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Dallas Delights

katherine debusk

1 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Dallas

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gourmet Delights and Artistic Wonders

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$119

Pyramid Restaurant

Sophisticated yet simple cuisine by Executive Chef André Natera, made with fresh ingredients from The Fairmont Dallas' 3,000 square-foot rooftop garden. Longest-running AAA/Four Diamond restaurant in Dallas. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2010 and 2011.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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Nasher Sculpture Center

Education & research facility featuring rotating exhibits of contemporary sculptures & a cafe.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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Thanks-Giving Square

Designed as an all-faiths gathering place, this park features a garden, chapel & hall with exhibits.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Giant Eyeball

30-ft. tall, realistically rendered fiberglass sculpture of a human eyeball in a fenced garden.

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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CBD Provisions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 2Parks, Museums, and Culinary Delights

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$100

El Fenix

Branch of a long-running chain serving Tex-Mex staples in a hacienda-style setting. The creation of El Fenix began in the 1890s with the birth of Miguel (Mike) Martinez. Over time, the El Fenix menu evolved into a new innovative style, now dubbed Tex-Mex.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$46

5 - 8 min

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Klyde Warren Park

Urban park hosting lunchtime food trucks & frequent arts, music, fitness & children's events.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas

Galleries dedicated to individual regions showcase Asian art from 1000 B.C. to the 20th century.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Dakota's

Prime steaks, fresh seafood, fine wine, in an underground setting that's been in downtown Dallas for over 27 years.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 3Cafes, Aquariums, and Japanese BBQ

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$143

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$ 12

Allgood Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

9 - 11 min

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Children's Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park

Kid-friendly exhibits featuring 1,000+ aquatic animals, including a touch pond & ray feeding areas.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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Texas Discovery Gardens

Fair Park public garden teaches nature conservation with events & exhibits like the butterfly house.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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Niwa Japanese BBQ

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4Breakfast Bliss and Historical Gems

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$123

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$ 12

Buzzbrews

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

7 - 9 min

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Old City Park

Collection of 19th-century pioneer & commercial buildings, plus events like ghost tours.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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Pioneer Plaza

Public park with Texan plant life & large bronze sculptures of 3 cowboys driving longhorn cattle.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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The French Room

Discover The French Room, a quaint, culinary refuge from the commotion of the city. This traditional French restaurant is open for dinner. Here guests may enjoy French cuisine in an elegant setting. Our culinary team understands what guests like - first class menu with attentive service in a welc...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5Cultural Exploration and JFK Memorial

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$137

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$ 12

Cafe Brazil

Cafe Brazil has 10 Dallas-area locations featuring delicious International cuisine, famous endless coffee bar, free wi-fi and more.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

8 - 10 min

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African American Museum of Dallas

Museum exhibiting artwork, historic & cultural displays, & more by those of African descent.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

Concrete JFK monument by influential postmodern architect Philip Johnson, a Kennedy family friend.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Dealey Plaza

City park & National Historic Landmark where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Ellen's

Southern cooking and hospitality.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 6Artistic Treasures and Culinary Delights

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$90

La Madeleine

Delicious French and Savoury specialties - breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

4 - 6 min

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Dallas Museum of Art

Arts District anchor with an encyclopedic collection spanning ancient times to the present.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Dakota's

Prime steaks, fresh seafood, fine wine, in an underground setting that's been in downtown Dallas for over 27 years.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 7Eclectic Eateries and Wildlife Encounter

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$152

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$ 12

Oddfellows

Oddfellows is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch, and serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday until 10 p.m.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

7 - 9 min

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Dallas Zoo

Housing 2,000 animals, with a renowned children's area, a carousel & a mini-train.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

8 - 10 min

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La Calle Doce

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 8Vinyl Vibes and Iconic Landmarks

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$202

Record Grill

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

2 - 3 min

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Comprehensive exhibits on John F. Kennedy's presidency & assassination at site of the sniper's nest.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

8 - 12 min

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Reunion Tower

Landmark observation deck featuring light shows, 360-degree city views & a gift shop.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$45

12 - 17 min

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Ellen's

Southern cooking and hospitality.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 9The Final Farewell

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$0

Budget breakdown: $1114 In total

Activities & Food:$1066

Transport:$48