Dallas in 4 Days & 3 Nights: The Ultimate Cowboy-Culture & Art Itinera
This guide pairs perfectly with my previous video guide β letβs dive into your Texan adventure! π Day 1: Arrival + Real Texas BBQ Flew in from the Bay Area and headed straight to The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque β an authentic Texas BBQ joint that totally hit the spot! π π¨ Stayed at Delta Hotels Dallas Southlake β close to the airport with free parking π ΏοΈ. π‘ Tip: Come hungry β portions are huge and meant for sharing! π€ Day 2: Art, Architecture & Cowboy Vibes π¨ Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Designed by famed architect Tadao Ando, this museum blends minimalist concrete, glass, and water features seamlessly. Donβt miss the yellow staircase and the black Kaws sculpture outside! πΌοΈ π Fort Worth Stockyards Longhorn cattle drive at 11:30 AM & 4:00 PM β arrive 15 mins early for a good view! π€ Maverick Fine Western Wear β shop for cowboy gear or even custom-order a hat shaped just for your head! π Dinner at Risckyβs Steakhouse β the Prime Ribeye and Bone-in Ribeye were juicy and flavorful. Dare to try the fried bull testicles? π πͺ 7:30 PM Stockyards Championship Rodeo β an exciting show! Book tickets online in advance. Shows end around 10 PM. π¨ Day 3: Downtown Art Walk + Yayoi Kusamaβs Pumpkin ποΈ Giant Eyeball + breakfast at Starship Bagel nearby β a perfect morning combo! π₯― βͺοΈ Thanks-Giving Square The stunning white spiral chapel features a mesmerizing stained-glass ceiling β like gazing into a galaxy of gems π π Dallas Museum of Art General admission is free! The Yayoi Kusama βPumpkinβ exhibition runs until Jan 18, 2026 β reserve online ($21.50). You get 45 seconds inside the Infinity Mirror Room! β³ π ΏοΈ Downtown parking is paid β use garages or book via apps like SpotHero. βοΈ Day 4: One Last Texas BBQ Feast π Hurtado Barbecue before flying out β the brisket was tender, and the smoked green beans were a surprise hit! π Truly, the flavor of Texas beef is something else β raised wide and free under that big sky! π π Extra Tips: Rent a car π β Dallas is spread out, and driving makes everything easier. Wear comfy shoes β youβll be exploring museums, stockyards, and downtown streets. Check local events β live music, seasonal festivals, and pop-ups happen year-round! #DallasTravel #TexasBBQ #CowboyCulture #YayoiKusama #TravelGuide #ArtAndAdventure
