White Rock Area Guidebook
Park
One of the best places to escape into nature in all of Dallas! A great place to see views of downtown, bring your dogs and run or bike around the lake, enjoy a picnic, play on a the playgrounds, or have a barbecue.
502 locals recommend
White Rock Lake
2810 White Rock RdOne of the best places to escape into nature in all of Dallas! A great place to see views of downtown, bring your dogs and run or bike around the lake, enjoy a picnic, play on a the playgrounds, or have a barbecue.
White Rock Lake Park
8000 E Mockingbird LnA great place for dogs :)
Sightseeing
Park between uptown and downtown with food trucks and easy access to the city
884 locals recommend
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers FwyPark between uptown and downtown with food trucks and easy access to the city
Rent kayaks, paddle boards, or canoes to explore the lake and take in views of the city. (Note that you shouldn’t swim in the lake)
18 locals recommend
White Rock Paddle Co.
389 E Lawther DrRent kayaks, paddle boards, or canoes to explore the lake and take in views of the city. (Note that you shouldn’t swim in the lake)
A beautiful botanical garden with special events, 5 minutes from the house.
710 locals recommend
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
8525 Garland RdA beautiful botanical garden with special events, 5 minutes from the house.
Food scene
Greenville Avenue Pizza Company
1923 Greenville AveAMAZING pizza and beer. Less than 5 minutes away.
Awesome patio with delicious food and a huge selection of drinks.
30 locals recommend
Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House
1154 Peavy RdAwesome patio with delicious food and a huge selection of drinks.
Natural Grocers
9440 Garland RdNatural and organic grocery store nearby.
Great little Austin-based taco shop just down the street. They have delicious tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
52 locals recommend
Torchys Tacos
9440 Garland RdGreat little Austin-based taco shop just down the street. They have delicious tacos for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
El Fenix
1601 McKinney AvenueAwesome tex-mex. A local favorite, just down the street.
Lounge Here
9028 Garland RdFancy local secret
Tom Thumb
7117 Inwood RdNearby grocery store
Delicious brunch you can walk/run/bike to on the trail.
17 locals recommend
White Rock Alehouse & Brewery
7331 Gaston AveDelicious brunch you can walk/run/bike to on the trail.
Smoky Rose
8602 Garland RdUpscale brunch near the Arboretum
Great Italian brunch spot with the best breakfast pizza, eggs benedict, and $1 mimosas and bellinis
7 locals recommend
Penne Pomodoro
1924 Abrams PkwyGreat Italian brunch spot with the best breakfast pizza, eggs benedict, and $1 mimosas and bellinis
Great, low-key spot on Greenville Avenue with good drinks and food trucks.
229 locals recommend
Truck Yard
5624 Sears StGreat, low-key spot on Greenville Avenue with good drinks and food trucks.
Whole Foods Market
2510 McKinney AveGrocery store nearby
A variety of fun restaurants, one of the best views of Dallas, and a nice bike/walking trail.
268 locals recommend
Trinity Groves
331 Singleton BlvdA variety of fun restaurants, one of the best views of Dallas, and a nice bike/walking trail.
Pecan Lodge
2702 MainFamous BBQ spot in Deep Ellum
BarBelmont
901 Fort Worth AveFun bar, pool, and upscale BBQ place with a great view of the city
Nick & Sam's
3008 Maple AvenueBest steakhouse in Dallas. Great if you’re into fancy restaurants.
Campisi's Restaurant
5405 W Lovers LnDallas' famous Campisi's pizza.
Katy Trail
Katy TrailLocal favorite on the Katy trail in uptown
Entertainment
Bad Axe Throwing
5438 E Grand AveBYOB axe throwing!
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N Field StSkydive Spaceland Dallas
1039 Private Rd 438Skydiving 1 hour from the city :)