House of Blues Dallas displays the "Crazy Quilt" and keeps a metal box of mud from the Delta Mississippi underneath its stage. – Team Live Nation
This is the kind of store you head to with giddy expectation, knowing you’ll score something amazing. Perusing the off-the-wall knickknacks from the ’50s through the ’80s is a thrilling adventure. Read more.
Texas always does barbecue right, especially at this joint. Enjoy live music while you indulge in succulent BBQ with a dry rub and smoky taste.
A welcome alternative to the touristy stores that dominate the area, Root is stocked with casual pieces from Rachel Pally and Plenty by Tracy Reese. Read more.
If you're staying in this area, check out the breakfast tacos and the Elvis smoothie here. Yummy start to the day. Now get to those morning panels, soldier! - Erica Swallow
Opened in 1899, this is Houston's first park. As one of the first desegregated public golf courses in the US, the park is now one of Houston's most historically significant public green spaces.
The general manager of the Sewell GMC in Dallas, Texas, offered Ellen such a great deal on a GMC Terrain that she gave it away! Buy a brand new GMC terrain here and tell ‘em that Ellen sent ya! –Jeann Read more.
Many restaurants and lounges can be discovered within five miles and in some of Dallas' most popular dining neighborhoods including the Bishop Arts District and Knox-Henderson. – Team Live Nation
Visit the planetarium shows, where you can learn about the Texas night sky and explore the Wonders of the Universe, peering deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope. Read more.
This landmark is a cool & refreshing oasis that attracts visitors and locals in droves. Designed by local architects in 1985, the amazing wall of water drops thousands of gallons 64 feet every minute.
Need to refuel on 5-hour Energies and Excedrin the morning after? Shop24 has your back. - Royal Frasier
The 7-acre complex houses 5 themed aquaria, including a Louisiana swamp, the Amazon River, and a shipwreck. Features include an acrylic train tunnel running through the massive shark tank.
Dallas (Lounge): Inside the Joule Hotel where you can also dine at Charlie Palmer's is a great lounge for drinks and snacks. There is also a pool on the rooftop where you can enjoy drinks and a view. Read more.
Established in 1963, Museum of the American Railroad is a living preservation of steam-era railroading and is one of the finest collections of historic railway equipment in the country.
Stop by after catching a show at Auditorium Shores (this year: Cheap Trick, She & Him, and Ozomatli). Don't like meat? Well, heed their slogan: "Horrifying Vegetarians Since 1988."
Opening soon, it's a 30-seat, Northern Italian-inspired spot whose specialty promises to be attention to detail, meaning house-made salumi and gelati that would be the talk of Milan. Read more.
Burke Baker Planetarium is one of the most advanced in the world. Don't be surprised if you see a few NASA astronauts here as we use the facility to assist with training on starfield identification. Read more.
Are you ready for Indian breakfast, or "Nashta?" Well hold that thought. Your morning dosas and Thepla will be ready in a few short weeks..
Right on E. 6th Street -- this joint does some really righteous burgers. If you lose a bet, eat the Amarillo burger. It's that kind of spicy.
For late-night work, nothing beats Bennu. Open 24 hours, it has plenty of room, comfortable seating, tasty food and coffee, and outlets that literally hang from the ceilings. - Josh Catone
Tiffany Mendenhall of the Life is Glamorous and Fabulous blog says cake balls are going to be the next food trend sweeping Austin. “Holy Cacao has amazing cake balls that are the perfect size.”
Come & experience the mystery & magic of Imperial China. Guided tours take you back to the 3rd century BC to view the first Emperor's amazing 6,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale.
Can an all-boys, uniform-wearing, college-prep school produce serious rockers? St. Mark's School did in the 1950s when Steve Miller teamed up with Royce Scaggs to form their first band, The Marksmen.
Wanna get around town like the true nerd that you are? Hit up SegCity right on 6th St. and roll around Austin in true geek fashion. - Royal Frasier
Featuring a vast collection of sports memorabilia and rock n roll artifacts, this place is more bachelor base than bed-and-breakfast. Read more.
The museum serves as a symbol of Dallas heritage. Built in 1892, the beautifully restored Old Red Courthouse contains some of Dallas County’s most fascinating historical artifacts.
This collection of Asian art includes more than 300 paintings, sculptures & architectural items. Although originally acquired for personal enjoyment, many pieces in this collection are museum quality.
Any local in Austin will tell you point-blank: If you want the absolute best BBQ, you need to go at least 30 minutes outside of town. This spot is worth the haul. Come hungry.
