Visit our 13 entertainment districts, all within a short distance of downtown, each with their own local history and flavor, offering a unique mixture of arts, culture, shopping, dining and fun.

Bishop Arts District
The best kept secret south of downtown Dallas. This historic Oak Cliff neighborhood has been restored to its former glory with a mix of restaurants, retail and art galleries. In this one-of-a-kind district you will find great restaurants such as Hattie's American Bistro and Cosmo Rouge, hotels such as the new Belmont and various shops with vintage treasures and more.

Dallas Arts District
The largest urban arts district is composed of an area in downtown, dedicated to the arts with a total of 17 blocks and more than 60 acres devoted to a variety of festivals, performances, museums and local arts organizations, including the Dallas Museum of Art, the Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and the Nasher Sculpture Center.

Deep Ellum
A center for blues musicians and artists in the 1920s, Deep Ellum today offers avant-garde cuisine, galleries, retail, bars and live music. Popular by day for business lunches and bustling at night with club patrons, Deep Ellum has broad appeal. The Angry Dog restaurant is a local favorite for hamburgers, chilidogs and hot wings, and its brick walls and dimly lit setting make it an ideal lunch hideout. Izmir Mediterranean Tapas has a dramatic atmosphere and offers tapas and Turkish coffee, which adds an eclectic element to diverse Deep Ellum. The Gypsy Tea Room opened in 1998 and has quickly become one of the most popular musical venues in Dallas, hosting a variety of acts from O.A.R. to Rebirth Brass Band to Nickel Creek. It has been voted "Best Live Music Venue" several times by various local publications. The Green Room has some of the best views of downtown and a great selection of upscale cuisine that patrons can enjoy on the rooftop patio.

Fair Park
Each year, more than 6 million people visit Fair Park and its nine museums. The Park has the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the country. The educational facilities range from the Age of Steam Museum to the Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future to the African American Museum. Fair Park is also the location of the annual Texas State Fair. Held every fall, the Fair attracts more than 3 million people in 24 days.

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