Photo Credit: The Evelyn in Dallas, TX (@evelyndallastx)
When it launched in 2010, Instagram revolutionized social media by enabling users to share photos of their everyday lives. It could have been a selfie, a skyline view, their travels, or a meal; it didn’t matter. The app proved to be a useful tool for both social media marketing and recommending cool things to do. Now, with the rise of influencers and brand deals, people spend hours trying to find stellar backdrops for their photos.
With Instagram being a form of social currency, everyone wants to get the perfect photo. The photo that looks effortless, even though it probably took hundreds of tries and multiple consultations with your best friends to figure out which one was worthy to be on the timeline.
The DFW metroplex is a highly Instagrammable place because it is home to dozens of cities, offering residents new places to explore and take photos. Whether it be trendy local businesses, massive parks with hiking trails, or contemporary restaurants, there are almost limitless possibilities available to people.
While there are places such as the Dallas Eye or the Fort Worth fountains, sometimes people want something different. They want something more than the Dallas skyline behind them on the rooftop of a bar. So if you’re looking for different places to have the flawless Instagrammable moment in DFW, then you have come to the right place.
Evelyn
1201 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas
If you’re looking for a sophisticated, old-Hollywood-inspired vibe for your photos, Evelyn is the place. The restaurant boasts dark red leather couches and backdrops of old Hollywood-inspired art colored pieces, such as women in glamorous dresses and provocative photos of a woman’s leg and her posh high-heeled shoes. There’s a massive chandelier, two bar areas, and even a private dining area if you prefer to shy away from the spotlight.
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Thompson’s Bookstore & Speakeasy
900 Houston St, Fort Worth
Whether you want an antique bookish feel or the seductiveness of a speakeasy, Thompson’s Bookstore and Speakeasy has both. A four-story building, the bookstore has multiple chairs and couches, with golden natural light, and a bar. The classic cigar lounge is decorated with dark grey cushioned chairs, dark-toned furniture, and leather wall detailing. So, if you are looking for a sophisticated, moody aesthetic, head to Thompson’s.
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FireHouse Gastro Park
321 W Main St, Grand Prairie
It used to be a firehouse, but now it has been converted into a restaurant that offers outdoor seating and live music. The interior is filled with lush green plants, a bar, and a skylight. The outside is complete with an array of picnic tables and chairs under a shade sail. This is an excellent spot to achieve a low-key, retro vibe for your photos.
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Nehemiah Coffee Co
501 E Lamar Blvd, Suite K100, Arlington
If you are looking for a light-modern photo with coffee in your hand, then Nehemiah Coffee Co. is the place to go. It is a two-story coffee shop that offers an array of seating options, including couches, booths, and regular tables. There is even a conference room and a TV located for customers to study or work. What better place to get an Instagram photo that says you’re lucky you work online because you get to spend all day at a coffee shop?
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The Boardwalk at Granite Park
5880 State Hwy 121, Plano
The Boardwalk at Granite Park is an urban oasis featuring a variety of restaurants connected by the boardwalk. There is an array of seating available, a fire pit, and festive string lights that twinkle at night. So while you can enjoy a few drinks and nice eats, you can also encourage your friends to take photos of you on the dock amidst breathtaking views of the waterfront. Just don’t slip in the water as you try to find the perfect pose!
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CaveSociety
215 E Dallas Rd, Grapevine
CaveSociety doubles as both a wine bar and a place to get subdued and alluring photos to make your crush do a double take when they scroll on their timeline. Located in a subterranean cave, it features muted lighting, supple brown leather chairs, and an extensive selection of wine, making it an ideal location to take pictures with that dress you’ve been waiting to wear. However, it is important to note that they do have a membership policy, and they offer very few reservations to the public.
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Arwa Yemeni Coffee
888 S Greenville Ave, Suite 223, Richardson
Do you want your photos to come out chic and clean? Then head to Arwa Yemeni Coffee. It has designed arches inspired by the mosques in Yemen. The shop pays tribute to Yemeni culture through its colors of white and tan, which are meant to emulate the natural materials used by Yemeni architects.
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The Sound at Cypress Waters
3203 Mulberry Hill Rd, Coppell
The Sound is like a tiny city. It offers retail shops on a waterfront, restaurant spaces, and all of it is on 27,000 sq. ft. of land. It has all the makings of a memorable Instagram post, from lakeside patios to the amphitheater. For those of you with furry children, there is even a dog park and a few jogging trails available.
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The Grandscape Wheel
5740 Grandscape Blvd, Suite 300, The Colony
If “breathtaking” is what you’re going for, then The Grandscape Wheel in The Colony is the place to be. This picturesque venue features a wheel that is 200 feet tall, where you can get a panoramic view of North Texas. Then once you have finished with that, you can head to get food and drinks at the nearby restaurants.
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Searching for the perfect setting for your next Instagram post should not be hard at all. So please enjoy this list, and go take those photos before the summer is over!
