Carrollton Things to Do

Old Crow is a dive turned popular college hangout with a variety of live music venues. From modern street art on the walls down to the wood floor, you'll find a little bit of everything here. There are a couple of pool tables a... more

Few cities outside of Spain have a finer collection of Spanish art than what is exhibited in this Dallas museum. The funds to construct it were donated by oil magnate Algur H. Meadows back in the 1960s and was built in memory o... more

Offering live jazz music nightly, this cafe has been voted Best Jazz Restaurant many years in a row by The Dallas Observer. While listening to the soothing grooves, you can enjoy Mediterranean-style entrees including Chicken Ga... more

Historic Downtown Plano is transformed into a Charles Dickens winter wonderland. Enjoy holiday music by choirs, carolers and bands. It is a trip back in time to the Victorian Era that has been immortalized by Charles Dickens',... more

This upscale bar has the feeling of a semi-luxury loft and apartment. It is often filled with young yuppie-types, both gay and straight, who plop themselves on the overstuffed couches and engage in lazy , casual conversation. D... more

Sevy's, named after co-owner Jim Severson, is a relaxed, dimly lit and well-designed restaurant located near the Preston Center shopping and business district. The restaurant is known for its unbeatable service and creative cui... more

Across the Street Bar is named in honor of its prime location across the highway from Southern Methodist University. Across the Street Bar faithfully books local rock and alternative bands Thursday through Sunday nights. Locall... more

Visitors to Dallas looking to unwind can find some peace at the 66-acre Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Since opening in 1982, the Arboretum has grown to include over 150,000 flowers as well as reflecting pools, fern collection... more

Take a trip back in time on this steam engine built in 1896. The round-trip train ride lasts around five hours with two stops in Fort Worth at Eighth Street and the Stockyards. The fully-stocked bar includes a few snacks to sat... more

The Energy Square in Dallas is located at the corner of Greenville & University. Tucked amidst tall buildings, the square plays host to the St. Patrick's Day Parade and other local events. more