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- DEEP ELLUM: Eclectic and alternative, this trendy neighborhood is located a few blocks east of Downtown. Bordered by Elm Street to the north and Canton Street to the south, Deep Ellum is best known for its variety of restaurants, bars, clubs and galleries. Predominately an African-American neighborhood in the mid-1800s, the area eventually became Dallas' industrial warehouse section. A revitalization project that began in the 1980s turned the run-down area into one of the hippest in Texas. As for the odd name, when "Deep Elm" is pronounced with a Southern drawl, the result is "Deep Ellum."
- DOWNTOWN: Though areas like Greenville Avenue and Uptown may grab headlines, Dallas's central business district holds its own very well, boasting impressive architecture, cultural and historic sights, and first-rate shopping. Two of Downtown's top attractions are Dealey Plaza, where John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and the 15-story Plaza of the Americas shopping center, which also features an ice-skating rink. On the north side of Downtown, you'll find the Arts District, a 60-acre cultural area that's home to the Dallas Museum of Art and the Meyerson Symphony Center.
- FAIR PARK: This 227-acre National Historic Landmark is home to a variety of cultural exhibits, including the Starplex Amphitheater, the Dallas Aquarium, the Civic Garden Center, eight museums, a planetarium, a music hall, and the Cotton Bowl. Landscaped walking paths and the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the US add to the park's appeal. Additionally, since 1886, this site has hosted the annual Texas State Fair.
- GREENVILLE AVENUE: Dallas's young and trendy folks congregate in the area along Greenville Avenue. The street stretches from near Garret Park all the way into Richardson and features one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, and clubs. Mockingbird Lane divides Greenville Avenue; attractions to the north are referred to as being on Upper Greenville, and those to the south are located on Lower Greenville. Upper Greenville appeals to an urban yuppie crowd and is more upscale and expensive than the more bohemian Lower Greenville.
- HIGHLAND PARK: Located south of University Park, this residential area contains several recreational centers such as Lakeside Park, Fairfax Park and Jester Park. Highland Park is known for its luxury homes and beautiful residential streets. This is a great place to take a Sunday stroll.
- NORTHWEST DALLAS: Arlington and Irving are two large suburbs (cities actually) located to the west of Dallas. With a population of about 320,000 people, and a wide variety of shopping, dining, and lodging venues, Arlington can offer just about anything to anyone. If this statement should be proven false, then Dallas and Fort Worth are within easy reach. Irving, which is home to over 179,000 people and the Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport, has some of the area’s best golf courses and shopping. This popular area is home also to the Dallas Cowboys' Texas Stadium and the NHL's Dallas Stars' Dr Pepper StarCenter.
- OAK LAWN: Considered one of Dallas's first suburbs, Oak Lawn was named for a dominant oak tree that sat in the midst of the area's thousand acres. From 1870 to 1890, Oak Lawn gained affluence as a neighborhood, but it was quickly overshadowed when the 1920s boom created prestigious Turtle Creek. The area is bound by Central Expressway to the east and Harry Hines Boulevard to the west and sits south of Highland Park. Oak Lawn is now home to a number of shops, restaurants, and apartment complexes.
- UNIVERSITY PARK: Now a residential area of tree-lined streets and beautiful parks, University Park earned its name by being located next to Southern Methodist University, and many of the original homes were built for professors and staff. Homeowners once paid the university for water and sewer lines, but as more homes were built, the school could no longer support them. University Park and its 3.7 square miles became its own city in 1924 after Dallas refused to incorporate it.
- UPTOWN: Referred to as Uptown, the McKinney Avenue area is best known for its upscale restaurants and shopping. Want to enjoy a burger or indulge in fine French cuisine? This street offers it all! The neighborhood dates back 125 years and was once called Freedomtown because it emerged as a freed slave settlement. McKinney Avenue is located north of Downtown and is easily accessible via the Downtown/McKinney Avenue trolley line.
- WEST END: Dallas's all-in-one tourist stop is a great place to start any tour of the Metroplex. The area, comprised of renovated brick warehouses, dates to the early 20th century and now boasts dozens of restaurants and retailers. The West End is bound by Market Street, Pacific Avenue, and Woodall Rogers Freeway and is located southwest of Downtown. It's a short walk from both Dealey Plaza and the Old Red Courthouse.
- ADDISON
- ALLEN
- BALCH SPRINGS
- BISHOP ARTS DISTRICT
- DE SOTO
- DFW AIRPORT
- EAST DALLAS
- FLOWER MOUND
- FRISCO
- GALLERIA
- GRAND PRAIRIE
- GRAPEVINE
- HEATH
- IRVING
- KNOX-HENDERSON
- LAKEWOOD
- LAS COLINAS
- LEWISVILLE
- LOVE FIELD
- MARKET CENTER
- MCKINNEY
- MESQUITE
- NORTH DALLAS
- NORTHEAST DALLAS
- PARKER
- PLANO
- PRESTON FOREST
- RICHARDSON
- SOUTHLAKE
- SOUTHWEST DALLAS
- TIOGA
- VICTORY PARK
- WEST LOVERS LANE
- WHITE ROCK LAKE
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