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

Super easy to make reservations online. Great indoor space with cushionx floors for more advanced…read morepickleball players! Lots of sitting space for in between games with a clean bathroom. Staff was helpful, and this was such a fun place to get together for an afternoon of pickleball with friends!

A great spot with nice courts and seating areas for families/guests. Rates are about $40/hr, but…read morethere's an added fee of $10 per additional person, which is different from places like Chicken n Pickle where it's a flat rate per hour. There's usually plenty of courts available to be reserved. Good facilities and nice staff as well.

One of two bridges across the Trinity River, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge was designed by…read morearchitect Santiago Calatrava. The architect's name should be familiar as he also designed the Milwaukee Art Museum, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan and the Auditorio de Tenerife among other absolutely stunning buildings. Margaret Hunt Hill (1915-2007) was a major philanthropist to a number of Dallas charities and was the daughter of oil tycoon H. L. Hunt. This is a cable-stayed bridge that opened in 2012 and connects downtown Dallas to West Dallas. The stunning 40-story center-support arch is a major feature of the Dallas skyline. It is 1206 feet long, connected with 58 white strands that connect along the center of the bridge. It almost likes like a musical instrument that might be played by a giant! There is no toll to cross the bridge. It is for vehicles only, with the adjacent Ronald Kirk Bridge converted to a pedestrian and cycling bridge. [Review 758 of 2024 - 517 in Texas - 21789 overall]

I call it the Calatrava! You call it whatever you want! Actually, Santiago Calatrava was the…read morearchitect and designer of this great addition to Dallas. As with anything being developed here, it was controversial on all fronts. I have to admit I was skeptical at first. Primarily because I'm attached to the original bridges spanning the Trinity river that have been here in use for 100 years. The oldest of these bridges was (and still in use) the Houston Viaduct designed and engineered by a woman. This new bridge was named for Margaret Hunt Hill the socialite, businesswoman, and philanthropist. she was the daughter of Hunt one of the first to discover oil in Texas and instrumental in Dallas growth. Unfortunately, I didn't capture the best vantage point of this bridge but, it's become a good love addition to the Dallas landscape. Check it out when in Dallas

Visited Dallas over the weekend and discovered the design district. This area should be a must…read morego-to for all designers of every type. Several shops along the way are most inspiring and could take away someone's afternoon. Myself, a graphic designer by trade loves antique stores. We came across the Griffin Trading Company and was greeted by Steven, who is the store manager. He was full of excitement and enthusiasm while talking about his collections. I felt our small group had a connection with him. In store, there are many advertising collections from 3D dimensional items hanging from the ceiling or rafters to 2D items hanging on the wall. All in perfect or very clean condition. Had so much fun spending an hour getting to know Steven and hearing what his inventory is all about. Would love to own one of his Hannah Barbera pieces one day. If the price is right, I may have to drive a truck out to pick them up. Griffin Trading Company has a website and an Instagram account to get an eyeful of their inventory. You should go look them up. I found this exquisite 3D signage that looked to be in decent condition and was ready for updating. "Ink" in bold black and white san serif lettering with some hint of LED wiring left over. I can easily spruce this piece up and bring it back to life. Most likely will hang it in my office. Perfect for display purposes and jazz up my place a bit. This place is great for bargain hunters too. Best to bring cash but they will accept credit cards. I

Absolutely LOVED this place. Came to the design district for some of the antique malls across the…read morestreet and so happy I wandered into this store. Wish I had taken more photos to share, the staging of it all was incredible and the owners were really nice to chat with. A must visit if you enjoy searching for vintage items.

We stopped at Dealey plaza to take in the JFK experience. You can walk around the plaza, visit the…read moregrassy knoll, and there are 2 "X's" in the road where the shots hit JFK. The museum itself is well laid out. LOTS of information, photos and videos. I learned facts I hadn't previously known. It was crowded when we were there so you sometimes had to wait to read plaques, etc.

Even early in the morning after they open and even with timed entry tickets, the Sixth Floor Museum…read moreis still crowded. It's been ten years since my visit and I'm back because Mrs. K. has never been here and I wanted her to see it. As I mentioned in my review from before, Dealey Plaza is up there with Times Square and Hollywood Boulevard. Yes, there are others including the National Mall, the Freedom Trail and Kennedy Space Center and the Grand Canyon, but this one is so visceral and so critical to the American experience that it should not be missed. Even for those of us who weren't born before 1963, it's still a critical part of our lives. We got our tickets from the desk, waited in the rope lines and were boarded onto the elevator at the designated time. Inside the museum, lots of crowds. They're doing what they can to balance the multitude of people who want to experience this with the desire of people to actually read the signs, displays and history of one of the most traumatic events in modern American history. It was simply too crowded. We spent about an hour trying to get between the bunches of folks between us and the artifacts, reading signs that explain the chronology of Kennedy's visit. It's much more than just that one day in November 1963, including history of Kennedy's election and why he came to Dallas to begin with. And yes, you can look out the window to see the "x" on the street where it happened. After that, the investigations, the conspiracies and all. All the physical evidence that exists in the American psyche. You'll enjoy the museum. The crowds? You'll just have to tolerate that part. I don't know that there's anything you can do about it. [Review 395 of 2026 - 709 in Texas - 25578 overall]

