Mimi's Guide to Dallas, TX
10.31.24
STAY
Dallas offers a wide range of places to stay, each catering to different vibes and preferences. For those seeking a chic, city boutique experience, The Joule is an excellent choice, featuring a luxurious atmosphere with a rooftop pool overlooking downtown and a spa that’s truly indulgent. If you’re drawn to a more upscale western Texas feel, Hotel Drover is the perfect fit, blending historic charm with modern luxury, all set just across from the iconic Stockyards. Meanwhile, The Adolphus, located in the heart of downtown, offers a timeless luxury experience with unique touches like daily tea parties, a spa, and a rooftop pool, providing the perfect mix of elegance and relaxation.
EAT & DRINK
Coffee:
Sadelle’s | LDU | Merit | La La Land | Otto’s
Breakfast / Brunch:
Shugs Bagles | Boulevardier | Mirador | Leonie
Lunch:
Hudson House | Doce Mesas | Doce Mesas | RH Rooftop | Beverly’s
Happy Hour:
Leelas Wine Bar | Monkey Bar | Catbird | Katy Trail Ice House | The Honor Bar | Happiest Hour | Sixty Vines
Dinner:
Fachini | Lyla’s | Mi Cocina | Drakes | Anchor Sushi Bar | The Henry
TO DO
Walk the Katy Trail
Looking for something active to do? Walk, run, or even bike the 3.5 mile Katy Trail, a beautiful place to experience Texas scenery. The Katy Trail offers great options like Ice House, and Tequila Social to stop and sip a delicious drink, grab a bite to eat, or enjoy the views.
Go to a Texas Rangers game
Looking for the best date night idea? Head to Globe Life Field for an exciting night of baseball! And make sure to swing by Texas Live across the street for great entertainment, drinks, and more fun before or after the game.
Visit The Stockyards
The Fort Worth Stockyards is a historic district in Fort Worth, Texas, known for its Old West heritage and lively atmosphere. It has transformed into a vibrant hub celebrating Texas cowboy culture. Great day trip to experience a real Texas vibe!
Visit Farmers Market
Take a trip to the outdoor, open-air pavilion where you can shop locally grown, seasonal fruits and fresh vegetables, pasture raised meats and farm fresh eggs. Great Saturday or Sunday morning activity!
Visit Alive & Well
Wellness girlies…visit the new Alive & Well health and wellness sanctuary from spa treatments to functional medicine, they provide a holistic health ecosystem that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit.
Enjoy a pool day
Who wouldn’t want to escape the Texas heat? Spend the day at the Omni Dallas Hotel rooftop! Relax in a private cabana or unwind at the Tiki bar, and stay cool and comfortable all day long.
SHOP
Knox-Henderson Shops
Explore the conjoint neighborhoods of Knox-Henderson for two distinct shopping experiences. The West side is Knox, a picture-perfect city street of traditional home décor shops, al fresco dining, spas and salons. To the east, visitors will find the funkier vibe of Henderson where vintage shops, boutiques, gastro-pubs and popular patio bars dominate the streets.
Highland Park Village
Tucked away in North Dallas, Highland Park Village* made headlines as the first planned shopping center in the country. Today, it houses high-end designer stores like Chanel and Jimmy Choo amongst dining hot spots like Mi Cocina and Café Pacific.
NorthPark/Galleria Mall
Treat yourself at NorthPark Center, one of the top shopping centers in the U.S. The center holds an impressive array of designer stores interspersed with retail favorites and luxury boutiques with more than 230 stores in all.
Stanley Korshak
The largest independent department store in the nation, Stanley Korshak is a high-end shop selling men's and women's clothing and home goods located at the Hotel Crescent Court in Uptown.
