100 THINGS TO DO IN
DALLAS FORT WORTH
BEFORE YOU DIE
2ND EDITION
by
TUI SNIDER
Genre: Non-Fiction / Texas Travel
Publisher: Reedy Press ⎸ Twitter ⎸ Facebook
Date of Publication: September 15, 2018
Number of Pages: 160 with black & white images
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Have you ever drawn a blank when a friend or family member asks, “What do you want to do today?” Maybe you have visitors to show around the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, or perhaps you’ve lived here for years but feel like you’re in a rut rather than experiencing anything new.
If so, Tui Snider’s new book is for you! If you live in or are visiting, the DFW region, this list will inspire you to start exploring. If you’re hungry, flip through the Food & Drink section. Looking for entertainment or want to get outdoors? Dig into the Music & Entertainment or the Sports & Recreation sections. Want to barter for antiques or see a museum? Check out the Culture & History or the Shopping & Fashion sections.
This book is a playful bucket list of suggestions meant to spark ideas: everything from family outings, date nights, and solo excursions, to simply hanging out with friends on your day off.
I’ve lived in the DFW area for about *cough* 30 *cough* years now and whenever I am asked what there is to see and do in this area I can’t come up with much. That is why I was thrilled to check out this book and see what new and exciting locations I could venture out and try with friends and the family.
The book is broken up into sections – Food & Drink, Music & Entertainment, Sports & Recreation, Culture & History, and Shopping & Fashion. There were many places I had heard of, some I had visited, and some that were brand new to me. The locations are spread out from Weather ford (West of Fort Worth) down to Glenrose, across to Terrell, up to Dallas and further points north, back over to Fort Worth. So no matter where you live there is bound to be a place or two for you in your own backyard.
There are so many sites to see in this area (it is rather large after all) that I’m sure the author had a tough time narrowing it down to just 100. Now for some destinations, she did give some additional options like with the ghost tours. There are ghost tours across the metroplex so it is hard to name just one to check out so there is an additional page with about 6 more worth investigation.
There is one museum in Fort Worth that isn’t mentioned that is worthwhile (IMHO) and that is the Leonard’s Department Store Museum.
One section that is not in the book, well I suppose it could be in the culture section, are all the theaters that feature live entertainment from music to musicals. There are many historic theaters around the metroplex and many offer quality productions. These locations could probably be a book unto themselves.
I did disagree with one of the restaurants mentioned. Joe T Garcia’s does have a nice atmosphere and I do recommend sitting on the patio in nice weather and enjoying a margarita but pass on the food. But I know many others would disagree with me and agree with the author.
No matter what your interests are you will be sure to find some new and exciting places to take visiting friends and family. Each page does list the address, phone number, and website (when applicable).
We give this 5 paws up!
Tui Snider is an author, speaker, and photographer who specializes in hometown travel. As she puts it, “I used to write fiction – but then, I moved to Texas!” Snider’s work has been featured by a variety of outlets, including Coast to Coast AM, LifeHack, easyJet and Authentic Texas. Snider’s award-winning books include Unexpected Texas, Paranormal Texas, Understanding Cemetery Symbols, and more. Tui enjoys connecting with readers all over the globe through her website.
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Exactly! Everyone should do that wherever they live. Our towns have so much to offer
I think you need to visit then!
I’ve never been to Dallas, or Texas for that matter, so I don’t think this book would be for me. Love your review though.
Great review! It’s nice to approach your own area like a tourist, see things you haven’t seen before or appreciate them more.
I feel if I lived in Texas I would need to read this and check off every place! If I ever visit, you know I will need to reference this book.
Well done! I could probably use one of these for my town
I love reading online of things to go to if you’r in this or that place, it’s nice to see something like it in book form. 🙂
That cover is quite interesting!
I was amazed at the number of locales I hadn’t heard of before and now want to check them out!
Entered the giveaway – My sister lives near Dallas – this looks helpful
Thank you for being part of my Book Blog Tour through Lone Star Literary Life and taking the time to write such a thorough review! I will definitely check out Leonard’s Department Store Museum. You’ve made me very curious! Love it when my readers tell me where to go – wait… that doesn’t sound right! Well, you know what I mean. 🙂
I’m reading this now and am amazed at how many things I haven’t even heard of — and I was born in Fort Worth! Great review (I agree with Tui on Joe T’s, but maybe their margaritas make me think the food is better than it is! ha!)
I’d hate to see her write about Cleveland!