Great walk to start your morning. I walked it around 10:30am on a Saturday and I was the only one…read morethere. However, it was 45 degrees outside so maybe that's too cold for local. I got great pics of the bridge and looking back at the city. Not much else here between the bridge and downtown.

Connecting Dallas with West Dallas over the Trinity River, the Ronald Kirk Bridge was completed in…read more1933 and then known as the Lamar-McKinney Viaduct. It was initially a vehicle bridge but fell into disrepair. Rather than demolish it, or spend the money to bring it back to code to support vehicles, it was reopened in 2014 as a pedestrian bridge. Today, it is more than that. It's a park with a playground, lounge chairs, a human-sized chess board and walking/cycling paths. It was renamed after the city's first African-American mayor in 2016, Ronald Kirk (1954- ). There is parking nearby on Gulden Lane next to the Felix Lozada Sr. Gateway. The park is open to the public and there is no charge to use it. [Review 759 of 2024 - 518 in Texas - 21790 overall]

This is a donation base museum with Vietnamese coffee popup from Dang. I came for coffee of course…read moreand didnt venture out. From what I saw in the front, they had art and crafts section in the front you can draw. Coffee was 10/10. They brew it in a phin for authenticity. Everything is made infront of you, there will be a 3 mins wait for the phin to brew coffee. Its not much longer than usual starbucks wait.

This gallery is perfect for a solo date and the staff was very friendly. I can't wait for more…read moreexhibits or even pop-ups in the space.

I bought 4 Groupon offers to this class as a present for my parents when they came to Dallas…read more Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to use them, but after putting it off until a week before the expiration, I finally rounded up a crew to go with me. We stopped at Eatzi's on the way to pick up wine for the girls, beer for the boy, and snacks to nom on. The building was hard to find, because it was not well-lit in the front, but it will probably be the only storefront that is lit at all. We walked in, threw our drinks in the fridge and got to work sorting through all the books of idea paintings. I have never considered myself very artistic and was pretty nervous to pick something out and completely butcher it, but I found something that I thought I would probably buy if I saw it in a store and went to work. This was one of the most fun random Friday nights I have had in Dallas. Susan was fantastic and helped us all try different techniques and ideas. We made friends with the other parties there, both young and old. And all of our canvases turned out so well! All of our different styles came out clearly with art that we can all definitely hang on our walls. We will be back here for sure!

I came to E Gallery Studios after purchasing two Google Offers for their 3-hour BYOB painting…read moreclass. You are actually allowed/encouraged to bring beverages or even snacks. Scheduling was very easy via email. I attended the painting class with my sister. What makes this class unique is that each student (about 10-12 students in the class) chooses an image (many provided at the beginning of class) or brings their own to use for inspiration versus the step-by-step group format. The instructor, E, was awesome and gave individualized advice on how he would go about executing the painting and was really patient with beginners (like me). There are a variety of acrylic paints and tools (brushes, knives, etc.) at students' disposal. A few pointers: bring low-maintenance beverages and snacks, wear clothes you don't mind ruining, abstract images seem to be the way to go, and have a great time.

I first learned of this Gallery Defi from Kristie A's review and quickly added this to my list to…read morecheck out. As fate would have it, I was able to do that a few months ago as a local poet I follow hosted a poetry slam here. It was the perfect location as it allowed the two different worlds of artistic expression to collide. Add to that, the gallery is already a mix of art, music, and fashion so adding spoken word to the mix was very complementary. The gallery itself, contains a diverse collection of art from many different artists. The gallery does an excellent job of pushing the boundaries of tradition art. Exhibits range from paintings, etc. to exhibits that are both immersive and experimental; those that might overwhelm the senses. While Gallery Defi features local artists, they are part of a global community and feature artists from across the globe. They regularly have events (check their IG and/or subscribe to their email newsletter to stay in the know on upcoming events. Lastly, most of the items in Gallery Defi are available for purchase.

I do not know much about this art gallery except it's cool as hell and it's stuff I could never…read moreafford. Based on their IG the art they are show casing now features several artists and it looks like to see this art you are going to have to pay. I saw a mat Pilates event here this past Sunday. It was with Reformed Pilates. It was about $17 for a 45 minute workout and then we got to spend time in the exhibit looking at all the art. I recommend following their IG and finding an event so you can check this place out!