Things are always bigger in Texas, and the Daily is here to help. Before or after watching the action on the court, follow our simple guide to restaurants, bars and entertainment found in the sprawling metropolis that is Dallas.

Novelty restaurants

Whoever said hot dogs were a sports fan’s best friend was definitely lying. Nothing brings an end to a hard day of spectating like a nice big plate of food. Dallas is full of so many novelty restaurants, it would take any good tourist weeks to check them all out.

Mama’s Daughter’s Diner

(2014 Irving Blvd.)

Franki’s Li’l Europe

(362 Casa Linda Plaza)

Campisi’s Egyptian

(6510 E. Mockingbird)

Baker’s Ribs

(2724 Commerce St.)

Kobe Steaks

(5000 Belt Line Road)

Souvenir shops

If a hole is burning in your pocket, Dallas offers enough shopping areas to make you get another mortgage. Listed are some of the best places to find trinkets unique to the Lone Star state.

Official Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop (603 Munger Ave., West End Marketplace)

Out West Down South (15111 Preston Road, Suite # 110)

Dallas Farmers Market (1010 S. Pearl St.)

Destination Dallas (603 Munger Ave.)

Gifts Gifts Gifts (1520 Main St.)

Bars

When shopping isn’t your thing, there is always a place to kick back and enjoy a drink in Dallas. Listed below are some highlights of the bar scene, which may have you staying longer, depending on how Iowa State does.

Down Bar & Lounge

(2038 Commerce St.)

Eight Lounge

(1906 Greenville Ave.)

Green Room

(2715 Elm St.)

Library Bar

(3015 Oak Lawn Ave.)

Medici

(2404 Cedar Springs Road)

Things you should see

The game just got over, now it’s time to find Dallas’ version of the Largest Ball of Twine. Here are some memorable sights to see when eating and shopping becomes all too ordinary.

Movie Studios at Las Colinas

(6301 Riverside Drive, Irving)

Pegasus Plaza

(Main St., Akard)

Reunion Tower

(300 Reunion Blvd.)

Southfork Ranch

(3700 Hogger Road)

Thanksgiving Square

(1600 Pacific St., Ervay)

– Compiled from 10best.com