Can we throw it back to when I worked with DART last year to bring you this DARTable post? I’m excited to tell you all I’m partnering with DART once again to show you some great places for a date.
I use the word “date” very loosely. There’s your romantic date with a significant other of course, but I’m all about the sweat dates, coworking dates, coffee dates, group dates, and foodie dates. Today I’m sharing 8 Dallas hot spots to plan your next DARTable Date simply by hopping on DART and riding it to the desired destination.
1. Deep Ellum is on the up and up and a fun destination with a new hipster vibe. Plenty of options for food and fun.
The Stop: Green Line – Deep Ellum
Workout Brunch Date: Hop on a surfboard at City Surf Fitness for a surf inspired workout then head over to Brain Dead Brewery for brunch. Or rent bikes from Local Hub Bike Co. for $10 an hour or $35 for the whole day and ride it through Deep Ellum. They also offer group events and classes.
Date Night – Catch a comedy show at the Dallas Comedy Improv before heading over to Filament for dinner. Don’t forget to make a reservation. If you’re into speakeasies, venture to High & Tight for craft cocktails and live music. Note the DART stops running at midnight, so plan accordingly.
High & Tight Barber Shop
2. State Fair of Texas is a must-go every year for the local foodie. The fried food contest is one of the largest food contests and there’s always fun new concoctions to try each year. You can catch my top 3 fried food picks here.
The Stop: Take the Green Line to Fair Pair. You can hop on Red or Blue to get downtown before transferring to the Green line.
Group Date: With all the options, conquering the fair is no easy task. It’s all about dividing and conquering at their fair with your friends or in a group date. Sample all the fried foods while walking it off. You can now buy your DART and Fair ticket on the app and get $2 off admissions now.
3. Mockingbird Station is another fun spot for day and night time outings.
The Stop: Red, Blue and Orange all make stops at Mockingbird Station.
Sweat Date: Grab your mat and prepare for a zenful experience at CorePower yoga on the top floor above Pretty Kitty. The heated yoga classes will make you sweat and feel refreshed. Quench your thirst with a short walk to Buda Juice or a healthy bite to eat at Cafe Express.
Cowork Date: Foundry Club is located in Mockingbird Station. Fuel up on Starbucks or juice and get to work in this beautiful coworking space.
Dart – Mockingbird Station
4. Cityline in Richardson/Plano is a new mix use development with tons of options!
The Stop: Take the Red line to Bush Turnpike/CityLine.
Sweat and Foodie Date: Reef Point Yoga is a beautiful open space studio 10 minutes from the station. They also end the class in refreshing lemongrass scented towels. ModMarket and Whole Foods are great stops for a healthy bite to eat. If you take an early class, Top Pot Donuts is a tempting spot on the way back. Take a break and sit at the center park. Plus, Reef Point hosts free classes in their park every Saturday morning at 9 am.
Date Night – Aloft Hotel is coming soon. Plan a staycation and walk over to Javier’s or Edoko for dinner and drinks.
Reef Point Yoga
This delicious scallop dish from Javiers
5. West Village/City Place is a go-to destination made accessible with DART and even the trolley.
The Stop: Red, Blue and Orange all stop at Cityplace/Uptown
Coffee Date: Brewed + Pressed is the perfect spot for meetings over coffee, juice, or organic nibbles. It’s certainly one of my favorite places to get work done. The shop is beautiful, quiet, and earthy.
Sweat Date – Katy Trail and Buda Juice are always a good idea. Coming soon there will be a SoulCycle opening this winter. I foresee plenty of spin and mambo taxi dates ahead of us.
6. Downtown Akard/St. Paul has a completely different vibe from the rest of Dallas. It’s a great place to walk around and explore.
The Stop: Red, Blue, Green, and Orange all stop at Akard and St. Paul. Perfect for switching trains too.
Work Date: Grab your laptop and latte and head to KOWORK (now the new Foundry Club) off St. Paul and post up for a productive work day. They offer free coworking space on Fridays. Coffee and WiFi are provided. If you want to stretch your legs, walk over I Am The Juice Place for pressed juice and sunshine.
Kowork off St. Paul
The Bliss from I Am The Juice Place
Artsy Fartsy Date: Hit up the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Nasher, Dallas Museum of Art, and Klyde Warren all in one trip. I create this DARTable adventure last year and you read about it here.
Strike a post at the ATT Performing Arts Center
7. Dallas Zoo – Go see the animals at the Dallas Zoo
The Stop: Red line to the Dallas Zoo stop.
Family Date: Avoid traffic and parking with a quick train ride to the Dallas Zoo. With fall weather, this makes for a perfect outing to the zoo with a group of friends, your beau, or the entire family. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. Choose from zoo yoga and other fun events. It’s also a great Pokemon-Go stop!
8. Downtown Plano is a gem of it’s own with restaurants, coffee shops, and more.
The Stop: Red line to Downtown Plano
Date Night: Downtown Plano is such a cute and cozy part of Plano. Take the train for a delicious dinner at any of the restaurants. I’d recommend Urban Rio or Urban Crust then head to 32 Degrees for a night cap. Learn about other restaurants and retail in Downtown Plano here.
Hope you enjoy one of these fun dates in Dallas with DART. Make sure to download the GoPass DART app on your phone where you can easily purchase your tickets and get going!
Comments
SO FUN! I still haven’t been on the Dart yet but it seems so convenient!!
so far i have taken Dart to American Airline Center for a game…
This is great. Being from Chicago I actual miss being able to take the train everywhere and not have to worry about parking. I will have to tryout some of these date spots ?
So many good recs, I didn’t know you could go to a coworking space on Fridays for free!
Love this!! So many fun ideas! We actually live really close to the Plano DART, so they are totally doable. 🙂
Love this post! I sincerely here it encourages more people to use the DART; it’s definitely a poorly used resource. Hmm, speaking of, I might just take it to Brewed + Pressed for a weekend outing!
I might have to take the DART to my Deep Ellum to get some of my FAV pizza. Check out Serious Pizza if you haven’t had it yet.
But now that I know i can take the DART to the State Fair, I have no excuse to not go this year. Thanks for the heads up!
I love this post! I have been living in Dallas for 5 years now and I have never taken the Dart lol I am actually scared to which is weird coming from someone who used public transportation her whole life. I actually miss taken the train to get to my destinations, but the Dart doesn’t seem that convenient to me. I have been to most places on your list, just to a car to get there lol
I have never tried the DART out but now after reading this it is a must!
I love that cities are coming out with such great transportation systems. We have a great one here in Denver too called RTD. I ride the train daily and I am so thankful for it! Great post.
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