Dallas Design District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dallas Design District
Dallas Design District
Dallas Design District
Dallas Design District
Dallas Design District

Fine dining and craft beer meet antique dealers, art galleries and boutique shopping at this former warehouse district of Dallas.

Explore the burgeoning entertainment and retail opportunities available in the hip Dallas Design District. Once just a group of nondescript warehouses, the area began to change after the 1950s. First furniture stores and design studios took advantage of cheap locations for their showrooms. Later came today’s wide selection of cool bars, restaurants, fashion outlets and galleries.

Art enthusiasts can enjoy exhibitions ranging from contemporary to French impressionism. Regional, national and international artists present thought-provoking themes at Dallas Contemporary. Admire works by contemporary British artists, such as Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, at the Goss Michael Foundation. Delve into the evolution of motorcycles via more than 200 bikes at the Haas Moto Museum & Sculpture Gallery.

Homegrown designers and luxury fashion labels line up along the neighbourhood’s streets. Head to Slocrum Street to search for antiques, collectibles and objets d’art. Howell Street is the setting for some of the best thrift stores and vintage clothing boutiques in Dallas. Enjoy window-shopping among housewares and furniture shops, artists’ studios, glassworks and jewelers.

From taco joints and tapas bars to a traditional American diner and the iconic Texas barbecue restaurant, the culinary scene here is varied and abundant. Sample craft ciders while playing classic arcade games, sip award-winning craft beers and join a brewery tour. Have fun at Bowlounge, a retro bowling alley, cocktail bar and taproom with a lively warehouse setting.

Find pockets of greenery on the Trinity Strand Trail, a meandering walking and biking pathway that follows the course of the Trinity River. The Trinity Levee Trail and Trinity Skyline Trail cut through nearby Trammell Crow Park. Relax on the park’s lush green lawns, spot cow sculptures and gaze toward the glistening towers of the Dallas skyline.

Dallas Design District is a lovely neighbourhood northwest of Downtown Dallas. A public bus service stops at intervals on the district’s principal avenue, North Riverfront Boulevard. Use the free parking areas offered by many of the businesses.


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Our pick of the best Dallas Design District Hotel Deals

 Hilton Anatole

Hilton Anatole

4.5 out of 5
2201 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX
The price is AU$348 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$348
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,533 reviews)
Family trip
"Excellent overall"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Hilton Anatole
Tru by Hilton Dallas Downtown Market Center

Tru by Hilton Dallas Downtown Market Center

2.5 out of 5
1949 N STEMMONS FWY, Dallas, TX
The price is AU$151 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$151
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,140 reviews)
"Entire stay was pleasant. Quiet despite a bar being on the roof. All in all an enjoyable experience."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Tru by Hilton Dallas Downtown Market Center
Virgin Hotels Dallas

Virgin Hotels Dallas

4.5 out of 5
1445 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, TX
The price is AU$512 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$512
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,105 reviews)
"The hotel staff was wonderful and the room was great, but the pool was filthy—foggy, murky water with hair floating in it—so I didn’t even get in."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Virgin Hotels Dallas
Sheraton Suites Market Center Dallas

Sheraton Suites Market Center Dallas

3.5 out of 5
2101 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX
The price is AU$159 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$159
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Parking not included"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Sheraton Suites Market Center Dallas
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Market Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Market Center

4 out of 5
2015 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX
The price is AU$166 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$166
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Dallas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The food was phenomenal. Highly recumbent the burger. Beds are not in the top condition but comfortable. Feather pillows 👌. Overall good hotel, but needs some upgrades for sure"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Market Center
Omni Dallas Hotel

Omni Dallas Hotel

4 out of 5
555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX
The price is AU$381 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$381
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Dallas. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,889 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Omni Dallas Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Dallas Design District Travel Guide

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