Whether in the city for a few hours, the day, a weekend or longer, in order to make the most of your trip to Dallas, visitors will want to explore the many offerings of the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Located in the historic and newly renovated Moorland YMCA directly behind One Arts Plaza, DBDT is the oldest continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas.
Dallas Theater Center One of the leading regional theaters in the country, Dallas Theater Center (DTC) performs to an audience of more than 90,000 North Texas residents annually.
Dallas Opera The Dallas Opera has made a national and international name for itself by discovering new world-class talents and enhancing the careers of important artists, directors and designers.
Transportation and Parking
Surface lots are likely to be full, especially during the work week. Visitors are encouraged to park at any of Dallas’ DART rail stations and take the train to the St. Paul Station to reach the Dallas Arts District.
Limited parking is available in DMA’s underground parking garage for a flat fee of $10 and is open to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nearby Dining Options
Pyramid Grill(The Fairmont Dallas): new American cuisine with a Nuevo Latino fusion; only restaurant in North Texas to win 17 AAA four-star ratings and Mobil four-star rating; business casual attire and reservations recommended 1717 North Akard Street, (214) 720-5249
Pyramid Bar (The Fairmont Dallas): relaxing atmosphere serving wines, ports, vodkas, rums and signature Fairmont Cocktails 1717 North Akard Street, (214) 720-5249
The Dallas Fish Market(Kirby Building): weekly-changing menu offers freshest seafood daily from key sources around the world, finest grass-fed steaks and local produce 5101 Main Street, (214) 744-3474
Atrium Cafe (Dallas Museum of Art): casual dining with child-friendly menu selections 1717 North Harwood, (214) 922-1835
NasherCafe by Wolfgang Puck (Nasher Sculpture Center): indoor/outdoor café with serene sights and sounds of garden and lily pond fountain serving soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts 2001 Flora Street, (214) 242-5118
Dakota’s Restaurant: elegant, four-star restaurant serving traditional steakhouse fare 600 North Akard Street, (214) 740-4001
Stephan Pyles Restaurant (next door to DMA): chef’s first namesake restaurant featuring “New Millennium Southwestern Cuisine”; business casual dress code enforced 1807 Ross Avenue at St. Paul, (214) 580-7000
Screen Door Restaurant (One Arts Plaza): “Modern Southern Kitchen” serving food exemplifying modern twist on southern cuisine; lunch, dinner and afternoon tea service 1722 Routh Street, (214) 720-9111
Tei-An (One Arts Plaza): Soba noodle house and sushi restaurant 1722 Routh Street, (214) 220-2828
Fresh Choice Express(Trammell Crow Center): open weekdays for breakfast and lunch with award—winning salad bar, soups, pizza, pasta and bakery options 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 150, (214) 979-2696
Y. O. Ranch Steakhouse (West End): a Texas tradition offering steak, seafood, grilled specialties and wild game including quail, elk and buffalo 702 Ross Avenue, (214) 744-3287
The Palm Restaurant (West End): New York City-style steak and lobster house 701 Ross Avenue, (214) 698-0470
Newport’s Seafood and Steaks (West End): local favorite for fresh seafood and steaks 703 McKinney Avenue, (214) 954-0220
House of Blues® Dallas (Victory Park): live music and distinctively southern inspired cuisine; famous Gospel Brunch each Sunday 2200 N. Lamar Street, (214) 978-2583
Landry’s Seafood House Dallas (West End): freshest Gulf seafood, beef and chicken specialties, salads and more; children’s menu available; casual dress 306 North Market Street, (214) 698-1010
Hoffbrau Steaks (West End): steaks, chicken, sandwiches, salads and handcrafted, award-winning beer 311 North Market Street, (214) 742-4663
Gator’s Croc & Roc (West End): delicious blend of Cajun fare, American specialties and Tex-Mex favorites with nightly entertainment 1714 Market Street, (214) 748-0243
RJ Mexican Cuisine (West End): unique Mexican cuisine with full service bar and patio 1701 North Market Street, (214) 744-1420
Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse (West End): Dallas’ most famous barbecue restaurant 302 North Market Street, (214) 744-1610
Spaghetti Warehouse (West End): family-friendly, great Italian specialties 1815 North Market Street, (214) 651-8475
Arts District Background
Established in 1984, The Arts District was created as a center of cultural vitality near downtown Dallas. This 19 block, 68-acre neighborhood is home to 26 visual and performing arts organizations and is the largest contiguous urban arts district in America. The Arts District has grown to include multiple dining, retail and residential options, serving as a culture and entertainment haven for visitors and residents looking for a fun-filled time in Dallas.
Award-winning architecture fills the Arts District. Thanks to the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, the forthcoming Winspear Opera House and the Wyly Theatre, Dallas will hold the distinction of being the only city in the world to have the work of four Pritzker Prize-winning architects in one contiguous city block. Soon the Arts District will welcome its architectural capstone, the Dallas’s new AT&T Performing Arts Center. Set to open in October 2009, the center was designed and executed by two of the world’s leading architecture firms and will be yet another architectural star for the area.Visitors will find Dallas guarantees a stay filled with Texas hospitality, modern sophistication and endless entertainment opportunities. To help make a visit to Dallas more enjoyable, visitors are encouraged to stop by the Visitor Information Center at the historic Old Red Courthouse, which features touch-screen kiosks and a friendly staff, and link to www.visitdallas.com.
Dallas is a destination that inspires big ideas. As the number one visitor destination in Texas, the Dallas area offers the best shopping in the Southwest, a cutting-edge culinary scene led by nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs, 70,000 hotel rooms, ranging from luxury to boutique, and more than 200 golf courses. The city boasts the largest contiguous urban arts district in the U.S. with five cultural venues designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects. In addition, the Dallas metropolitan area is the Southwest’s only host to all five professional sports teams, including the legendary Dallas Cowboys. For additional information about the city, see www.visitdallas.com. Live Large. Think Big.
The Dallas Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of Museum members and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
