Dallas Delights: Skylines, Dinosaurs, and Musical Wonders in the Heart of Texas

Dallas promises something extraordinary for every listener, with a dazzling mix of music, sports, art, outdoor adventure, culture, and food. For those exploring this week, downtown’s Reunion Tower GeO-Deck offers a sky-high perspective of the city—catch 360-degree panoramic views at 470 feet up, and don’t miss the family-friendly summer programming like live entertainment, magic, and hands-on crafts happening throughout July, all included with admission. For a special meal with a view, Crown Block steakhouse atop the tower is unmatched, pairing prime Texas beef with skyline vistas, according to Reunion Tower’s official site.

Outdoor adventurers will love Dinosaur Valley State Park southwest of Dallas, where this Sunday listeners can join a Storybook Stroll or Track Talk in the morning to discover 113-million-year-old dinosaur tracks, or go on a ranger-led Dinosaur Hunt to track down dino statues scattered around the park. Texas Parks and Wildlife also highlights activities like “Fishing with a Ranger” at Lake Arrowhead and a gentle Pollinator Hike through Bonham State Park’s pocket prairies. If the summer heat is on, Lake Tawakoni State Park offers the afternoon Stay Cool tour, teaching how local wildlife beats the Texas temperature.

Music lovers are spoiled for choice—on Saturday night Keyshia Cole brings her “Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour” to Dickies Arena, while American Airlines Center hosts Phil Wickham and Josiah Queen’s “Summer Worship Nights Tour” on Saturday and Sunday. Deep Ellum and Uptown venues like The Rustic, House of Blues, and Opening Bell Coffee feature local and touring acts all week long, with The Dallas Observer’s event guide detailing everything from indie bands to open mics. Later in August, the city’s crown jewel of music returns—Fair Park’s 8th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival presents jazz, R&B, soul, and blues on multiple stages from August 29-31, promising world-class performances, food vendors, and a major cultural showcase as profiled by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Beat the heat with unique seasonal specials: Klyde Warren Park hosts a festive “Christmas in July” at the Nancy Best Fountain, complete with a holiday-themed water show that combines cool refreshment and family fun, as Instagram posts promote. Plano Event Center’s Christmas in July Market fills Sunday with over 100 local vendors selling holiday and boutique goods, gourmet treats, and handmade art—perfect for listeners seeking something festive out of season. The Dallas Now blog on Visit Dallas invites guests to use their curated event calendar for last-minute gems and niche happenings.

No Dallas visit is complete without a deep dive into the city’s famous neighborhoods. The Bishop Arts District features vibrant murals, eclectic indie shops, and late-night coffee at places frequented by locals. Deep Ellum, one of America’s great live music districts, buzzes with street art, speakeasies, and venues like Club Dada or The Bomb Factory—this Wednesday, listeners can catch legendary rockers Primus as part of their Onward & Upward Summer Tour at The Bomb Factory. Art enthusiasts should check out the Dallas Arts District, home to The Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and outdoor installations—several of which often offer free admission and after-hours events.

For foodie experiences, Dallas serves up some of the best barbecue in Texas, craft brews in Deep Ellum, and creative takes on Tex-Mex at institutions like Mi Cocina or Velvet Taco. Culinary adventurers should head to the Dallas Farmers Market for farm-fresh fare, international food stalls, and immersive tastings from local chefs.

Hidden gems abound: White Rock Lake Park’s shaded trails are ideal for kayaking and cycling. Meanwhile, Grapevine’s historic Main Street nearby is lined with boutique wineries, shops, and the famous Grapevine Vintage Railroad for those wanting a taste of small-town charm just outside the city.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Dallas podcast and
here is what we know for this week. Dallas promises
something extraordinary for every listener with a dazzling mix of music, sports, art,
outdoor adventure, culture and food. For those exploring this week,
Downtown's Reunion Tower Geodeck offers a sky high perspective of
the city. Catch three hundred sixty degrees panoramic views at

(00:23):
four seven zero feet up, and don't miss the family
friendly summer programming like live entertainment, magic, and hands on
crafts happening throughout July, all included with admission for a
special meal with a view. Crown Block Steakhouse atop the
tower is unmatched, pairing prime Texas beef with skyline vistas.
According to Reunion Tower's official site, Outdoor adventurers will love

(00:47):
Dinosaur Valley State Park, southwest of Dallas, where this Sunday
listeners can join a storybook stroll or track talk in
the morning to discover one hundred thirteen million year old
dinosaur tracks, or go on a ranger led Dinosa to
track down dino statues scattered around the park. Texas Parks
and Wildlife also highlights activities like fishing, with a ranger

(01:07):
at Lake Arrow Hud and a gentle pollinator hike through
Bottom State Park's Pocket Prairies. If the summer heat is on,
Lake Tallaconi State Park offers the afternoon's Stay Cool Tour,
teaching how local wildlife beats the Texas temperature. Music lovers
are spoiled for choice. On Saturday night, Keisha Cole brings
her Way it Is twentieth anniversary tour to Dickey's Arena,

(01:29):
while American Airline Center hosts Phil Wickham and Josiah Queen's
Summer Warship Nights Tour on Saturday and Sunday. The Deep
Elem and uptown venues like the Rustic House of Blues
and Opening Bell Coffee feature local and touring acts all
week long, with The Dallas Observer's Event Guide detailing everything
from indie bands to open mics. Later in August, the
city's crown jewel of music returns. Fair Park's eighth annual

(01:52):
Riverfront Jazz Festival presents jazz, R and B, soul and
Blues on multiple stages from August twenty ninth to thirty first,
promising world class performances, food vendors, and a major cultural Showcase,
as profiled by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters,
beat the heat with unique seasonal specials. Clyde Warren Park
hosts a festive Christmas in July at the Nancy Best Fountain,

(02:15):
complete with a holiday themed water show that combines cool,
refreshment and family fun. As Instagram posts promote Plano Event
Center's Christmas in July market fill Sunday with over one
hundred local vendors selling holiday and boutique goods, gourmet treats,
and handmade art, perfect for listeners seeking something festive out
of season. The Dallas Now blog on Visit Dallas invites

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guests to use their curated event calendar for last minute
gems and niche happenings. No Dallas visit is complete without
a deep dive into the city's famous neighborhoods. The Bishop
Arts District features vibrant murals, eclectic indie shops, and late
night coffee at places frequented by locals. Deep Elam, one
of America's great live music districts, buzzes with street art, speakeasies,

(03:00):
and venues like Club Data or the Bomb Factory. This Wednesday,
listeners can catch legendary Rockers Primus as part of their
Onward and Upward summer tour at the Bomb Factory. Art
enthusiasts should check out the Dallas Arts District, home to
the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center and outdoor installations,
several of which often offer free admission and after hours

(03:20):
events for footy experiences. Dallas serves up some of the
best barbecue in Texas, craft bruise and deep elam, and
creative takes on tex mechs at institutions like Mikosina or
Velvet Taco. Culinary adventurers should head to the Dallas Farmer's
Market for farm fresh fare, international food stalls, and immersive
tastings from local chefs. Hitting gems abound. White Rock Lake

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Park's shaded trails are ideal for kayaking in cycling. Meanwhile,
Grapevine's historic main Street nearby is lined with beautique wineries, shops,
and the famous Grapevine Vintage Railroad for those wanting a
taste of small town charm just outside the city. Thanks
for listening, Please subscribe and remember that this episode was
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