The best way to see the city is from the top of the Reunion Tower with a beautiful view you won’t find anywhere else. One of the coolest parts is the glass elevator that lets you watch your ascent.
If you’ve ever been curious about anything…at all…then head to the Perot Museum. Here you’ll find all kinds of exhibits on dinosaurs, cadavers, robotics, sports and much more.
One of the can’t-miss shops is Wild Detective, a coffee shop/book store/bar in an old house where coffee, community and creativity come together for the perfect mid-day pick-me-up.
Mantiques, an antique store for the manly man, with items like stuffed albino cobras, spears, swords and shark teeth…? Enjoy a complementary Lone Star Beer while you peruse.
She serves all kinds of unique guilty pleasures from flower child (an earl grey tea flavored chocolate) to chocolate salami (her specialty mix of chocolate, dates and nuts).
You may have to wait in line, but the juicy, flavorful ‘que will be well worth it. They even have a meal that’s as big as Dallas, itself, “The Trough” – a BBQ sampler serving 4-5 folks.
Their specialty is a modern version of the classic Chicken Biscuit. These behemoths contain crispy fried chicken, fresh cured bacon and scratch-made sauces layered into one sandwich.
Be sure to stop at the Foundry Bar next door which has live music and outdoor games to help you kick back after a day on the town.
The Continental Avenue Bridge which overlooks the Trinity River. This bridge is complete with an urban biking trail, rock climbing walls and the perfect view of the Dallas skyline in the distance.
To get up close and personal with the Trinity River, you don’t even have to leave the city. You can head here for an afternoon hike or bike that winds around the city and next to the river.
If you need a bike, this is the place for you. There, you can buy hardcore bikes that are decked out in spikes and skeletons, or you can settle for renting a regular bikes if spikes aren’t your thing.
