Things To Do
Map of Places
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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Just because we are getting married here doesn't mean you can't come visit ahead of time! The Arboretum is noted as one of the top botanical gardens in the world. It's massive and gorgeous!
Klyde Warren Park & Art Museums
Just 8 minutes away from the Drey hotel is a great combination of urban community development, local museums, and fun food options. On the periphery you'll find the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Crow Museum of Asian Art. Also food trucks and a Mi Cocina. The Dallas Aquarium and Perot Science Museum are only about a 10 minute walk away. For those willing to hoof it a bit further for a bit of history in person, Dealey plaza and the JFK museum are within a 20 minute walk.
The Dallas World Aquarium
Beautiful aquarium with a huge rainforest exhibit. Definitely worth seeing.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Fantastic museum to take the kids. Current temporary exhibits include T. rex: The Ultimate Predator and Roving With Perseverance: NASA Mars Rover.
NorthPark Center
Forget something for the wedding, or just want to window shop? This is just a few minutes from the Drey hotel and the Arboretum, and it isn't an ordinary mall. It's art! It's also filled with art! Open 10 am - 8 pm.
Truck Yard
Spacious outdoor space features an Airstream trailer bar, truck-bed lounges, and a treehouse bar. Order a brew or cocktail and feast on the famous cheesesteak served with a pickle and chips. Or go for the food trucks that visit the yard daily.
HG Sply Co.
Great for any meal and has a rooftop bar overlooking the Lower Greenville Avenue.
Lower Greenville Avenue
A collection of bars, restaurants and shops. You can find the aforementioned Truck Yard and HG Supply here. Close proximity to the festivities and great for bar hopping. Click "View" to be directed to a link which lists all this area has to offer.
Smoky Rose
Rustic-chic spot for meats cooked in wood-burning smoker, plus chef sides, local beer & cocktails. Literally across the street from the Dallas Arboretum.
ArtPark Trinity Groves
This place has everything: beer, wines, frozen drinks served in an upcycled shipping container, signature graffiti décor from local artists, 30 outdoor tv sets for sports nights, stunning views of downtown Dallas and Margaret Hunt Hill bridge, open-air seating all day and all night, centrally located among several famous trinity groves eateries, qr codes at every table for easy online ordering at trinity groves restaurants
Free Play Arcade - Dallas
Located at Trinity Groves right next to ArtPark. A $12 entry fee gets you over 160 arcade games and pinball set to FREE PLAY! It's got a massive drink selection and delicious arcade food.
Downtown - Giant Eyeball
Why IS there a giant eyeball in Downtown Dallas? I don't know, but it's pretty iconic. Once you've seen it, grab a bagel from Starship Bagel (open until 1 pm); they were crowned “Best Bagel” at the 2023 NY BagelFest. Miss the bagel window? Hop over to The Woolworth for a fancy cocktail. www.starshipbagel.com www.thewoolworthdallas.com
Reunion Tower Observation Deck
When you look at the Dallas Skyline, this is the ball that lights up at night. Take an elevator 470 feet up to the top to view Downtown Dallas in 360 degrees.
Downtown Fort Worth & Stockyards
Want to see the more "Texas" side of the DFW Metroplex? If you're willing to take a road trip "Across town" (about an hour from the Drey hotel), Downtown Fort Worth and the Stockyards & Rodeo offer a bit more "Yee haw!" than you might find in Dallas. That's not all though; outside of the boot stores and long horns of Sundance Square, you will find some great museums, an awesome zoo, tasty BBQ, and the beautiful Fort Worth Botanical gardens. (Not to be confused with the wedding location in the Dallas Arboretum!)