We checked 56 real places in Dallas, TX from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Dallas, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Museum of Illusions to Tiny Victories
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Museum of Illusions
701 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Bentwood Park
Dallas, Texas
Free
12:30Lunch at Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
19129 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75252
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at another round
Yorktown Street, Dallas, TX 75260
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Movement Design District
141 Glass Street, Dallas, TX 75207
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Bruton Shopping Center
9009 Bruton Road, Dallas, TX 75227
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Giovanni's Mediterranean & Italian Cuisine
18484 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75252
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Tiny Victories
604 North Tyler Street, Dallas, TX 75208
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Planetarium to Cash Cow
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Planetarium
1830 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Sargent Park
Dallas, Texas
Free
12:30Lunch at Southern Exchange Kitchen
19019 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75287
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at USA Bowl
10920 Composite Drive, Dallas, TX 75220
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Movement The Hill
8021 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse World Market
5229 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX 75240
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Lavendou Bistro
19009B Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75252
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Cash Cow
402 North Good-Latimer Expressway, Dallas, TX 75204
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Dallas World Aquarium to Dusty’s
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Dallas World Aquarium
1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Rochester Park
Dallas, TX 75210
Free
12:30Lunch at Leonardo's
13838 C F Hawn Freeway, Dallas, TX 75253
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Harry Stone Aquatic Center
2403 Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX 75228
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Celebration Market
West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75225
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Studio Movie Grill
11170 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75251
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Abruzzo's
838 West Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Dusty’s
2613 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75226
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Dallas
Real places in Dallas for a day out with kids.
Visit Dallas Museum of Natural History
A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.
Free to $25 (estimate)South 2nd Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226
Visit Katie Jackson Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
Free4900, Dallas, TX 75287
Eat at Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
Harry Hines Baazar10788 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75220
How much does a day out with friends cost in Dallas?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Dallas costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Dallas for free?
Free places on our list include Bentwood Park, Katie Jackson Park and Sargent Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Dallas?
Good places to start are Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar, Giovanni's Mediterranean & Italian Cuisine and Southern Exchange Kitchen. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Dallas?
Sights on our list include Museum of Illusions, Dallas Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Dallas?
Try visit Dallas Museum of Natural History, visit Katie Jackson Park and eat at Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Dallas?
Try coffee at Slow and Steady Coffee, walk through Boren-Hilseweck Park and look around Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Dallas?
Try bowling at USA Bowl, play at The Hoglund Foundation Theater and park time at CFN Family Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Dallas?
Try saturday morning: Fred and Barbara Clark Telling Restoration Hangar, saturday lunch: Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar and saturday afternoon: Bushman Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Dallas?
Try birthday dinner at Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar, play at another round and drinks at Desert Racer (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Dallas?
Try play at another round, see a movie at Cinemark 17 and get active at Tietze Aquatic Center. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Dallas?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.