I’m a sucker for a good summer picnic, especially an urban picnic in the heart of a city. Here’s my guide to the perfect urban picnic in Dallas, Texas.
Step 1: Load up your basket.
Preparing for your picnic is as easy as making a stop at the Dallas Farmers Market where farmers come from miles around to proudly present the fruits of their labor. Essentials for my picnic — a little wine, a little fresh fruit, some meat and cheese. Be sure to visit The Old World Sausage Company and the Cheese Peddlers in Shed 2.
Step 2: Stake out your spot.
I suggest Klyde Warren Park, a five-acre grassy park built over an eight-lane freeway. It’s only been on the Dallas scene for less than a year, and locals are already flocking to it’s wide open space and grassy green parks. Blanket. check. snacks, check. Now bring on the sun.
Step 3: Finish your day with a moment of zen.
Head to the garden at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Here, the Nasher family has put their extensive art collection on exhibit for all of Dallas to enjoy. It’s the quietest moment you will find in the center of a big city – a true sanctuary.
The Guide:
Dallas Farmer’s Market
1010 S Pearl Expy Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 939-2808
Old World Sausage Company (in Dallas Farmers Market)
1010 S Pearl Expy Dallas, TX 75201
(214)760-9000
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, TX 75201
(214)716-4500
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 242-5100
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