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50 THINGS To Do In

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Dallas of Art Enrich yourself with artwork from around the globe! 717 North Harwood St, Dallas, TX | www.dma.org

Cedar Ridge Preserve Get out and commune with nature, man. 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX | www.audubondallas.org

Klyde Warren Park Ping-pong, putt-putt, fresh air and family fun. 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Ste. 403, Dallas, TX www.klydewarrenpark.org

Main Street Garden Park It’s like nature, but with less bugs — right in the heart of . 1902 Main St, Dallas, TX | www.mainstreetgarden.org

Katy Trail & Ice House Hit the trail, then hit the icehouse. 3127 Routh St, Dallas, TX | www.katytraildallas.org

White Rock Lake Take in the view of Downtown Dallas from the water’s side. Northeast Dallas, TX | www.whiterocklake.org

Perot Museum of Nature & Science There’s tons of hands-on entertainment for the kids at this science wonderland. 2201 North Field St, Dallas, TX | www.perotmuseum.org

Pegasus Plaza Enjoy the fountains in the shadow of the Pegasus, the symbol of Dallas and the Plaza’s namesake. Main at Akard St, Dallas, TX | (214) 428-5555 Reverchon Park Shoot some hoops, do some yoga, or just enjoy the scenery! This place has some fountains — awesome ones. 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX | www.reverchonparkfriends.com 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX | www.fountainplace.com 50 FREE Dallas Farmers Market Great Trinity Forest Overlooks How often can you truly know where your food comes from? Just a few minutes from downtown, the views are stunning. Things to Do 1010 South Pearl Expwy, Dallas, TX | www.dallasfarmersmarket.org Dallas, TX | www.dfwurbanwildlife.com JFK Memorial and Dealy Plaza Museum Yoga at HG Sply Co. The President’s life and death left a mark on Dallas. The Center yourself while taking in the view from a rooftop patio. museum chronicles the events surrounding his assassination. 2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX | (469) 334-0896 411 Elm St, Dallas, TX | www.jfk.org in Dallas Deep Ellum Thanks-Giving Square Check out the crazy statues and graffiti art! Enjoy the dazzling stained glass and unifying atmosphere. Dallas, TX | www.deepellumtexas.com 1627 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX | www.thanksgiving.org Enrich yourself with artwork from around the globe! Founders’ Plaza at DFW International Airport Aviation enthusiasts and families alike visit the observation 717 North Harwood St, Dallas, TX | www.dma.org M-Line Trolley Tired of walking? Take a load off and ride the vintage trolleys! area to watch the air traffic. Visit www.mata.org for schedules and a route map. Cedar Ridge Preserve 3200 E Airfield Dr, DFW Airport, TX | www.dfwairport.com www.mata.org Get out and commune with nature, man. Outdoor Events at 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX | www.audubondallas.org D-Link Bring a chair and a blanket, and enjoy the show! Trolleys not your thing? Explore downtown on a bus instead! 2389 Flora St, Dallas, TX | www.attpac.org Visit www.dart.org/dlink for schedules and a route map. Ping-pong, putt-putt, fresh air and family fun. www.dart.org Freedman’s Cemetery and Memorial 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Ste. 403, Dallas, TX This memorial honors freed slaves who lived in the cultural, www.klydewarrenpark.org The Buckeye Trail social and economic center of the African-American Hike over the river and through the woods! community in early . 7000 Bexar St, Dallas, TX | www.texasbuckeyetrail.org N Central Expy & Calvary Dr., Dallas, TX | (214) 670-3284 It’s like nature, but with less bugs — right in the heart of Downtown Dallas. Grapevine Festivals Four Corners Brewery 1902 Main St, Dallas, TX | www.mainstreetgarden.org Grapefest and Chocolatefest are just two of many! Free beer! What are you waiting for? Grapevine, TX | www.grapevinetexasusa.com 423 Singleton Blvd Dallas, TX | www.fcbrewing.com Katy Trail & Katy Trail Ice House Hit the trail, then hit the icehouse. Bonnie Parker’s Grave Cattle Drive 3127 Routh St, Dallas, TX | www.katytraildallas.org Clyde’s grave is on private property, but you can visit Bonnie. Texas history lives on in this commemoration of Texas 9718 Webb Chapel Rd, Dallas, TX | www.roadsideamerica.com cattle drives from the “olden” days. White Rock Lake Corner of Griffin and Young St, Dallas, TX | (214) 953-1184 Take in the view of Downtown Dallas from the water’s side. Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Northeast Dallas, TX | www.whiterocklake.org Get Irish with the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Oak Cliff Nature Reserve the southwest. Yet another great location to take in the beauty of Dallas! Perot Museum of Nature & Science Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX | www.dallasstpatricksparade.com 2875 Pierce St, Dallas, TX | www.texaslandconservancy.org There’s tons of hands-on entertainment for the kids at this science wonderland. Bishop Arts District Lakeside Park 2201 North Field St, Dallas, TX | www.perotmuseum.org Appreciate some art, or just peruse the boutiques! Gorgeous landscaping and un-bear-ably adorable teddy statues. 419 N Bishop Ave, TX | www.bishopartsdistrict.com 4601 Lakeside Dr, Dallas, TX | www.hptx.org/ Pegasus Plaza Enjoy the fountains in the shadow of the Pegasus, the Dallas Arts District The Art Garden symbol of Dallas and the Plaza’s namesake. Can’t get enough of the arts? Here’s another art district. Check out the sculptures in the shade of the old oaks. Main at Akard St, Dallas, TX | (214) 428-5555 750 North St. Paul St #1150, Dallas, TX | www.thedallasartsdistrict.org 1717 N. Harwood St, Dallas, TX | (214) 922-1200 Historic Homes on Swiss Avenue Deep Ellum Arts Festival Take a walk through history! More than 200 decorative and visual artists make this Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX | www.sahd.org the biggest free art festival in Dallas! 2800 Main St, Dallas, TX | www.deepellumartsfestival.com Shows at Good Records Rock on with a free show, brother! Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge 1808 Lower Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX | www.goodrecords.com You can see this iconic part of the corridor from Trinity Groves. Mustangs at Las Colinas 425 Bedford St, Dallas, TX | www.mhhbridgecelebration.com Wild and free, the Texas spirit is embodied within these bronze equines! Belo Mansion 5221 North O'Connor Rd #110E, Irving, TX Weddings and other events are held here, but the www.mustangsoflascolinas.com architecture alone is worth the visit! 2101 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX | www.belomansion.com Skyline View From The view from this iconic Dallas building simply rocks! George W. Bush Presidential Library Texas Commerce Tower, 2200 Ross Ave | www.chasetowerdallas.com Learn more about the life and career of our 43rd President and the presidency throughout history. Trinity River Audubon Center 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX Yet another testament to the beauty of Dallas! Take a hike www.georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu or ride a bike, and experience nature only 10 minutes from downtown Dallas! Bath House Cultural Center 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX | www.trinityriver.audubon.org Art and live music on the shores of White Rock Lake! 521 East Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX | www.dallasculture.org Belo Garden Another relaxing slice of nature in Downtown Dallas. Blues, Bandits & BBQ at Oak Cliff 1014 Main St, Dallas, TX The musicians may have the blues, but your wallet sure won’t at this free festival! Disc Golf at BB Owen Park North Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX | www.gooakcliff.org One of the best disc golf courses in Dallas! 9774-9810 Plano Rd, Dallas, TX Giant Jenga at Barcadia A supersized game of Jenga! What’s not to love? 1917 N. Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX | www.barcadiabars.com Check out awesome modern/contemporary sculptures for free on the first Saturday of every month! 2001 Flora St, Dallas, TX | www.nashersculpturecenter.org

Santa Fe Trail This scenic trail runs between White Rock Lake, Deep Ellum and . Hill Ave, Dallas TX | www.friendsofsantafetrail.org

Taste of Dallas Festival Do you really need a reason to stuff your face at a free festival? Contact Billy McEntee for more information: [email protected] Fair Park, Dallas TX | www.tasteofdallas.org DECLARE YOUR Independence!

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