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Dallas Thanksgiving Guide: Top Tours, Sports, Lights, and Dining

Planning a Thanksgiving visit to Dallas? Let us help you showcase the city’s finest experiences—world‑class sports, iconic sights, and unforgettable holiday feasts.

Explore with Dallas Super Tours – West End

Take your family on a 14‑stop, 80‑minute trolley adventure that highlights Dallas’s most celebrated landmarks, from Klyde Warren Park to Deep Ellum. For a flexible itinerary, choose the Hop‑On Hop‑Off option, valid for two days, allowing you to disembark and re‑join the tour at any stop.

Dallas Thanksgiving Guide: Top Tours, Sports, Lights, and Dining

Cheer on the Mavs and Stars at the American Airlines Center – Victory Park

Beyond the Cowboys, Thanksgiving week features two electrifying Dallas Mavericks games against the LA Clippers and Washington Wizards, plus three high‑stakes Dallas Stars matchups. Experience the electric atmosphere of the A‑A Center, where basketball and hockey excitement converge.

Dallas Thanksgiving Guide: Top Tours, Sports, Lights, and Dining

Tour the AT&T Stadium – Arlington

Home to 80,000 fans, the AT&T Stadium is the world’s largest covered stadium. Guided tours run daily during Thanksgiving week (except Thanksgiving Day). Explore the state‑of‑the‑art facilities, snap photos, and browse the Pro Shop for exclusive memorabilia.

Dallas Turkey Trot at Dallas City Hall – Downtown

For 54 years the YMCA has hosted the Dallas Turkey Trot, drawing thousands to a 5K run/walk that winds through Deep Ellum and Main Street. Participants receive a commemorative shirt and a chance to meet the turkey mascot.

Dallas Thanksgiving Guide: Top Tours, Sports, Lights, and Dining

Enchant at Fair Park – South Dallas

After Thanksgiving, Fair Park transforms into the Enchant Village of Lights on Black Friday, featuring dazzling displays and a maze. Burn off holiday calories at Dallas’s only outdoor ice‑skating rink, the perfect blend of festivity and fun.

Dining Options for Thanksgiving Dinner:

Fearing’s Restaurant – Uptown

From the elegant Ritz‑Carlton lobby to a modern, art‑filled dining room, Chef William Fearing—celebrated Food Network host—serves Thanksgiving classics: roasted butternut squash soup, tangerine‑glazed turkey, and maple‑bourbon pecan pie.

Dallas Thanksgiving Guide: Top Tours, Sports, Lights, and Dining

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse – West End

Indulge in a three‑course Thanksgiving feast that includes sweet corn, smoked turkey, and sweet potato pie, alongside a diverse menu featuring plant‑based steak, venison tamale, and pumpkin cheesecake. Kids 12 and under receive a 70% discount.

*AT&T Stadium is a partner of VisitDallas


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