Dallas Nightlife

Grab a quick bite, slink into the hottest nightspots and feel the energy when the sun goes down in the city of 1.2 million Texans. Kick up your heels in cowboy boots or stilettos, because the Big D runs the gamut when it's time to make an entrance on the nightlife scene.

Dallas at Night

Soak up the spirit of Deep Ellum, the east Dallas arts and entertainment district that began as a blues mecca in the 1920s and has evolved to include a breakout punk rock scene in the 1980s and a lively arts, entertainment, and nightlife scene today. Call the Deep Ellum "What's Up" line at 214-747-DEEP.

Have a blast at Dave & Buster's, where you can grab a beer and try your hand at laser tag all in the same place. Eat, play and be merry, whether you love old-school arcade games, pool, midway games or high-tech fun.

Address: 8021 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas TX 7523 - MAP
Phone: (214) 361-5553
Web: www.daveandbusters.com

Go boot scootin' or belly up to any of the three bars at Gilley's Dallas. Ride the mechanical bull, learn a new line dance and don't forget to wear your cowboy hat.

Address: 1135 South Lamar St., Dallas TX 75215 - MAP
Phone: (214) 421-2021
Web: www.gilleysmusic.com

Sample the bars and entertainment along the Lower Greenville Avenue district. No matter what type of watering hole you prefer, the fun flows freely here most nights of the week. Start at the 3000 Block of Greenville Avenue for shops and antiques, then head up to the 7000 Block for cosmopolitan nightlife destinations.

Whoop it up at Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk, located in the historic Ft. Worth Stockyards. This is one of the state's nightlife legends, and features live entertainment like Dwight Yoakam and Roger Creager, plus live bull riding and a huge gift shop.

Address: 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164 - MAP
Phone: (817) 624-7117
Web: www.billybobstexas.com

Shop, dine, browse and enjoy great entertainment at the West End, Dallas' dynamic and original downtown shopping area. Now home to award winning restaurants, upscale nightlife spots and unique shops, the West End is a must see during any visit to Dallas.

Web: www.dallaswestend.org

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Lone Star Park

Address: 1000 Lone Star Pkwy., Grand Prairie TX 75050 - MAP
Phone: (972) 263-RACE
Web: www.lonestarpark.com

Dallas, TX