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DALLAS DESIGN DISTRICT & BEYOND

PLACES TO STAY

A variety of hotel options are available for your choosing. These hotels are just minutes away from our facility in the Design District or Downtown, and are conveniently situated near local attractions, major highways, nearby airports, and a wide variety of restaurants and dining options.

Virgin Hotel Dallas

1445 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas TX 75207

(855) 326-4544

5 minutes from our facility

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A large white hotel building with the sign 'DoubleTree by Hilton' on the top, surrounded by green trees and a grassy park area, under a partly cloudy sky.

Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - Market Center

2015 Market Center Blvd. Dallas TX 75207

(214) 741- 7481

5 minutes from our facility

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Hôtel Swexan

2575 McKinnon St Dallas, TX 75201

(469) 405-1911

10 minutes from our facility

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Renaissance Dallas Hotel

2222 N Stemmons Fwy Dallas, TX 75207

(214) 631-2222

7 minutes from our facility

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PLACES TO EAT in the design district

A variety of restaurant options are available for your choosing. From Mexican to Italian and everything in between, you’ll find an appealing mix of casual eateries, trendy bistros, and upscale dining in the Design District or Downtown.

lunch at the design district

  • Exterior of a two-story restaurant named Culinary Dropout with outdoor rooftop seating, striped awnings, and a sign displaying the restaurant's name.

    CULINARY DROPOUT

  • A pizza with seafood, greens, and drizzled sauce on a white platter with the words 'PIZZA + ROTISSERIE + BAR' and an overlay text 'PIE TAP'.

    PIE TAP PIZZA

  • A red brick building with a black logo on the side that reads "The Slow Bone Barbeque" in bold orange letters, with a silhouette of a pig's head above the text.

    THE SLOW BONE

  • A single-story restaurant with a neon sign that reads 'RODEO GOAT' on the roof, located in a parking lot during evening with mostly clear sky, some small trees and a wall surrounding the outdoor area.

    RODEO GOAT

DINNER at the design district

  • Outdoor scene of a restaurant or bar entrance with a textured stone wall displaying the sign 'El Carlos Elegante', illuminated by wall lighting. Several potted cacti of varying sizes are placed next to the wall.

    Carlos Elegante

  • A group of five people standing outside a restaurant called 'Carbone' at night, engaged in conversation. The restaurant has large curtains, potted plants, and a bright red neon sign displaying the name.

    Carbones

  • Night view of a modern Mexican restaurant building with illuminated sign reading "The Mexican" and stone exterior walls, surrounded by small plants and trees.

    The Mexican

  • A metal sign with the text 'DELUCCA GAUCHO PIZZERIA & WINE' mounted on a stone wall, with a modern building and some greenery visible in the background.

    Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine

QUICK BITE & DRINKS at the Design District

  • The entrance of a restaurant called Ascension with a sign that says craft coffee, wine, and food, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a sidewalk and a street to the left.

    Ascension Coffee

  • Several cans of Community Beer Co. beer, including a Citrus Slice India Pale Ale, a Classic IPA, and another variety, held by a person's hand with the company's logo and slogan overlaid.

    Community Beer Company

  • A hand holding a white disposable coffee cup with a white lid, featuring the Triumph logo, outside a cafe with green chairs and potted plants.

    Triumphs Espresso & Whiskey

  • Interior of a stylish lounge or restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, warm lighting, and a mix of colorful chairs and booths. There are decorative archways with floral patterns and greenery above. A large pink feathered light fixture hangs from the ceiling, and a unique mural or artwork is on the wall.

    Funny Library Coffee Shop

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Fun things to do as a group in the Design District:

  • Exterior of a bowling lounge in Dallas with a sign that says 'Bowllounge' and large white letters spelling 'DALLAS' in front of green artificial turf.

    Bowlounge

    Enjoy friendly competition at this vintage-themed bowling alley. Bowlounge offers a full restaurant and bar, retro video games, and pool tables—everything you need for a fun night out.

  • Logo of The Cookery featuring a frying pan with the text, a fork, a knife, and two stars.

    The Cookery

    Put your cooking skills to the test as you learn three and four-course meals in guided cooking lessons. Classes last about three hours with different themes and specialties every week.

  • People playing arcade basketball game at Cidercade with neon lighting and city view through windows

    The Cidercade

    It's a classic arcade combined with a cider tap room, so you can play a round of Pac Man with a pint of the tasty Crackberry in hand. There're more than 80 vintage games to check out, plus room for Skee ball and hoops.

  • An art gallery with white walls displaying colorful paintings, a high ceiling with exposed pipes and lighting, and a large open floor space.

    Dallas Contemporary

    Explore rotating exhibitions from emerging and internationally acclaimed artists at this modern museum. With bold installations, it’s a must-visit for art lovers.

  • Two glasses of beer with the Texas Ale Project logo in front of the Texas Ale Project building.

    Texas Ale Project

    Texas Ale Project came on the Dallas brewery scene in 2014, and they've been brewing home-grown ales ever since. Be sure to try one of the local favorites like the “Fire Ant Funeral”.

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Exterior view of Northpark shopping mall during evening with the sign illuminated, people walking and sitting outside, trees, and a moving car on the street.
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EXPLORE WHAT DALLAS HAS TO OFFER

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  • Nasher Sculpture Center

    Modern and Contemporary sculpture collections in the heart of Downtown Dallas

    Klyde Warren Park

    Green space connecting Uptown to the Arts District in downtown’s business center. Showcases a variety of cultures & talents Dallas has to offer.

    Dallas Museum of Art

    Located in the Dallas Art District, DMA is a catalyst for community creativity.

    Perot Museum

    A premier 180,000 sq ft institution dedicated to inspiring minds through nature and science.

    AT&T Performing Arts Center

    Located in the heart of the Dallas Art District, the AT&T Center proudly host three of the nation’s most exceptional performance venues: the Winspear Opera House, Wyle Theatre, and Strauss Square set against the backdrop of Sammons Park.

  • American Airlines Center

    Home of the Dallas Mavericks is less than 10 minutes from METI Dallas just across Hwy I-35

    Globe Life Field

    Home to the Texas Rangers is about 20 miles southwest of Downton Dallas

    AT&T Stadium

    Home to the Dallas Cowboys is about 20 miles southwest of Downtown Dallas

  • Neiman Marcus

    Flagship store in the heart of Downtown

    Design District

    Comprised of namesake interior design showrooms, art galleries, fine dining and apparel retailers.

    NorthPark

    Home to 200 retailers, including luxury boutiques. Filled with museum-quality artwork.

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