Alastair Baines, Matt DePasquale ’07, Michele Engle ’88, Ali Shahnami ’81 ’...
On Saturday, Nov. 13, our Knights take on Southern Methodist University in Dallas, and we know UCF fans show up and show out. That's why we asked our local alumni group, the Dallas/Ft. Worth UCF Alumni Club, for their best recommendations for Knights making the trip!
Things To Do
We've got your pre-game plans covered with two events for Knights!
Friday, Nov. 12 | Welcome Reception
Katy Trail Ice House, 4-7 p.m.
Meet us for Happy Hour at Katy Trail Ice House, a dog-friendly beer garden and restaurant on the Katy Trail. The Ice House boasts barbecue, burgers and 50 beers on tap, all served on the best patio in Dallas.
Saturday, Nov. 13 | Pre-game Tailgate
Crum Lacrosse and Sports Field Entrance, 8-10:30 a.m.
BYO Food: FREE | With Food: $20
Please register for the tailgate if you plan to attend. Purchase of a $20 food ticket includes exclusive access to Rudy's Bar-B-Q, sweet tea, unsweet tea and water.
Don't like barbecue? No problem! Bring your own food and drinks and join us in the UCF Alumni tailgating area.
For the rest of your time in Dallas-Ft. Worth, our local alumni recommend the following activities:
- Immerse yourself in Wild West history at the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
- Explore the Fort Worth Zoo (free for military, first responders and medical personnel plus guest Nov. 11-14)
- Bring the kids to Perot Museum of Nature and Science
- Enjoy the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, currently decorated for Holiday at the Arboretum
Best Food and Drinks
We know that #UCFood game is strong, so our local alumni have shared the best food in the area for Knights to enjoy:
Barbecue: Lockhart Smokehouse, Smokey John's Bar-B-Que, Slow Bone, Pecan Lodge
Tex-Mex: Pepe's & Mito's, E Bar Tex-Mex, Rafa's Cafe Mexicano, Mena's Grill, Tupinamba (try the Tupy Tacos!)
Drinks: Thunderbird Station, Toller Patio, Las Almas Rotas, Jaxon Beer Garden, Mama Tried (country bar and honky tonk)
Breakfast: Bubba's, Snooze, Yardbird Southern Table, Encina, Paradiso
Places to Stay
Our friends from the American Athletic Conference recommend the following options for lodging in the Dallas area:
- Magnolia Hotel
- The Highlands Downtown
- Hotel Lumen
We hope this helps as you plan your travels to cheer on our Knights! We look forward to seeing you in Dallas.
Go Knights, Charge On!
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