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About Dallas

Dallas covers a lot of ground: downtown museums and towers, Deep Ellum's music streets, Oak Cliff shops and White Rock Lake. Pick a hotel for the district you will visit most. DART rail covers some routes, but many cross-town trips still need a car or rideshare.

Downtown has the Arts District, Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center and the historic West End. Klyde Warren Park bridges the Arts District and Uptown. From a central hotel, museums, DART stations and Reunion Tower are close. How close depends on the block.

East of Downtown, Deep Ellum has live music, murals and restaurants along Elm, Main and Commerce streets. Uptown has McKinney Avenue dining, the M-Line trolley and the Katy Trail instead of late music blocks. If your nights are in Deep Ellum, stay nearby or plan the ride back before you book elsewhere.

Across the Trinity River, Bishop Arts District has independent shops and restaurants around North Bishop Avenue. The Dallas Streetcar links it with EBJ Union Station. Fair Park lies east of Downtown with its Art Deco buildings, museums and State Fair grounds. It is a separate trip from Bishop Arts or Uptown.

White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum sit east of the center. Go there for a garden or lake day, but a hotel near them is a longer trip from the Downtown museums. Summer is hot, with highs near 97°F in July and August. Spring and fall are easier for outdoor walks. DFW Airport has an Orange Line rail link to Downtown. From Love Field, the Route 5 Love Link bus connects to DART rail.

State
Texas
Time zone
Central (CT)
Main airports
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Airport rail
DART Orange Line at DFW Terminal A
River
Trinity River
Downtown transit
DART Rail and Dallas Streetcar
Food trucks and Dallas towers beside Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park
Exterior of the Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Museum of Art
Deep Ellum sign east of Downtown Dallas
Deep Ellum
North Bishop Avenue shops and restaurants in the Bishop Arts District
Bishop Arts District
Esplanade and fountain at Fair Park in Dallas
Fair Park Esplanade
Lawn at the Dallas Arboretum beside White Rock Lake
Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake
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Where to stay in Dallas

  • Downtown and Arts District

    • First visits
    • Museums
    • Rail access
    • Business trips

    The Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center sit north of the central business blocks. Klyde Warren Park connects the Arts District to Uptown, and Pearl/Arts District and St. Paul DART stations serve the center. Stay here for museums and rail. After dark, pick a hotel close to the station exit.

    Around here: Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Klyde Warren Park

  • West End and Victory Park

    • History visits
    • Arena events
    • Rail connections
    • Downtown walks

    The Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza are in the West End, and the American Airlines Center is in Victory Park to the north. Reunion Tower stands near EBJ Union Station. Stay on this side of Downtown for those museums and arena events. An Arts District dinner means a separate walk or ride.

    Around here: The Sixth Floor Museum, Reunion Tower, American Airlines Center

  • Uptown and Oak Lawn

    • Restaurants
    • Trolley rides
    • Katy Trail
    • Nightlife

    McKinney Avenue restaurants, the M-Line trolley and the Katy Trail are the reasons to stay in Uptown. Oak Lawn lies to the west with its own dining and nightlife. You can walk into the Arts District through Klyde Warren Park, but Deep Ellum and Fair Park are not next door.

    Around here: McKinney Avenue, Katy Trail, Klyde Warren Park

  • Deep Ellum

    • Live music
    • Street art
    • Late dining
    • Eastside stays

    Elm, Main and Commerce streets hold music venues, murals and late-night dining east of Downtown. The Green Line stops at Deep Ellum Station. Book here for a music-centered stay. Expect noise on busy nights, and check how you'll get back from venues after the trains stop.

    Around here: Deep Ellum Station, Elm Street, Deep Ellum murals

  • Bishop Arts and Oak Cliff

    • Independent shops
    • Restaurants
    • Streetcar access
    • Longer stays

    North Bishop Avenue has independent shops, restaurants and small venues in Oak Cliff. The Dallas Streetcar runs between Bishop Arts and EBJ Union Station. Stay here for neighborhood evenings. The Arts District and Deep Ellum are separate trips.

