Callie & Critter
Things To Do
Nasher Sculpture Center
Wonderful modern and contemporary sculpture center in the Dallas Arts District
Dallas Museum of Art
One of the nation's largest art museums, just a few minutes away from the Nasher
Kimbell Art Museum
Renowned Asian- & European-focused collection plus exhibits set in a Louis Kahn-designed building in Fort Worth
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Small, jewel-box of a museum with free entry in Fort Worth's Cultural Arts district
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Located within the former Texas School Book Depository building, the Sixth Floor Museum chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy
Trinity River Audubon Center
Located just ten miles south of downtown Dallas is the largest urban hardwood forest in the United States. This forest supports a diverse community of plant and animal species and contains a unique mixture of bottomland hardwoods, wetlands and grasslands
Katy Trail (Dallas)
What was once an abandoned railroad line is now one of the most iconic destinations in Dallas: the Katy Trail. Each year, the park welcomes over 2 million visits to the beautiful scenery on 3.5 miles of well-maintained path. Stop at the Katy Trail Ice House for refreshments along the way
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Arboretum’s 66 acres include a complete life science laboratory with endless potential for discovery
Fort Worth Stockyards
Enjoy a cattle drive through the Stockyards. The Fort Worth Herd is the world's only twice daily longhorn cattle drive, held every day at 11:30 AM & 4:00 PM.
Bishop Arts District
Explore some of the best independent shops, restaurants, and bars in Dallas' Bishop Arts District. We love the Wild Detectives bookshop, vintage shopping at Dolly Python, El Jordan for hole-in-the-wall breakfast tacos, and generally poking around. If you're really on top of things, book a table at Lucia on Friday night-- reservations go live thirty days in advance
Deep Ellum
The lively Deep Ellum entertainment district is known for its vibrant street murals, quirky art galleries, breweries, barbecue, and long-time concert venues for indie and blues.
Velvet Taco
Always Callie's first stop in Dallas. Very non-traditional, but such a winner. Favorites include the red curry queso, spicy tikka chicken taco, and weekly rotating WTF special
Mot Hai Ba
Located in a well-known spot in the Lakewood neighborhood, Mot Hai Ba (1-2-3 in Vietnamese) is a widely recognized restaurant serving both fine modern French Vietnamese cuisine in a casual setting. Given Four Stars by Leslie Brenner of the Dallas Morning News.
Burger House
Classic burger joint in University Park since 1951. If you go on Friday afternoon, you'll likely see the high school football players in their jeans and cowboy boots drinking milkshakes with the cheerleaders. The cashier doesn't know Callie by name, but she is recognized as "Dale's Daughter."
Bubba's Cooks Country - Dallas
Another staple of the Park Cities, Bubba's is known for its fried chicken, but we love their classic diner breakfast too
El Carlos Elegante
A Mexico City-inspired eatery that is open for dinner service and showcases beloved authentic Latin cooking traditions and cuisine in a gorgeous space
Love Shack
A bi-level spot with an outdoor patio, the Love Shack serves made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, nachos, hand cut fries and onion rings, root beer on tap, fresh squeezed lemonade, and a full beer and wine menu
rise soufflé - Dallas
rise is an intimate salon de soufflé and wine bar designed with French influence. The relaxed bistro focuses on the soufflé-- the Marshmallow soup is a must-order
Petra and the Beast
Popular destination showcasing farm-to-fork, New American cuisine. Brunch comes highly recommended, as do the pig tails
Midnight Rambler
Underground cocktail lounge in the Joule Hotel, offering drinks both savory & sweet. Menu by award-winning bartender Gabe Sanchez
Adair's Saloon
A honky-tonk dive bar. Cheap beer, torn-up booths, and Big Buck Hunter