Downtown Dallas Neighborhoods

Downtown Dallas is made up of several distinct neighborhoods. Each one offers visitors and residents a different atmosphere, different things to do and has a distinct personality all its own.

Arts District- This is the visual and performing arts center of Dallas. Boasting 13 different facilities and organizations devoted to art and the performing arts, the Arts District is the place for any art lover to come and find dazzling works and performances. These are some of the most fantastic places in the world for an art lover to discover new worlds. The Annette Strauss Artist Square, The Belo Mansion, Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center are just a few of the offerings here.

City Center District- The City Center District is located south of the Arts District, north of the Main Street District, northwest of Deep Ellum, southwest of Bryan Place and east of the West End Historic District. This area of the city is home to many of the city's businesses, office buildings and hotels. You can find some of the tallest buildings in Dallas in the City Center District. Many cafes, restaurants, boutiques and shops proliferate around this area, offering business people and visitors a chance to eat and shop downtown.

Farmers Market District- South of the Main Street District and north of the Cedars, you'll find the Dallas Farmers Market District. The most important feature is the Dallas Famers Market, a resource for farmers, gardeners, residents and visitors to buy and sell homegrown produce and other arts and crafts products. The Dallas Farmers Market is nationally recognized market for local farmers and produce growers. You can find fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers and all kinds of other goodies here.

Reunion District- The Reunion District lies in western downtown Dallas and hosts the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Reunion Arena, which is soon to be demolished and Reunion Tower. The area was named for a late 19 th century commune called La Reunion. While much of this area has lain undeveloped for the past few decades, plans are on the table to reinvigorate the neighborhood and entice new businesses into the area now dominated totally by the hotels.

West End Historic District- West of the Arts District, you'll find the West End Historic District in downtown Dallas. The West End was designated as a historic area to preserve some of the city's historic brick buildings. Thanks to this movement, there are dozens of brick buildings providing homes for shops, boutiques, local restaurants and many loft apartments. This is one of the areas most visited by tourists. Over seven million people visit the West End Historical District each year, drawn there by the unique architecture and fascinating buildings.

All of these districts are served by the Dallas Independent School District, providing education for the thousands of children living in the downtown area. Each area has homes, shops, boutiques, cafes, bars and art galleries that provide unique local flavor.