3-Day Dallas Itinerary

Day 1: Deep Ellum Discovery — Dallas

Daily cost: $125

10:00 AM — Dallas Farmers Market Food Tour

Sample local BBQ, Texas hot sauce, and craft beer while exploring this historic market.

Category: Food Experience · Cost: $35

Tip: Hit Pecan Lodge's satellite stand here before the main location sells out.

2:30 PM — Deep Ellum Street Art & Breweries

Explore vibrant murals and craft breweries in Dallas's coolest neighborhood.

Category: Local Culture · Cost: $25

Tip: The best murals change monthly - check current Instagram hashtags.

6:00 PM — World Cup Watch Party - Klyde Warren Park

Join fellow fans watching today's World Cup matches on giant screens in Dallas's official fan zone.

Category: Fan Zone · Cost: $0

Tip: Food trucks here serve better Tex-Mex than most restaurants.

breakfast: Yolk

Deep Ellum · Brunch spot with creative benedicts

Must order: Chicken & Waffles, Bloody Mary

Cost: $22/person

lunch: Pecan Lodge

Farmers Market · Legendary BBQ with massive lines

Must order: Beef rib, Hot link

Cost: $28/person

dinner: Midnight Rambler

The Joule Hotel · Upscale cocktails and refined American

Must order: Duck confit, Craft cocktails

Cost: $65/person

Stay: Aloft Dallas Downtown

Downtown Dallas · $185-$225/night

Day 2: Group Stage: England vs Croatia — AT&T Stadium · 3:00 PM CDT — Dallas

Daily cost: $157

10:00 AM — AT&T Stadium Tours

Explore the Cowboys' massive stadium before match day crowds arrive.

Category: Stadium Experience · Cost: $22

Tip: The art collection tour is free and includes a $40 million collection.

1:00 PM — AT&T Discovery District Pre-Match

Join England and Croatia fans at Dallas's official pre-match fan hub downtown.

Category: Fan Hub · Cost: $0

Tip: Croatian fans gather at the north end - great for photos and chants.

3:00 PM — Group Stage: England vs Croatia — AT&T Stadium · 3:00 PM CDT

Experience the World Cup atmosphere as England faces Croatia in Group L action.

Category: World Cup Match · Cost: $85

Tip: The retractable roof will be closed - perfect climate control despite Texas heat.

breakfast: Café Brazil

Deep Ellum · Local coffee institution with hearty portions

Must order: Migas, Cold brew coffee

Cost: $18/person

lunch: Lockhart Smokehouse

Bishop Arts · Authentic Central Texas BBQ joint

Must order: Brisket sandwich, Elgin sausage

Cost: $24/person

dinner: The Woolworth

Downtown · Rooftop bar with skyline views

Must order: Texas sliders, Victory lap cocktails

Cost: $48/person

Stay: Aloft Dallas Downtown

Downtown Dallas · $185-$225/night

Day 3: Bishop Arts Farewell — Dallas

Daily cost: $135

10:30 AM — Bishop Arts District Exploration

Browse unique boutiques, vintage shops, and local artisan stores in this trendy district.

Category: Local Neighborhood · Cost: $15

Tip: Wild Detectives bookstore serves excellent coffee and hosts weekend poetry readings.

2:00 PM — Trinity River Audubon Center

Escape the heat in this 6,000-acre urban nature preserve with trails and wildlife viewing.

Category: Nature Escape · Cost: $8

Tip: The floating wetlands platform offers the best bird photography opportunities.

6:00 PM — West Village Nightlife Crawl

Hit multiple rooftop bars and cocktail lounges in this upscale entertainment district.

Category: Bar Hopping · Cost: $40

Tip: Start at Stirr for happy hour, then work your way to Truth & Alibi for late night.

breakfast: Oddfellows

Bishop Arts · Hip brunch spot with creative dishes

Must order: Duck hash, Breakfast cocktails

Cost: $26/person

lunch: Hattie's

Bishop Arts · Southern comfort food with modern twist

Must order: Fried chicken, Mac and cheese

Cost: $32/person

dinner: Nick & Sam's

Uptown · High-end steakhouse with impressive wine

Must order: Dry-aged ribeye, Lobster mac

Cost: $72/person

Stay: Aloft Dallas Downtown

Downtown Dallas · $185-$225/night

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Trip Overview

Hotel

Day 1

Dallas

$125

Est. daily spend

Deep Ellum Discovery · 34°C, hot and sunny, stay hydrated

Texas summer heat is dangerous - start early, stay hydrated

Need a ride from the airport?

