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    Deep Ellum Neighborhood

    4.5 (116 reviews)

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    Hunter S.

    You can definitely tell the lame-asses from the reviews that use "hipster" over and over. This is a fun arts district, with lots of restaurants, bars, galleries, music venues, street art. It's very pleasant and walkable, with a lot of alfresco/outdoor patio dining. It could use a little help . . . there are several venues that are boarded up or shut down . . . but it's the most walkable section I've found in Dallas, and tons of dining and entertainment options in a small section. People complain about lack of parking, but honestly, I think there is too much commercial parking in the area. A bunch of paid parking lots, and annoyingly, these spots are home to a lot of the murals, so you're having to shoot around cars and signage. Someone compared this swath of town to New York City. As someone who spends over half my time in NYC, that's ridiculous. Not even close. But it's the closest thing to being artsy, accepting, and cool. So if you'd like to step outside of the way the rest of the country sees Texas . . . Deep Ellum is the way to go.

    Katherine K.

    Very fun neighborhood to walk around and explore. There are many amazing, beautiful, and colorful murals all along the buildings that will have you staring. Pretty dead during the day, but it really comes alive at night when all the bars start opening up. My guy and I spent hours here visiting a ton of different places. It's a nice distance from a lot of other areas as well like downtown or the farmers market.

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    Theresa H.

    This area is eclectic and has an eccentric style with a lot going on. This is my second time in Deep Ellum and they have built up since I was last here 7 years ago. It's so much to see and do here. A plethora of places to eat, drink, shop, music venues and entertainment for all. It's always a fun time in this area.

    Dee B.

    Awesome place to explore and check out the amazing artists and murals. There has got to be around 100! When you are walking, make sure you turn around and look at the buildings behind you! Right now is the 150th year, and events are happening! Across from Serious Pizza is a street that will have local artists and vendors showcasing their talents around noon. There are so many great spots for food and drinks after your walk around!

    Street Art

    Amazing art every way you turn and great restaurants. Worth a stop if you're in Dallas.

    I started noticing looked boxes everywhere!!!!
    Guy H.

    This area just east of Downtown Dallas has a long and storied history. Reaching back into the 1930s it rivaled Chicago for a few years before fading away. Blues Legends such as Robert Johnson and Blind Lemmon Jefferson were mainstays. It's had ups and downs and false starts for decades with mostly nite clubs and restaurants. Recently after a long dry spell an investor bought up blocks of the area and is now developing substantial multiuser projects that will at last stabilize the area. The addition of a mass transit stop has helped as well as several new restaurants. Definitely a go if you're visiting from outside Big D

    Van D.

    Deep Ellum is a popular neighborhood in Dallas, TX that came highly recommended by many of the locals as a place to have a good time. This place has a bit of everything whether you like to eat and drink or simply enjoy their art and culture. The community is absolutely resilient and united. During the Covid pandemic, they were able to adapt their businesses to build more outdoor spaces to safely eat and hang out. This allowed the locals to continue supporting the small businesses. By day, you can enjoy foods, drinks and desserts. They have art all over their buildings so the area is fun just to walk around in. There are also cute specialty boutiques to check out. If you are visiting, I highly recommend Pecan Lodge. Pecan Lodge is one of Dallas' top rated barbecue spot with awards from local publications as well as top ratings on travel advisor, yelp, zagat and more. By night, you can experience local live music, performances, art shows. There is something happening every night. Better yet, they have plenty of adapted rooftop bars. You can drink and overlook the poppin' crowd below. This came highly recommended by the locals, but if I am being completely honest my friend and I did not feel too safe being in Deep Ellum at night. Dark alleys and angry people yelling does not make for safe travels. We preferred the nightlife in the Uptown area where it was classier and most importantly much much safer. Definitely one of the must-visit areas while in town, but I highly recommend going during the day time when it is less sketch.

    Keith F.

    If you don't mind hippie progressive dingy lifestyle, then you might like this place . It's edgy. Cops everywhere to keep things in check. Not for those who prefer a more upscale environment which is most of Dallas. Stay alert down here at night , it can get rowdy but it's a lot of varied fun. There is music , food and tons of interesting folks. Parking is ridiculous but worth it.

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    Fox E.

