Best Places for Families to Dine

We can’t close out the year without highlighting our annual Best For Families, Dining + Destinations winners. You voted for your local favorites, and we tallied the results. Whether you’re looking to satisfy a Tex-Mex request from the kiddos or figuring out weekend plans for what to do and where to eat, this guide has…

Haunted Houses in DFW

Dallas Haunted Houses are one of the most classic attractions celebrating Halloween in 2017 during the Fall, and the Season simply wouldn’t be the same without indulging in this spooky seasonal stable. If you’re ready for some heart pounding frights, and you’ve got a passion for horror, then it’s time to head out to a…

5 incredible caves to explore in the Texas Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country is known for its beautiful landscapes and plenty of outdoor recreation options — but don’t forget to explore the awesome sights underground, too. You can up the adventure by making a trip to one of these showstopping caves. Longhorn Cavern State Park  If the walls could talk at Longhorn Cavern, boy…

Plano Balloon Festival

This year mark’s 38 years of Ballooning in Plano, Texas. Join in the Celebration at the InTouch Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival, a spectacular three-day event beginning at 4:00pm Friday, September 22nd at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074. This weekend event offers something for everyone; entertainment on the FOX…

Best Patio Restaurants in DFW

My favorite thing about our amazing Texas weather is dining “alfresco”. Perhaps it is my Oregon roots, but I have always been a big fan of the patio dining experience. A good patio must have a relaxed atmosphere, aesthetically appealing decor and reasonably priced good food and drinks. Since having kiddos 10 years ago, my…

Explore Plano

What is Explore Plano? Explore Plano is the City of Plano’s exclusive checklist of the coolest things going on across Plano during Summer ‘17. At each stop, there will be a photo challenge that leads to the opportunity to win prizes. Explore Plano runs June 1-August 31. At the Explore Plano website, all of the challenges…

Where to Drink in Dallas This Summer

We are approaching the dreaded Texas July summers, so what’s a better way to prepare for it than having a list of the best places to get some frozen drinks? Check out a few of our favorite places in town to cool down. Some spots have been serving up innovative, icy cocktails for several seasons…

Your Summer Guide to DFW Waterparks

ALLEN Celebration Park Address: 701 Angel Parkway, Allen, TX  Click for Google Map Date/Hours: Open from 9am to 9 pm except on Wednesdays Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Address: 110 E. Rivercrest Allen, TX 75002  Click for Google Map Cost: $5/Adults; $4/Kids; Under 2 is free Ford Pool Address: 704 Whitman Drive Allen, Texas 75002  Click for Google Map…