I'm giving Deep Ellum four stars and there was a time where it would have been five stars…read more It's still an area for artists of all types and it's evident in the variety of street art all about. Does it still have quirk and uniqueness? Sort of. It's just not as vibrant or as special as it once was. Do I hate it? Of course not. Do I think people should check it out? Of course I do. The history is still there, just gotta look for it and remember it.

Okay so to be honest, we had bike cops and grown locals tell us to ateee clearing Deep Ellum, but…read morewe don't have a single issue. I've been 2-3 times, walked around late at night and bar hopped during happy hour. Good food. Standard prices on drinks. Gotta pay to park or scout curbside. Don't expect a crowd until 10-11PM

I was here for the Run for the Blue 5k event. Now I've been here for their restaurants and food on…read moreregular days and I have not been disappointed. There is a wide variety of food places and entertainment

Fun rotating mix of new restaurant concepts. Has a little bit of everything, so good for indecisive…read moregroups

Locals have definitely seen the Giant Eyeball sculpture in the great little green lawn pocket of…read moreparadise in downtown Big D! I came here specifically to view an art display by Carlos Ramirez- Alter to a Dream. A shrine that honors mexican american laborers and families who traveled in cars loaded with most of their possessions. Even though it was 28 outside I'm glad I came to see it. It's slated thru today but,because of the weather I don't think it's going anywhere for awhile. I also payed a visit to the "Giant Eyeball " that's realistic beyond belief. The Joule across the street is filled with fabulous contemporary art and deserves a stop in the lobby to check it out. Remember the crystals you grew as a kid? Well an artist grew these same crystals on a full size car engine! Amazing.

This place is very unique, a lot of graffiti art everywhere. We came for the first time for the…read more8th annual art walk. There were 4-5 small art studios that you can look at.

So I started a fire over there by the graffiti and I almost burned all the hairs off of my knuts. I…read moreforgot I started painting on my pants and things lead to another and there you go burning up the spot, man did my pants look SILLY!

The people here are incredibly kind, which is why I'm leaving five stars. However, after visiting…read morethe Stockyards earlier in the day, Grapevine felt significantly more "sleepy." It felt like I went from Santa Fe to Santa Ana. Speaking of Santas, it's known as the Christmas Capital, but in the off-season, the only thing Christmas-like was me thinking, "Jesus Christ, these long stretches of sidewalk feel empty" Granted, it was the midday lull, and many of the shops and restaurants seemed spread out or closed as early as 5:00 PM. It's a nice, free place for a slow-paced stroll, but a bit underwhelming if you are looking for a vibrant atmosphere.

Downtown Grapevine is one of my favorite areas to visit, there are numerous local shops, a farmers…read moremarket, art gallery, museum(s), restaurants, a book store, trinity metro Tex rail station etc. Downtown grapevine has various community events throughout the year and is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas. There are statues and benches throughout the downtown area that add to the charm of historic downtown grapevine. Some of my favorite areas in the historic downtown area are talking animals (book shop), house of shine (non-profit/museum) and the farmer's market of grapevine. I look forward to my next visit.

Seeing the Downtown Dallas Skyline in person was really impressive. The mix of modern skyscrapers…read moreand unique buildings makes it stand out, especially with the bright lights at night. I spent some time just looking across the city and taking it all in, and it's one of those skylines that really gives you that big city feeling. There are several great viewpoints where you can see the whole skyline, and it makes for some great photos. It's definitely something worth checking out if you're visiting Dallas or just passing through. The buildings, lights, and overall atmosphere make it a memorable sight.

It is better at night than during the day. It is bright and…read moreyou can see it from far away. When you are travelling Nice town just way too hot.

This spot is so fricken CUTE! Excellent spot for taking pics - whether you want someone in them or…read morenot! 3/4 murals have a direct means for interacting with the mural for your photos if that's your thing. And the 4th is Tiger King, so how could you go wrong? Such a cute spot - and there's a second set of murals located at 1129 N Riverfront Blvd, a couple blocks away.

This is a cool spot for murals that you can see off the street. I am really into space, so the UFO…read moreone definitely caught my eye. Just don't try to attempt a jumping picture like me, because you will land wrong and scrape your knees up in the gravel. Lmao. Worth it. They also have cute little horse spring riders and the Tin Man water tower is creative. If you like taking pics, this place is for you!

This is attached to our conference hotel so we all went up. You take an elevator up and before that…read moreyou have the option to take a picture where they superimpose you on top of the Dallas skyline. Once you get off the elevators you're greeted with a little gift shop that also has snacks and alcoholic beverages. You can stay inside and take in the view or go outside. I was surprised that there really wasn't more robust netting and you can definitely drop your phone from the top so be careful. There wasn't a ton to do up there so I would say a longer visit would be 30 min max unless you partake in the snacks and beverages.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by before our dinner reservation at Crown…read moreBlock. Upon check-in, we were guided to an area where they took complimentary souvenir photos of our group before sending us upstairs. Once upstairs, you have the option to purchase printed photos, or they can send you a link to download your photos digitally. This was a great stop to take in the beautiful views of the city before dinner. They also have a small gift shop with souvenirs to browse. Overall, it was a nice experience and a great addition to our evening.

One of two bridges across the Trinity River, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge was designed by…read morearchitect Santiago Calatrava. The architect's name should be familiar as he also designed the Milwaukee Art Museum, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan and the Auditorio de Tenerife among other absolutely stunning buildings. Margaret Hunt Hill (1915-2007) was a major philanthropist to a number of Dallas charities and was the daughter of oil tycoon H. L. Hunt. This is a cable-stayed bridge that opened in 2012 and connects downtown Dallas to West Dallas. The stunning 40-story center-support arch is a major feature of the Dallas skyline. It is 1206 feet long, connected with 58 white strands that connect along the center of the bridge. It almost likes like a musical instrument that might be played by a giant! There is no toll to cross the bridge. It is for vehicles only, with the adjacent Ronald Kirk Bridge converted to a pedestrian and cycling bridge. [Review 758 of 2024 - 517 in Texas - 21789 overall]

I call it the Calatrava! You call it whatever you want! Actually, Santiago Calatrava was the…read morearchitect and designer of this great addition to Dallas. As with anything being developed here, it was controversial on all fronts. I have to admit I was skeptical at first. Primarily because I'm attached to the original bridges spanning the Trinity river that have been here in use for 100 years. The oldest of these bridges was (and still in use) the Houston Viaduct designed and engineered by a woman. This new bridge was named for Margaret Hunt Hill the socialite, businesswoman, and philanthropist. she was the daughter of Hunt one of the first to discover oil in Texas and instrumental in Dallas growth. Unfortunately, I didn't capture the best vantage point of this bridge but, it's become a good love addition to the Dallas landscape. Check it out when in Dallas

Wow this place is surreal!!! The life size bronze sculptures of the cattle drive consists of 49…read morelonghorn cattle and 3 cowboys commemorating the historic Shawnee Trail drives. As you stand by them, you can imagine yourself in that moment, reliving the sounds and movement of the cattle. Cattle drives were a common sight throughout Texas and therefore very much part of its history. This is a great place for photos and I even saw a family of ducks going into the water. As I was visiting I saw a few kids climbing onto the cattle. Not sure if that was allowed but there were no signs around that says otherwise. I did read that some of the sculptures do get taken away to be fixed. Overall, it's a must visit. Where else can you see 49 life size sculptures of cattle. Definitely a must see, when in Dallas.

The cows in Dallas -- bronze sculptures at Pioneer Plaza -- are worth seeing as part of your Dallas…read moretour. They are giant, realistic bronze statues, not real cows. I recommend visiting!