This trip, I'm here for the Trinity River Run (Half Marathon, 10K and 5K). It is a beautiful…read moreafternoon and the evening would get even better as the moon rose over Dallas! This area has SO many attractions and events. The restaurants go from sandwiches, fantastic burgers, BBQ, to international fares from around the world! Desserts include exquisite chocolates, cakes, Asian shave iced, fried pies, fine baked pies and ice cream. Let's not forget the drinks of fine wines to super craft beers! There is the Kirk Pedestrian bridge nearby which makes this spot special for the kids! It has a playground nearly the full length (lots of kid friendly spots the full length) besides the intended kid playgrounds. There are places to sit and lounge. Places to sit and converse. And a long pathway to run, walk, gab and sight see. The BEST attraction at Trinity Groves is the view! In daylight, the view of the Margaret Hunt-Hill Bridge is gorgeous with the back drop being the city of Dallas skyline. At night, is the ULTIMATE attraction, the fanciful and delightful ever changing colorful neon/LED building lights behind the well lit Margaret Hunt-Hill Bridge. This trip, the full moon over this view made it spectacular! Bring a date, bring the kids, bring your dog or come alone. It is impressive! You will enjoy it!

Fun rotating mix of new restaurant concepts. Has a little bit of everything, so good for indecisive…read moregroups

My dog and I love coming to The Shacks! The big dog park is huge and my dog loves running around…read moresniffing the other dogs. The people and dogs there are all very friendly and I have never come across any issues. There's also plenty of seating for the pet parents and most of the dog park is shaded which is perfect for those warmer days. Parking is never an issue either and we love how close it is to us. I also love all of the different food options at the shacks. There is a wide variety and something for everyone. The empanada spot is my personal favorite. Definitely recommend the shacks for all dog lovers

We are regulars here! Our favorite place when the weather…read moreis nice is the shack, we bring our dog to the park to get his energy out andddd we get to eat!! There's a variety of choice to eat here last time we got pizza and tacos and we wanted tot rt the empanadas but we will next time. You order at their window and can sit inside their shack or take it to the patio. Since we have our dog we always sit out and enjoy the patio and view of other dogs. We always end up at the brewery here where they have a pretty good selection of crafts. The place is also family friendly and has a little area for kids to run around too. It's great to get some outdoors and munches

Okay so to be honest, we had bike cops and grown locals tell us to ateee clearing Deep Ellum, but…read morewe don't have a single issue. I've been 2-3 times, walked around late at night and bar hopped during happy hour. Good food. Standard prices on drinks. Gotta pay to park or scout curbside. Don't expect a crowd until 10-11PM

Very artsy and quirky neighborhood filled with quaint shops and eateries. We had a Texan BBQ and…read moreFrench Beignets here, whilst enjoying the murals during our walk there. Worth having a walk around whilst dining in the area. Such a colorful and vibrant area.

I love this park. It's makes me feel like I'm in a big city. It may not be the biggest or the…read moreprettiest park in the downtown area (think Klyde Warren) but I think it's the perfect size. They have a playground for the children, a good amount of green space, plenty of seating options, and it's I walking distance to some of the downtown eateries. I took away a point bc the restroom is almost always locked.

Bark Bark Bark! Park Park Park! What a great park! This…read moredowntown Dallas park has everything you'd want from a downtown park! The large grassy space would be perfect for you to run around, throw a frisbee or a softball, and run and play. It's big enough to jog through, and safe enough to take a nap in. There's lots of places to sit in the shade under ample trees and little gazebo things that provide cover from the Texas sun. This park has a fountain- for some reason it looks like there's a bunch of concrete coffins in the middle of the fountain, but you're welcome to climb all over them! I saw an older guy taking a bath there. Be sure to check out the art- there's a graffiti wall where you can make your own masterpieces, or expound upon why you love Dallas on a 214 chalk board. Parking can be challenging, but it's on Main Street, so you should be able to use public transit to get here.

We had a fun afternoon at the Stockyards. So many shops and restaurants! You can purchase…read morebeer/wine, etc. and wander the streets. The stores are very touristy... but cool to look around in. The best part, of course, is the cattle drive. They do it twice a day at 11:30am and 4:00pm. Beautiful longhorns! You can also view them in the pens after the drive. Tip: We parked about 2 blocks away on a (shaded!) side street for free. We avoided the crowded pay parking lot.

