A Driving Tour of the 10 Most Beautiful Homes in Dallas

We know what you’re thinking: It’s summer. It’s hot. You need something to do that won’t require being outdoors. So, crank up your car’s A/C, grab your favorite beverage, and turn up the tunes, because we’ve selected this year’s “10 Most Beautiful Homes in Dallas,” all for your enjoyment. (OK, we enjoyed it, too.)

Pack a lunch and take the kids for this fun-filled, in-town adventure.

1.Breakfast at Oddfellows

Treat the family to a full breakfast before embarking on your tour.

2. 2126 Kessler Parkway

3. 1065 Kessler Parkway

4. 5804 Swiss Avenue 

5. 6521 Bob O Link Drive 

6. Goodfriend Package Store

Grab sandwiches and head to…

7. White Rock Lake for a picnic.

8. 4327 Rawlins Street

9. 4225 Armstrong Parkway 

10. Froggies 5 and 10

Kids bored? Dash into this Park Cities institution and grab them something to capture their attention while you gawk at architectural beauties.

11. 3520 Drexel Drive

12. 3508 Centenary Avenue 

13. 4330 Beechwood Lane

14. Steel City Pops

While you’re in Preston Hollow, pop into this beloved popsicle shop. (Sorry. We had to.) The kids deserve a treat; they’ve been such good sports.

15. 7215 Paldao Drive 

16. Dog Haus 

Dinner time! Why not partake in an American classic. It’s the perfect ode to the American driving tour.

17. Heights Park 

Stretch your legs and let the kids get their energy out. Who knows, maybe you’ll catch a firefly.

18. Disco Kids at It’ll Do

End your night with a dance party, hosted here for tots every other Friday evening.

Hit this route with your significant other or your girlfriends.

1. Coffee and a Pastry at Royal Blue

Load up with fuel at this see-and-be-seen stop in Highland Park.

2. 4327 Rawlins Street

3. 4225 Armstrong Parkway 

4. 3520 Drexel Drive

5. 3508 Centenary Drive

6. 4330 Beechwood Lane

7. The Cafe at North Haven Gardens

The gourmet cafe at this beloved garden center is one of the best kept secrets in town.

8. 75215 Paldao Drive 

9. Valley House Gallery

If you’re an art lover, stop into this famed gallery for some lovely finds.

10. Dallas Arboretum

Admire the beauty of these gardens, then pop by Walton’s Garden Center to grab your own gardening goods.

11. 6521 Bob O Link Drive 

12. 5804 Swiss Avenue

13. 1065 Kessler Parkway 

14. 2126 Kessler Parkway 

15. Coco’s Fire & Ice

We love this little hole-in-the-wall hidden gem in Bishop Arts. It’s the place for the perfect taco night as your tour comes to a close.

16. Revelers Hall 

Since you’re in the area, celebrate the end of your day with a glass of wine.