What to Do in Big D

Now, we realize that there are a number of you coming to the wedding that are either from Dallas or live in the DFW Metroplex. This post is not for you. For those of you who have never been to Dallas or who have but are wondering what really is there to do in Dallas, keep reading.

Dallas doesn't necessarily jump off the map as a tourist destination like L.A., Chicago, NYC, etc. but if you spend enough time here, you'll find that Dallas has a unique culture, a storied past and a little something for everyone. To be fair, Dallas is just a part of what makes this area of Texas so great and we're not going to attempt to list out everything we have within reach. But, if you're feeling adventurous, you can always make a trip out to Ft. Worth the see the World's Largest Honky Tonk, or over to Arlington to see Jerry's World or up to Plano to find out who really shot J.R.

What we have done is pulled together a list of things to do and places see in and around downtown Dallas. This isn't, by any stretch of the imagination, a complete list but merely recommendations that we both love and enjoy. We hope you do to.

The Arts
Dallas Museum of Art - located in the heart of the Arts District, you can see works of art here from Monet, Renoir and van Gogh, to name a few.
Nasher Sculpture Center - modern and contemporary sculpture pieces. Popular events include the Target First Saturdays for kids and parents.
Crow Collection of Asian Art - galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.
AT&T Performing Arts Center - even if your schedule doesn't allow for you to catch a performance, it's a least worth a walk around to take in the latest architectural addition to the Arts District.

History
The 6th Floor Museum - a sobering reminder of what happened on November 22, 1963 in Downtown Dallas.

Shopping
The Original Neiman Marcus - opened in 1914 and home to the grandiose and elaborate. Beware, this store is closed on Sundays.
West Village - the place to see, be seen and do all your posh shopping in Uptown.
Knox / Henderson - Apple store, Crush, Knox St. Market, historic Highland Park Pharmacy (complete with their own soda fountain), Wild About Harry's, Froggies 5 & 10 (toy store for the young and young at heart).

Fresh Air
White Rock Lake - running, biking, sailing, fishing. Think Central Park but bigger and with more water!
Katy Trail - formerly the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT or “Katy”) railroad that traveled through Dallas, now a great way to see the American Airlines Center, Uptown, and Highland Park.
Top Golf - micro chipped golf balls track your accuracy and distance as you aim at a variety of in-ground-targets. Don't worry, there are heaters in every bay to keep you warm during the January weekend.

Where the Wild Things Are
Dallas Zoo - just look for the 67.5 foot giraffe sculpture peering over I-35E.
Dallas World Aquarium - flora and fauna from five continents, 14 countries, three oceans, and more seas and rivers than they can keep track of.

Go Local
Dallas Farmers Market - browse through a multitude of local farmers and retailers selling everything from produce and meats to flowers, spices, gourmet cookies and home decor.

Why Not
Dallas Segway Tours - experience The West End, Katy Trail or the American Airlines Center by way of your own Segway.