Aventure through the best things to do for couples in Dallas! If you are looking for a fun place to go and have fun with your Boo, then Dallas is the place for you! There are many options, whether you two are into history, art, nature, or nightlife. Dallas is a super diverse city, so if you have different interests, there is something for both of you to enjoy.

Buckle up; we’re going on a journey! 

Dallas Museum of Art is The Best Date for Art Loving Couples

If you and your Boo love art, then make sure you two check out The Dallas Museum of Art. It is one of the best things for couples to do.  The museum is one of the largest art museums in America. They have a massive collection with over 24,000 pieces from all over the world. 

Whether it’s your first time or you are a frequent flier to the Dallas Museum, there is always something new to see. They are constantly having events and visiting exhibits. So, make sure you check out their website before going. 

The best part about the museum is that it’s free to tour! 

You have the option to donate, but you don’t have to.

That being said, if you want to attend one of the special exhibitions or events, you’ll have to pay for that. 

But honestly, you’ll have just as much fun seeing their permanent galleries. 

It will take 2-3 hours to get through the museum. But if you are a true art lover, you can realistically spend most of the day there! 

Pro Tip:

Before or after you finish at the Dallas Museum of Art, walk around Klyde Warren Park. You are literally right across the street from it! 

If you are looking for some grub during the day, there are a bunch of food trucks around Klyde Warren. 

But if you’re looking for a sit-down place, there are tons within a 5-minute walk. If you are feeling fancy, I highly recommend Yardbird Table & Bar! They have the best-fried chicken!!

I repeat, the best fried chicken!

Klyde Warren Park is The Best Place for Couples in Dallas

Kylde Warren Park is one of the best places to take your date.! It is a 5-acre public park built over the highway in the middle of the city. It is the connection between the Art District and the Uptown neighborhoods. 

As you walk two around, you’ll notice a bunch of games to play, like Connect Four, Foosball, and others.

During the day, you will find a variety of food trucks, so if you two are foodies, this might be the place for you! 

You can watch the Nacy Best Fountain interactive performance. She plays and performs different music all the time. The best time to watch it is at night! The colors are so vivid! 😜  

There are constantly different community events, which are always free, so check out their website.

Pro Tip:

Kylde Park is one of the stops of the M-Line Trolly, so park your car in the parking garage and hop on the trolly. 

The park has one of the best Sunset views! So, if you’re trying to be a romantic, watch the sunset followed by the water performance. 

Couples Should Take a Ride on the M-Line Trolly in Dallas

The McKinney Avenue Transit Authority, better known as The  M-Line, is a hidden gem in Dallas! They use 7 vintage streetcars to take you around the Art District and the Uptown neighborhoods. You can use their map to see what trollies are running and where they are in real-time. It is hands down one of the best things for couples to do in Dallas.

If you can get on 122, I highly recommend it! She is from 1908 and is the oldest running streetcar in the United States. 

The trolly runs for most of the day! 

 It takes about 1 hour to go through the entire route. You have the option to hop on and off whenever you want. 

 The M-Line only accepts donations, so you and your date can ride for free.

Pro Tip:

I highly recommend stopping and checking out some of the unique places the M-Line passes!

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is a Uptown stop, so take a couple of hours and check it out.

The Sixth Floor Museum is a great, historically significant option. It is about a 15-minute walk from the St Paul & Ross stop.

Sixth Floor Museum and Historic West 

If you or your partner are history buffs, then The Sixth Floor Museum is a must-do! At the museum, you will learn about the life of President John F. Kennedy and his assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. They also take a deep dive into all the conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedy’s death. 

The museum is located in the School Depository building where Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President Kennedy. You will see the exact place where the deed was done. 

The Sixth Floor Museum costs about $18 per ticket, and parking is $20, but you can leave your car there all day and do other things.  

Touring this museum takes about 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on whether you want to read every detail.

Pro-Tips

After you finish at the museum, walk down Dealey Plaza and the Historic West Elm to see where JFK was assassinated and his memorial.  

Then, you can take a 15-minute stroll to the famous Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive.

Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive is a Fun Place in Dallas for Couples to Explore

The impressive bronze Cattle Drive sculpture in Pioneer Plaza is a must-see! 

There are 40 one-of-a-kind longhorns and 3 cowboys on horses that recreate a cattle drive from the 1800s. As you walk around the cattle drive, you can truly see the passion Texan sculptor Robert Summer had when creating this masterpiece. 

The Pioneer Plaza is a free public park in the Convention Center District. It will take you a maximum of  30 minutes to walk the Cattle Drive, and that includes taking pictures. 

Pro-Tips

Before or after the cattle drive, you and your date should take a 15-minute walk to the Eyeballs. The walk gives you two a chance to talk and take some unique photos of the city. 

Another place you can match up with the Cattle Drive is Reunion Tower! Get here about an hour before your tower reservation, and you’ll be set. They are less than 15 minutes apart.

High in The Sky at Reunion Tower

Reunion Tower, or as the locals call it, “The Ball,” is an unforgettable experience! 

When you arrive, they will take three complementary photos. Then, you will be sent 470 feet up. At the top, there is an indoor and outdoor deck where you will have a 360-degree view of Dallas!

I recommend booking your reservation right before sunset. Each ticket is about $20 for an hour.

