Dallas/North Dallas

Dallas/North Dallas

North Dallas is a district of Dallas. It encompasses neighbourhoods north of downtown, including the separate municipalities of Highland Park and University Park (together called Park Towns).

Understand

University Park, a predominantly residential community of 23,000 residents, is approximately 5 miles (8 km) north of downtown Dallas. The City is the home of Southern Methodist University and is also known for its attractive homes, beautiful parks, and numerous churches. The location of University Park in north-central Dallas provides easy access to a broad range of cultural, recreational, shopping, and business activities.

Knox/Henderson is a split personality urban neighborhood worthy of its own designation. The Knox side west of Hwy 75 is the more upscale half, with many restaurants and upscale home decor shops. The Knox Park neighborhood includes a plethora of upscale home furnishings shops. The Henderson side lagged behind its Knox half, but is now just as trendy, with a more low-key, relaxed vibe. Henderson hot spots now line Henderson all the way from Hwy 75 to Ross. Knox and the western half of Henderson are very pedestrian friendly. Knox/Henderson is just a short walk up the Katy Trail from West Village.

Greenville Avenue south of Mockingbird Lane (known as Lower Greenville) is a genuine neighborhood strip, or series of strips, with a semi-urban atmosphere and businesses that range from pawn shops to sushi bars. The area has evolved more organically than most in Dallas, featuring neighborhood corner Lebanese restaurants, age-old greasy spoons and other urban niceties. During the week you will find many area residents who tend toward the bohemian, but the weekend draws a party-hardy crowd. As one travels north along Greenville, the strips (there are several, each two or three blocks long and around half a mile apart) become somewhat more mature in tone, though the atmosphere still ranges from laid-back to drunken.

Lake Highlands is a district in the northeast part of Dallas.

Get in

Dallas arboretum seasons

See

Dallas arboretum

  • Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8525 Garland Rd, 32.8233°, -96.7158°. Daily 9AM-5PM. Located along the south banks of White Rock Lake.
  • Meadows Museum of Art, 32.83824°, -96.78483°. Admission is free on Thursdays after 5PM. Houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish Art outside of Spain, including works by El Greco, Velázquez, Ribera, Murillo, Goya, Miró and Picasso, and a 40-by-90 foot moving sculpture, Wave, designed by Santiago Calatrava.
  • George W. Bush Presidential Library, 2943 SMU Boulevard, 32.8414°, -96.7776°, gwbush.library@nara.gov. Former President Bush's library, containing various exhibits and artifacts from his presidency
  • Koreatown, 32.8957°, -96.8913°. Dallas is home to the largest Korean-American community in Texas. Although their homes are spread out across North Dallas and the northern suburbs, businesses which cater to the Korean community are concentrated in the neighborhood around the intersection of Harry Hines Boulevard and Royal Lane. Look for loads of Korean restaurants, import stores, and karaoke bars. 2020-01-31
  • Texas High School Football. North Dallas offers great entertainment on Friday nights seen in few places in the country. High School football holds a special status in Texas, and this area is no different. Enjoy 20,000 plus fan atmospheres and exciting games in the area, check local highschools for game times and locations near zipcodes 75206, 75209, 75220, 75225, 75229, 75230, 75231, 75240, 75243, 75244, 75248, 75251, 75252, 75254, 75287

