Location: Mesquite
Top Things to do in Mesquite
- 1. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
- 2. Xcape Adventures
- 3. Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 4. Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience
- 5. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
- 6. Mesquite Arena
- 7. Winspear Opera House
- 8. AMC Mesquite 30
- 9. White Rock Lake Park
- 10. Devil's Bowl Speedway
Top 10 Things to do in Mesquite, United States
The city of Mesquite is a suburb located east of Dallas, Texas. Most of the city is located in Dallas County. As of the 2015 census, the population was 144,788, making it the twentieth most populous city in the state of Texas. Mesquite is positioned in the crossroads of four major highways (Interstates 30, 635, 20 and U.S. Highway 80), making locations, such as Downtown Dallas, Lake Ray Hubbard, Dallas Love Field and DFW International airports, accessible.
Restaurants in Mesquite
1. Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 621 reviews
Symphony center in Dallas.
Reviewed By jbwhitehouse - Dallas, Texas
Once a year SMU Meadows Symphony performs at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The performance is a fundraiser, though actual ticket prices are inexpensive for excellent seats. After spotlighting an honoree, the Meadows Symphony led by the amazing and wonderful conductor Paul Philipps performed two Samuel Barber pieces and Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1. A beautiful evening in a beautiful setting. The acoustics are excellent for the audience, but I understand that they are not as good for the musicians themselves. Normal performance Tickets and Will Call are on the lower level. Tickets for this SMU performance are through SMU symphony ticket office.
As an aside, the SMU performing arts program is exceptional. All other symphony, dance, opera, and theatre performances are on the SMU campus during the academic year. I am in no way affiliated with SMU, but I do go to their performances; they are professional and very inexpensive.
2. Xcape Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 59 reviews
Xcape Adventures is setting the standard for escape rooms across the country. Family friendly business designed to entertain people of all ages, Xcape Adventures has multiple exciting rooms to choose from. The rooms are designed to be both challenging and entertaining with interactive puzzles, hidden objects, secret areas and cool effects. All of this is combined with an immersive environment in order to put you and your friends, family or co-workers in the game. Participants have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues and exit the room within an hour of entering. Can you escape an Xcape Adventure?
Reviewed By cwmoneybags - Texas
If you're a fan of steam punk or video games, make sure you book a game before the end of April, because those two rooms are closing for good. These were the original two rooms in their first location, but have since expanded to a...MoreAWESOME!!! Thank you so much!!
3. Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
A nationally acclaimed 66 acre display garden features breathtaking floral displays all year long. Nestled on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum was named "One of the Most Breathtaking Gardens in the World" by Architectural Digest. Dallas Blooms festival boasts of over 500,000 spring blooming bulbs, 3,000 azaleas and hundreds of Cherry Blooms-February-April. Summer in the garden includes an outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings and numerous water features with breathtaking floral displays. Autumn at the Arboretum-September-November features a nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring over 90,000 pumpkins/gourds/squash and named one of America's Best Pumpkin festivals by Fodor's Travel. The 8 acre Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden was designed to connect children with nature. Education is a central focus the gardens mission, which teach life and Earth science with 17 indoor/outdoor galleries and 150 interactive activities - Where science and fun become one. Open seven days a week and Wednesday nights until 8pm from March-October. Seasonal weekday discounts are available. The garden is closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Reviewed By AllanJGJ - Wellington, New Zealand
You would be hard-pressed to find a more manicured, pristine botanical gardens anywhere in the world. On our visit the plantings were invariably immaculate and healthy and with numerous flower in bloom. It's a very heavily engineered garden in terms of infrastructure (pools, paths, physical structures, etc) and really much more of a garden than an arboretum but it's well worth the short drive from downtown Dallas. You should set aside at least half a day and also try to go into the de Golyer house in the heart of the garden (there are free tours every half hour). This was the house of the couple that donated most of the land and is decorated as when they were there. Excellent docents tell you all about it. A nice lunch can also be had in the de Golyer restaurant next to the house. All in all a great experience on a sunny day.
4. Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Mtaylor1126 - Columbus, Ohio
Atomic Speedway, 10/23/16. The weather was perfect. The Staff was excellent, especially the young man that conducted the drivers meeting ( didn't recall his name ). We had booked a time in the late afternoon. By then, one guy crashed a Sprint car and then the axle broke on the other one. So, the staff upgraded us to more laps in either the Late Model or the Big Block Modified. I chose the BBM and WOW!. That car would fly. It handled GREAT. My only regret was that I didn't buy more laps.
5. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Get an in-depth, interactive look at eight years of presidential history at America's 13th presidential library and museum. Explore important issues and events of the administration of President George W. Bush as framed by four themes: freedom, opportunity, compassion and responsibility. NEW FOR 2016: Step into the candidates' shoes in "PATH TO THE PRESIDENCY," a special exhibit on the history of campaigns and elections in the United States. Extend your visit with a stroll through the 15-acre Native Texas Park, enjoy a meal at Café 43, and take home a piece of the presidency from the Museum Store.
Reviewed By SneakinDeacon - Southwest Virginia
I really love presidential history and have visited several of the Presidential Libraries and Museums. Eisenhower and Truman's were my favorites until I visited this this Museum. The staff is exceptional, from the security staff to the volunteers and docents, everyone wants to make sure you enjoy you visit and are more than willing to assist your. This museum like most Presidential Museums has a replica of the Oval Office. What sets this one apart is that visitors can actually go into the office and take photos. A museum volunteer will take your picture sitting at the presidents desk in the oval office, but unlike The President George H. W. Bush museum, these photos are available for purchase in the gift shop. The events of 9-11 defined Presidents Bush's time in office and there are a number of exhibits and artifacts on display. The is limited parking in the surface lot on the north side of SMU Blvd, across from the Museum. There is also parking available in a parking garage that is in easy walking distance. There is a fee for parking in both lots. I enjoyed my visit and would highly recommend it to anyone who is in the Dallas Area.
6. Mesquite Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Beth B - Coldwater, Michigan
Came from Michigan to visit daughter and son in law- they treated us to the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. There's plenty of entertainment between the rodeo events and mid-show action for kids. A good family activity. The only complaint was the women's bathrooms were horrible. No working locks on the doors and dirty. But the arena itself was great. Tickets for general admission were $30.
7. Winspear Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By jbwhitehouse - Dallas, Texas
We saw the last performance of the "King and I" yesterday at Winspear Opera House in Dallas. What a joy! Fabulous singing, choreography, acting, stage-set. A performance to remember. No announcement about the chandelier rising, which I thought I remembered from prior visits. Long lines at intermission for restrooms, but they moved fairly quickly.
8. AMC Mesquite 30
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By ironmaiden2017
No wonder they can get 30 theaters in there because the one we were in was like a crackerbox.
Plus you have to reserve your seats by picking them out on a screen when buying tickets.
For the cost of a movie the theater should be bigger. The seats were comfortable but did not recline.
9. White Rock Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 561 reviews
Surrounding the jewel of Dallas, 1,015-acre White Rock Lake, the park is a prime spot for running, hiking, birdwatching, fishing and people-watching.
Reviewed By Amonfrank
A fun place to walk run or bike around the lake. Great views of downtown Dallas. The giant mansions from the 1920’s and the sail boats add to the charm. Pick up some to go food and have a picnic, and put your feet in the lake
10. Devil's Bowl Speedway
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By CaptainFB - Argyle,Tx
This place is a great . Fantastic inexpensive place to take the family. I think this track is ranked #3 out off the dirt tracks in America. It's a 1/2 mile track. Most are 1/4 miles. Go watch the races. Captain FB
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