If you go during the day, you take one loop around the tower and see everything. But if you go at sunset, the city changes so much! You will see the city wake up as the sun goes to sleep. It’s breathtaking!  Reunion Tower is definitely one of the best things for couples to do while in Dallas. 

Pro-Tips

There are no street signs indicating they have parking, but they do! Please take advantage of their valet parking. If not, you’ll have to park far away and walk up a hill. Trust me, it sucks, especially if you’re in heels! 🙃

After you leave The Ball, take a 6-minute drive to Deep Ellum, eat some fantastic food, and enjoy the nightlife!

Couple’s Adventure in Deep Ellum

Deep Ellum is the gift that keeps on giving! No matter the time, you can explore art, culture, and food. 

There are tons of picture-perfect spots and mouth-watering food! So, if you want to do a photoshoot type of date or a foodie one, Deep Ellum is one of the best places to go for couples in Dallas.  

The amount of time and money money you spend will vary depending on what you decide to do in this district. I recommend spending at least 2 hours in Deep Elm and having a healthy food budget. 

Pro-Tips

Check out Punch Bowl Social! You and your date will have a blast here; there is so much to do. Whatever you two want to do, I’m 95% sure they have it. You two can bowl, karaoke, play board games, ping pong, and so much more. They have great food and drinks, too!

If you love BBQ, stop at Terry Black’s Barbecue! It is indescribable how good their food is. 

Be Grateful at Thanks-Giving Square

Thanks-Giving Square is the most peaceful place in Dallas! Flowing waters, beautiful fountains, and the sunken design of the plaza drown out the hustle and bustle of the city. You and your date will marvel at the beauty of The Chapel of Thanksgiving and The Glory Window.  

The two of you will feel as if you were transported to a different place. Thanks-Giving Square was designed to be a spiritual center dedicated to appreciation and contemplation. And you can truly feel the peace and tranquility in the atmosphere.  

Thanks-Giving Square will take about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on whether you slow down and smell the roses. It is free to the public, but they do accept donations.

Pro-Tips

Stop by one of the nearby coffee spots on your way to Thank-Giving Square. Check out Berni Bean Coffee Company; it’s about a 2-minute walk. 

I highly recommend pairing Thank-Giving Square with the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. They are about 20 minutes apart and have similar hours, so plan accordingly. It is one of the best things for couples to do in Dallas.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are among the most beautiful places in Dallas. This nationally acclaimed 66-acre garden is always filled with breathtaking floral displays. There are different outdoor art shows, concerts, festivals, and more throughout the year. 

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens will take 2- 3 hours to tour. General admission costs about $20, and it’s worth the money. The Gardens are beautiful and one of the best things for couples in Dallas.  

Pro-Tips

Get to the garden as early as possible so you and your date can peacefully tour the breathtaking displays. There aren’t many people in the morning, and it is the coolest time of the day, so you can peacefully tour the stunning displays. 

Once you finish at the garden, you should get some food in Deep Ellum

NorthPark Center’s Art Collection and Mall

The NorthPark Center is a museum-mall hybrid. Which makes it the perfect place for shoppers and art lovers alike. The center has over 200 to shop at. Their collection is made up of over 250 pieces. They are constantly rotating exhibitions, so you and your date will always have something new to see. 

The NorthPark Center is open to the public, so if you want to see their fantastic collection, it’s free and will take you about an hour or two. 

But, if you want to shop, you can spend a lot of time and money there.

It is one of the best things to do for couples in Dallas for shoppers and artists.

Pro-Tips

If you want to enjoy even more art, take the 6-minute drive to Meadows Museum. 

Bonus: 

Fort Worth Stockyard National Historic District 

The Stockyard will transport you back to the 1880s. It is about 40 minutes from Dallas, and it’s totally worth the drive! Throughout the day, there are many attractions to see at the Stockyard, from their twice-daily cattle drive, a rodeo, shopping, live music, and so much more.

Make time for the Longhorn cattle drive, which happens twice daily at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM! You can see these magnificent animals before and after the drive behind the Livestock Exchange Building. 

You can spend a whole day at the Stockyard but plan to be there for at least  2 or 3 hours. There are free and paid options at the Stockyard, so the amount of money you’ll spend can vary widely. This is one of the best things to do for couples near Dallas.

Pro Tip

If you have time, check out the Fort Worth Water Garden. They are less than 10 minutes apart and definitely worth the time.

Dallas is a fantastic city, and I recommend it to everyone, but parking is a B*tch! It’s confusing and expensive. 

You have to pay close attention to the parking signs!! There is street parking at certain times of the day, but at other times, it is used for regular traffic. And best believe you will be ticketed if you are parked at the wrong times.

If you go to any parking lot/garage, you are paying for half-day or full-day parking regardless if you will only be there for an hour. You will spend a minimum of  $17 to park, so I recommend taking advantage of the city’s public transportation. 

Parking is the only downside to Dallas, so take a trip to this unique city!

It truly doesn’t matter what type of journey you’re on! Dallas is the place to go if you want to go on a couples getaway, solo adventure, or foodie trip. If you and your Boo decide to take on Dallas, please share your experience with me. I would love to hear all about it. 

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Peace, Love, and Wonder

Nitza