Five DARTable Things to Do for Girls ’ Night
Sometimes you just need to break from the day-to-day and enjoy fun times with friends . That is what girls ’ night – or day – out is all about . Not sure what to do ? Here are a few DARTable suggestions .
Paint a work of art in Downtown Carrollton
Looking for an artistic outing ? Paint and laugh with friends at Painting with Influence ( paintingwithinfluence . com ) in downtown Carrollton . This family-owned art studio hosts Girls ’ Night Out and other special events . They provide the art supplies and you bring your own beverages and snacks . Get there by riding DART ’ s Green Line to Downtown Carrollton Station .
Shop and dine in the Bishop Arts District
Located in the heart of North Oak Cliff , the Bishop Arts District ( bishopartsdistrict . com ) is the hottest neighborhood in town for indie boutiques , offbeat galleries , funky homewares , and fine and casual dining . Before planning your day there , check the district ’ s online calendar for special events like wine walks and festivals . The best way to get there is on the Dallas Streetcar from Union Station .
Glide across the ice at the Dr . Pepper StarCenter in Farmers Branch
Remember what it was like to skate as a child ? Recapture that youthful feeling at the Dr Pepper StarCenter ( nhl . com / stars / starcenters ), an ice skating rink near Farmers Branch Station . Public skating is available throughout the week and they offer group pricing . If you ’ ve never skated before , you can hang on to the outer wall or use props to maintain balance at select times during public skating sessions .
Enjoy a night of theater at the Eisemann Center
If you are seeking a more cultural experience , the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts ( eisemanncenter . com ) in Richardson is a great option . From Broadway musicals to lively concerts to humorous plays , this theater presents over 450 events a year . Take the Red Line to Galatyn Park Station and you ’ re there .
Get fit at Klyde Warren Park
There is no better way to spend an active afternoon with girlfriends than at Klyde Warren Park ( klydewarrenpark . org ). This outdoor oasis in Downtown Dallas is within blocks of the St . Paul and Pearl / Arts District stations , or right along the M-Line Trolley . Be sure and check their calendar , because they hold a lot of free programming , including dance classes , yoga , Tai Chi , meditation and more .
Discover more places DART can take you and your friends by visiting DART . org / DARTable . And be sure to download the free GoPass ® app so you can buy DART passes in advance on your phone and access trip-planning tools . Download GoPass from the App Store or the Google Play store .
DALLAS COUNTY Living Well Magazine | JULY / AUGUST 2017
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