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NFT: Help! Is there anything fun to do in Dallas?

BobR in Durham : 5/17/2018 5:10 pm

I'll be in Dallas for a week on business and was wondering what there is to do there. Any suggestion by BBIers who have spent time visiting there (or living there) regarding sites to see, bars, restaurants or microbrews to try? Any recommendations in Deep Ellum?
Thanks for any help.

Sure

BlueinRoch : 5/17/2018 5:28 pm : link

Walk around with your Giants gear on.

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Steve in South Jersey : 5/17/2018 5:29 pm : link

If I ever go to Dallas I will make time to visit this museum.

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Steve

BobR in Durham : 5/17/2018 5:38 pm : link

I was sitting in my 1st grade class and remember crystal clear the announcement of JFK's assassination over the intercom. Not fun but you're right, that's a must see.

Talk to

8 Ball : 5/17/2018 5:40 pm : link

Debbie

Regardless

bc0312 : 5/17/2018 5:57 pm : link

of your political affilation, the George W Bush Presidential Libray is on the campus of Southern Methodist University and has some pretty cool stuff. They have the gun that was found in the hole with Saddam Hussein, pieces of the WTC, an exact replica of the Oval Office, all the gifts that he received while President.

Dealey Plaza is a must see, imo. I could have thrown a football

yatqb : 5/17/2018 6:05 pm : link

from the grassy knoll and hit Kennedy, it's that close.

I thought that the museum there was well worth visiting.

nope

DonQuixote : 5/17/2018 6:05 pm : link

Get away from downtown & go to the Bishop Arts District

FranknWeezer : 5/17/2018 6:06 pm : link

Lots of cool, eccentric shops, restaurants, etc. in walking distance of one another.
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Find a ranch

gmenrule : 5/17/2018 6:08 pm : link

and do some night time cow tipping. Better yet, throw eggs at Jerruh's house.

As a Kennedy sycophant,

SFGFNCGiantsFan : 5/17/2018 6:11 pm : link

I recommend the 6th Floor Museum. I got chills standing where history changed in a manner of seconds.

Ross Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Rick in Dallas : 5/17/2018 6:17 pm : link

Plus Uptown area for some restaurants and bars.

Laxatives

Joey in VA : 5/17/2018 6:17 pm : link

A press pass and a trip to Jerruh World. You know the rest.

Bob if you go to Derp Ellen check out Pecan Lodge

Rick in Dallas : 5/17/2018 6:21 pm : link

For some good Texas BBQ. Go early as their are long lines.
Be prepared for the Texas heat. We are already in the low 90�s.

Should read Deep Ellum

Rick in Dallas : 5/17/2018 6:22 pm : link

Sorry for the typos.

RE: Laxatives

The Turk : 5/17/2018 6:23 pm : link

In comment 13966946 Joey in VA said:

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A press pass and a trip to Jerruh World. You know the rest.

winner

Best titty bars in the country

montanagiant : 5/17/2018 6:56 pm : link

Babydolls I highly recommend

If you're into radio and commercial jingles,

Red Dog : 5/17/2018 7:39 pm : link

JAM Productions is the top jingle house going anywhere in the world. The owners bought out the famous PAMS operation, also based in Dallas, that made jingles for many of the top stations like WABC, WIBG Philadelphia, WKNR Detroit and so on back in the days of classic Top 40 radio.

RE: Sure

giantsFC : 5/17/2018 9:17 pm : link

In comment 13966913 BlueinRoch said:

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Walk around with your Giants gear on.

😂

Dallas is

giantsFC : 5/17/2018 9:20 pm : link

Actually pretty cool. I used to work w MLS some and FC Dallas was always a fun trip. Pretty modern.

Bucks Wild

SgtDog : 5/17/2018 11:29 pm : link

My first post in years and this is what I contribute? I am a degenerate

Take a tour of jerrys world

DennyInDenville : 5/17/2018 11:29 pm : link

I would

I was going to say

Gman11 : 5/18/2018 8:02 am : link

beat up a few Cowboys fans, they're everywhere.

But, you know, somebody might take me seriously. Then, there's the investigation and the law suits....So, just find an Olive Garden and have a nice meal. :)

Spent a few months in Dallas on business. City is widespread

Jimmy Googs : 5/18/2018 8:13 am : link

and they try to be fairly modern. Bunch of good restaurants but no more than any big city.

Deep Ellum should be your nightlife spot. Do a little internet searching and you will see why...

A couples things

Beer Man : 5/18/2018 10:13 am : link

1. Go over to Fort Worth and see the Cattle Drive through the town
2. Go to a rodeo

For food go to the Greenville section of east Dallas, there are a number of super restaurants. My favorite was "The Grape".

Texas Stadium

spike : 5/18/2018 1:09 pm : link

And laugh at Dak

Deep Ellum was really cool

Sonic Youth : 5/18/2018 2:37 pm : link

I enjoyed it a lot when I visited Dallas

I toured

pjcas18 : 5/18/2018 2:48 pm : link

AT&T Stadium when I was there for work, and it's truly an incredible facility.

Sad that the Giants and Jets spent around 30% more and the stadium isn't close to as impressive.

I get the two teams share a stadium, and Texas vs NY/NJ prices could be different and space is an issue, but it's not just the business costs and space I don't think.

Thanks for all of the suggestions

BobR in Durham : 5/18/2018 2:53 pm : link

Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts District, 6th Floor Museum/Dealey Plaza, Ross Perot Museum and Uptown area sound worthwhile. Thanks Rick.
I'll leave the titties and decorating the astroturf to the next trip.

Mcckinney Ave

The Dude : 5/18/2018 3:02 pm : link

good outdoor bars