Discover Murphy's Hidden Gems: Local Insights & Travel Tips
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DIFF Shorts Film Festival August 23 to August 25 Watch an array of short films this weekend at the DIFF Shorts Film Festival. The event offers more than just screenings; it features panel discussions and Q&A sessions to learn more about the films and the filmmakers behind them. Founded in 2006 on the principle that film should be placed on the same pedestal as other art forms, DIFF is committed to supporting short films and the filmmakers who bring them to life. We believe short films are a unique and powerful medium for storytelling, deserving of the same recognition as feature films.
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🌟 Hidden Teddy Bear Park in DFW at Lakeside Park in Dallas🌟 Why we love it: ❤️ Lakeside Park along Turtle Creek is home to a secret garden with adorable teddy bear sculptures! ❤️ Teddy Bear Park has one 10 foot bear statues, and three smaller ones about 4 feet tall. ❤️ There is also a beautiful, shaded trail that feels like it’s straight from a fairytale! Just note that the trail is short and dead ends at a residence. Good to know: - You’ll need to cross a bridge to get to Teddy Bear Park! Just route to the address above and park on Lakeside Drive. You should see the bridge on your immediate left. - There are plenty of shaded areas at Lakeside Park for a picnic! Just bring a blanket or find an open bench. - This park is free and open to the public.
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A friend recommended this spot to me and she was absolutely right 🫶🏾✨ Plomo Quesadillas Bar is a new quesadilla bar in Dallas that is the perfect spot for a quick, quality bite! They’re open late every day and stay open until 4am on the weekends! 🌙 I’m always looking for solid spots that are quick, but still have good food, and this is one of them! The quesadillas are fresh, the service is great, and they have a parking lot so it’s easy to stop by! 🔥 Hands down, I recommend the CHORIZO MAC AND CHEESE and the QUESO! For quesadillas, there’s only two rules: add Doritos and ask them to make it dirty! Otherwise, you can’t go wrong with any option! 🌮
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I love a true happy hour spot with good options for a good price! 💰 Bar Louie is a traditional bar and grill with a solid happy hour that not too many people know about! They have discounts on food and drinks, Monday - Friday, and have a MARTINI MONDAY special all day long! 🍸 Every Monday you can get any of their signature martinis for $7 all day long! They have all your favorites, like espresso martinis, lemon drops, and more! 🍹 Monday - Friday from 4-7, you can find 50% off select bar bites and discount drinks ranging from $4-8! They have beer, wine, cocktails, everything! 🍷 Tbh any day of the week, this is a solid spot to meet a friend or bring your laptop to finish the workday! 🔥
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Nature Brew 🤍 this new boba shop has some of the best and most authentic milk tea in the city. It’s also a lot more inexpensive compared to other shops. The jasmine green milk tea was super creamy and 50% sugar was perfect. Def gonna try their tapioca pearls next time 😁
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The PERFECT spot to meet a friend on a nice day! ✨ Sugar & Sage Bakery is a beautiful bakery in Dallas with a gorgeous outdoor patio that’s a vibe when the weather is nice! This spot also sells some of the BEST pastries, and the menu changes daily, so there is always something new to enjoy! ☀️ They take the parties here very seriously and you can tell! The chef previous worked at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas, so now you can get high quality pastries at a great price and in an equally great environment! 💐 It’s WFH friendly and the people are inside are very nice. I just adore this spot. It’s really a wonderful shop that’s worth a visit! 🙌🏾
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Spa services are expensive, so this is a great way to save some 💰💰 Aveda Arts is a cosmetology school that has a professional spa inside where senior students perform self care services at a discounted price! The students are supervised by an instructor and do an amazing job here! 🧖🏾♀️ I used to go to my local beauty school all the time for discounted services, so when I found out about Aveda, I ran to see what it was about. For the price, quality, and service, this was 100% a great bang for my buck and a great service! 🛁 They do a little bit of everything here so you can choose what’s right for you! I did the Aroma Body Polish for $55 and the Platinum Hydrafacial. There’s tons of options for facials here, and a basic 60 min Tulasara facial is $40! Hydrafacials are typically super expensive, but they’re discounted as well! 🫧
