Katie’s guidebook
Tall Texas Tales
Het Sixth Floor Museum in Dealey Plaza
411 Elm StThe Dallas Arboretum is just stunning all year round. It is where most engagement photos and graduation photos are taken in Dallas. In the Spring, you can take pictures in their tulips. Around Thanksgiving, you’ll find pumpkin patches around several corners. At Christmas, they have lights from the trees and displays of the days of Christmas that are just magical! Many people use it for engagement, graduation and family pictures. Some people prefer to take pictures in a few different outfits. There is one changing room at the arboretum available on the weekdays for roughly $175 for 2 hours. The townhouse is about 15-20 minutes away from the arboretum.
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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdThe Dallas Arboretum is just stunning all year round. It is where most engagement photos and graduation photos are taken in Dallas. In the Spring, you can take pictures in their tulips. Around Thanksgiving, you’ll find pumpkin patches around several corners. At Christmas, they have lights from the trees and displays of the days of Christmas that are just magical! Many people use it for engagement, graduation and family pictures. Some people prefer to take pictures in a few different outfits. There is one changing room at the arboretum available on the weekdays for roughly $175 for 2 hours. The townhouse is about 15-20 minutes away from the arboretum.
There is a replica of the Oval Office in the Bush Library where you can have your picture taken behind the desk. President Bush sometimes stops by. The library was closed in February but is likely to reopen in March according to local sources.
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George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU BoulevardThere is a replica of the Oval Office in the Bush Library where you can have your picture taken behind the desk. President Bush sometimes stops by. The library was closed in February but is likely to reopen in March according to local sources.
Cavendar’s has more boots than you can imagine under one roof about 1-2 miles from the townhouse. It’s a great place to grab a pair so you can kick up your heels on your Texas trip.
Cavender's Boot City
9390 N US 75-Central Expy 1000Cavendar’s has more boots than you can imagine under one roof about 1-2 miles from the townhouse. It’s a great place to grab a pair so you can kick up your heels on your Texas trip.
This is a new twist on golfing at the store next to their headquarters. You get a box, order drinks or food and then get to golf toward targets with your friends. It’s about a 3-5 minute drive from the townhouse.
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Topgolf
8787 Park LnThis is a new twist on golfing at the store next to their headquarters. You get a box, order drinks or food and then get to golf toward targets with your friends. It’s about a 3-5 minute drive from the townhouse.
Dallas Zoo
614 S Ewing AveThis is the Southfork Ranch from the TV Show Dallas. They give tours. It’s about a 30 minute drive from the townhouse.
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Southfork Ranch
3700 Hogge DrThis is the Southfork Ranch from the TV Show Dallas. They give tours. It’s about a 30 minute drive from the townhouse.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StThere are a few large market centers in the country where the major brands go to sell to stores. The brands periodically sell their samples to the public for a steal. They host some truly amazing shows, so you should check out their calendar before you come.
https://dallasmarketcenter.com/markets/
Market Center (Dallas)
There are a few large market centers in the country where the major brands go to sell to stores. The brands periodically sell their samples to the public for a steal. They host some truly amazing shows, so you should check out their calendar before you come.
https://dallasmarketcenter.com/markets/
As a child, I remember touring the Federal Reserve and watching them count money in their machines. It was eye opening to learn how the banks do their banking.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N Pearl StAs a child, I remember touring the Federal Reserve and watching them count money in their machines. It was eye opening to learn how the banks do their banking.
Red River has feee admission from 7-8 on Wed - Saturday with free dance lessons on their massive dance floor.
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Cowboys Dancehall Dallas (Red River)
10310 Technology Blvd WRed River has feee admission from 7-8 on Wed - Saturday with free dance lessons on their massive dance floor.
Pre-pandemic they would clear out the restaurant and teach salsa dancing. It’s definitely fun!
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Gloria's Latin Cuisine
3715 Greenville AvePre-pandemic they would clear out the restaurant and teach salsa dancing. It’s definitely fun!
Dallas kunstmuseum
1717 N Harwood StDallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora StDallas Angelika Film Center
5321 E Mockingbird LnWhite Rock lake is about 15 minutes away. Enjoy the walking trails and people watching.
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White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdWhite Rock lake is about 15 minutes away. Enjoy the walking trails and people watching.
Off to the races? This horse track is 22 minutes from the townhouse.
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Lone Star Park
1000 Lone Star PkwyOff to the races? This horse track is 22 minutes from the townhouse.
Throw popcorn at the villain and cheer on the good guy in this interactive theater. The Pocket Sandwich Theater is rumored to be reopening soon. You will want to book your seats before you go and have someone claim the front or second row as soon as the doors open for the night. I recommend buying extra popcorn (which is very inexpensive) because it makes the experience extra fun. Insider tip: cover your glass with a napkin and poke a straw through it so you don’t get popcorn in your drinks.
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Pocket Sandwich Theater
1104 E Mockingbird LnThrow popcorn at the villain and cheer on the good guy in this interactive theater. The Pocket Sandwich Theater is rumored to be reopening soon. You will want to book your seats before you go and have someone claim the front or second row as soon as the doors open for the night. I recommend buying extra popcorn (which is very inexpensive) because it makes the experience extra fun. Insider tip: cover your glass with a napkin and poke a straw through it so you don’t get popcorn in your drinks.
This is the headquarters store for half price books. When they say everything’s big in Texas this store is no exception. 19,483 yards of books and music fill the store. Every bookshelf was built by their employees. They donated a little over 1 million books to charity in 2020. It’s roughly 2 miles away the townhouse. The Black Forest Cafe inside it has tasty treats and tables you can sit at to read. On Sundays around 3 pm(ish) local musicians jam outside the cafe. It’s a fun way to hear local talent.
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Half Price Books
5803 E NW HwyThis is the headquarters store for half price books. When they say everything’s big in Texas this store is no exception. 19,483 yards of books and music fill the store. Every bookshelf was built by their employees. They donated a little over 1 million books to charity in 2020. It’s roughly 2 miles away the townhouse. The Black Forest Cafe inside it has tasty treats and tables you can sit at to read. On Sundays around 3 pm(ish) local musicians jam outside the cafe. It’s a fun way to hear local talent.
Take a few laps around the racetrack for a few hundred dollars while in Texas. This excursion is 45 minutes to an hour away from the townhouse. It makes a great gift for a bachelor party as long as they go early in the day before they’ve had anything to drink.
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Texas Motor Speedway
3545 Lone Star CirTake a few laps around the racetrack for a few hundred dollars while in Texas. This excursion is 45 minutes to an hour away from the townhouse. It makes a great gift for a bachelor party as long as they go early in the day before they’ve had anything to drink.
iFLY
8380 TX-121SMU Pride
The Boulevard is a great place to tailgate before the SMU games and to see the University with a view of "the Hilltop" where Dallas Hall, the oldest building on campus where graduates walk around the seal upon completion of their studies. You'll find the Meadow Arts Museum with works from Picasso and El Greco. They have also curated a special collection of twentieth century sculptures. The Student Center is along this walk. The business school has plenty of places to sit and do work while you sip on coffee and watch ticker symbols whiz past you. The Bush Library nearby has a replica of the Oval Office. The Tate Lecture Series has world-class speakers. The dance school has brown bad lunches twice a year that are inspiring.
SMU Boulevard
SMU BoulevardThe Boulevard is a great place to tailgate before the SMU games and to see the University with a view of "the Hilltop" where Dallas Hall, the oldest building on campus where graduates walk around the seal upon completion of their studies. You'll find the Meadow Arts Museum with works from Picasso and El Greco. They have also curated a special collection of twentieth century sculptures. The Student Center is along this walk. The business school has plenty of places to sit and do work while you sip on coffee and watch ticker symbols whiz past you. The Bush Library nearby has a replica of the Oval Office. The Tate Lecture Series has world-class speakers. The dance school has brown bad lunches twice a year that are inspiring.
Food scene
Their breakfast is absolutely amazing. They tend to have a wait going out the door on the weekends, because breakfast is that good. They are only a few minutes from the townhouse. They usually approximate the wait and will call your phone when they’re ready for you. Put your name on the list and then go back to the townhouse to round up the crew for breakfast.
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Snooze an AM Eatery
3211 Oak Lawn AveTheir breakfast is absolutely amazing. They tend to have a wait going out the door on the weekends, because breakfast is that good. They are only a few minutes from the townhouse. They usually approximate the wait and will call your phone when they’re ready for you. Put your name on the list and then go back to the townhouse to round up the crew for breakfast.
This is a local Italian favorite. It’s dinner by candlelight with truly delicious food for great prices.