    If someone's being too pushy, tell 'em And don't move to South Bronx or Pelham But when in Dallas, see It's a fallacy To say you should not see Deep Ellum. Still one of the best party neighbourhoods in Dallas. It's pretty awesome here and exciting and enjoyable and it's hard not to love an area with the flavour of Deep Ellum. With some of the best nightlife in the state of Texas - although perhaps not as sexy as Houston's Washington Corridor, and definitely not as wild as Austin by any stretch of the imagination. There is some good Boba here in the form of Bobaddiction and some wonderful food in the form of Jimmy's Deli nearby. Some of the best sandwiches in the whole of the South really, at Jimmy's. So all in all I would say that it is one of the destinations in Dallas and even though Dallas is in some ways an obnoxiously Republican City with a lot of severe issues - especially in the suburbs - it also has a lot to offer, and Deep Ellum is one of the shining stars of what it has to offer, and offers balance to a right wing region. I've been told I have a pretty Deep Ellum. Mainly by guys that hang out in Deep Ellum. Hmm. That's apparently why boys like me. And there are plenty of boys who like me, hi. I fixed this review because Kristie told me it's not actually the gaybourhoood (British spelling). I knew this (subconsciously) because a gay guy (hi Bill) invited me back to his house after my first Dallas concert (it was nothing sexual, not on my part anyway), and so I stayed over with him, but first he took me to some bars in the "Gaybourhood" and I remember it being a little west of Downtown - not directly East of downtown, like Deep Ellum is. But I have definitely been hit on by boys (less so girls) when in Deep Ellum so it must just be me then. #Whydontgirlslikeme Easily the coolest trendiest hipster neighbourhood of Dallas, where everything is fairly expensive, but there's a lot of really great spots hidden amongst the crap. It's been the go-to place for nightlife for a long time, although there are other sexy nightlife areas too, but this is the main one. This is also NOT one of the prominent gay neighbourhoods in the south, even though I've always thought that it was. If you want nightlife then this is where you come. Wander around here on any given weekend night and you will see lots of sexy people. Not to be confused with UT Austin, which has a particularly Deep Alum, as in, lots of them, everywhere in Texas. Or Dartmouth, which has particularly Deep Alum, as in, they're very smart and cerebral. Hi Barbie. The Deep Ellum neighbourhood is really wonderful. It's eclectic and hipster and colourful, and it represents the heart of Dallas culture. At least the richer side of Dallas culture anyway. They have a wonderful Bubble Tea dessert place and it's a nice place to hang out in the day, and full of good looking people who dress very sexy, at night. Meerut is good for kebab and curry when in Dallas, too, as well as many other hidden food treats. And how do I know about all these places? Ellum-entary, my dear Watson.

    Tae Kyung Y.

    Deep Ellum is such a fun place to be! Reminds me of Little Five back in Atlanta and it's a place of culture, food, nightlife and more. I come here whenever I want to do some thrifting (they have some great resell stores here, as well as Patagonia) and they also have some great restaurants and bars! You definitely have to check out Pecan Lodge and Terry Black's -- some of the best barbeque in Dallas. You can walk around this area (and you will want to as parking is typically not free) but it's a great place to visit on evenings and weekends if you want to have some fun. Definitely not the safest area but just be smart and know what you're doing and you won't have an issue. If you're visiting Dallas, Deep Ellum is a must!

    Hello Tuesday!  (4/7/20)
    Jennifer Y.

    Eccentric, Electrifying, Energetic. Narrow broken sidewalks. Garish graffiti walls. Talented tattoo artists. Underground music venues. Beguiling street scene. Perplexing tasty bites. Do stay safe. CHEERS!

    Tanja N.

    Such a vibrant and colorful neighborhood. Deep Ellum is an artistic soul of this town. There are hip restaurants, music venues, art installations and murals everywhere you look. It is an absolute must to understand how this city breathes.

    Felecia I.

    On a beautiful, mild, sunny autumn weekend afternoon, we wanted to explore outdoors. So it was off to historic Deep Ellum, a neighborhood I'd never been to but heard much about. What a vibrant place! There is artwork everywhere, in parking lots, by garbage dumpsters, in back alleys, on main thoroughfares... you name it, it has a piece of art on it. I'm a huge fan of art in public spaces, so I was in heaven. So much to see! Many small shops to browse in, too. My favorite was a plant shop called Jade & Clover. And if you start to flag and need sustenance, there are many options for eating and drinking. Lots of folks were also out enjoying this fine day, so all metered parking spots were full. Paid parking lots were pretty much at capacity as well, but we managed to slot in when another car left.

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    Great neighborhood, lots to do and see. Many options for food, drinks and music. Twilight was so amazing.

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    Ask the Community - Deep Ellum Neighborhood

    How safe is the area at the deep ellum dallas texas?

    I would say Deep Ellum is safe, especially with the businesses that make up the area. Always keep an eye for anything suspicious, but that would be the same for everywhere!

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    Young, hip and vibrant, Deep Ellum has become the east downtown hub.

