Browse through the art-filled halls and then stop in for a modern culinary experience at trendsetting restaurant Seventeen; indulge in a glass of champagne under the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed windows.
1717 North Harwood St.; Dallas, TX; 214-922-1200; www.dallasmuseumofart.org
Tags:architecture | smart splurge | art
Dallas World Aquarium
Home to thousands of species of marine life and a walk-through tunnel, this isn’t just an aquarium. Exhibits also include “Mundo Maya,” taking guests from the ocean to the rainforest.
1801 North Griffin St.; Dallas, TX; 214-720-2224; www.dwazoo.com
Tags:family | aquarium
Fair Park
A center of entertainment and culture, and site of the gargantuan State Fair of Texas, Fair Park offers everything from sporting events and concerts to crafts and museums.
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd.; Dallas, TX; 214-670-8400; www.fairpark.org
Tags:spectator sport | art | shopping
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Beautiful gardens play host to year-round events and seasonal concerts; the immaculate grounds make a splendid backdrop for afternoon tea.
This popular recreation area is also the largest park in Dallas. Lots of hiking and biking as well as fishing piers and picnic areas make this a safe-bet for families.
1152 N Buckner Blvd.; Dallas, TX; 972-622-7283; www.whiterocklake.org
Tags:family | hiking | biking
Tenison Highlands
Gorgeous 18-hole golf course located ten minutes outside Dallas. Great for a casual game with friends, this professional course also offers lessons.
Located in the building where Lee Harvey Oswald fired the shot that killed President John Kennedy; this engaging museum contains historical artifacts related to the assassination.
411 Elm St.; Dallas, TX; 214-747-6660; www.jfk.org