Your Stay in Dallas
Suggested Hotels
HOTEL SWEXAN
2575 McKinnon St., Dallas, TX 75201
ROSEWOOD MANSION on TURTLE CREEK
2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, TX 75219
THE ADOLPHUS, Autograph Collection
1321 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75202
THE THOMPSON DALLAS
205 N. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75201
THE GRADUATE
6101 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas, TX 75205
THE HIGHLAND DALLAS
5300 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75206
THE BEEMAN HOTEL
6070 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206
DALLAS MARRIOTT UPTOWN
3033 Fairmont St., Dallas, TX 75201
THE OMNI HOTEL
555 S. Lamar St., Dallas, TX 75202
Coffee
* there are multiple locations but this is our favorite!
LDU
6913 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75205
* there are multiple locations but this is our favorite!
MERIT COFFEE CO.
4228 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
SADELLE'S DALLAS
1 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
ZEST CAFE
6730 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205
BERKELEY'S MARKET - KNOX ST.
3300 Knox St., Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75205
ASCENSION
200 Crescent Ct., #40, Dallas, TX 75201
Lunch / Dinner
* this is where we had our first date!
el CARLOS ELEGANTE
1400 N Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207
* this is where we had our first date!
* our favorite! The tuna melt may be the best sandwich in Dallas!
GREENPOINT SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR
3219 Knox St., Dallas, TX 75205
* our favorite! The tuna melt may be the best sandwich in Dallas!
* a Dallas staple! The calamari and crab cake are a must!
CAFE PACIFIC
24 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
* a Dallas staple! The calamari and crab cake are a must!
* get the Mambo Taxi, trust us!
MI COCINA
77 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
* get the Mambo Taxi, trust us!
* top tier patio seating!
HONOR BAR
26 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205
* top tier patio seating!
* our favorite sushi spot! Fun fact, the main sushi chef is from Okinawa, the Japanese island where Kailee was born!
NAMINOHANA
5521 Greenville Ave., #11, Dallas, TX 75206
* our favorite sushi spot! Fun fact, the main sushi chef is from Okinawa, the Japanese island where Kailee was born!
* the best place in Dallas to watch a game or get a beer - Dolly & Ruby love it, as it's incredibly dog friendly!
KATY TRAIL ICE HOUSE
3127 Routh St., Dallas, TX 75201
* the best place in Dallas to watch a game or get a beer - Dolly & Ruby love it, as it's incredibly dog friendly!
* fantastic views of Dallas' skyline!
CATBIRD
1401 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75201
* fantastic views of Dallas' skyline!
* incredible Italian food - we love to sit at the bar! Try the deconstructed cheesecake!
SISTER
2808 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX
* incredible Italian food - we love to sit at the bar! Try the deconstructed cheesecake!
* fantastic cocktails and the single bite "hand helds" are a fun, tasty way to start a meal!
MISTER CHARLES
3219 Knox St., Ste 170, Dallas, TX 75205
* fantastic cocktails and the single bite "hand helds" are a fun, tasty way to start a meal!
* the beef carpaccio di manzo can't be missed!
TAVERNA
3312 Knox St., Dallas, TX 75205
* the beef carpaccio di manzo can't be missed!
* delicious Mexican from a James Beard nominated chef - order "the usual" to have your cocktail Rex's way!
JOSE
4931 W Lovers Ln., Dallas, TX 75209
* delicious Mexican from a James Beard nominated chef - order "the usual" to have your cocktail Rex's way!
* a Dallas institution since 1995 - Mexico City-style cuisine, be sure to end your meal with a flaming "cafe pierre" or a trip to the cigar bar!
JAVIER'S GOURMET MEXICANO
4912 Cole Ave., Dallas, TX 75205
* a Dallas institution since 1995 - Mexico City-style cuisine, be sure to end your meal with a flaming "cafe pierre" or a trip to the cigar bar!
* in Rex's words: "it may be the most 'Dallas' place in Dallas" - get the tomahawk ribeye, and enjoy the show!
