Trip Ideas VIDEO: Five Things to Do in Dallas By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on February 22, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Staying true to its nickname, the Big D, Dallas attractions are bigger and bolder than most. Take, for example, local barbecue. Dallas' favorite chef, Scott Gottlich, thinks Pecan Lodge’s brisket and beef ribs are worth the wait in line. Once you’ve filled up, it’s time to explore the largest arts district in the country. You won’t have any trouble finding what to do in Dallas in this neighborhood, which spans 19 contiguous blocks over 66 acres. We recommend the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Crow Collection of Asian Art. Dallas is rich in American history, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a powerful time capsule, documenting the assassination of John F. Kennedy. More modern presidencies (specifically, George W. Bush) are featured at the namesake Presidential Library and Museum, where guests can also linger at the September 11 tribute. Fun things to do in Dallas, loved by locals and visitors alike, also include a shopping spree on Main Street (home to the Neiman Marcus flagship), Highland Park Village, or NorthPark Center. Time your trip to Dallas right and catch a Dallas Cowboys game at their home stadium in Arlington. Even when they’re not playing, Dallas’ football fanaticism can be enjoyed at any one of the local sports bars. Summers in Dallas can be balmy at best—temperatures have skyrocketed to 113 degrees—but for the rest of the year, Dallas boasts warm, mild weather. Come in spring for the impressive wildflower blooms or fall, when the evenings are cool and the famous State Fair of Texas (with its iconic 52-foot-tall cowboy, Big Tex, and even taller Ferris wheel) comes to town. When the weather is pleasant and sunny, join residents in Klyde Warren Park for food trucks, outdoor exercise classes, and live music, or take a kayak tour around White Rock Lake. By Travel + Leisure By Travel + Leisure Staff Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit