Dallas, Texas 5 Day Itinerary

Dallas, Texas 5-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Downtown Dallas

  • Morning: Check-in at your hotel (recommendations: The Joule, The Ritz-Carlton, or Omni Dallas Hotel) and freshen up.
  • Lunch: Visit the historic West End area for some delicious Tex-Mex at Meso Maya or Molina’s Cantina.
  • Afternoon: Explore Downtown Dallas:
    • Reunion Tower (GeO-Deck for panoramic views)
    • Perot Museum of Nature and Science
    • Dealey Plaza & Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (JFK Assassination site)
  • Dinner: Dine at Miramar Dallas, offering contemporary Mexican cuisine with a focus on seafood.
  • Evening: Enjoy a nightcap at The Rustic or Canton House Pub.

Day 2: Arts & Culture

  • Morning: Grab breakfast at Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie or Scratch Kitchen & Council.
  • Mid-morning: Visit the Dallas Museum of Art and Klyde Warren Park.
  • Lunch: Savor lunch at Food Hall at the Joule or Meddlesome Moth.
  • Afternoon: Explore the Dallas Holocaust Museum, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Crow Collection of Asian Art.
  • Dinner: Dine at abbreviate., an innovative restaurant focusing on small plates.

Day 3: NorthPark Center & Bishop Arts District

  • Morning: Head to NorthPark Center for upscale shopping and admire the beautiful architecture. Don’t miss Neiman Marcus’s escalator!
  • Lunch: Grab lunch at Café Momentum, a restaurant that supports at-risk youth.
  • Afternoon: Visit the Dallas World Aquarium or take a walk in the Turtle Creek Park.
  • Dinner: Explore Bishop Arts District and dine at Bolsa DFW, Babb Brothers BBQ & Blues, or Lucia.
  • Evening: End your night with a drink at Ten Bells Tavern, The Local, or Armoury DEBØRFELS Pub House.

Day 4: South Dallas & White Rock Lake

  • Morning: Start your day early and drive to Bishop Arts District for breakfast at Cafe Brazil or Oak Cliff Diner.
  • Mid-morning: Head to the Dallas Zoo, then continue to the nearby White Rock Lake.
  • Lunch: Stop by Lakewood Landing or Bolsa Mercado for lunch.
  • Afternoon: Take a bike ride around White Rock Lake or relax at the lakefront. Visit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (closed on Tuesdays).
  • Dinner: Dine at Maple & Motor, known for its classic burgers.

Day 5: Departure

  • Morning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel or explore the neighborhood for last-minute shopping and souvenirs.
  • Checkout: Check out from your hotel and prepare for departure.

Things to Know:

  1. Dallas has a light rail system, DART, making it easy to get around Downtown and some parts of the city.
  2. Be prepared for warm temperatures during summer months (June-August), and cooler weather in winter (December-February).
  3. Many restaurants and shops are closed on Sundays, so plan accordingly.
  4. Texas doesn’t observe Daylight Saving Time, making it an hour ahead of Central Standard Time year-round.