Do

  • Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave, 32.830836°, -96.77006°, +1 214-824-9933. The Granada Theater is a great place to enjoy good music. Live music, gourmet food, full bar. Voted Best Live Music Venue 2007-2010 by Dallas Observer.
  • Tenison Park Golf Club, 3501 Samuell Blvd, 32.7956°, -96.7360°. Has two 18-hole courses, Tenison Glen and Tenison Highlands.
  • Luna Vista Golf Course, 11223 Luna Rd, 32.8864°, -96.9206°.
  • SMU Mustangs, 32.83865°, -96.78175°. The Mustangs, representing Southern Methodist University as members of the American Athletic Conference, are the most prominent college sports program on the Dallas side of the Metroplex. SMU's main athletic facilities are on its campus in University Park. The most prominent venues are Gerald J. Ford Stadium (football) and Moody Coliseum (basketball).
  • Shakespeare Dallas, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., 3rd Floor, 32.80001°, -96.81649°, +1 214-559-2778. 9AM - 5PM. Inspired by the democratic spirit of the New York Shakespeare Festival, Robert "Bob" Glenn started Shakespeare Dallas in 1971. Today, Shakespeare Dallas is a treasured North Texas cultural landmark and the only company in the area that provides accessible programs for audiences of all ages. Shakespeare Dallas has shows in various parks in the Dallas area (Shakespeare in the Park), as well as performances in local schools (Shakespeare on the Go), cultural centers and co-productions with local theatre groups (Shakespeare Unplugged). donations recommended
  • Adventure Landing, 32.9919°, -96.7689°.

Events

  • Dallas Kosher Chili Cook-Off, 10909 Hillcrest Rd, 32.89630°, -96.78846°, +1 214-691-3611. April 3, 10:30AM to 4PM. The Kosher Chili Cook-Off boasts hot chili and family fun. Hosted by the synagogue Tiferet Israel, this annual event draws 3,000-4,000 people from the North Dallas area. This no profit event consists of numerous teams all competing for the best chili award. Admission is around five bucks and includes all the chili you can stomach.
  • Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children ages infant to 8 are invited to Goar Park to participate in Easter egg hunt activities under the direction of the Park Department. Multi-colored plastic eggs stuffed with candy are placed throughout areas that are marked off for specific groups. Festivities include a "bounce house," face painting, music and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
  • June Fishing Derby, 32.85810°, -96.78822°. Presented for children ages 6 to 12, this event takes place at the pond in Caruth Park. Prior to the event the Park Department stocks the pond with fish. A hit with kids, parents and grandparents, "catch and release" procedures are followed. Children must bring their own bait and poles. Awards are presented for the biggest and smallest fish caught.
  • Fourth of July Parade, 32.82794°, -96.79696°. A decades-long tradition, the parade, which is sponsored by the Park Cities Rotary Club, winds through the streets of Highland Park and University Park. The parade begins on Euclid Avenue near Highland Park Town Hall at 9AM The parade travels up Preston Road and then heads east on University Boulevard to Goar Park, which is just west of University Park City Hall. (Parade route map). The Park Cities Rotary Club is responsible for parade entries and vendor booth space at Goar Park

Buy

  • Galleria Mall, 13350 Dallas Parkway, 32.9305°, -96.8193°. The Dallas area's most prominent shopping mall has over 200 stores and restaurants, including an ice rink and the Westin Hotel. It is at the intersection of Interstate 635 and the Dallas North Tollway.
  • North Park Mall, 8687 N Central Expy, 32.8681°, -96.7735°, +1 214-363-5018. After completing a significant renovation and expansion in 2006, Northpark is the largest and generally regarded as the nicest shopping center in Texas. Expect to spend some money if you go there as it is filled with high-end stores and chains, though stores such as Dillards, which cater to the more budget conscious, still abound. Northpark contains much of the Nasher family's modern art collection, and is well worth a visit for art and architecture lovers. 2022-06-17
  • Highland Park Village, 32.8358°, -96.8057°. Offers something for the silver spooned set. Generally credited with being the nation's first modern shopping mall, Highland Park Village houses a variety of upscale brands, including Jimmy Choo, Escada, Ralph Lauren, and Hermes.
  • Snider Plaza, 32.84847°, -96.78786°. The best known shopping center in University Park. It's full of small specialty boutiques and some fabulous restaurants. Definitely a place to go and poke around.
  • Sam Moon, 11826 Harry Hines Blvd, 32.9101°, -96.8937°, +1 972-484-3084. Imported general merchandise, luggage, gifts, and home decorating items at low prices.
  • Steinway Hall - Dallas, 5301 N. Central Expressway, 32.83034°, -96.78226°, +1 214-526-1853. 9AM-6PM. More than a piano store, view historic and one-of-a-kind Steinway pianos. With the largest collection of Steinway pianos you can see, hear and play the Steinway used during the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
  • Half-Price Books, 5803 E. Northwest Hwy, 32.86604°, -96.76467°, +1 214-379-8000. The flagship location of this second-hand book store has a phenomenal selection and is well worth a stop.
  • Mockingbird Station, 32.83790°, -96.77497°. A mixed-use area featuring loft apartments with retail and restaurants at the ground level, Mockingbird Station also boasts one of Dallas's best arthouse/independent cinema theaters, the Angelika. There is some nice shopping, including Victoria's Secret, and West Elm.

