The World Cup Visitor's Guide to Dallas: Things to Do, See & Taste Between Matches

Nine World Cup matches. A semifinal. And in between? Days of free time in one of America's most dynamic cities. Whether you're following the Three Lions, La Albiceleste, Oranje, or the Samurai Blue, here's how to turn your match-week downtime into the best part of your trip.

1. Stand Where History Changed: The Sixth Floor Museum

Located in the former Texas School Book Depository overlooking Dealey Plaza, the Sixth Floor Museum chronicles the life and assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It's the most-visited attraction in Dallas, and it's moving regardless of where you're from. Book timed tickets in advance — World Cup crowds will be heavy.

2. Picnic Above a Freeway at Klyde Warren Park

Dallas built a park on top of a highway, and it works beautifully. Klyde Warren Park connects downtown to the Arts District with food trucks, lawn games, and free programming — a perfect landing spot between museum visits. While you're there, the Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in the U.S., anchored by the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center.

3. Walk the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

The Santiago Calatrava-designed bridge is the most photographed structure in Dallas — a soaring white arch over the Trinity River. Walk or cycle the adjacent pedestrian bridge at golden hour for the skyline shot your group chat deserves. Conveniently, it lands you in Trinity Groves, the restaurant district where your evening should begin (more on that below).

4. Get Your Cowboy On in the Stockyards

Make the short trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards for the twice-daily longhorn cattle drive, honky-tonks, and boot shops. It's the Texas your friends back home are imagining — and it pairs perfectly with a match day in Arlington, which sits between Dallas and Fort Worth.

5. Soak Up the Tournament at the FIFA Fan Festival

On days without a ticket, the multi-week Fan Festival in Dallas is the place to watch matches from every host city on giant screens, surrounded by fans from all 48 nations.

The Main Event After the Main Event: A Night at Winsome Prime

Every great World Cup trip needs one proper night out — the dinner you'll still be talking about when the trophy is lifted. In Dallas, that night happens at Winsome Prime in Trinity Groves, at the foot of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

Winsome Prime is built for evenings with multiple acts:

Act I — Winsome Hour. Monday through Friday, 4–7 PM, walk-ins only at the bar and cocktail lounge. Elevated classics — Margaritas, Sidecars, Old Fashioneds, Lemon Drop Martinis — alongside crab beignets, chili glaze shrimp, truffle lemon pepper wings, and our signature spinach and artichoke dip.

Act II — Dinner. A menu that brings together prime steaks, fresh sushi, and Southern plates with international influence. Order the Hawaiian Ribeye or the Snapper Orleans, and let the live piano set the soundtrack. Visiting on a weekend morning? Brunch is a Dallas ritual here — the smoked oxtail hash and chicken and waffles have devoted followings.

Act III — The Bonnie & Clyde Speakeasy. Named for the infamous duo with deep Dallas roots, our hidden speakeasy is where the night goes after dinner. Intimate, moody, and very hard to leave.

One note from the locals: the dress code is enforced. Dallas dresses up for dinner, and Winsome Prime is exactly the kind of room that rewards it.

Book Your Dallas Night Before Kickoff

Between nine matches and a July 14 semifinal, Dallas restaurants will be running at full capacity all summer. Reserve your table at Winsome Prime online now — and make your World Cup trip about more than just the football.

Winsome Prime Dallas | Trinity Groves, Dallas, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Dallas during the World Cup?

Must-sees include the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Klyde Warren Park and the Dallas Arts District, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and Trinity Groves, the Fort Worth Stockyards, and the multi-week FIFA Fan Festival on non-match days.

What is Trinity Groves and how do I get there?

Trinity Groves is a riverside restaurant and entertainment district just west of downtown Dallas, at the foot of the iconic Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. It's a short rideshare from downtown hotels — or walk across the pedestrian bridge at sunset for the best skyline views in the city, ending right at Winsome Prime's doorstep.

Where can I have a luxury dinner in Dallas?

Winsome Prime in Trinity Groves offers an upscale night with multiple acts: Winsome Hour cocktails (weekdays 4–7 PM), a dinner menu of prime steaks, fresh sushi, and Southern-inspired plates — including the Hawaiian Ribeye and Snapper Orleans — and the hidden Bonnie & Clyde Speakeasy after dinner. A dress code is enforced.

Does Winsome Prime Dallas serve brunch?

Yes — weekend brunch is a local ritual, with favorites like the smoked oxtail hash and chicken and waffles, often accompanied by live piano.

Should I stay in Dallas or Arlington for the World Cup?

Dallas offers far more hotels, restaurants, nightlife, and attractions, while Arlington puts you closest to the stadium. Many fans stay in Dallas or Fort Worth and travel to Arlington on match days via event shuttles or rideshare — Arlington sits roughly halfway between the two cities.

Is Dallas walkable for tourists?

Downtown Dallas, the Arts District, and Klyde Warren Park are comfortably walkable, and DART light rail connects major neighborhoods. For Trinity Groves, the Stockyards, and the stadium in Arlington, plan on rideshares or shuttles — and remember it's a Texas summer, so hydrate between stops.