If you're visiting Fort Worth and want a true "well, this is definitely Texas" experience then…read moredefinitely check out The Stockyards!!! This feels kind of like a bucket list location honestly. My friends and I spent time walking around the Stockyards area, popping into shops, window shopping at some very luxurious western wear stores, and soaking in the atmosphere. Between the cowboy boots, giant belt buckles, hats, leather goods, and rustic architecture, the entire area felt like a mix of Texas history and tourist attraction. The highlight for me, of course, was watching the famous cattle drive featuring ENORMOUS Texas longhorn cattle walking right down the middle of the street!!! It was something I had never experienced before and I found it fascinating! Yes, I do wish it lasted a little longer, but as an introduction to Texan culture and Stockyards history, it was fantastic and memorable. Standing there and watching these massive animals casually stroll through town while crowds gather to cheer and take photos - wow, just wow! Speaking of photos... yes, I sat on one of the longhorns for a picture because... when in Texas!?

What a treasure Klyde Warren Park is for Dallas! Opened in 2012 on a deck over a freeway, it now…read moreserves as a central hub of events for the downtown Dallas area. Today while I was at the park there was a vibrancy that was contagious. It brought the Chicago song, Saturday In The Park to mind, but I am still looking for the man selling Ice Cream! He is probably here, I just have not found him yet! Of course I have not made to the Food Truck section yet, and THAT is probably where he is at... So far I have seen people playing life-size Chess, kids playing in a dancing fountain, venders selling goods, authors selling books, people playing ping pong, and "a man playing guitar singing for us all!"

Anything downtown I will always rate at least a star or 2 lower due to horrendous parking options…read more Park was pretty lively and full of activity though. I will say the playground's pretty chaotic at times. Bunch of brats unsupervised being annoying. Saw this kid helping her little sister up one of the climbing net structures with a slide midway up and the kid was telling another kid to move so her little sister can get by. Now I get it if the other kid was just parked there not moving but the kid was moving but maybe not at the pace the brat wanted. To me, seems like a you problem and someone didn't tell her the world didn't revolve around her and her little sister. Was at another part of the playground and noticed a mom suddenly started yelling obscenities because she lost her son. She was just sitting at a bench I guess closer to her other 2 kiddos. Um newsflash. If you can't handle 3 kids, your poor choices don't need to infect other people trying to enjoy their time there. She eventually found her son but yet another story of someone who thinks the world revolves around themselves.

The people here are incredibly kind, which is why I'm leaving five stars. However, after visiting…read morethe Stockyards earlier in the day, Grapevine felt significantly more "sleepy." It felt like I went from Santa Fe to Santa Ana. Speaking of Santas, it's known as the Christmas Capital, but in the off-season, the only thing Christmas-like was me thinking, "Jesus Christ, these long stretches of sidewalk feel empty" Granted, it was the midday lull, and many of the shops and restaurants seemed spread out or closed as early as 5:00 PM. It's a nice, free place for a slow-paced stroll, but a bit underwhelming if you are looking for a vibrant atmosphere.

Downtown Grapevine is one of my favorite areas to visit, there are numerous local shops, a farmers…read moremarket, art gallery, museum(s), restaurants, a book store, trinity metro Tex rail station etc. Downtown grapevine has various community events throughout the year and is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas. There are statues and benches throughout the downtown area that add to the charm of historic downtown grapevine. Some of my favorite areas in the historic downtown area are talking animals (book shop), house of shine (non-profit/museum) and the farmer's market of grapevine. I look forward to my next visit.

Attended the Arts in Bloom festival in downtown McKinney and I was impressed!…read more Downtown McKinney reminds me of a, much smaller scaled of course, downtown Fort Worth so I felt right at home! Small local shops, tons of eateries and plenty of space to roam about. The festival layout was well thought out and extended down every main street. Loved supporting the local wineries and trying yummy wine. Definitely an area I'd return to for another festival, or lunch/dinner if I'm in the area.

I love Historic Downtown McKinney. We come often for food, bevvies, shopping, comedy/clubs, events,…read moreand holiday activities. They have done a superb job revitalizing especially post-COVID. They understand their identity and have poured into the locale with a solid unifying theme. My only complaint is the lack of planning in parking. With the increase in businesses and activities, they should have planned for more parking especially garages. Parking is a HUGE challenge almost Californian level. Nonetheless we return over and over. It's just a great location.

Nice shady playground area, at least in the morning. Jogging path, green field space. There's a…read morecreek, but it's pretty dirty. Great for kids ages 1 to 13/14. For those interested in outdoor distance learning, there's a great outdoor seating area with little built in suits, safe distances apart.

This is a sweet neighborhood park that's kept up beautifully. It's never crowded but there is…read morealmost always someone there when we go. My kids love to walk along the railroad tracks that run behind it up to Davenport. There's a creek on the way. It's a little isolated. My young teen loves to take photographs there and has gotten some really nice shots. We've taken food there to eat outside. It's just a beautiful little "pocket park."