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Y’all know I love me some Keith Lee, but he got this one wrong for sure! 🫣 Roots Southern Table is an amazing southern style restaurant that mixes old school recipes with a modern twist! They have a rotating menu that features incredible creations and it’s 100% worth a visit! 🔥 Everything tastes like it belongs on the food network! You’ll find classic southern dishes + new seasonal creations, and baby they almost had to roll me out the place 😂 This isn’t a spot to grab and go! Everything is made fresh to order and you have to taste it when it comes right out of the kitchen! 🙌🏾 I could list my favorites, but it would probably be the whole menu haha just tell the server what you like and let them recommend some dishes to you! 🍗 This place is intimate enough for date night but also a great place for a family or group dinner! ✨
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POSTINO WINE CAFE is a wine bar in Addison that’s a great spot for a date night or to meet up with a friend! They have specials throughout the week, including the famous board and bottle deal! 🍷 On Monday and Tuesdays after 8pm, you can get a full bottle of wine and a 4 piece bruschetta board for just $25! It’s perfect to share on date and keep the night budget friendly! 💰 They also have happy hour Monday - Friday until 5pm, where you can get $6 wine and discounted bites! 🧀 Fellas, this is for you! A cute, romantic date spot that won’t break the bank! Save this for when you need it! 🙌🏾
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Free & Fun Kid Activity in DFW: Frisco Public Library🌟 Why we love it: ❤️ Frisco Library is a super fun indoor play area for kids of all ages. It’s free and open to the public! ❤️ Kids ages 0-5 will love Tiny Town, a mini village with multiple areas for imaginative play! ❤️ Older kids can visit Kid’s Club to explore STEM activities! ❤️ Everyone will love Rexy, the 42’ long T-Rex model gracing the main floor of the library. 🦖 Good to know: - You do not have to be a Frisco resident or Frisco Library member to visit. - It can get super busy! We found that it became less crowded around lunchtime on a weekday.
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Muchacho The finishes are so polished at this University Park spot, you would be justified in worrying about the food. With a longhorn mounted on the wall, furry throws, and branded leather placemats, Muchacho looks too fancy to be proper Tex-Mex. But it is. The chips are big, vivid yellow, and clearly fresh-fried. The salsa verde has a soft touch of heat. And dishes like brisket flautas are very good indeed. (Those flautas come with guacamole, sour cream, morita salsa, and a scene-stealing radish salad. The salad’s on top of the flautas, so move it before they get soggy.) Much of the menu is given over to taco plates and family-style fajitas rather than more traditional Tex-Mex combos.
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Trek to the African American Museum The museum has several permanent exhibits, like the Billy Folk Art Collection, plus visiting and temporary exhibitions that highlight African American history and culture across the U.S. The African American Museum is the only one of its kind in the Southwestern Region devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials. It has one of the largest African American Folk Art collections in the U.S. The institution hosts a number of lectures and specialty events throughout the year—don’t miss the Summer Music Under the Dome concert series. Free.
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🌟 Where to get warm churros with ice cream in DFW: Scoop N’ Buns 🌟 Why we love it: ❤️ Scoop N’ Buns serves up delicious ice cream specialties at their super cool location! ❤️ They’re known for their warm air-fried churros with ice cream (SO GOOD) and glazed donut ice cream sandwiches. 🤤 ❤️ You can also try their Filipino dessert, Halo Halo! This rainbow colored dessert includes shaved ice, fruits, ube halaya, jellies, and more. Definitely worth a try if you want to try something new and different! ❤️ Kids will love playing on the nintendo while they wait for their freshly air fried churros. ❤️ It’s beautiful and so fun.
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BLACKLIT is an amazing black-owned bookstore in Dallas that deserve flowers! 💐 The bookstore highlight black and minority writers, creatives, and more! There are tons of genres to browse, from cooking to kid’s books, there’s something for everyone! 📚 Also, the bookstore host local events, so make sure to follow and if you’re in the area, stop by! 🙌🏾🔥
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Shine Performing Arts Center presents Mary Poppins One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show runs July 12 through July 28. Performances will be Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. Reserved seating tickets are $26 for adults and children. Children under the age of 3 are not permitted.
