Presented by the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau

Fort Worth resident Micah Conn opened Neon Noir, the first local virtual-reality arcade of its kind, last May. It is just as cool — and slightly creepy — as it sounds. Sometimes life is uncomfortably close to an episode of Black Mirror.

Dallas has its fair share of Mexican food, but authentic Spanish cuisine can be harder to come by. Enter La Zona, a new Fort Worth restaurant, bar, coffee shop and churro stand offering all things España.

Gladys Johnson entered the dance world via a Black Eyed Peas music video in 2009. After appearing in the “Hey Mama” hit, she went on to star in K-Swiss and AT&T commercials and become a backup dancer at the MTV Music Awards. Now, she is empowering Dallas women through her competitive dance team, Curvy Queenz.

If your allergies didn’t already give it away, you might have noticed that spring has officially sprung. Which means it is time to start planning those picnic dates and outdoor Instagram posts. We can’t think of a better place to do that than these six local gardens. Pop a couple of Claritin and plan a trip to get your flora fix. Texas Discovery Gardens This one made the list because, well, butterflies — obviously. Fair Park is full of fun, but Texas Discovery Gardens is where the real magic

If you thought apps such as Tinder, Bumble and Grindr killed the old-school dot-com way of finding true love, you’re wrong. So wrong. Online dating sites are alive and well — and more specific than ever. Looking for a partner based primarily on political views, diet or net worth? We found niche dating sites for everyone from diapered adults and sugar daddies to vampires and clowns. These are the 10 strangest dating websites with active Dallas participants.

Whether you “check in at the Red Roof Inn,” “receive a visit from Aunt Flo,” or “tune in to Shark Week,” chances are you dread the days of your menstrual cycle. But for homeless women, these days are even more of a drag.

With a grand opening in March, Grapevine’s Lone Star Executive Suites will offer high-tech meeting spaces and virtual offices in a 1900s building that is bursting with Texas history.

You probably can’t tell from the sensual bachata performance in their latest video, but Luis Loredo and Victoria Calamusa have only been dance partners for four months. While Loredo lives in Dallas, Calamusa calls Charlotte, North Carolina, home.

Flower Mound’s finest farm fresh food can be found at this award-winning restaurant where carnivores and health-conscious consumers will rejoice alike.

At 14 years old, Jenny Foster began noticing the wide variety of gender-related issues that men and women face in the 21st century. By the age of 16, she had founded the Grapevine High School Young Feminists Club. Now, the 19-year-old activist has established her own nonprofit organization, Battered and Beautiful.

Follow your GPS to 801 Patriot Way in Flower Mound, and you will find a brand-new, 42,000-square foot facility featuring a CrossFit studio, martial arts studio, indoor shooting range and...

Between a ramen noodle-infused sour and Girl Scout cookie-inspired stout, these craft brews stand out as some of the most unconventional food-flavored beers in town.

Between rare books from Sylvester Stallone’s personal collection and sports memorabilia as extraordinary as Evel Knievel’s leather motorcycle jumpsuit, Dallas’ Heritage Auctions is putting every single one of your estate-sale...

In March 2014, Mathew Vickers flipped his Scion four times and was ejected from the vehicle. He was leaving his parents' home but has no recollection of where he was...

The Marvelous Nerd Year’s Eve convention that took over the Sheraton Hotel Dallas at the end of the year wasn’t so marvelous for its parent company. Thanks to poor execution...

Slurp, gulp and guzzle — there really isn’t a wrong way to devour sweet, summer snacks. We’re not here to tell you how, but rather where to find the coolest,...

Dallas dentist Michael Fooshée was eager to alleviate the problems associated with maintaining routine dental health, including unhappy bosses and paychecks docked for time. His solution was New Avenue Dentistry,...

From an early age, Chelsea DeVos watched as her mother suffered from epilepsy. “In 2016 her doctor recommended she look into CBD-rich hemp oil to help control her seizures,” DeVos...

"I think it started with the Cheech and Chong movies and then the low-rider movies and videos, which came after,” says Polk, who operated the store starting in 1978. “Due...