For the Family in Dallas

Dealey Plaza

City park & National Historic Landmark where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

Hawkers Asian Street Food

Grand Lux Cafe

Upmarket chain offering a wide-ranging American menu in sophisticated surroundings.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Large-scale state-of-the-art interactive & multimedia exhibits & educational programs for all ages.

The Dallas World Aquarium

Replica habitats containing exotic birds, mammals & fish are open for public tours & private events.

Giant Eyeball

30-ft. tall, realistically rendered fiberglass sculpture of a human eyeball in a fenced garden.

Katy Trail Ice House

Casual beer garden with dozens of brews on tap & a roomy patio affording a view of the Katy Trail.

White Rock Lake Park

Green space circling an artificial lake offering trails, boating, picnicking & bird-watching.

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

66-acre botanical garden set on White Rock Lake with frequent concerts, special exhibits & classes.

Pioneer Plaza

Public park with Texan plant life & large bronze sculptures of 3 cowboys driving longhorn cattle.

Maple Leaf Diner

Poutine & other Canadian staples are prepared at this comfy, warm outpost with a bakery & dairy bar.

Museum of Illusions

Museum with interactive optical art & sets for photos with visual illusions, plus a gift shop.

Dallas Zoo

Housing 2,000 animals, with a renowned children's area, a carousel & a mini-train.

Klyde Warren Park

Urban park hosting lunchtime food trucks & frequent arts, music, fitness & children's events.

Dallas Museum of Art

Arts District anchor with an encyclopedic collection spanning ancient times to the present.

Fair Park

Sprawling complex housing cultural & sports facilities, an amusement park & a Vietnam memorial.

The Woolworth

Cozy yet stylish bar with an elevated menu of shared plates & entrees plus handcrafted cocktails.

Dave & Buster's Dallas

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

Bachman Lake Park

Public park near Love Field with a paved 3-mile trail for biking, running & walking around a lake.

JOEY Dallas

Relaxed, contemporary dining spot with a broad menu featuring international & regional dishes.