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breakfast· Deep Ellum

Yolk

Brunch spot with creative benedicts

Chicken & WafflesBloody Mary

Weekend waits common

4.2175 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$22

/person

Sample local BBQ, Texas hot sauce, and craft beer while exploring this historic market.
3.9346 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Hit Pecan Lodge's satellite stand here before the main location sells out.
Self-guided tastings
Drive via Uber to Deep Ellum8 min
Explore vibrant murals and craft breweries in Dallas's coolest neighborhood.
4.3510 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The best murals change monthly - check current Instagram hashtags.
Brewery samples
Walk through Walk to dinner5 min
lunch· Farmers Market
Pecan Lodge
Legendary BBQ with massive lines
Beef ribHot link
Arrive before 1 PM
4.51,920 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$28
/person
Join fellow fans watching today's World Cup matches on giant screens in Dallas's official fan zone.
4.52,011 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Food trucks here serve better Tex-Mex than most restaurants.
Free entry
dinner· The Joule Hotel
Midnight Rambler
Upscale cocktails and refined American
Duck confitCraft cocktails
Reservations essential
4.623 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$65
/person

While you're here

Pioneer Plaza Bronze Sculptures

6 min walkFree

Instagram-worthy cattle drive sculpture installation.

Your stay

3 nights

Aloft Dallas Downtown

Downtown Dallas · $185–$225/night

Modern hotel 25 minutes from AT&T Stadium with rooftop bar perfect for groups.

Book on Expedia →

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Next up

Day 2 → England v Croatia match day at AT&T Stadium→

Day 2 Match Day

Dallas

$157

Est. daily spend

Group Stage: England vs Croatia — AT&T Stadium · 3:00 PM CDT · 35°C, scorching heat outside, AC inside stadium

Stadium gates open at 1:00 PM, arrive by 1:30 PM for best atmosphereGet match tickets →

Post-match ride-shares surge - book hotel shuttle or walk to TRE

breakfast· Deep Ellum

Café Brazil

Local coffee institution with hearty portions

MigasCold brew coffee

Cash preferred

4105 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$18

/person

Explore the Cowboys' massive stadium before match day crowds arrive.
4.64,056 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The art collection tour is free and includes a $40 million collection.
Find match tickets →
Self-guided tour
Drive via Uber back to Dallas25 min
Join England and Croatia fans at Dallas's official pre-match fan hub downtown.
4.64,056 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Croatian fans gather at the north end - great for photos and chants.
Free entry
Drive via Trinity Railway Express to CentrePort + ride to stadium35 min
lunch· Bishop Arts
Lockhart Smokehouse
Authentic Central Texas BBQ joint
Brisket sandwichElgin sausage
Pre-match fuel up
4.4943 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$24
/person
Experience the World Cup atmosphere as England faces Croatia in Group L action.
3.8483 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The retractable roof will be closed - perfect climate control despite Texas heat.
Find match tickets →
Category 3 tickets
dinner· Downtown
The Woolworth
Rooftop bar with skyline views
Texas slidersVictory lap cocktails
Post-match celebration spot
4.6433 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$48
/person

While you're here

Reunion Tower GeoDeck

6 min walk$22

360-degree views perfect for post-match victory photos.

Next up

Day 3 → Bishop Arts nightlife and farewell BBQ→

Day 3

Dallas

$135

Est. daily spend

Bishop Arts Farewell · 33°C, partly cloudy, afternoon thunderstorms possible

Afternoon thunderstorms common in June - indoor backup plans ready

Book your ride to the airport

Book transfer →

breakfast· Bishop Arts

Oddfellows

Hip brunch spot with creative dishes

Duck hashBreakfast cocktails

Weekend reservations recommended

4.1242 reviewsTripAdvisor →

~$26

/person

Browse unique boutiques, vintage shops, and local artisan stores in this trendy district.
4.4804 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Wild Detectives bookstore serves excellent coffee and hosts weekend poetry readings.
Shopping and samples
Walk through Stroll to Trinity River8 min
Escape the heat in this 6,000-acre urban nature preserve with trails and wildlife viewing.
4.354 reviewsTripAdvisor →
The floating wetlands platform offers the best bird photography opportunities.
Center entry
Drive via Uber to West Village15 min
lunch· Bishop Arts
Hattie's
Southern comfort food with modern twist
Fried chickenMac and cheese
Large portions perfect for sharing
4.1798 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$32
/person
Hit multiple rooftop bars and cocktail lounges in this upscale entertainment district.
433 reviewsTripAdvisor →
Start at Stirr for happy hour, then work your way to Truth & Alibi for late night.
Drinks and covers
dinner· Uptown
Nick & Sam's
High-end steakhouse with impressive wine
Dry-aged ribeyeLobster mac
Celebrate the trip in style
4.61,747 reviewsTripAdvisor →
~$72
/person

While you're here

Dallas World Aquarium

5 min walk$29

Unique rainforest exhibit perfect for escaping afternoon heat.

$1,087

$900 – $1,275 range

~$362/day · mid-range

Budget pace242% of max

Accommodation$630

Food$285

Activities$102

Transport$70

Day 1 Dallas$125

Day 2 Dallas$157

Day 3 Dallas$135

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