Danielle's Dallas Guidebook
Food Scene
Maple & Motor
4810 Maple AveTheir burgers and tots 💯
Avila's
4714 Maple AveFavorite local tex-mex
Our go-to take out for Thai food. Every dish we have had is delicious.
We also love Ka Thai and Ka Tip
6 locals recommend
Thai Lotus Kitchen
3851 Cedar Springs RdOur go-to take out for Thai food. Every dish we have had is delicious.
We also love Ka Thai and Ka Tip
Ask the hosts if they have available space at the bar...it's a speakeasy with a fun vibe and the same tasty food served from the restaurant.
17 locals recommend
The Charles
1632 Market Center BlvdAsk the hosts if they have available space at the bar...it's a speakeasy with a fun vibe and the same tasty food served from the restaurant.
Uchi Dallas
2817 Maple AveUpscale sushi restaurant. Go for happy hour.
Authentic quality food with affordable prices. Not the comfiest sit down, so you may want to just pick it up. Barbacoa plate and churros are amazing!
Barbacoa Agave & Seafood Restaurant
4525 Maple AvenueAuthentic quality food with affordable prices. Not the comfiest sit down, so you may want to just pick it up. Barbacoa plate and churros are amazing!
Lucia
Hard to get reservations and a little pricey but amazing Italian food
Pizza Leila
One of the best pizzas nearby (Detroit style)
One of our go-to spots for a Vietnamese sandwich (banh mi) and relaxed outdoor space
6 locals recommend
Sandwich Hag
1902 Botham Jean BlvdOne of our go-to spots for a Vietnamese sandwich (banh mi) and relaxed outdoor space
Neighborhoods
Trendy, upscale, walkable neighborhood with plenty of workout studios and food.
341 locals recommend
Uptown
Trendy, upscale, walkable neighborhood with plenty of workout studios and food.
Lower Greenville
Lively strip of dining and bars with bungalow homes nearby
Known for Cedar Springs Road, the heart of the city’s gay scene lined with bars and clubs.
62 locals recommend
Oak Lawn
Known for Cedar Springs Road, the heart of the city’s gay scene lined with bars and clubs.
Downtown Dallas
1401 Elm StHistoric and bustling business district
Considered the most affluent city in Texas and in the top 10 richest places in the states. If you like driving around beautiful homes, check it out. Stroll through Highland Park Village shopping center for high-end shops and restaurants.
108 locals recommend
Highland Park
Considered the most affluent city in Texas and in the top 10 richest places in the states. If you like driving around beautiful homes, check it out. Stroll through Highland Park Village shopping center for high-end shops and restaurants.
Bishop Arts District
414 W Davis StOur favorite neighborhood outside of Oak Lawn.
Museum
General admission is free! Filled with art from all over the world.
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood StDog Parks
Free, clean dog park within walking distance to the Airbnb. They have fans for hot days and plenty of chairs.
Central Christian Church Community Dog Park
4711 Westside DriveFree, clean dog park within walking distance to the Airbnb. They have fans for hot days and plenty of chairs.
Although you need to pay for either a day pass or hold a membership, this spot is a dog scene heaven with a bar/restaurant at the front (this spot is available for non-members).
24 locals recommend
Mutts Cantina
2889 Cityplace W BlvdAlthough you need to pay for either a day pass or hold a membership, this spot is a dog scene heaven with a bar/restaurant at the front (this spot is available for non-members).
Fun Activity
$10 admission with unlimited play on their arcade style games. Really fun and family friendly during the day time.
40 locals recommend
Cidercade Dallas
2777 Irving Blvd$10 admission with unlimited play on their arcade style games. Really fun and family friendly during the day time.
Walk along the Katy Trail and take a stop at the dog-friendly Ice House
286 locals recommend
Katy Trail
Katy TrailWalk along the Katy Trail and take a stop at the dog-friendly Ice House
Have a unique Texas dancing experience with live music. Wear your cowboy boots and enjoy the dance hall
42 locals recommend
Cowboys Dancehall Dallas (Red River)
10310 Technology Blvd WHave a unique Texas dancing experience with live music. Wear your cowboy boots and enjoy the dance hall
Well manicured botanical garden. Grab some food and have yourself a picnic on the lawn while enjoying the beautiful flowers
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdWell manicured botanical garden. Grab some food and have yourself a picnic on the lawn while enjoying the beautiful flowers
Large indoor and outdoor space with option to bring outside food and desserts. Dog-friendly
24 locals recommend
Community Beer Company
3110 Commonwealth DriveLarge indoor and outdoor space with option to bring outside food and desserts. Dog-friendly
Short Drives Away
Fun activities outside of Dallas city central within an hour drive
Grandscape in the Colony has family fun activities. My favorites are The Puttery and Andrettis.
61 locals recommend
Grandscape
5752 Grandscape BlvdGrandscape in the Colony has family fun activities. My favorites are The Puttery and Andrettis.
Adriatica Village
6602 Mediterranean DrEuropean-like village
Legacy West
5908 Water StShopping and food
Make a day trip to Fort Worth visiting the stockyards, museums, water garden, and Billy Bobs.
351 locals recommend
Fort Worth Stockyards
131 E Exchange AveMake a day trip to Fort Worth visiting the stockyards, museums, water garden, and Billy Bobs.