Dallas

87,000 sq ft outdoor tailgating plaza with beer gardens and giant screens.

Overwhelming entertainment complex. Epicenter of pre-match drinking and fan rallies.

Just south of Arlington, this premium custom butcher shop is renowned for its locally sourced, hand-cut steaks, chops, and famous house-made beef jerky. It’s the ultimate secret weapon for securing high-quality, competition-grade proteins for your tailgate smoker.

A historic Deep Ellum butcher shop operating since 1895, famous for its prime beef, briskets, and an unparalleled selection of European-style sausages. If you want to impress a massive tailgate with legendary, time-tested Texas provisions, you load your cooler here.

Operating since 1978 just on the edge of Arlington, this family-owned butcher is an old-school institution packed with custom cuts and phenomenal house-made seasonings. It's the perfect stop for grabbing massive quantities of fresh, USDA-inspected meats without the corporate grocery store markup.

Start at the Victory Park / American Airlines Center entrance (southern end). Walk the full 3.5 miles north to Mockingbird Station / SMU. Turn around, walk back, then detour through Uptown's Knox or West Village streets to hit 20k. Mile markers embedded in the concrete every quarter-mile. Very safe, very fast. Open from 5am.

Exit the Katy Trail at West Village (mile 2) for a coffee or protein snack before completing the loop. Toastique is steps from the trail entrance — grab a smoothie bowl and keep moving. The surrounding streets add ~0.5 miles to the step count naturally.

After the Katy Trail turnaround, walk east through Knox-Henderson for 1–1.5 miles of additional steps through Dallas's best dining and retail strip. Adds variety to the back half and gets you to 20k without repeating the same trail twice.

High-end 24-hour fitness center with modern cardio and strength equipment plus luxury spa recovery services. In the heart of Uptown — steps from the Katy Trail entrance. The best combination of gym quality and location in Dallas.

State-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center with skyline views over downtown. Treadmills, stairmasters, free weights, bench press. In-room fitness kits available. Best pick if you're here for a convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center next door.

Robust fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, personal trainers, and group exercise classes. Full-service spa for recovery. In the prestigious Uptown Crescent — excellent for structured training routines.

Historic downtown property with a modern fitness center: Peloton bikes, treadmills, free weights, and a dedicated yoga/floor work studio. Excellent value at a historic address.

A luxury fitness club known for exceptional classes and equipment.