    Around here: North Bishop Avenue, Bishop Arts District, Dallas Streetcar

  • Fair Park

    • State Fair visits
    • Museums
    • Family outings
    • Event trips

    Fair Park has the Hall of State, African American Museum, Children’s Aquarium and the Cotton Bowl. DART Green Line stops at Fair Park Station. Stay here for an event or museum visit. A Downtown or Uptown evening requires a separate ride.

    Around here: Hall of State, Cotton Bowl, African American Museum

  • East Dallas and White Rock Lake

    • Garden visits
    • Lake outings
    • Lower Greenville dining
    • Car trips

    White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum are the draws on this side of the city. Lower Greenville adds dining farther west. Mornings are quieter, but the Downtown museums and the rail link to DFW take longer to reach.

    Around here: White Rock Lake, Dallas Arboretum, Lower Greenville Avenue

Best time to visit Dallas

For walking the Arts District, Fair Park or White Rock Lake, go March through May or in October and November, when days are milder. In July and August highs average near 97°F, so get outside early and spend the hottest hours in a museum. Rain can come any month, and May is one of the wetter ones.

Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
  1. Jan: average high 58 °F, low 38 °F, 7 days with rain. Cool, changeable winter
  2. Feb: average high 62 °F, low 42 °F, 6.9 days with rain. Cooler museum days
  3. Mar: average high 70 °F, low 49 °F, 8.1 days with rain. Milder walks
  4. Apr: average high 77 °F, low 57 °F, 7.3 days with rain. Spring blooms
  5. May: average high 85 °F, low 66 °F, 9.4 days with rain. Warm, wet spring
  6. Jun: average high 93 °F, low 74 °F, 7.3 days with rain. Hot afternoons
  7. Jul: average high 97 °F, low 78 °F, 4.9 days with rain. Peak summer heat
  8. Aug: average high 97 °F, low 77 °F, 5.1 days with rain. Peak summer heat
  9. Sep: average high 90 °F, low 70 °F, 5.6 days with rain. Heat eases
  10. Oct: average high 80 °F, low 59 °F, 7.2 days with rain. Milder evenings
  11. Nov: average high 68 °F, low 48 °F, 6.5 days with rain. Comfortable daytime walks
  12. Dec: average high 59 °F, low 40 °F, 6.9 days with rain. Cool winter days
Source: Wikipedia: Dallas (NOAA Love Field 1991–2020 normals)

Getting to Dallas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) serve the city. DART Orange Line runs from DFW Terminal A through Downtown. At Love Field, Route 5 Love Link reaches Inwood/Love Field Station for the Green and Orange lines. EBJ Union Station handles Amtrak, commuter rail and the Dallas Streetcar.

DFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport

20 mi from downtown

To Downtown
Take the Orange Line from Terminal A to a central DART station
To Bishop Arts District
Take Orange Line Downtown, then change at EBJ Union Station for the Dallas Streetcar

Use the DART Orange Line from Terminal A to Downtown stations, or take a taxi, rideshare or rental car for addresses away from rail. Check your terminal transfer before departure.

DALDallas Love Field

7 mi from downtown

To Downtown
Take Route 5 Love Link, then Green or Orange Line rail
To Deep Ellum
Take Route 5 Love Link, then Green Line rail toward Deep Ellum Station

Route 5 Love Link connects the terminal with Inwood/Love Field Station. Green and Orange Line trains reach Downtown; taxis and rideshares go directly to your hotel.

Other ways to arrive

Train
Amtrak’s Texas Eagle stops at EBJ Union Station. Trinity Railway Express also links Dallas and Fort Worth.
Car
I-35E, I-30 and US-75 connect Dallas districts. Check hotel parking and the route across town before relying on a lower room rate.
Transit
DART rail, buses, the Dallas Streetcar and the M-Line trolley cover many central destinations. White Rock Lake and some outer districts need extra transfers or a ride.

Questions about Dallas

What if Downtown Dallas is sold out?

Try Uptown or Deep Ellum for central plans. An airport-area room is useful for a late landing, but confirm the trip to your next-day district.

Can I take rail from DFW after a late arrival?

The Orange Line serves Terminal A, but check the final DART departure before planning a late train. Taxis and rideshares cover arrivals after rail hours.

Is booking last minute cheaper in Dallas?

Not necessarily. Arena games, conventions and Fair Park events can fill the nearby hotels. Check the full total and the trip to the venue.

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