Activity West Dallas, Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower
Trinity Groves
An activity in West Dallas, Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Dec 31, from 10 pm.
Why go
A cluster of restaurants and patios in West Dallas at the foot of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, facing the skyline and the tower.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Ronald Kirk Bridge, 0.3 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- West Dallas
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 2.5 hr
- Best time
- Dec 31, from 10 pm
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Ronald Kirk Bridge
The old Continental Avenue bridge over the Trinity, now a pedestrian park with shade sails and a straight view of the downtown skyline.
Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line - 2Hyatt Regency Dallas
The mirrored-glass hotel at the base of Reunion Tower, whose guests get on-site viewing of the midnight show.
Stay · 1.1 mi straight-line - 3Reunion Tower GeO-Deck
Observation deck 470 feet up with 360-degree city views.
Sight · Dallas · 1.1 mi straight-line - 4The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Museum on JFK's assassination inside the former Texas School Book Depository.
Sight · Dallas · 1.1 mi straight-line - 5Reunion Tower
The 561-foot tower with an LED globe; at midnight on Dec 31 it launches Lone Star NYE, a 360-degree fireworks, light and drone show.
Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line - 6House of Blues Dallas
A concert hall, bar and restaurant in Victory Park, a short ride north of the tower.
Drinks · 1.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Trinity Groves is a stop on our Dallas New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower
Trinity Groves is our only activity pick in Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Dallas
Our climate figures for Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower come from nearby Dallas. Average daily highs in Dallas run from 55°F in January to 97°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Trinity Groves itself, we suggest: Dec 31, from 10 pm.
Modelled monthly averages for Dallas from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Dallas weather by month (covers Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Trinity Groves, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 32.77910, -96.82770
- Destination
- Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower, Texas
Trinity Groves: quick answers
How much time do you need at Trinity Groves?
Plan on about 2.5 hours at Trinity Groves. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Trinity Groves?
Our pick: Dec 31, from 10 pm. Insider tip: Book a patio table well ahead, or arrive by 10 pm; it is the most popular free viewing spot.
Which TripsCircle routes include Trinity Groves?
Trinity Groves appears on Dallas New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Trinity Groves to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower.
Plan Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower
- Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower travel guide 7 places
- Dallas weather (covers Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Dallas & Reunion Tower
- Al Biernat's Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.

