Dallas is for Art Lovers
If you’re a lover of art, culture, and architecture and find yourself in Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Arts District should be at the top of your bucket list. Spanning 68 acres and 19 blocks, the Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in the country. With so much to see in this one area, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out where to go, but we’re here to help. We’ve come up with a guide to visiting the Dallas Arts District, including everything that should be on your must-do list.
Nasher Sculpture Center
Address: 2001 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 242-5100
The Nasher Sculpture Center has been open since 2003. It’s home to one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world. The Center also features rotating exhibitions drawn from the Nasher Collection. In terms of layout, the ground level houses three galleries, a boardroom, a gift shop, and institute offices. The upper level houses a garden that terraces downward to the auditorium, creating an outdoor theatre that hosts concerts from local and national musicians.
Winspear Opera House
Address: 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 880-0202
The Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District is nationally recognized as one of America’s finest opera houses. Built specifically for opera, musical, and ballet performances, it is in the shape of a traditional “horseshoe” opera house and can accommodate up to 2,200 people.
If your group is planning on catching a Broadway show or ballet at Winspear Opera House while you’re in Dallas, rely on Longhorn Charter Bus to provide you with transportation to and from the venue. We’ll ensure your group arrives there safely.
Klyde Warren Park
Address: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 716-4500
Dallas gets a lot of sunshine—more than the national average. If you and your group find yourselves in the city on a sunny day, we recommend heading over to Klyde Warren Park in the Dallas Arts District. Whether you want to take a free outdoor yoga class, take your group to the putting green or jam out to some live music, there’s something for everyone at Klyde Warren Park. Did we mention that there are various food trucks on a rotating schedule at the park?
Crow Museum of Asian Art
Address: 2010 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 979-6430
You don’t have to fly across the world to appreciate Asian arts and culture. The Crow Museum of Asian Art in the Dallas Arts District features exhibitions that promote learning and dialogue around Asian art from both ancient and contemporary eras. Through a variety of permanent and rotating exhibitions, groups can truly experience all that Asia has to offer, right in the heart of Dallas. Plus, this museum is free to the public!
Akai
Address: 1740 Crockett St, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 444-5357
What do you think of when you hear the term “speakeasy”? Do your ears immediately perk up? If that’s the case, then you’ll want to take your group to Akai in the Dallas Arts District. This new, secret bar opened in early 2019, and it can be accessed through the front of Musume, a local restaurant.
Once you walk through the restaurant, take a left and walk through the kitchen and past the storage area. When you see the white cinderblock wall, hang a right and then take a final left into a red tomb. This is the front of Akai.
The cocktail menu is filled with fun and refreshing drinks with an Asian twist, including a green-tea-infused whisky drink and a cucumber sake.
Book Your Charter Bus Today
Make your trip to the Dallas Arts District one for the books by reserving private transportation for your whole group. Whether you’re in town for a corporate event or a family reunion, we can help you find the perfect minibus or charter bus to accommodate your group size. Contact us today at 214-206-8432 with any questions you have.
