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7 Days · in Dallas

7 Days in Dallas: City, Stadiums & Fort Worth

A week in Dallas lets you explore the whole metroplex. The first five days cover downtown, the Arts District, Bishop Arts, East Dallas and Fort Worth. Day six visits Arlington and Grapevine, and day seven explores SMU, NorthPark Center and the Katy Trail.

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Day 01

Dealey Plaza, Downtown & Reunion Tower

History, Texas symbols and the skyline from above.

  1. Morning

    The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

    Start with timed tickets at the Sixth Floor Museum, which tells the story of President Kennedy's assassination.

  2. Late Morning

    Dealey Plaza & JFK Memorial

    Walk Dealey Plaza and visit Philip Johnson's memorial a block east, staying on the sidewalks.

  3. Lunch

    West End or Dallas Farmers Market

    Have lunch in the West End or at the food hall of the Dallas Farmers Market.

  4. Afternoon

    Pioneer Plaza & Thanks-Giving Square

    See the bronze cattle drive at Pioneer Plaza, then the spiral Glory Window at Thanks-Giving Square.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Reunion Tower

    Ride up Reunion Tower for views over the city as the sun sets.

  6. Evening

    Deep Ellum

    Have barbecue at Pecan Lodge or Terry Black's, then catch live music in Deep Ellum.

Day 02

The Arts District & Uptown

World-class museums, a park over a freeway and an evening in Uptown.

  1. Morning

    Dallas Museum of Art

    Explore the Dallas Museum of Art, where general admission is free.

  2. Late Morning

    Nasher Sculpture Center

    Cross the street to the Nasher Sculpture Center and its peaceful garden.

  3. Lunch

    Klyde Warren Park

    Have lunch from the food trucks at Klyde Warren Park.

  4. Afternoon

    Perot Museum of Nature and Science

    Visit the Perot Museum, or the free Crow Museum of Asian Art.

  5. Late Afternoon

    McKinney Avenue Trolley

    Ride the free trolley up McKinney Avenue into Uptown.

  6. Evening

    Uptown or an Arts District performance

    Have dinner in Uptown, or catch a concert or opera in the Arts District.

Day 03

Bishop Arts, the Trinity & West Dallas

A historic neighborhood, a Calatrava bridge and sunset over the skyline.

  1. Morning

    Dallas Zoo

    Visit the Dallas Zoo, reachable by DART light rail.

  2. Lunch

    Bishop Arts District

    Have lunch in the Bishop Arts District, such as tacos or a casual cafe.

  3. Afternoon

    Bishop Arts shops

    Browse the independent boutiques and galleries.

  4. Late Afternoon

    Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge

    Walk the pedestrian bridge for views of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and the skyline.

  5. Evening

    Trinity Groves

    Have dinner with skyline views at Trinity Groves.

  6. Dinner

    Lucia or Bishop Arts restaurants

    If you prefer, return to Bishop Arts for dinner at Lucia, booked well in advance.

Day 04

White Rock Lake, the Arboretum & Lakewood

Gardens, a lake and neighborhood dining in East Dallas.

  1. Morning

    Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

    Explore the arboretum's seasonal gardens on the shore of White Rock Lake.

  2. Late Morning

    White Rock Lake

    Walk or bike part of the trail around the lake.

  3. Lunch

    Lakewood

    Have lunch in Lakewood, perhaps at Một Hai Ba.

  4. Afternoon

    Fair Park

    Visit Fair Park's Art Deco buildings and museums.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Deep Ellum murals

    Walk the murals of Deep Ellum.

  6. Evening

    Lower Greenville

    End the day at the bars and restaurants of Lower Greenville.

Day 05

Day Trip to Fort Worth

Cowboys, longhorns and museums in the city where the West begins.

  1. Morning

    Fort Worth Stockyards

    Drive or take the train to Fort Worth and watch the daily longhorn cattle drive in the Stockyards.

  2. Late Morning

    Stockyards shops

    Browse Western shops and explore the historic district.

  3. Lunch

    Stockyards

    Have lunch in the Stockyards, such as barbecue or Tex-Mex.

  4. Afternoon

    Fort Worth Cultural District

    Visit the Kimbell Art Museum or the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Sundance Square

    Stroll Fort Worth's downtown plaza.

  6. Evening

    Honky-tonk

    Enjoy live country music at a Stockyards honky-tonk before returning to Dallas.

Day 06

Arlington & Grapevine

Stadiums, theme parks and a historic small-town main street.

  1. Morning

    AT&T Stadium tour

    Take a tour of the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington.

  2. Late Morning

    Texas Live! or Globe Life Field

    Explore the entertainment district between the stadiums.

  3. Lunch

    Arlington

    Have lunch in Arlington.

  4. Afternoon

    Six Flags Over Texas

    Spend the afternoon on rides at Six Flags, or visit Grapevine's historic Main Street.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Grapevine

    Explore Grapevine's wineries and shops.

  6. Evening

    Game night

    Catch a Rangers or Cowboys game if one is scheduled.

Day 07

SMU, NorthPark & the Katy Trail

Presidential history, shopping and a trail through Uptown.

  1. Morning

    George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

    Visit the presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University.

  2. Late Morning

    SMU campus

    Walk the campus with its Georgian-style buildings.

  3. Lunch

    NorthPark Center

    Have lunch and browse at NorthPark Center, which displays art among its shops.

  4. Afternoon

    Katy Trail

    Walk or bike the Katy Trail through Uptown.

  5. Late Afternoon

    Turtle Creek

    Stroll along leafy Turtle Creek.

  6. Evening

    The Mansion Restaurant

    End with a special dinner at The Mansion Restaurant or another Uptown favorite.