Hotels

Thanks to help from the City of Farmers Branch, we’ve put together a list of hotel partners in the area to help make your stay more enjoyable and affordable.

All of the hotels listed below will be offering a free shuttle service to help you get to and from the tournament venue each day. To ensure your access to hotel shuttles, please use the provided links below to book with one of our partnered hotels.

Double Tree Dallas Farmers Branch

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas NW Farmers Branch

Candlewood Suites Dallas NW Farmers Branch

Hampton Inn and Suites Farmers Branch

Renaissance Dallas North Hotel

DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria

Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria

Things to do in Farmers Branch, TX, During Pickleball World Championships Week

Have you ever found yourself going to a premier sports event in a new place and wondering what else the area has to offer? Well, if that place is Farmers Branch, TX, and you are going to the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships, then this top 10 article is for you. Read on to learn the best things you can do in Farmers Branch during Pickleball World Championships week!

Play in the tournament, of course!

The best thing you can do if you are planning on attending the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships is to play in the tournament! You can register for the event and join the thousands of other players who are making the pilgrimage to Farmers Branch to contend for pickleball glory on the biggest stage in the sport.

Stop by the Pickleball Central merch booth.

Whether you are playing in the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships or just attending, you need the latest and greatest pickleball swag. Bringing you the best gear and apparel from all the major brands and PPA Tour partners, Pickleball Central has all your wants and needs taken care of for the entire week of pickleball activities. Whether you need Ben Johns’ newest Joola paddle to play your best, or simply a novelty tank top to have some fun and laughs, Pickleball Central is the only shop you will need to go to for a spree. But what if you want to explore things outside of pickleball? Farmers Branch has plenty more to offer!

Take a Relaxing Stroll through the Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch is called “The City in the Park” and the appropriateness of that nickname is neve more evident than in the Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch. This peaceful, beautiful spot is obviously exquisite in the springtime, but also in the Fall, when Monarch butterflies will oftentimes make the garden their home. The garden is laid out in a visitor friendly manner, with a trail leading to a bird sanctuary, butterfly sanctuary, gardens with over 500 different roses and more. Visitors can either begin at the Gussie Field Watterworth Park or the Farmers Branch Historical Park.

Tour the Farmers Branch Historical Park Outdoor Museum.

Speaking of which, the Farmers Branch Historical Park is an outdoor showcase of the area’s history from 1840-1940. The park consists of buildings and equipment of the early days of North Texas, notably from when the Peters Colony settled the area. In 1841, Englishman William J. Peters led a group of 20 English and American settlers to the modern-day Farmers Branch area to live and build a town. Learn more about the history of the area, and Texas and the United States as a whole, in the mid-19th century and beyond with a tour of the terrific Farmers Branch Historical Park!

Feeling Thirsty? Grab a Pint at Odd Muse Brewing!

After a fun day playing pickleball and seeing the Farmers Branch sites, you’ll probably feel like a cold drink. Fortunately, there is the Odd Muse Brewery, serving up cold brews of various styles for all flavor palettes. Just a short drive from the Brookhaven Country Club, the Odd Muse Brewery has proven to be a favorite watering hole for both locals and tourists alike.

Enjoy a fine dining experience at Roots Southern Table.

After you’ve quenched your thirst, it may be dinner time and, although there are many excellent restaurants to choose from in Farmers Branch, one of the best for a authentic southern culinary experience is Roots Southern Table. Begin your eating experience with some Jamaican salt cod fritters, or deviled eggs, before hitting your paletes stride with an entree of Texas red fish, Moroccan lamb pasta, or many other offerings. If you somehow have room left in your stomach, the dessert options are equally delicious.

Partake in some amazing Texas BBQ.

Since you’re in Texas, why not treat yourself to some legendary barbecue? Farmers Branch is home to an establishment ranked on the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints, Cattleack BBQ. Feast on tender brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and savory smoked sausage and wash it down with sweet tea. Cattleack BBQ is known for their authentic Texas flavors and warm, welcoming atmosphere and is BYOB-friendly — ideal for a post-match celebration!

Enhance your pickleball skills in a PPA Camp.

Are you ready to jump back into the pickleball festivities? Of course you are, and there is no better way to enjoy the sport than in one of the PPA’s fun camps. Whether you are looking to better your game with a pro-led clinic, or a theme camp like Dink and Disco 70’s Night camp, the PPA offers the perfect camp for you during Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships week. Camp offerings include Pickleball Cup Pong, Dink and Disco 70’s Night, Meet Your Match Pickleball Speed Dating, Rowdy Round Robin, the Pickle Picnic, Happy Hour Pickle Palooza, and many more!

Unwind from the week at the John F. Burke Nature Preserve.

After all the pickleball fun to be enjoyed during the week of the Pickleball World Championships week, you may feel the need to unwind a bit and breathe some fresh air. Farmers Branch offers an amazing place to do that with the John F. Burke Nature Preserve, located along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. The Preserve offers visitors 104 acres of pristine native lands, including woodlands and wetlands, to enjoy during their time in Farmers Branch. As with any park or nature preserve, remember to take only pictures and leave only footprints so that it can continue to be enjoyed by people for generations to come.

Get Your Morning Coffee.

Get your day started at either The Aussie Grind or Native Coffee Company in Farmers Branch, where you can grab a delicious cup of coffee before heading to the courts. Whether you prefer a strong espresso or a creamy flat white, these spots will have you energized and focused for your games!

Need an escape?

If you are in need of some more adventure and fun in Farmers Branch, try to escape from Sherlock’s Escape Room. The renowned escape room has plenty of fun puzzles and challenges for all to enjoy. With themes like the bank heist, Dracula, earthquake, dead by dawn, and even a Fallout themed escape room. Each one has plenty of wild twists and turns in the story and is an incredibly immersive and interactive experience for Sherlock’s patrons.

These top 11 things to do in Farmers Branch, TX, will help make your time at the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships a truly amazing experience that you will remember for years to come. While you could spend all your time on Pickleball Boulevard at the Pickleball World Championships, the surrounding Farmers Branch area has a ton of fun to offer for folks of all ages. Plan your trip to Farmers Branch, TX, for the Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships soon and get ready for pickleball fun and more!