David’s guidebook
Just Out the Front Door - Sightseeing
These are things to see and do right near you!
Less than a block away, the Arboretum is 66 acres of flowers, fountains, art, exhibits, restaurants, live music and more. Visit their website to see what events and new displays they have going on! I definitely suggest going around the holidays as they have great displays and events.
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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdLess than a block away, the Arboretum is 66 acres of flowers, fountains, art, exhibits, restaurants, live music and more. Visit their website to see what events and new displays they have going on! I definitely suggest going around the holidays as they have great displays and events.
About one block away you'll find 9 miles of trails that surround this beautiful lake. You can walk, rent bikes, rent canoes/Kayaks or even little boats. Feed the ducks, take the kids to the playgrounds, visit the historical sites, fish or even just enjoy the breeze under a tree with a picnic and your loved ones.
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White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdAbout one block away you'll find 9 miles of trails that surround this beautiful lake. You can walk, rent bikes, rent canoes/Kayaks or even little boats. Feed the ducks, take the kids to the playgrounds, visit the historical sites, fish or even just enjoy the breeze under a tree with a picnic and your loved ones.
Just out the Front Door - Bites and Drinks
We have fabulous local spots you won't be able to get anywhere else. Eat local!
A hidden gem for those in the know. Great food, good people and a nice restaurant all just steps from your front door.
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Lounge Here
9028 Garland RdA hidden gem for those in the know. Great food, good people and a nice restaurant all just steps from your front door.
Donuts with bacon on top? Yes please! Find some amazing culinary creations and donut varieties you've never seen before!
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Hypnotic Donuts & Biscuits
9007 Garland RdDonuts with bacon on top? Yes please! Find some amazing culinary creations and donut varieties you've never seen before!
Candy and ice cream parlor from the good ol' days!
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Hypnotic Emporium Ice Cream & Candy Shop
9005 Garland RdCandy and ice cream parlor from the good ol' days!
Just down the street. They have a good happy hour and a great outdoor area with fire pits, games and live music on some nights.
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Smoky Rose
8602 Garland RdJust down the street. They have a good happy hour and a great outdoor area with fire pits, games and live music on some nights.
Cute little wine Bistro with great specials on Thursday night.
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Urban Vines Wine Bistro
9219 Garland RdCute little wine Bistro with great specials on Thursday night.
Every day brings a different special ingredient you can add with suggestions taken from visitors. Get the fries!
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Dugg Burger
9540 Garland RdEvery day brings a different special ingredient you can add with suggestions taken from visitors. Get the fries!
Love what they stand for! The Dignity Project, DBA Well Grounded Coffee Community blends coffee with philantropy. We run a coffee shop on Garland Rd in Dallas, but our mission is to tansform lives through a process of work, education, community and faith.
Well Grounded Coffee Community is the vehicle that creates opportunity for individuals who are barely surviving life and helps them reach a higher level of purpose and social contribution.
Well Grounded Coffee Community
9219 Garland RdLove what they stand for! The Dignity Project, DBA Well Grounded Coffee Community blends coffee with philantropy. We run a coffee shop on Garland Rd in Dallas, but our mission is to tansform lives through a process of work, education, community and faith.
Well Grounded Coffee Community is the vehicle that creates opportunity for individuals who are barely surviving life and helps them reach a higher level of purpose and social contribution.
Humble: Simply Good Pies
9014 Garland RdLocal pie shop - yum!
Dairy-Ette
9785 Ferguson RdSmall local burger and shakes. Old school charm and food. A must visit!
Just Out the Front Door - Groceries
Best local groceries
Natural Grocers
9440 Garland RdBest Grocery store for healthy and organic options!
Around Dallas - Sightseeing
Oak Cliff
Oak Cliff is known for cute little shops and good food!
Was there a second shooter? You tell me! Go stand in the spot where the JFK assassination took place and create your own conspiracy theory.
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Das Sixth Floor Museum im Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StWas there a second shooter? You tell me! Go stand in the spot where the JFK assassination took place and create your own conspiracy theory.
Food trucks, play area, restaurants all in the thick of Downtown. Walk from there to the local art museums
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Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyFood trucks, play area, restaurants all in the thick of Downtown. Walk from there to the local art museums
Fair Park
State Fair! Ohhh, I hope you're in town while this is going on!
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveWho doesn't love animals!
one of the coooolest museums around. If you like museums, this one will stand out!
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Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field Stone of the coooolest museums around. If you like museums, this one will stand out!
Take a ride up to the top and hangout as the ball slowly turns and shows all of Dallas. Stay and grab a bite to eat. $$
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Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd ETake a ride up to the top and hangout as the ball slowly turns and shows all of Dallas. Stay and grab a bite to eat. $$
Snap a great selfie of yourself on top of a metal cow in the middle of a cattle drive! Just be careful - they can be hot. It is TEXAS!
Cattle Drive sculptures by Robert Summers
900 Jackson StSnap a great selfie of yourself on top of a metal cow in the middle of a cattle drive! Just be careful - they can be hot. It is TEXAS!
Around Dallas - Breweries
Local brew and local vibe right in the heart of Deep Ellum - both a must visit. Check their website for tastings and live music!
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Deep Ellum Brewing Company
2823 St Louis StLocal brew and local vibe right in the heart of Deep Ellum - both a must visit. Check their website for tastings and live music!
Another yummy local brew to check out, and you can walk to from the Deep Ellum!
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Braindead Brewing
2625 MainAnother yummy local brew to check out, and you can walk to from the Deep Ellum!
Bishop Cider Company
509 N Bishop AveLocal Cider - lots of options. Stop in for a tasting!
Neighborhoods
A short drive away, this street is full of restaurants, bars and local jams. Go here one of your evenings
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Greenville Avenue
Greenville AvenueA short drive away, this street is full of restaurants, bars and local jams. Go here one of your evenings