We hope you’ve packed your appetite. This month, we’re finishing our Hit the Road series with a foodie foray into Dallas. Whether you’re interested in taking a tour of Deep Ellum Brewing Co., putting your skills to the test at a Dallas Arboretum cooking class, or trying the award-winning wine program at Pappas Brother Steakhouse, this driving-distance destination is every foodie’s dream.
Before you start packing your bags, here’s everything you need to know about the area + our insider recommendations.
- Drive time: ~35 minutes from downtown Fort Worth
- Est. population: 1.39 million
- Avg. high in August: 96°
🎟️ Things to do
Klyde Warren Park
Grab a bite from over a dozen food trucks and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Let the kids play in the park and water features, grab a blanket and catch a live concert on the green, or relax on the five acres of green space with a book.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Journey through the universe and explore the history of dinosaurs, robots, and diamonds with hands-on adventures. Featured exhibits include simulated earthquakes, the story of T. Boone Pickens, and testing your athletic abilities against Olympics athletes.
Katy Trail
Work up your appetite with a stroll or bike ride on this 3.5-mile trail running through the Uptown and Oak Lawn neighborhoods. Cool down with more than a dozen brews on tap + food located right off the trail at Katy Trail Ice House.
🍲 Memorable eats
Dallas Farmers Market
Nestled between skyscrapers is an open-air pavilion filled with vendors ranging from farmers, ranchers, food artisans, and crafters. Visitors can also shop at the 26,000-sqft food hall that is open every day and features four restaurants, specialty foods, coffee shops, and indoor seating.
State Fair of Texas
Bring your stretchy pants and indulge in deep-fried goodness from local food vendors adding a Texas-twist to their dishes. The fair runs Fri., Sept. 30-Sun., Oct. 23.
World Food Championships
Sink your teeth into some of the best food in the world during the ultimate foodie competition from Wed., Nov. 9-Sun., Nov. 13. Over 1,500 of the best chefs + home cooks will battle it out at Fair Park in hopes of being crowned top chef and taking home the $300,000 purse prize.
🏨 Foodie accommodations
Hotel Crescent Court, 400 Crescent Ct.
Located in the Uptown district and just a 10-minute walk from the American Airlines Center, guests can enjoy a wide-range of restaurants on-site like Nobu, Sixty Vines, and Moxies.
The Statler, 1914 Commerce St.
Just one mile from the Sixth Floor Museum, this foodie destination is located in a landmark downtown building. The hotel features a rooftop pool, bowling alley, and several restaurants including fine-dining Asian cuisine.
The Adolphus, 1321 Commerce St.
Sit back and unwind at Dallas’ first luxury hotel built in 1912. Dining experiences include a Prohibition-style speakeasy called The French Room Bar and fine French cuisine at The French Room. The decor was inspired by the timeless tradition of European architecture.
Catch up on the last two months’ Hit the Road features: An outdoor adventure to Glen Rose and a 90-minute getaway to Waco.
