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Location

Description

The State Fair of Texas

3921 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Perhaps the city’s most epic event, and a source of pride for the entire region, is the state fair. Students get days off from school and people come from far and wide to enjoy weeks of fried food, rides, and good ol’ Texan fun. Grab yourself some fried Oreos, cookie fries (half-cookie, half French fry), and some corn dogs, then try to keep these treats down as you take in an array of carnival-style rides.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

8525 Garland Rd

This 66-acre botanical garden puts many similar landmarks to shame, and Dallas residents are rightly proud of this scenic gem. Stroll past a seemingly endless variety of flowers and trees, with an added bonus of serene water views to take in.

Sixth Floor Museum

411 Elm St, Dallas

Find out about the life, legacy and assassination of President John F. Kennedy at the Sixth Floor Museum, which overlooks the spot where Oswald shot JFK. Here, you can learn about the logistics —and the controversy — over his murder and the very building that Oswald used as a vantage point to make the fatal shot.

Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park

11131 Malibu Dr

Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park isn’t your typical Six Flags experience. Instead of roller coasters, you’ll enjoy more adrenaline-packed activities like bungee jumping and a 16-foot-tall free fall here.

Katy Trail

5207 McKinney Ave

Sure to be on any list of the 10 best things to do in Dallas TX is a walk or run along the Katy Trail — Dallas’ former railroad track-turned-path. This calm and elevated path is great for a jog or bike ride, and is not only perfect for a scenic, above-grounds look at the city, but is also revitalizing the neighborhoods in its 3.5-mile wake.

Fort Worth Stock Yards

130 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth

Make sure to check out the Fort Worth Stock Yards for an old Texas tradition: The cattle drive, where cows are ceremoniously marched down the streets twice a day. Make sure you catch one of these shows (at 11:30AM and 4PM daily) to participate in this most venerated of Dallas traditions.

Sundance Square

201 Main St

Pair a visit to the Stock Yards with some time at Sundance Square. This 35-block district used to be frequented by cowboys, who were enticed by the saloons, dance halls, and gambling parlors. Enjoy the historic area’s buzz and grab some authentic Texas gear (cowboy boots and a hat), or swing by to have a drink and relax. We recommend staying until dark to enjoy the picturesque fountain in all its lit-up glory.

Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture

100 S Houston St

If you want to add some culture and history to your trip, pay a visit to this museum. Housed in a beautiful brick building, you can learn all you’ve ever wanted to know about the city of Dallas here, and pick up some fun facts you can use to impress your friends back home.

TopGolf

8787 Park Lane

Topgolf is so much more than a golfing venue. It’s an entertainment complex where beginners (or experts) can hone their golf skills with lessons, play mini golf, and swing by a variety of fun restaurants.

Food Tour

Multiple Locations

Since 2012, Dallas Bites has offered an array of exciting food-related tours, so you can get to know the city through your taste buds. From a tacos and margaritas tour to “Dallas by Chocolate” options, visitors and locals alike can enjoy fun, educational, and mouth-watering tours led by people who love to eat just as much as you do.