A neighborhood constituting most of Northeast Dallas. The neighborhood has a collection of dozens of subdivisions served by RISD public schools as well as a wide array of private schools. The sprawling Lake Highlands neighborhood is a collection of dozens of subdivisions bounded together. Nested in the arms of White Rock Creek, the neighborhood proudly boasts a labyrinth of parks and many recreational opportunities for everyone with over 875 acres of park, 26 miles of trails, several baseball fields, soccer fields, disc golf, and playgrounds.
Things to Do
Dine
Resident Taqueria
Serves made-to-order tacos on house-made tortillas that are loaded up with seasonal and local produce and tender, slow-braise meats. Their braised comes with pineapple, cabbage, and guajillo. The house-made chorizo taco is topped with onion, smoke tomato crema, and potatoes.
Address: 9661 Audelia Rd. Ste. 112 Dallas, Texas
Kirin Court
If you are up for real Chinese food Kirin Court is the perfect place to go in Lake Highlands With more than 160 menu items you will have to as one of their friendly waiters to explain many of the dishes they have.
Address: 221 W. Polk St. Ste. 200 Richardson, TX
Bars and Clubs
The Library Bar
Grab a cocktail at the bar filled with executives, professionals in crisp suits, and elegant women in tailored attire. Regulars here don’t necessarily need happy hours, but there happens to be a great one, Sunday through Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm.
Address: 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, TX Bed Bug Exterminator Dallas
Barley House
Offers some of the best live music within the city. The atmosphere at Barley House is very laid-back and you can always find something good to eat and something fun to do. They believe that beer is a way of life. Spot at their outdoor patio while great bands play during the weekend.
Address: 5612 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX
Visit Meadows Museum
The Meadows Museum which is nicknamed “Prado on the ‘prairie”, is an art museum located in Dallas, Texas at the Southern Methodist University campus. Operating as a division of SMU’s Art school, the museum is the house of of of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside Spain, with collections that date back the 10th to 21st centuries.
Address: 5900 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX
Play Street Museum
Bring your kids to the Play Street Museum where they will have fun imagining and pretending and exploring their interactive exhibits and fun kid’s activities in their educational space.
Address: 7130 Skillman St #150, Dallas, TX
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