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Campisi's
5610 E Mockingbird LnThis is a local Italian favorite. It’s dinner by candlelight with truly delicious food for great prices.
This is a greasy cheeseburger joint with really great cheese fries, which is definitely what you should order if you want to splurge. Bring hungry friends, because the portions are big.
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Snuffer's
3526 Greenville AveThis is a greasy cheeseburger joint with really great cheese fries, which is definitely what you should order if you want to splurge. Bring hungry friends, because the portions are big.
This is an upscale steakhouse about 15 minutes from the townhouse. They have a valet, which I would recommend using because parking in this area can be hard to find.
The Old Warsaw
2512 Maple AvenueThis is an upscale steakhouse about 15 minutes from the townhouse. They have a valet, which I would recommend using because parking in this area can be hard to find.
This place has a fun vibe with a tree in the middle of the restaurant. The food is amazing and ambiance is great. If you’re sensitive to loud noise, they sometimes have their music a little loud. It is an upscale Mexican restaurant a half a block walk from the Happiest Hour Bar.
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Te Deseo
2700 Olive StThis place has a fun vibe with a tree in the middle of the restaurant. The food is amazing and ambiance is great. If you’re sensitive to loud noise, they sometimes have their music a little loud. It is an upscale Mexican restaurant a half a block walk from the Happiest Hour Bar.
This is a bakery with pricy but delicious cupcakes that you can order out of an ATM machine 24/7. It is about 2 miles from the townhouse.
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Sprinkles Dallas Ice Cream
8413 Preston Center PlazaThis is a bakery with pricy but delicious cupcakes that you can order out of an ATM machine 24/7. It is about 2 miles from the townhouse.
Seasons 52
7300 Lone Star DrThis is a great birthday or celebration spot given the vast array of cheesecakes they offer.
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The Cheesecake Factory
1440 Plaza PlThis is a great birthday or celebration spot given the vast array of cheesecakes they offer.
Amazing cuts of meat with a lot of selection
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
4300 Belt Line RdAmazing cuts of meat with a lot of selection
Becks Prime
5931 Forest LaneSimply Fondue
2108 Greenville AveThe waiters and waitresses of the magic time machine are in costume and in character as they serve you: you never know if you’ll have a pirate or a princess wait on you, which is what makes this place so magical.
The Magic Time Machine
5003 Belt Line RdThe waiters and waitresses of the magic time machine are in costume and in character as they serve you: you never know if you’ll have a pirate or a princess wait on you, which is what makes this place so magical.
This burger place scoops part of the bun out and puts your toppings inside of it. Definitely unique and absolutely tasty they are 1 mule from the condo.
Dugg Burger - Preston Hollow Village
7949 Walnut Hill LaneThis burger place scoops part of the bun out and puts your toppings inside of it. Definitely unique and absolutely tasty they are 1 mule from the condo.
8 Cloves is in the Dallas Farmer’s Market. I have something different each time and have a new favorite each time. While they’re making your meal, you can walk around the booths and enjoy the scene.
8 Cloves - Spice of India
920 South Harwood Street8 Cloves is in the Dallas Farmer’s Market. I have something different each time and have a new favorite each time. While they’re making your meal, you can walk around the booths and enjoy the scene.
Fancy schmancy! You can’t go wrong with the Mansion on Turtle Creek. Be sure to call them in advance if you’re popping the big question. This is a place where you go when you want to dress to impress.
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The Mansion Restaurant
2821 Turtle Creek BlvdFancy schmancy! You can’t go wrong with the Mansion on Turtle Creek. Be sure to call them in advance if you’re popping the big question. This is a place where you go when you want to dress to impress.
Velvet Taco
2556 N Henderson AveUnleavened Fresh Kitchen
1900 Abrams PkwyThe Halal Guys
1811 Greenville AveThe food is tasty and the names of their tacos are entertaining. You can order a “Republican,” an “Independent” or a “Democrat” depending upon your preference. You are in Texas, so you can get a “trailer trash” taco, too.
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Torchys Tacos
9440 Garland RdThe food is tasty and the names of their tacos are entertaining. You can order a “Republican,” an “Independent” or a “Democrat” depending upon your preference. You are in Texas, so you can get a “trailer trash” taco, too.
This is a wonderful bbq place. Sometimes there’s a wait because they’re that good.
