Home to the world’s most valuable sports team, the birth-place of the Slurpee, and the record for the largest Frito Pie ever made; Dallas is a city made for Dads.

If you’re heading to the Lone Star State with your Dad and are in need of things to do, we’ve put together our favorite Texas experiences and activities that appeal to a range of personalities.

From Dads who love high-octane thrills to Dads who enjoying chilling with a cold beer, there’s something for everyone in Dallas!

Deep Ellum Brewery Tour 

Dallas’ first craft brewery, Deep Ellum Brewing Company, is located in the heart of the city’s lively entertainment district. Every Saturday at 1pm, guests are invited to tour the brewery with a master brewer as a guide, witnessing the process from mashing to fermenting, hearing the history of the brewery, and learning about what makes Deep Ellum beer so unique.

The tour includes three beers to taste plus a DEBC glass to take home, and the brewery has an epic brew deck where you can watch live music, enjoy Texan food, and cheers to a great experience with your dad!

Texas Motor Speedway NASCAR Experience 

Quite possibly the ultimate Texas experience for petrol-head dads, this driving day sees Dad get behind the wheel of a NASCAR Stockcar on one of the best oval tracks in the US and home to the largest video screen in the world, the Texas Motor Speedway.

The expert instructors on site will happily talk to Dad how the cars are made, their handling and speed, before getting Dad strapped in for a heart-pounding sprint round the track.

If your dad has always dreamt of experiencing NASCAR driving, this thrilling day out in Fort Worth is sure to make those dreams come true!

Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour 

Whether you’re a Cowboys fan or not, this AT&T Stadium Tour is a fantastic experience that delves into football history, notable icons, and the architecture behind the 3 million sq. ft stadium.

Discover the entirety of Dallas’s sporting scene and explore what makes the Cowboys ‘America’s Team’, and everybody’s favorite part, learn what it takes to become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.

Complete with a Texas BBQ lunch, this stadium tour is the perfect experience to share with a sports-mad dad!

Rent a Kayak on White Rock Lake 

Escape to the great outdoors with Dad, and enjoy a serene kayaking experience on White Rock Lake in north-east Dallas, renting single or tandem kayaks from local operators White Rock Paddle.

Located within White Rock Lake Park amongst over a hundred species plant life, the 5.1 km² lake surface is a great spot for a leisurely cruise and catch-up with Dad, and a relaxing way to cool off on a hot Dallas day.

Explore the lake at your own pace and see how much wildlife you can spot with this wallet-friendly outdoor activity, ideal for nature-loving Dads and water sports enthusiasts.

Bad Azz Burritos Dallas Eating Challenge 

All that kayaking is sure to work up an appetite, so head down to Bad Azz Burritos and take on Dad at their famous 3lb or 6lb Burrito Eating Challenge!

Filled with rice, beans, meat and cheese in a flour tortilla, you can choose to compete head to head with the 3lb challenge or take on the house together with the 6lb challenge. If you finish the burrito faster than the current record, your next meal is free!

A decidedly Texan activity for foodies, an eating challenge is a fun and unique experience to top off a fantastic day with Dad.

Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Dallas

If Dad prefers his food packed with vegetables, authentic herbs and spices, and favors taking time to eat it rather than wolfing it down as fast as possible, this Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Dallas will be a winner.

Held at Kalachandji’s in north-east Dallas, the city’s oldest vegetarian restaurant, you’ll be welcomed like old friends and shown how to make a variety of traditional dishes, with everything from Aloo Paratha to Chana Coconut Chutney on the menu, plus mouth-watering curries, breads and desserts.

Texas may not be known for its vegetarian food, but if you want to show Dad what it’s all about, it doesn’t get much better than this!

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That concludes our list of things to do with Dad in Dallas. We hope you’ve found something perfect to do with Dad from our selection – but if you’re still looking, browse our full range of Dallas experience gifts here.

Have any questions, or thoughts about perfect activities to do with Dad in Dallas? Leave us a comment; we’d love to hear from you!