Having guests visit from out of town, but not sure what to do? There's so much to do, see, eat, and drink in Dallas, and we've created a cheat sheet for you! Keep this list in your back pocket when you are hosting guests in Dallas and need some activity, restaurant, rooftop ideas & more!
Updated November 2025
Things To Do In Dallas
Wander Bishop Arts, Lower Greenville, the Dallas Farmers Market + Deep Ellum
Have a picnic at the Dallas Arboretum.
Take in all the art in the Dallas Arts District.
See the Fort Worth Stockyards.
View the skyline from Reunion Tower.
Wander the historic Highland Park Village.
Tour AT&T Stadium.
See the Giant Eyeball.
Explore AT&T Discovery District, The Star in Frisco, Legacy Food Hall, Grandscape & Toyota Music Factory.
Visit the Sixth Floor Museum and The Bush Center for Presidential History.
Watch the fountains at Klyde Warren Park.
Order your Dallasites101 Passports to explore via tacos, breweries, neighborhoods & more!
DALLAS BBQ
Pecan Lodge (Pictured)
DALLAS TACOS
Revolver Taco Lounge (Pictured)
TEXAS VIBES
Katy Trail Icehouse (walk the Katy Trail before!) (Pictured)
DALLAS BRUNCH
Encina (Pictured)
SOUTHERN SPOTS
Ida Claire (Pictured)
MEXICAN
Mi Cocina (Pictured)
MORE DINING
DALLAS COCKTAILS & WINE
Apothecary (Pictured)
DALLAS SPEAKEASIES
Ayahuasca Cantina (Pictured)
DALLAS ROOFTOPS
HG Sply Co (Pictured)
DALLAS PATIO STOPS
Chelsea Corner (Pictured)
DALLAS LIVE MUSIC
Revelers Hall (Pictured)
DALLAS DIVE BARS
Mike's Gemini (Pictured)
DALLAS STEAKHOUSES
Dakota's Steakhouse (Pictured)
DALLAS BAKERIES
Village Baking Co (Pictured)
DALLAS DESSERTS
Emporium Pies (Pictured)
DALLAS BOUTIQUES
Apothecary Social (Pictured)