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Pecan Lodge
2702 MainThis is a wonderful bbq place. Sometimes there’s a wait because they’re that good.
Okay, this is a 25 minute drive, but it’s fun. There are diner booths with TV’s and Nintendo’s/x-boxes where they serve drinks and food. The coffee shop nextdoor has board games you can buy.
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Nerdvana Frisco
Okay, this is a 25 minute drive, but it’s fun. There are diner booths with TV’s and Nintendo’s/x-boxes where they serve drinks and food. The coffee shop nextdoor has board games you can buy.
TEN50 BBQ
1050 N Central ExpyOpen 11 am to midnight with food trucks from all around Dallas. Everyone in your crew can eat something different and yet y’all all get a taste of Texas.
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Truck Yard
5624 Sears StOpen 11 am to midnight with food trucks from all around Dallas. Everyone in your crew can eat something different and yet y’all all get a taste of Texas.
La Madeline sits at the edge of the SMU campus. It’s a wonderful French restaurant. My coworker swears by their yogurt parfait. I like their French onion soup. My Mom enjoys their strawberry saladS. They have tasty breakfast food and lunch. It’s a great place to start your SMU tour day. It is 7 minutes from the townhouse.
la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Mockingbird
3072 Mockingbird LaneLa Madeline sits at the edge of the SMU campus. It’s a wonderful French restaurant. My coworker swears by their yogurt parfait. I like their French onion soup. My Mom enjoys their strawberry saladS. They have tasty breakfast food and lunch. It’s a great place to start your SMU tour day. It is 7 minutes from the townhouse.
Okay, this about 25 minutes from the townhouse but extremely fun! Pete’s dueling piano bar has a lively crowd with 2 pianists dueling for audience approval. Drink and sing if you dare. This has adult content and is not appropriate for kids.
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Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
6765 Belt Line RdOkay, this about 25 minutes from the townhouse but extremely fun! Pete’s dueling piano bar has a lively crowd with 2 pianists dueling for audience approval. Drink and sing if you dare. This has adult content and is not appropriate for kids.
The owner Katherine Clapner beat Bobby Flay on his show. This store has all kinds of different chocolates like chocolate-shaped like brains. Occasionally, one of the ink master judges who has a store down the street comes into this store.
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Dude, Sweet Chocolate
1925 Greenville AveThe owner Katherine Clapner beat Bobby Flay on his show. This store has all kinds of different chocolates like chocolate-shaped like brains. Occasionally, one of the ink master judges who has a store down the street comes into this store.
Houndstooth Coffee
1900 N Henderson AvePearl Cup Sip
5880 TX-121I have heard that their Mimosa’s are amazing! It’s an 8 minute drive from the townhouse.
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Yolk - Preston Center
8315 Westchester DrI have heard that their Mimosa’s are amazing! It’s an 8 minute drive from the townhouse.
Smoky Rose
8602 Garland RdGal Pals Trip
Tea at the French Room is something that high society does when they visit Dallas.
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The French Room
1321 Commerce StTea at the French Room is something that high society does when they visit Dallas.
Leela's Wine Bar
1914 Greenville AveDesert Racer
1520 Greenville Ave
XOXO Dining Room
3121 Ross AveDo you want big Texas hair? This is the salon that does the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders’ hair! They are less than a mile from the townhome.
Tangerine Salon
7949 Walnut Hl LnDo you want big Texas hair? This is the salon that does the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders’ hair! They are less than a mile from the townhome.
Lounge 31
87 Highland Park VillageDo you want to see the city in the comfort of a massage chair? I think this massage your bus sounds like the way to go.
https://massagechairbustours.com/dallas/
Massage Chair Bus Tours, LLC
Do you want to see the city in the comfort of a massage chair? I think this massage your bus sounds like the way to go.
https://massagechairbustours.com/dallas/
This nail place is about a mile away from the Townhouse. Often times they have some seats in the back for pedicures what are together and so this is more conducive to a last-minute gal pal’s trip to the nail place. They serve wine with your mani/pedi’s.
Venetian Nail Spa
7949 Walnut Hl LnThis nail place is about a mile away from the Townhouse. Often times they have some seats in the back for pedicures what are together and so this is more conducive to a last-minute gal pal’s trip to the nail place. They serve wine with your mani/pedi’s.