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Bread Winners Café & Bakery 30th Anniversary Party Grab your coffee mug or mimosa and raise a toast to Bread Winners Café & Bakery, a dining staple within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, in celebration of its 30th anniversary this July. Whether you've enjoyed a boozy brunch and its infamous Chicken & Waffles on the sunny patio, treated yourself to fresh baked goods and pastries, or enjoyed a glass of wine and intimate dinner in the inviting, New Orleans-inspired interiors, Bread Winners has been a go-to spot serving generations of Dallasites delicious food and beverages. Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 28! To celebrate the big 3-0, Bread Winners is hosting anniversary celebrations across all locations with fun activations for every guest to enjoy: photo booths, face painting, live music, and, of course, beverage specials.
The Dallas Morning News
Thrillers, documentaries and kabuki: The inside scoop on this year’s Asian Film Festival of Dallas The Asian Film Festival of Dallas kicks off its 4-day run at Dallas’ Angelika Theater on Thursday. The festival returns to the basics in this 23rd edition delivering over two dozen drama, action, thriller and documentary films about Asians and Asian Americans. Thomas Schubert, executive director of the festival, gives us the inside scoop on this year’s festivities including opening night, filmmakers in attendance and his “can’t miss” picks which include a swashbuckling kabuki play captured on film. The 23rd annual Asian Film Festival of Dallas will take place between July 25th-28th.
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According to many, Terilli's is one of Dallas best Italian restaurants, and as it comes with a lovely roof terrace, also one of the city's best rooftop restaurants. Located in the heart of Lower Greenville, Terilli’s serves fantastic Italian cuisine and drinks ranging from ice-cold Martinis, classic cocktails, an impressive selection of beers along with a long and very good wine list. The rooftop terrace is decorated with both dining tables and lounge sofas and also has heaters and cosy fire-pits for the chilly nights.
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🌟 Free Trolley Through a Charming DFW Downtown: Downtown McKinneyTrolley🌟 Why we love it: ❤️ Explore charming Downtown McKinney on this FREE air conditioned trolley! 🤩 ❤️ Hop off for shopping, dining, and fun activities! ❤️ The full route is about 20 minutes, so the trolley ride is a super fun activity for kids. Featured locations: Patina Green, Tyler Kingston Mercantile, Habitat Plants & Coffee, Arcade 92
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At Nico’s grill & bar, adults can enjoy delicious Mexican food while kids play on the enclosed playground! This family-friendly restaurant is an excellent choice for parent of young kids who have a hard time sitting still. Weekend brunch features an omelette bar, fresh waffles, plus specials on mimosas and Bloody Marys.
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Joya is an inclusive, glow-in-the-dark playground that comes alive at night! It allows for day and evening play as special lights illuminate each night at sunset. The standout play structure is the 27ft Lit Sphere! It has 6 levels of large hammocks with multiple slides and climbing structures. We love that there are separate play areas for big kids and toddlers! Other play equipment includes swings, an obstacle course, zip line, spin zone, and glow seating.
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2 of our favorite things: coffee and pickleball! It doesn’t get much better than that this summer!☕️ Local Good Coffee Co just opened and is home to 3 pickleball courts, a patio and a huge interior! This ✨coffee complex✨ has events happening weekly, and did we mention that the pickleball courts are FREE?!🏓✨ Local Good Coffee Co is a part of the Local Good Collective, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustain efforts to change the community for good!🍃 ⏰ HOURS // Mon, Wed, Fri: 6AM - 5PM / Tue, Thu, Sat: 6AM - 9PM / Sun: 7AM - 3PM
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If you’re looking for a great place in Dallas to grab pizza with the family, you must try Canne Rosso’s authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas! We love that many of their locations have outdoor patios (our favorites are their White Rock and North Dallas locations). They also have a kids menu, happy hour, and delicious dessert pizzas! Address: Multiple locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Carrollton, Frisco, and North Dallas.
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Riding the M-Line Trolley is a great way to explore Uptown Dallas with kids! There are 39 stops for the M-Line Trolley, but our favorite is at Klyde Warren! You’ll find this trolley stop just north of the intersection at Olive and Woodall Rogers Freeway. You’ll head north through Uptown, do a loop of almost the entire route, and eventually head back south to Klyde Warren. Trolley stops and schedules are available on Google Maps using the public transit feature. You can even download the Dallas Trolley app to track the trolleys along the route.
