You’ve been BFFs forever, and maybe your outings together have been the same for a long time too. Sharing new experiences can enrich a friendship, so why not try something different? Plan a “friend-date” with your bestie for a special occasion or “just because.”
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1 Hour to Escape
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If your best friend is “the smart one”, get interactive together at 1 Hour to Escape in Lewisville. Take up to an hour to solve a series of elaborate puzzles to make your way out of a “locked” room. Celebrate afterwards at nearby.
LOCATION
810 Office Park Circle #130
Lewisville, TX | Route Map
TURF: Lewisville
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Escape rooms have varying difficulty levels. Bring a whole group join with other players. Private rooms for parties or corporate team building events are available.
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Four Day Weekend
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If your best friend is “the funny one”, or if your bestie needs cheering up, share some laughs at a Four Day Weekend show at Sundance Square in Fort Worth. Enjoy a few drinks and a couple of hours of hilarity in this long running show, driven by audience suggestions and participation.
LOCATION
312 Houston St
Ft Worth, TX | Route Map
TURF: Ft Worth
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
This improv team here has performed for two U.S. Presidents – they can make anybody laugh. The Sundance Square venue is gorgeous, with lots of restaurants and other bars nearby.
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Grapevine Wine Tours
If your best friend is a coworker, sneak away for a long lunch and take a Grapevine Wine Tour together. Whether you need to whine about your boss, dish a little office gossip, or catch up on the non-work part of life, a glass of vino (or two or three) should get the conversation flowing. Tours pick up at Embassy Suites Outdoor World (address shown below) and three other Grapevine hotel locations.
LOCATION
2401 Bass Pro Dr
Grapevine, TX | Route Map
TURF: Grapevine
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Four hours, three wineries, plus lunch or dinner, depending on the option you choose. Check Facebook for special offers, and make that a really long lunch.
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Lazy Dog in Addison
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If your best friend has four legs and a wagging tail, find some yummy things for both of you to eat at The Lazy Dog in Addison. Get your doggie some brown rice and grilled chicken or hamburger to nosh on while you enjoy a delicious dish you won’t have to share.
LOCATION
5100 Belt Line Rd Suite 500
Addison, TX | Route Map
TURF: Addison
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Their “for-people” menu covers a wide range of tastes for snacks, lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. The huge patio never feels crowded, even when it’s full of dog lovers and their furry friends.
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Beth Marie’s Ice Cream Shop
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If your best friend has been your friend since childhood, stroll down memory lane and enjoy a treat at Beth Marie’s Ice Cream Shop in Denton. All you fond memories will come flooding back at this old school ice cream parlor on the downtown historic square. And that’s before you’ve even ordered any ice cream.
LOCATION
117 West Hickory
Denton, TX | Route Map
TURF: Denton
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Choose from nearly 50 homemade flavors or have a phosphate, float, or limeade from the soda fountain. Linger a little longer over lunch if you like.
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A Canvas Social
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If your best friend is your mom, sister, or another special lady, sip some wine and paint a masterpiece together at A Canvas Social in Mansfield. Their BYOB sip and paint nights include everything you need (comfortable stools, paint supplies, canvases, instruction) to release your inner artist. Catching up on girl talk will come naturally as your creative juices flow.
LOCATION
2840 N Hwy 157 Suite 112
Mansfield, TX | Route Map
TURF: Mansfield
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
You can slip on a smock and let the local artist host guide you through the process to create a work of art. Come with your choice of beverage (and food) and leave with a completed painting.
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Bass Pro Store in Garland
If your best friend is your dad, brother, or another special guy, check out the hunting and fishing products and demonstrations at the Bass Pro store. Full of boats, camping gear, a hunting section, and all kinds of sports apparel, you can wander for hours without saying a word. If you work up an appetite, you can stop in at the onside Islamador Fish Company restaurant that’s right onsite.
LOCATION
5001 Bass Pro Drive
Garland, TX | Route Map
TURF: Garland
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
Fishing tank demos, fly-tying classes, camping workshops, and fun food sampling are just a few of the regular happenings at this giant superstore that’s literally right on the shore at Lake Ray Hubbard.
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Magnolia Hotel (Dallas)
If your best friend is your significant other, enjoy an evening (or the night) at the Magnolia Hotel. There’s something a little magical about this historic boutique hotel in downtown Dallas. Have drinks and dinner at The Lounge, the hotel’s onsite bar and restaurant that’s both cozy and sophisticated.
LOCATION
1401 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX | Route Map
TURF: Downtown Dallas
WHAT MAKES IT FUN?
The flying red Pegasus on top is one of the most recognized icons of Dallas. Overnight guests enjoy a complimentary evening reception, bedtime cookies and milk, and breakfast service.
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Have you tried some place new with your best bud? Where do you like to take your pal for a fun “friend-date”? Let us know in the comments below.
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