Garland: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Garland City Square is a public square in Garland. The square is a perfect place to relax and enjoy a sunny day outside. Around the square, restaurants and small businesses can be found easily. The square also often used for festivals and celebrations.
Garland City Square
DOWNTOWN
Granville Arts Center is the place where arts in Garland develops. It is a complex that features two luxurious theater, an atrium, and a Theatre. Many art performances had been held here, and if you're lucky, you might get the chance to watch them while visiting Garland. You can check its official website to know the schedule of the upcoming events.
Granville Arts Center
SHOPPING
Firewheel Town Center is one of the most popular shopping centers in Garland. The shopping center hosts more than 110 stores and you can get anything that you need here. Several fast foods and full-service restaurants are also available here. And if you want to buy some items that you can only find in Garland, then you should come to the Resistol Hats where you can buy various models of quality cowboy hats.
Firewheel Town Center
Resistol Hats
FOOD & DRINK
Garland has various kinds of food, from Italian, Mexican, American and even Ethnic food that can be found in the city. The city also has amazing choices when it comes to popular food such as burgers, barbecues, pizza, sandwiches, and seafood. Meanwhile, for the drink, you can always come to one of the local breweries to taste great quality craft-beers.
CULTURE
Arts and culture play an important part in the community of Garland. Ever since the Garland Center for Performing arts has been built, cultural events are often held in Garland. The city also has several cultural organizations to ensure the continuity of arts and culture in Garland, among them are Garland Civic Theatre, Garland Summer Musicals, and Garland Landmark Museum.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Peak season: The best time to visit Garland is from April to June. The weather during these months is very suitable to do outdoor activities as well as exploring the city since it's not too hot.
HOTEL
Stay at the Days Inn by Wyndham Dallas Garland West and enjoy the facilities they offer such as the outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center. The hotel is only minutes away from downtown Garland and other attractions. Motel 6 Dallas - Garland is another great option for accommodation in Garland. You can choose various kinds of rooms that are available that fits your need best. This modern budget lodging is one of the most perfect places to stay in Garland since it's near downtown and Lake Ray Hubbard.
Days Inn by Wyndham Dallas Garland West
Motel 6 Dallas - Garland
RESTAURANT
Enjoy a plate of delicious food by the lake at the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium. The restaurant offers American pub fare and there are more than 200 global beers that you can order here. Burgers, salads, sandwiches, and pizza can be ordered here. Another great eating place in Garland is Babe's Chicken Dinner House that specializes in fried chicken and homemade American snacks.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Babe's Chicken Dinner House Garland
CAFE
Stop by the White Rock Coffee and enjoy quality coffee. Hot and cold coffee drinks are available at the coffee house. You can also always get foods here, such as muffins, cookies, salads, and wraps. Or you can come to Rosalind Coffe, another great cafe with a quaint and comfy atmosphere. You can even buy coffee beans to bring home. They recommended several flavors that must be tried, such as blueberry, almond, and chocolate.
White Rock Coffee
Rosalind Coffee
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy a glass of great beer at the Lakewood Brewing Company. You can taste, tour, and even buy a beer to-go here. Taste the uniqueness of handcrafts small-batch beers flavors that makes you want to order again and again. What makes this place even more interesting is that there's a free brewery tour for the public every Saturday. Or you can come to Murphys Mansion where you can enjoy great music accompanied by great Nigerian and American fares.
Lakewood Brewery & Taproom
Murphys Mansion
INTERESTING PLACE
Learn about Garland's history and unique heritage at the Garland Landmark Museum. A collection of historical documents and artifacts are exhibited which showcase the history of Garland from 1850 until the present. The museum is free to visit, but you need to keep in mind that the museum only opens on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can always come to the Breckinridge Park to have a quiet time and enjoy the sunny day outside. Pack a lunch and secure a spot at the park's picnic areas. There are also ponds where you can do some fishing.
Garland Landmark Museum
Breckinridge Park
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Garland has several great murals located around the city and you can find one of those great arts at the 506 Main St. Here, you will find several incredible murals, such as the Elements of Life and Time Will Go On. You can check the city's website and do a self-guided tour to check out the rest of the other murals around Garland.
506 Art
