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

My dog and I love coming to The Shacks! The big dog park is huge and my dog loves running around…read moresniffing the other dogs. The people and dogs there are all very friendly and I have never come across any issues. There's also plenty of seating for the pet parents and most of the dog park is shaded which is perfect for those warmer days. Parking is never an issue either and we love how close it is to us. I also love all of the different food options at the shacks. There is a wide variety and something for everyone. The empanada spot is my personal favorite. Definitely recommend the shacks for all dog lovers

We are regulars here! Our favorite place when the weather…read moreis nice is the shack, we bring our dog to the park to get his energy out andddd we get to eat!! There's a variety of choice to eat here last time we got pizza and tacos and we wanted tot rt the empanadas but we will next time. You order at their window and can sit inside their shack or take it to the patio. Since we have our dog we always sit out and enjoy the patio and view of other dogs. We always end up at the brewery here where they have a pretty good selection of crafts. The place is also family friendly and has a little area for kids to run around too. It's great to get some outdoors and munches

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 love this park. It's makes me feel like I'm in a big city. It may not be the biggest or the…read moreprettiest park in the downtown area (think Klyde Warren) but I think it's the perfect size. They have a playground for the children, a good amount of green space, plenty of seating options, and it's I walking distance to some of the downtown eateries. I took away a point bc the restroom is almost always locked.

Bark Bark Bark! Park Park Park! What a great park! This…read moredowntown Dallas park has everything you'd want from a downtown park! The large grassy space would be perfect for you to run around, throw a frisbee or a softball, and run and play. It's big enough to jog through, and safe enough to take a nap in. There's lots of places to sit in the shade under ample trees and little gazebo things that provide cover from the Texas sun. This park has a fountain- for some reason it looks like there's a bunch of concrete coffins in the middle of the fountain, but you're welcome to climb all over them! I saw an older guy taking a bath there. Be sure to check out the art- there's a graffiti wall where you can make your own masterpieces, or expound upon why you love Dallas on a 214 chalk board. Parking can be challenging, but it's on Main Street, so you should be able to use public transit to get here.

Had another amazing visit to the Stockyards, and this time I got to see the longhorns walk from a…read morefront-row view! Being that close to these incredible animals was such a memorable experience. They truly are amazing to see up close. The Stockyards is also a fantastic place to explore, with plenty of great places to eat, unique shops, and that unmistakable Western atmosphere. There's always something fun to discover, whether you're there for the longhorns, the food, the shopping, or simply to soak in the experience. It's definitely a place that never gets old. I had a wonderful time and can't wait to come back again!

The Stockyards are so fun!…read more Being from California we don't have places like this, so this was super fun! Lots of paid parking available. I would say that the price for parking is pretty steep at almost $30/day, but it is what it is. There are tons of shops here and the cattle drive is so fun! We spent an hour or so one day shopping and looking around and then another hour on a different day waiting for the cattle drive at 4pm. I would recommend coming here on a weekday rather than a weekend. It was packed on a Sunday around 5pm. I'm glad we watched the cattle drive at 4pm on a Monday. It was way less crowded. Such a cool place! I hope to be able to come back in the future.

This park is right in downtown. It has a lot going for it. There are kids areas - playground, toys,…read moresbooks, etc. Lots of shaded seating. A couple of restaurants. Several food trucks. Enjoyed a morning stroll then lunch.

Such a lovely park with so much kid friendly activities. We went here at night time and there were…read moreseveral food trucks to pick from. The playground is super kids friendly. I recall story telling in the morning and other kids friendly activities, so if you are in the area especially of having younger children then I would definitely recommend this place.

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.

I love Historic Downtown McKinney. We come often for food, bevvies, shopping, comedy/clubs, events,…read moreand holiday activities. They have done a superb job revitalizing especially post-COVID. They understand their identity and have poured into the locale with a solid unifying theme. My only complaint is the lack of planning in parking. With the increase in businesses and activities, they should have planned for more parking especially garages. Parking is a HUGE challenge almost Californian level. Nonetheless we return over and over. It's just a great location.

Attended the Arts in Bloom festival in downtown McKinney and I was impressed!…read more Downtown McKinney reminds me of a, much smaller scaled of course, downtown Fort Worth so I felt right at home! Small local shops, tons of eateries and plenty of space to roam about. The festival layout was well thought out and extended down every main street. Loved supporting the local wineries and trying yummy wine. Definitely an area I'd return to for another festival, or lunch/dinner if I'm in the area.

Nice shady playground area, at least in the morning. Jogging path, green field space. There's a…read morecreek, but it's pretty dirty. Great for kids ages 1 to 13/14. For those interested in outdoor distance learning, there's a great outdoor seating area with little built in suits, safe distances apart.

This is a sweet neighborhood park that's kept up beautifully. It's never crowded but there is…read morealmost always someone there when we go. My kids love to walk along the railroad tracks that run behind it up to Davenport. There's a creek on the way. It's a little isolated. My young teen loves to take photographs there and has gotten some really nice shots. We've taken food there to eat outside. It's just a beautiful little "pocket park."