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Fall Foliage

From road trips to local guides, here's everything you need to enjoy the great autumn outdoors and see the most beautiful fall foliage in your part of the country (plus the best times to see it).

Fall Foliage in the US: Autumnal Guide to the Outdoors

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Autumn is an important milestone in Texas, reminding residents that summer cannot, technically, last forever.

Throw On the Performance Fleece and Go See the Best Fall Foliage in Texas

Reasons to Drive

Visit these small and growing cities across the country just hours from major local markets. You may be surprised to find the best restaurants, hikes, beaches, and more are found here.

Reasons to Drive: Travel Guides to Local Cities in the U.S.

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

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The population of Grapevine, Texas hovers right above 50,000.

The Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest Goes Down This September in Grapevine, Texas 

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Baseball may be America’s national pastime, but globally its popularity doesn’t come close to cricket.

Major League Cricket Makes Its Official Debut in North Texas This Week

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California, Florida, and Mexico draw crowds of locals and visitors to their beaches each year, but with 600 miles of Gulf coastline, the Lone Star State is no slouch in the sun-and-sand department.

Texas Beaches to Escape the Oppressive Heat This Summer

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

From the rise of food trucks over a decade ago to the more recent pandemic-necessitated ingenuity, chefs and home cooks have shown that great food doesn’t always need to be served in a standalone restaurant.

The Buzziest Food Pop-Ups in Dallas Right Now

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The best sandwich is, arguably, the one in your hands.

Wrap Your Hands Around the Best Sandwiches in Dallas

Drink

Some bars welcome you with neon lights and an “open” sign.

How to Get Into Dallas’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars 

Dallas doesn’t get much credit as a nature destination.

10 Great Dallas Hiking Trails to Explore This Spring

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Events

The 17th annual Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) kicks off April 28 and runs through May 5.

5 Things to Know About the 2023 Dallas International Film Festival

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There was a time when bars served drinks and restaurants served food, and people were happy living within these defined boundaries.

The 10 Best Arcade and Gaming Bars in Dallas-Fort Worth

Thrillist Road Trips

Satisfy your urge for IRL exploration with Thrillist Road Trips. We'll help you find the best roadside oddities, funky towns, and beautiful scenery that's just a drive away.

Thrillist Road Trips: Roadside Oddities, Funky Towns & More

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Driving across the vast expanse of North Texas can often feel like a road trip, but Dallas is a great jumping off point to destinations within the Lone Star state and beyond.

10 Great Vacation Spots Within Driving Distance of Dallas

Beverage Director

Beverage Director: Find the Best Bars to Drink at in Your City

This in between season when the weather can’t be trusted, there are two sure-fire ways to spend your time: tucked inside a cozy bar when it’s cold, or posted up on a sun-drenched patio when it’s not.

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Latest Posts From Kevin

Throw On the Performance Fleece and Go See the Best Fall Foliage in Texas

All the leaves are brown—or red, or gold.

The Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest Goes Down This September in Grapevine, Texas

Put your grape-stomping skills to the test.

Major League Cricket Makes Its Official Debut in North Texas This Week

The inaugural season kicks off this week in Grand Prairie, some 20-ish minutes outside of Dallas. Here’s the quick guide to the newest home team.

Texas Beaches to Escape the Oppressive Heat This Summer

Escape to these Gulf of Mexico beach towns for sand, sun, and plenty of ice-cold drinks.

The Buzziest Food Pop-Ups in Dallas Right Now

Edge-crisped smashburgers, artful tamales, pillowy Japanese sandos—the best pop-ups are worth the chase.

Wrap Your Hands Around the Best Sandwiches in Dallas

Your search for a superlative sandwich in Dallas—bánh mì at Sandwich Hag, TJ’s buttery lobster roll, the Italian sub from Jimmy’s Food Store—starts right here.

How to Get Into Dallas’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

Look for phone booths, moving bookshelves, and a laundromat to enter the best speakeasies in Dallas.

10 Great Dallas Hiking Trails to Explore This Spring

Lace up your boots and hit these underrated hikes in Dallas.

5 Things to Know About the 2023 Dallas International Film Festival

Your guide to a week’s worth of movie premieres, events, and parties at the Dallas International Film Festival.

The 10 Best Arcade and Gaming Bars in Dallas-Fort Worth

From putt-putt and pints to shuffleboard and boozy slushies, Dallas has plenty of arcade and gaming bars to settle the score.

10 Great Vacation Spots Within Driving Distance of Dallas

Take a weekend trip to Marfa for an artsy getaway, or hit the road for the wine-drenched city of Fredericksburg—you can’t go wrong with any of these road trips from Dallas.

Where to Grab a Drink in Dallas Right Now

Throw your empty ice shot glass against a bell. Sip a frosty mug under the glow of a pink neon light. Just get to the best bars in Dallas. Stat.