NICK & SAM'S
3008 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75201
* in Rex's words: "it may be the most 'Dallas' place in Dallas" - get the tomahawk ribeye, and enjoy the show!
* Rex's favorite BBQ spot - skip the line and place a bulk order at the side door for a group of 4 or more!
PECAN LODGE
2702 Main St., Dallas, TX 75226
* Rex's favorite BBQ spot - skip the line and place a bulk order at the side door for a group of 4 or more!
* craft cocktails and meat-heavy small bites in a historic home in the heart of Uptown Dallas - it gives plush, Victorian-style watering hole vibes
BOWEN HOUSE
2614 Boll St., Dallas, TX 75204
* craft cocktails and meat-heavy small bites in a historic home in the heart of Uptown Dallas - it gives plush, Victorian-style watering hole vibes
Dive Bars/Sports Bars
* a true shanty-style dive bar that's dripping in sports memorabilia and shuffle board competitions
TOT (Time out Tavern)
5101 W. Lovers Ln., Dallas, TX 75209
* a true shanty-style dive bar that's dripping in sports memorabilia and shuffle board competitions
* the oldest continuously operated bar in Dallas - be sure to go to the patio and check out "Mad Chopped" (10pm-sell out) for smash burgers and chopped cheese
INWOOD TAVERN
7717 Inwood Rd., Dallas, TX 75209
* the oldest continuously operated bar in Dallas - be sure to go to the patio and check out "Mad Chopped" (10pm-sell out) for smash burgers and chopped cheese
* the kind of place where you can get great, hip cocktails and also a hot dog from a roller behind the bar
MIKE'S GEMINI TWIN LOUNGE
1906 S Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75215
* the kind of place where you can get great, hip cocktails and also a hot dog from a roller behind the bar
* one of Kailee's favorite spots to catch a game, and Dolly's first bar experience as a puppy - good bar bites, beer, and even better service
THE AVENUE SPORS GRILL
2121 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75206
* one of Kailee's favorite spots to catch a game, and Dolly's first bar experience as a puppy - good bar bites, beer, and even better service
* a funky hangout with retro decor, a jukebox, gourmet pizzas, and amazing Vietnamese fusion snacks
COSMO'S
1212 Skillman St., Dallas, TX 75206
* a funky hangout with retro decor, a jukebox, gourmet pizzas, and amazing Vietnamese fusion snacks
Outdoor Activities
* we suggest parking at the South Trailhead or at Katy Trail Ice House
KATY TRAIL
A fantastic trail system in Dallas that runs through several must-see neighborhoods
* we suggest parking at the South Trailhead or at Katy Trail Ice House
* you can buy tickets on their website
THE DALLAS ARBORETUM and BOTANICAL GARDEN
8525 Garland Rd.m Dallas, TX 75218
* you can buy tickets on their website
* purchase tickets onsite or online
REUNION TOWER
300 Reunion Blvd. E, Dallas, TX 75207
* purchase tickets onsite or online
FORT WORTH STOCK YARDS
* this is about 45mins from Dallas, but a great day trip if you have time!
Shopping
In case you need any last minute items for the weekend, or just looking to do some window shopping/retail therapy
HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE
* high end shopping options, boutiques, gift shops, and upscale dining options
NORTH PARK CENTER
* everything you could need, all in one stop!
KNOX STREET
* Knox is a fun, walkable strip with shops like Anthroplogie, Lululemon, CB2, and Crate and Barrel - it has over 70 shops, restaurants, and is steps away from the Katy Trail
Museums / Attractions
THE 6th FLOOR MUSEUM at DEALEY PLAZA
411 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75202
THE DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM
1801 N Griffin St., Dallas, TX 75202
PEROT MUSEUM of NATURE and SCIENCE
2201 N Field St., Dallas, TX 75201
Galleries
NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
2001 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201
DALLAS MUSEUM of ART
1717 N Harwood St., dallas, TX 75201
12.26
150 Manufacturing St., #205, Dallas TX 75207
Games
ELECTRIC SHUFFLE
2615 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226
ANOTHER ROUND
660 Fort Worth Ave., Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75208