While the convention schedule is jam-packed with activities and sisterhood events, there is still time to explore the wonderful city that is Dallas, Texas. Known for its electric Arts District, lively food scene and historical events that shaped the country’s history, Dallas is a great spot for sisters to connect during convention.
We asked members of the local alumnae chapter, Beta Kappa Beta, what they would recommend to a sister when visiting their hometown, and here’s what they had to say!
Need a morning (or afternoon!) beverage for the day? Check out Merit Coffee Co. or Ascension Coffee, both about a 15-minute walk from the convention hotel. Grab a French croissant, breakfast sandwich or grain bowl on Friday while you’re at Ascension. White Rock Coffee also has multiple locations in Dallas, with the closest being a mile from the hotel.
If you have some time before convention starts on Friday afternoon, check out the Dallas Museum of Art, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, the Crow Museum or The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza if you’re into conspiracy theories and history! You can also meet up with sisters at White Rock Lake for outdoor adventures or the Dallas Arboretum – be sure to bring your wallet as ticket prices for the Arboretum are around $22 for adults.
On Saturday, July 18, convention attendees are encouraged to find a local spot for dinner on their own after the afternoon sessions conclude around 6 p.m. Browse these menus online and make a plan to secure your reservations! Reservations are highly recommended.
- Cafe Madrid – Spanish tapas, order everything!
- Gemma – get the fried olives and Texas pecans
- Sachet – Mediterranean
- Mi Cocina – Klyde Warren Park location, order a Mambo Taxi (includes alcohol) and queso
- Meso Maya – try any of the Budin Azteca dishes
- Ziziki’s Greek Restaurant
- Blue Sushi
- Bob’s Steak & Chop House– a Dallas institution with three locations
- Hudson House – French chicken dish with a side of mac and cheese
- Lots of Tex-Mex options, too!
If you have some time before your dinner reservation on Saturday, do some shopping to bring home a gift for your AXΩ bestie! There are plenty of shops to pop into in West Village or along Greenville Avenue, in NorthPark Mall or Snider Plaza, along Lovers Lane in Highland Park, and more.
Our Beta Kappa Beta sisters are excited to welcome sisters to Dallas next July and show off all the fun things the city has to offer!