Stupid Things to Do in Dallas

Happen to be in Dallas and don’t want to do the usual fun stuff?? C’mon, concerts and cool restaurants are overrated! The Big D has plenty to offer if you are new to the area. All you need is a little imagination, appreciation for the small things, and a dash of craziness (or a gallon, in our case).

Here is a list of some fun, stupid things to do while visiting the city. Some of these things might get you in trouble, so always keep an eye out for authorities. And remember to keep your happy adventure pants on... these things aren’t for the grumpy hearted!


1. Eating Challenge #1: Buffalo Wild Wings Hot Wing Challenge... Eat a dozen of their hottest wings in six minutes. Beware... these babies are pure fire!! Jason couldn’t even last the full six minutes. (For a video of Jason's Eating Challenge, refer to my Facebook)

2. Dance with a saxophone player outside the the Dallas Aquarium, as if nobody’s watching. We happened to find one here on our first Sunday in the Big D.

3. I don’t know what this building is called, but you can find it Downtown. There are beautiful fountains surrounding its ground floor, which light up at night. Go inside (watch out for security!), and travel to the highest floor the elevator will take you to. Peer out the slanted windows into the amazing view of Downtown.

4. Riding the DART bus or train is relatively cheap. Hop on the train for a ride through Downtown, West End, and Deep Ellum (or even further, if you so desire). Get off wherever you like and walk around to take silly pictures.

5. Give some love to robots and birds in Deep Ellum.

6. Hang off of the giant, red, wonky cross sculpture in front of the Dallas Museum of Art. Watch out for security guards... you’re actually not allowed to touch this thing.

7. Find one of the many outdoor water features in Downtown. They will be tucked between skyscrapers or adjacent to outdoor sculpture gardens. Take off your shoes and socks and stand in the water, even if it’s cold outside.

8. Go to the outdoor sculpture garden and lay out on these rocks. (We got in trouble for this one. Apparently these rocks are sacred.)

9. Make friends with the locals.

10. Go to “The Square” in Denton... The Courthouse and all the little restaurants and shops surrounding it. Especially enjoyable on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, when people are picnicking and live musicians are playing outside the courthouse.

 

11. Find the fancy shopping center of Stanley Korshak and walk around. I know you can’t afford anything, but just walk around and take in this little marvel. The courtyard is a lovely example of classic symmetry.

 

12. Watch TV on the multiple, gy-hugeant screens in the courtyard area just outside of the American Airlines center.

 13. Go skateboarding downtown.... DO NOT attempt to skateboard down a busy street in 5 o’clock traffic.
 

Happy Explorations!!