Grand Prairie, Texas, is a great place to live for a number of reasons (seriously, just wait until we tell you about the entertainment scene). Even if you weren’t originally planning on living in Grand Prairie, this city’s culinary scene might just entice you to look into spacious apartments in Prairie Modern (Grand Prairie’s luxury apartment community).

If the city’s restaurants aren’t enough to get you on board, then the shopping scene will certainly have you packing your bags. Of course, moving can be overwhelming, even at the best of times. Let’s take a look at some of the best things to do in Grand Prairie below.

Shop at the Local Farmer’s Market

Even if you’re just visiting Grand Prairie and trying to decide whether or not you want to live here, you should definitely spend an afternoon at the farmer’s market at Market Square. This is going to be the best place to find handcrafted items and local goods.

Vendors at the market sell everything you can imagine — from homemade lotions and soaps to veggies and fresh meats. You can also catch special events at the market depending on the day, like crawfish boils, live music, and even community walks.

Eat Texas Barbecue at Zavala's

If you’re a foodie, you absolutely need to check out Zavala’s Barbecue. This restaurant is located at the corner of Brisket and Main, and serves up some of the best Texas barbecue with a Tex-Mex twist. If you plan on living in Grand Prairie, we’re pretty sure you’ll become a regular here.

If you’re wondering what to order, you can’t go wrong with the fresh flour tortillas and cheesy jalapeno hominy. They also have rotating weekly specials — like stuffed jalapeno poppers and brisket burgers. Seriously — you don’t want to sleep on this place!

See a Show

Are you wondering about entertainment? Don’t worry, Grand Prairie has a lot to offer. The Texas Trust CU Theatre can seat over 6,000 people, so it’s a great place to catch a concert. You may also want to check out the Uptown Theater for a more intimate experience.

This is one of the historical places in Grand Prairie that gives the city culture. Whether you want to catch “Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Halloween or take your kids to a showing of “Moana,” this theater is definitely worth visiting.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, Grand Prairie is a great place to live. Don’t just take it from us, though — see for yourself! The city is easy to explore, and should you decide to live at one of our luxury apartments, you can rest assured that we’ll have your back.