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    4.2(77 reviews)
    2.7 miTrinity Groves

    This trip, I'm here for the Trinity River Run (Half Marathon, 10K and 5K). It is a beautiful…read moreafternoon and the evening would get even better as the moon rose over Dallas! This area has SO many attractions and events. The restaurants go from sandwiches, fantastic burgers, BBQ, to international fares from around the world! Desserts include exquisite chocolates, cakes, Asian shave iced, fried pies, fine baked pies and ice cream. Let's not forget the drinks of fine wines to super craft beers! There is the Kirk Pedestrian bridge nearby which makes this spot special for the kids! It has a playground nearly the full length (lots of kid friendly spots the full length) besides the intended kid playgrounds. There are places to sit and lounge. Places to sit and converse. And a long pathway to run, walk, gab and sight see. The BEST attraction at Trinity Groves is the view! In daylight, the view of the Margaret Hunt-Hill Bridge is gorgeous with the back drop being the city of Dallas skyline. At night, is the ULTIMATE attraction, the fanciful and delightful ever changing colorful neon/LED building lights behind the well lit Margaret Hunt-Hill Bridge. This trip, the full moon over this view made it spectacular! Bring a date, bring the kids, bring your dog or come alone. It is impressive! You will enjoy it!

    Fun rotating mix of new restaurant concepts. Has a little bit of everything, so good for indecisive…read moregroups

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    Reunion Tower - Daytime at Reunion Tower

    Reunion Tower

    3.9(443 reviews)
    1.7 miDowntown

    When in Dallas, you must check out the Reunion Tower. There isn't a whole lot to do while you're up…read morethere except enjoy the spectacular views and beautiful landscapes. We were fortunate there was no cloud cover! You could see for miles from the Ball's point of view at 470 feet up. The Reunion Tower itself is a 561 ft observation tower in Dallas, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. We spent about 30 min checking out the views and eventually made our way back down the elevator. Overall, it was a nice experience! But for the price we paid, I did expect a bit more! Side note: Remember to download your free group picture at the kiosk before you leave!

    I always try to visit an observation tower when I visit a different state. So I had to visit the…read moreReunion Tower whilst in Dallas. The Tower looked like a lollipop and was only 20 mins walk from our hotel. At one point we found ourselves on the train tracks and could see the Tower but couldn't quite see how to get there as there was no signage or directions. Eventually, we had to walk around and go under a bridge to get to the other side and walked towards the Tower. Even the entrance had no signage. It did have the name of the restaurant Crown Block and also Hyatt Hotel but nothing about the Tower. Anyway, we walked in and went downstairs. Tickets were $19 and can be bought from the kiosks. As we walked to the line, you get to have your photo taken with a green screen. There are props you can use on the right counter if needed. In the elevator you can see outside as you are going up. I just wished the glass was facing the city instead of Trinity river and the two Margaret sister bridges. You can see all the freeways overlapping like spaghetti. At the top, there is a little area with a few tables and chairs. I guess you can bring a lunch or snack whilst enjoying the views. The restrooms are really clean up there. Outside, there are telescopes available and info about the skyline. However, it was awfully windy and cold in January. The staff were really friendly and helpful with any questions you have. We found out the photos taken earlier, could be viewed at the kiosks by scanning the barcode on your ticket. They email the photos to you for free or you can buy a physical copy from them. Overall, it was a nice visit. Have to say, there were hardly any people around. I guess it was off peak tourist season, so it was nice not having the crowds and long lines.

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    Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge - Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge from a distant urban summit - possibly something climbable.  :)

    Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

    4.4(53 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    One of two bridges across the Trinity River, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge was designed by…read morearchitect Santiago Calatrava. The architect's name should be familiar as he also designed the Milwaukee Art Museum, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan and the Auditorio de Tenerife among other absolutely stunning buildings. Margaret Hunt Hill (1915-2007) was a major philanthropist to a number of Dallas charities and was the daughter of oil tycoon H. L. Hunt. This is a cable-stayed bridge that opened in 2012 and connects downtown Dallas to West Dallas. The stunning 40-story center-support arch is a major feature of the Dallas skyline. It is 1206 feet long, connected with 58 white strands that connect along the center of the bridge. It almost likes like a musical instrument that might be played by a giant! There is no toll to cross the bridge. It is for vehicles only, with the adjacent Ronald Kirk Bridge converted to a pedestrian and cycling bridge. [Review 758 of 2024 - 517 in Texas - 21789 overall]

    I call it the Calatrava! You call it whatever you want! Actually, Santiago Calatrava was the…read morearchitect and designer of this great addition to Dallas. As with anything being developed here, it was controversial on all fronts. I have to admit I was skeptical at first. Primarily because I'm attached to the original bridges spanning the Trinity river that have been here in use for 100 years. The oldest of these bridges was (and still in use) the Houston Viaduct designed and engineered by a woman. This new bridge was named for Margaret Hunt Hill the socialite, businesswoman, and philanthropist. she was the daughter of Hunt one of the first to discover oil in Texas and instrumental in Dallas growth. Unfortunately, I didn't capture the best vantage point of this bridge but, it's become a good love addition to the Dallas landscape. Check it out when in Dallas

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    Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge - More Trinity floodwaters (2015).

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