Dallas is a sprawling urban/suburban wonderland in northeast Texas. Well known for its amazing contributions to the culinary landscape, like the frozen margarita, this is truly a foodie town. Dallas is also home to a burgeoning and awesome art and music scene. Nabes like Deep Ellum are historically known for their contributions to culture, while newer nabes like The Cedars and Bishop Arts District are beginning to make waves. Despite a dense urban core, Dallas sprawls in every direction making car ownership almost required.
Nestled in between Lower Greenville and Lakewood, Lakewood Heights is a nabe filled with tight-knit residents. Whatever your interests may be—whether it’s chatting with neighbors at a pool party or discussing the latest idea to improve the nabe’s Tietze Park—this community offers an event to suit each resident’s hobby. Lakewood …
As one of the nabes bordering White Rock Lake, the neighborhood of Lakewood has a reputation for luxury, prestige, and character that simply can't be beat. The restored Lakewood Theater is the centerpiece of this nabe, and around it is a constellation of bars and restaurants populated by fascinating locals. …
One of Dallas' oldest nabes, Oak Cliff features a variety of sights and sounds found nowhere else in the city. From industrial avenues to stately boulevards, from low-rise apartments to impressive estates, Oak Cliff has it all. Despite struggling with a reputation for grit, the neighborhood has been steadily improving …
Devonshire is a small pocket neighborhood in the Park Cities area. With hush residential streets populated by massive modern homes, the area feels pleasantly secluded despite its location in the bustle of North Dallas. Nearby shopping centers offer charming local restaurants and an abundance of parks make this neighborhood ideal …
With older homes, an eclectic mix of people, and large plots of green grass here and there, Mesquite is a refreshing break from the flashy life commonly found in the Dallas suburbs: no gated communities or upscale shopping centers here! Instead, Mesquite offers a nice selection of chain restaurants and …
Part of West Dallas, Lake West is a small collection of low rise apartments and public housing buildings that overlook gritty urban avenues. The construction of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is bringing new attention to the area. New shops and residences are in this nabe's future, as well as …
Nestled in the northern part of the Dallas sprawl, Farmers Branch is a quiet suburb. Office parks and shopping centers line the main thoroughfares, separated by tree-lined streets and public parks. Three major highways run through here, making it something of a bedroom community for workers who trek to Dallas …
Located in the southern half of Downtown, the Convention Center District is one of the main destinations for the city's business tourists. Nearby Pioneer Park also draws a fair amount of traffic to the area and offers an interesting glimpse into the city's role in early Texas history.
Just two blocks wide, the Bishop Art District is a small pocket in Oak Cliff that offers the finest in Dallas eclectic charm. Café culture and warehouse-turned-vintage shops are the order of the day, and giant wall-sized murals give the streets a gleefully bohemian feel. The residents and visitors of …
Carrollton is a separate city from Dallas in both government and charm. Carrollton hosts a town square with local shops that help preserve the small town feel here. A newly opened DART train station makes this nabe one of the very best suburbs for public transportation, with rides to both