Eat

The densely packed area of restaurants on Belt Line Rd. continues on into the restaurant row of neighboring Addison.

East of 75

  • Back Country Bar B Q, 6940 Greenville Ave, 32.87256°, -96.76340°, +1 214-696-6940. A favorite in Dallas as one of the best BBQ restaurants.
  • Campisi's, 5610 E Mockingbird Ln, 32.83621°, -96.77179°, +1 214-827-0355. The original location of the local Italian eatery chain, in business for over 65 years. The decor evokes something out of the Godfather, but the smells and flavors are tantalizing and the service is top notch.
  • Freebirds World Burrito, 5500 Greenville Ave (at the Old Town Shopping Center), 32.8522°, -96.7693°, +1 214-265-9992. Moderate pricing for burritos of huge proportions, yet no trade-off in taste especially since you can customize it to your liking. Nice, sometimes loud atmosphere has the feel of a college student hang-out. Free Wi-Fi at most locations.
  • La Calle Doce, 1925 Skillman Ave, 32.81343°, -96.76190°, +1 214-824-9900. Some of the best Mexican seafood food in town.
  • Sushi House, 5619 W Lovers Ln, 32.85152°, -96.81718°, +1 214-350-2100, +1 469-330-9700 (delivery). House specials include tempura and spicy crab sushi – a tangle of sweet crabmeat reddened by chili oil laid over rice and bound tightly by seaweed. As well as the asparagus sushi - two stalks of asparagus quick-fried in tempura batter and fastened to a rice mound by a seaweed strip. The sushi-sashimi combo provides an easy-to-handle sampling selected by the chef. Prompt service in a small, cozy space.

Lower Greenville

Budget

Mid-range

  • Café Brazil, 6420 N Central Expwy, 32.8444°, -96.7736°, +1 214-691-7791. The local chain's most visible presence is an excellent late-night stop after a good time in Deep Ellum. Good coffee, famous omelettes, and unique sandwiches. Open 24 hours.

Splurge

Drink

  • Barley House, 5612 SMU Boulevard. If you get on the Dallas side of campus, within walking distance, you can reach this favorite local watering hole.
  • Escapade 2009, 10707 Finnell St, 32.87042°, -96.89428°, +1 214-654-9595. Perhaps the biggest and best Latin club in the Metroplex.
  • White Rock Coffee, 10105 E Northwest Hwy, +1 214-341-4774. Great coffee, pastries, and free wi-fi. White Rock Coffee is a locally owned coffeehouse that specializes in freshly roasted coffee. Besides the fact that they have the very best espresso in town, (it won the world barista championship in 2005) the brewed coffee is unbelievable.

Knox/Henderson

Lower Greenville

Those wishing to bar-hop and catch a cab back to the hotel are advised to hit the strip south of Richmond; this is the densest part of Greenville and the strip extends nearly a full mile.

Other locations

Two-thirds of a mile east of Lower Greenville down La Vista Street is a small cluster of wine bars, pubs. Two-thirds of a mile further east down La Vista is a larger cluster of similar places in downtown Lakewood, heralded by the spire of the historic Lakewood Theater.

  • Balcony Club. On the second floor of the Lakewood Theater. Jazz and cocktails.

Cedar Springs gay bars

A 2-block strip on Cedar Springs forms the center of gay nightlife in Dallas. Take a cab as the area is not safe late at night. Also, the police are on the lookout for intoxicated drivers.The farther one strays from the Cedar Springs strip, the more the neighborhood becomes merely "gay-friendly."

Sleep

North and Galleria

Northwest and Love Field

Splurge

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