This place is open later than the other nail spas in Dallas. If you break a nail getting out of town and need a glass of wine and a quick fix, you can go here. It’s about 3-5 minutes from the Townhouse. It depends on the night of the week, but I’ve had my nails done at midnight here before.
Hawaiian Nail Bar Dallas
5500 Greenville AvenueThis place is open later than the other nail spas in Dallas. If you break a nail getting out of town and need a glass of wine and a quick fix, you can go here. It’s about 3-5 minutes from the Townhouse. It depends on the night of the week, but I’ve had my nails done at midnight here before.
The bar has frequent events called project social where you do DIY projects with supply kits you buy from them.
Upstairs Circus DFW
2810 MainThe bar has frequent events called project social where you do DIY projects with supply kits you buy from them.
Wayne, the owner, hosts several brands at New York Fashion Week. He has virtual modeling tryouts for free on Sundays. You will be in a virtual waiting room until you’re called up. (You’re totally welcome to hang out with your gals and have some drinks while you wait). I have a ring light with a phone holder you can use while you strut your stuff across the living room. After you rock your jeans and white shirt modeling for this, you can leave the zoom tryouts. You will be notified if you’re selected for the next level. You will be required after that to take 2 virtual modeling classes from PLITSZ for $60 each time before participating at the next level. If you do several of these shows, you’re nice to people and learn how to do this then you have a shot at being selected for New York Fashion Week. You can find the signup on eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-week-ny-virtual-audition-female-model-tickets-136093183375?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
Plitzs Fashion Marketing
11812 Carolina Place ParkwayWayne, the owner, hosts several brands at New York Fashion Week. He has virtual modeling tryouts for free on Sundays. You will be in a virtual waiting room until you’re called up. (You’re totally welcome to hang out with your gals and have some drinks while you wait). I have a ring light with a phone holder you can use while you strut your stuff across the living room. After you rock your jeans and white shirt modeling for this, you can leave the zoom tryouts. You will be notified if you’re selected for the next level. You will be required after that to take 2 virtual modeling classes from PLITSZ for $60 each time before participating at the next level. If you do several of these shows, you’re nice to people and learn how to do this then you have a shot at being selected for New York Fashion Week. You can find the signup on eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-week-ny-virtual-audition-female-model-tickets-136093183375?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
Medical Tourism
Dougherty’s Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy with durable medical equipment like walkers, rollators, bandages, etc. I have heard they even offer delivery.
Dougherty's Pharmacy
12835 Preston RoadDougherty’s Pharmacy is a specialty pharmacy with durable medical equipment like walkers, rollators, bandages, etc. I have heard they even offer delivery.
This pharmacy is a half a block away from the townhouse. It is not 24 hours but is super-close.
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CVS
10455 N US 75-Central Expy 1000This pharmacy is a half a block away from the townhouse. It is not 24 hours but is super-close.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
2021 N Stemmons FwyDrinks
Happiest Hour
2616 Olive StThis is a hotel rooftop bar with a reflection pool and killer views of downtown Dallas. Go here if you want to take some pictures for Instagram and have a few drinks.
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Waterproof
1914 Commerce StThis is a hotel rooftop bar with a reflection pool and killer views of downtown Dallas. Go here if you want to take some pictures for Instagram and have a few drinks.
An old-school speakeasy with a shoe shine outside who makes sure your legit before you enter about 15 minutes from the townhouse
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Bourbon & Banter
1914 Commerce StAn old-school speakeasy with a shoe shine outside who makes sure your legit before you enter about 15 minutes from the townhouse
STIRR
2803 MainOne Eyed Penguin
1404 MainRooftop bar with killer Dallas downtown views and a good food menu
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Sky Blossom
1514 Elm StreetRooftop bar with killer Dallas downtown views and a good food menu
Cidercade Dallas
2777 Irving BlvdThis bar is about 17 minutes townhouse.
Clean Eating
Farm to table food with a crisp clean atmosphere about 15 minutes from the townhouse
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Gemma
2323 N Henderson AveFarm to table food with a crisp clean atmosphere about 15 minutes from the townhouse
Modern Market Eatery
7949 Walnut Hl LnBlue Sushi Sake Grill
3220 McKinney Avebellagreen
8041 Walnut Hill LaneVitality Bowls - Dallas
7865 Firefall WaySuperfood bowls with a ton of healthy ingredients
Snap Kitchen
4164 N US 75-Central Expy 1000Salata
3000 Blackburn St