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🐈⬛THERE’S A CAT CAFE IN DALLAS Whiskers and Soda is a casual cafe where you can mix and mingle with cats and kittens while you relax and work. Located in the heart of Dallas with cats ready to find a permanent home! It’s $16 an hour to walk in and pet them, plus can enjoy a little treat from the cafe while you’re there!☕️ Whiskers and Soda also boards cats on the other side of the cafe, so if you need someone to take care of your cat while you’re away, they’ve got you covered!
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Frisco's National Video Game Museum is something you really have to see for yourself! The only museum in the U.S. dedicated to the history of videogames. Learn all about the videogame industry's rich history, where it's heading next and how we can all be a part of it. The NVM archive is unparalleled in size and comprised of dozens of one-of-a-kind artifacts, in addition to more than 100,000 pieces of videogame hardware, software, documentation and memorabilia. Come by for games, spring break coding camps for kids and more!
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PINSTACK Dallas: Bowling Has Never Been So Delicious! 🎳🍔 With locations in Plano, Las Colinas and Allen, there is no doubt a swanky bowling and dining experience near you. Let your competitive side heat things up on the bowling lanes, in the laser tag arena or on the climbing wall without worrying about the temps outside. Did you know they also have bumper cars and a high-ropes course suspended 20 feet above their arcade, which features 100 of the newest video games and simulator technology?
Discover Murphy: Top Places to Explore Near Dallas
Located just a short drive from Dallas, Murphy offers a charming mix of small-town allure and modern conveniences, making it a top destination for local exploration. When you explore Murphy, you'll uncover both trending spots and hidden gems that promise unique experiences. Whether you're a visitor or a local resident, these local secrets will enhance your journey through Murphy.
Murphy Central Park
One of the hottest spots to explore in Murphy is Murphy Central Park. This park is not just a green space but a hub for community events and activities. Bring your family for a day out or enjoy a peaceful walk on the park’s scenic trails. It also hosts seasonal events such as concerts and farmers' markets, making it an ever-changing attraction worth multiple visits. Chat with locals on Kikihub to find out when the next big event is happening. This is a fantastic way to get real opinions about what makes each event special and why it’s a must-see.
Murphy Marketplace
For those looking to combine shopping with local flair, Murphy Marketplace is the place to be. Featuring a variety of stores, cafes, and eateries, it’s an excellent spot for a day of retail therapy. Whether you're hunting for unique gifts or simply grabbing a quick bite, you can find everything you need here. Explore the local merchants and craft vendors who frequently set up shop, offering a range of artisanal products. For the best shopping tips and secrets, join the local discussions on Kikihub to hear from seasoned shoppers about their favorite finds.
Timbers Nature Preserve
If you want a deeper connection with nature, Timbers Nature Preserve is one of Murphy's hidden gems. This natural sanctuary offers picturesque landscapes and serene walking trails. It's an ideal location for bird-watching, photography, or simply a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Adventurous spirits will appreciate the lesser-known trails that offer a more rugged experience. Connect with nature enthusiasts on Kikihub to uncover local secrets about the best times to visit and what rare flora and fauna you might encounter.
Local Cuisine and Eateries
Murphy’s dining scene is as diverse as it is delightful. From cozy cafes to family-friendly restaurants, the area's cuisine offers both traditional and innovative dishes. Don’t miss out on trying local favorites like Texas BBQ, Southern comfort food, or the latest food truck trends. For the inside scoop on the best eateries, Kikihub's local chat is invaluable. Get real opinions and travel tips on where to find the best breakfast tacos or the most sumptuous brisket in town. Discovering these local culinary secrets will truly enhance your exploration of Murphy.
Community Events
Murphy is known for its vibrant community events, which are perfect occasions to immerse yourself in local culture. From annual festivals to holiday parades, there's always something happening. These events bring the community together and offer a glimpse into the town's warm and welcoming spirit. To stay updated on these happenings, rely on Kikihub for real-time information and local insights. Residents often share their experiences and highlight must-attend activities, making it easier for newcomers to navigate the event calendar.
Embrace the charm of Murphy and make the most of your local exploration with these tips and insights. Whether it’s the bustling Murphy Central Park, the serene Timbers Nature Preserve, or the mouth-watering local cuisine, there's something for everyone. Happy exploring!
