit Top Golf for more information.

Do Go Chasing Waterfalls at Fountain Place

Location: 1445 Ross Avenue in Downtown

Price: FREE

When: All day long

At the base of Fountain Place (the iconic prism shaped building in Downtown) there is a spectacular water garden featuring over 350 fountain heads and multiple pools that sit in the shade provided by the many cyprus trees that grow out of the pools that surround the building. If you are walking around Downtown Dallas and need a place to cool down, this is a perfect place to do it. Go grab some lunch at one of the food trucks parked nearby and enjoy it in the shade next to the fountains.

Play On the Highway at Klyde Warren Park

Location: 2012 Woodall Rogers Fwy

Price: FREE

When: 6am-11pm daily

It’s a huge park over a huge freeway. With WIFI. What!?!? But it’s so much more than a park with WIFI over a highway. With a gastropub, a dog park, a children’s playground, and live music on the stage every Thursday, it’s a great way to enjoy being outside in the middle of Downtown Dallas.

CLICK HERE to see the food truck schedule.

Day Drink at The Truck Yard

Location: 5624 Sears St. on Lower Greenville

Price: depends on what you’re drinkin’

When: 11am-12am

The Truck Yard is one of the best all day drinking experiences one can have. Think of an adult playground, with beer and stuff, live music on the flatbed truck stage, and a treehouse with craft bottled cocktails. This truly is one of my favorite places to park it all day with a group of friends. The Truck Yard also features different food trucks everyday. Check out the calendar on their website to see which trucks will be there. Also, you can bring your dog or your significant other. Which ever one fetches be

Hot Rods at Keller’s Drive-In

Location: 6537 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75231

Price: $2.20 for a burger and up

When: 10:30am-10:30pm

This vintage car-hop has not changed at all since the 50’s. Come on the weekends and check out some vintage muscle cars, hot rods, and motorcycles all enjoying delicious burgers and ice cold beer, in their CARS. Yes, at this classic hamburger joint you can still order beer and enjoy it in your car while stuffing your face with one of the juiciest burgers in Dallas. Get the #5 with tater-tots and wash it down with a cold one.

Deep Fried Fun at the State Fair of Texas

Location: 3921 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210

Price: General Admission – $18

When: Sep 25th – Oct 18th, 10am-9pm

Although this is a seasonal activity it’s a must for this list. The State Fair of Texas is the biggest state fair in the country and is filled with tons of cool things to do for the whole family. More importantly, it’s the Mecca for all things deep fried! It can be overwhelming trying to find the coolest activities to do there so be sure to check out their list of top 10 things to do each day of the Fair. Don’t forget to say hello to Big Tex for us.

Experience the Other Side of Fair Park

Location: 1121 First Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210

Price: Free (Depending on Activity)

When: All Day

Fair Park hosts the state fair every year, and regardless if you’re in town for it or not for it, there’s plenty cool things to do on the grounds. There’s tons of culture and history in this park and a few of our favorites include the murals in the Hall of State, The Woofus, and the Leonhardt Lagoon. Click here to see all the other fun things to do in Fair Park!