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Tours
Handpicked tours and experiences in Dallas — reviewed by our team, loved by travelers.
Party Bike Pub Crawl Review: Deep Ellum and Downtown Dallas on the Happiest Ride in Town
Dallas nights just got a whole lot happier. The Party Bike Pub Crawl in Deep Ellum and Downtown Dallas is pure rolling celebration: you, your friends, and a certified party pilot pedaling together through one of the city’s most legendary nightlife districts. With a 4.9-star rating from more than 300 reviews, it is one of…
JFK Assassination and Museum Tour Review: Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House and the Story of Dallas
Few cities in America hold a chapter of history as defining as Dallas does, and the JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House turns that chapter into an unforgettable guided journey. With a 4.9-star rating from more than 2,700 reviews, it ranks among the very best tours in the entire United…
Dallas Sightseeing Tour Review: The Perfect 3-Hour Welcome to Dallas
New to Dallas and want to see it all in one go? The Dallas Sightseeing Tour is the city’s warmest welcome: a 3-hour small-group tour led by knowledgeable local guides who bring the landmarks, stories, and culture of the Big D to life. Run by a company recognized as a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of…
John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour Review: A Moving Ride Through Dallas History
Some of the most powerful stories in American history happened right on the streets of Dallas, and the original John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour takes you straight back to them. Climb aboard a classic trolley and roll through downtown, down the very motorcade route and through Dealey Plaza, as your guide walks you through the…
Events
Mark your calendar: the happiest happenings around Dallas.
Pumpkins and Pints: Five Themed Fall Nights at the Dallas Arboretum
Fall nights in Dallas just got tastier. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is hosting Pumpkins and Pints, a series of five themed evening gatherings in its iconic Pumpkin Village, running select Fridays (6-9 PM) through October. Each night has its own personality: BBQ & Beer opens the series on Wednesday, October 7 (rescheduled from…
Autumn at the Arboretum: 100,000 Pumpkins Turn Dallas Into a Living Canvas
Fall in Dallas smells like pumpkin spice — and lots of it! Autumn at the Arboretum is in full swing at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, running September 19 through November 1, 2026 with a jaw-dropping 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash filling its 66 acres. This year’s edition embraces the theme “Harvest Hues,” with…
Perot Museum’s “Night at the Museum” Gala Returns to Dallas on November 14
An evening of wonder, curiosity, and community is coming to Dallas this fall: the Perot Museum of Nature and Science announced that its signature fundraising gala, Night at the Museum, returns on Saturday, November 14, 2026. After hours, the Museum takes on an entirely new energy. Guests will explore all five levels filled with hands-on…
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Arts & Culture
Art, music and culture lighting up Dallas.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Names Enrico Lopez-Yañez Creative Director and Principal Conductor of Pops and Specials
Dallas is turning up the volume! The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has named conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez as its new Creative Director & Principal Conductor of Pops and Specials — a brand-new artistic leadership role created to make the symphony bolder, livelier, and even more fun. The three-year appointment, announced August 31, 2026 and effective September 1,…
Dallas to Host the First-Ever Public Celebration of the Nasher Prize Honoring Artist Petrit Halilaj
Dallas is about to make art history. On November 14, 2026, the Nasher Sculpture Center will hold the first-ever public conferral of the Nasher Prize — one of the most prestigious honors in the world of sculpture — and the whole city is invited to share the moment. The $100,000 prize will be presented to…
The March of the Triceratops: A World-First Dino Herd Heads to Dallas in Summer 2027
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is about to become a dinosaur destination like no other. The museum has just announced it will be the first museum in all of North America to host the world tour of The March of the Triceratops, an extraordinary exhibition opening in July 2027. The star attraction is…
The Nasher Shines a Light on Women Artists in Bold New Exhibition
Art lovers, get ready for a vibrant new reason to visit the Dallas Arts District! The Nasher Sculpture Center has just announced Open Form: Women Artists and Minimalism, a joyful exhibition celebrating the brilliant women who reshaped one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century. Opening November 7, 2026 in the museum’s…
Places to Love in Dallas
Beloved landmarks, hidden gems, and spots worth visiting in Dallas — our favorites, no sponsors attached.
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Where to Stay
Rest easy: our favorite places to stay in Dallas. Hotel guides coming soon.
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Where to Eat
Taste the city: where Dallas eats happiest.
Come Hungry, Leave Happy: The State Fair of Texas Unveils Its 2026 New Foods
The State Fair of Texas is officially open — and it just gave everyone the best excuse to show up hungry. The Fair, running September 25 through October 18, 2026, at Fair Park in Dallas, has unveiled its full lineup of new foods for 2026, packed with dozens of brand-new dishes, drinks, vendors, and concepts…
Family
Family fun in Dallas: ideas everyone will love.
The Great Create 2026: A Family Art Party in the Nasher Sculpture Garden
One of Dallas’s happiest family traditions is back. The Nasher Sculpture Center has announced the 2026 edition of The Great Create, its annual celebration that transforms the museum’s garden into a colorful, activity-filled space where children and families get to make art side by side with commissioned artists. Each year, the Center commissions a group…
Over Two Million Lights: Dallas Zoo Lights Returns November 13 Through January 3
One of Dallas’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Dallas Zoo Lights returns for select nights from November 13 through January 3, transforming the zoo into a glowing wonderland from 5:30 to 9 p.m. each evening. More than two million lights will sparkle across the zoo this season, with larger-than-life themed areas around every corner.…
