Downtown Dallas is the city's central business district and home to the popular West End Historic District and Arts District. Deep Ellum keeps things exciting as the city's definitive entertainment district. Old warehouses and industrial parks now play hosts of countless nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Oak Lawn, also known as Uptown, has pedestrian friendly neighborhoods, designer shopping and fine dining. The city's gay and lesbian neighborhood resides here as well as the legendary McKinney Avenue.
Once familiarized with the different areas of Dallas, make time for some of the top attractions. Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center are just some of the many venues devoted to art. Countless galleries can be found in Deep Ellum as well as Knox-Henderson. For the performing arts, Meyerson Symphony Center, Arts District Theater and Majestic Theatre provide great options.
It would be a crime not to catch some of the city's natural beauty. Fair Park is a lush green space that is home to the Cotton Bowl Stadium as well as eight museums. Spanning 1,000 acres, White Rock Lake Park is recreational sport enthusiasts dream with endless trails and expansive lake.
Travelers can really immerse themselves by checking out the local events. Taste of Dallas lets you explore the local culture through the palate, while the Elvis Run let's participants channel their inner King as the run for charity.