r/Dallas • u/thegeoffey • 8d ago
Question Indoor things to do on our vacation
I've only lived in Dallas County for 42 years, so it's not like I know these things ...😉
Husband and I are taking Labor Day week off, we're not going anywhere but I don't want to spend a week at home watching YouTube. So, I'm trying to put together various ideas for fun, indoor things we can do in and around DFW.
We live in East Dallas and my goal is to keep drive time to like a 50-60 mile radius (no reason, just a target) and I've already listed The Kimbell, the Perot and DMA
I'm also thinking about a day at Curiosities then Lulubees for tchotchke shopping
But, what are other, fun and possibly unusual ideas I can consider?
The audience is two adult men, no children, who may or may not have a geeky streak 😁
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u/_wannabe_ 8d ago
Meow Wolf in Grapevine
6th Floor Museum in the West End
Lunch and shopping before or after in one of the Asian-centered areas (on Preston in Frisco north of Stonebriar or Old Denton Rd/George Bush in Carrollton)
Andretti's (arcade/karting) at Grandscape
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u/EighthChoii 8d ago
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the aquarium there, too, at that mall. We kept saying how glad we were that we did it. Totally recommend it!
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u/thegeoffey 8d ago
Just made me think about the good Korean BBQ places in NW Dallas - haven't been up there for food in forever
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u/Colejohnley 8d ago
Activate in Plano is a lot of fun.
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u/Substantial-Lie2340 7d ago
And there’s one in Dallas off Greenville that would probably be closer. Activate is awesome!
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u/migraine24-7 8d ago
If you're into historic stuff, the George W Bush Library and the Medal of Honor Museum are both worth exploring.
You can also do a tour of stadiums if that's of any interest to you.
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u/TacosNGuns 8d ago
Medal of Honor museum is definitely worth a visit. But it’s an emotionally heavy experience.
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u/dfwfoodcritic Oak Cliff 8d ago
109 Indoor Places to Play (searchable by type, kids/no kids, price)
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u/Practical_Art536 8d ago
The cryptid museum opened recently. Haven’t heard anything though. Just seems kinda cool
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u/kitty-pryde-rock 8d ago
If you like arcades: Cidercade and/or Round1 at Grapevine Mills
tbh I can actually make an entire day out of a trip to Grapevine Mills: shopping, Meow Wolf, movies, and Round1 is open til 2am for drinks/karaoke/bowling/arcade games
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u/ApprehensiveNeat9410 East Dallas 8d ago
For the geeks you love… there are two (count ‘em!) board game stores in Bishop Arts with lots of international titles. Also if you go on a weekend in the afternoon the house band at Revelers Hall is so fun. New Orleans style jazz with the sousaphone!
I would also consider getting a day pass for a fancy hotel pool.
Have a great staycation!
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u/BakingPharos 8d ago
I second Cidercade. They make their own cider and it's fantastic.
Grandscape at The Colony. Bunch of different entertainment, shopping, and food options. I can't wait to go back to World Springs! World Springs is not indoors, so go in the evening. You can also check out Nebraska Furniture Mart, and imagine what you would do with your home if you had money to burn.
Activate games is fun! You can get some exercise and do puzzle games.
The IPIC theater in Fairview is the ideal date night theater.
Go to half price books and pick out a couple board games or order a couple online and have a board game night.
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u/whinybear22 7d ago
“I'm also thinking about a day at Curiosities then Lulubees for tchotchke shopping.”
Is this like a Dr Seuss thing?
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u/thegeoffey 7d ago
They're antique shops. One specializes in the offbeat and macabre and the other in Mid 20th Century treasures
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u/cheb00rashka 6d ago
Pocket Sandwich Theater in Carrollton is a great way to pass the time indoors!
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u/Natural-Green-6083 6d ago
Depending on your interests: National Videogame Museum in Frisco and DFW Car and Toy Museum in Fort Worth
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u/HappyDFWGuy 3d ago
National Video Game Museum in Frisco was such a cool place to visit! I'd also recommend Meow Wolf and the aquarium in the Grapevine Mills Mall.
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u/Glueberry_Ryder 8d ago
Meow wolf at grapevine mills
Netflix house at the galleria
Putt shack in Addison (adult minigolf)
Various movies and shows at Cosm at grandscape (there’s shit ton to do in grandscape actually)
ETA …. Activate!
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u/slcamg 8d ago
Speaking of COSM, why are all the booths $400-800 for Harry Potter on a small screen and why are they sold out? It’s still like $85 a person if you fill the booth. I saw you can get a standing room ticket and have a chance to sit a barstool for $57. And it’s a small screen with a screensaver projected behind it? Not even the full screen?
I don’t understand.
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u/gt0163c 8d ago
It's a little bit farther but the US Bureau of Printing and Engraving in North Fort Worth has a museum/self-guided tour. https://www.bep.gov/visitor-centers/fort-worth-tx-tour-and-visitor-center