DALLAS VISITOR GUIDE
Your insider’s guide to local aracons
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CONTENTS
Local Attractions ............................................................... 4
Airports .............................................................................6
Medpace Dallas .................................................................8
Hotels .............................................................................. 10
Markets & Groceries ....................................................... 12
Restaurants ..................................................................... 14
Museums ........................................................................ 18
Outdoor Activities ............................................................ 20
Indoor Activities .............................................................. 22
Shopping ......................................................................... 24
Neighborhoods ................................................................ 26
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HIGHLIGHT OF ATTRACTIONS
McKinney Avenue Trolley
3153 Oak Grove Avenue
Hop on the vintage trolley line to enjoy
all that Uptown and Downtown Dallas
have to oer. This is the best way
to explore the Uptown/Downtown
restaurants, museums, shopping, and
aracons. Check out how to ride
for free.
mata.org
Dallas Arboretum &
Botanical Garden
8525 Garland Road
Enjoy a day of outdoor acvies walking
around 66 acres of gardens on the shore
of White Rock Lake. The Arboretum is
known for its outdoor concert series,
seasonal exhibits, and numerous
acvies for both children and adults.
dallasarboretum.org
Cowboys, Stars,
Rangers, & Mavericks
Are you a fan of football, hockey,
baseball, or basketball? Tour one
of these world-famous venues or
(depending on the season), take in
a game!
Dallas & Fort Worth Zoos
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (Dallas)
1989 Colonial Parkway (Fort Worth)
Explore some of the nest zoological
exhibits in the region, home to over
400 diverse species. The Dallas Zoo is
the oldest and largest zoo in the state
and the Fort Worth Zoo has been named
the top zoo in the naon.
dallaszoo.com
fortworthzoo.org
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Experience an urban green space built
in the heart of Downtown Dallas. This
beauful city oasis serves as a central
gathering space for Dallas and its
visitors. The 5.2-acre deck park sits
over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway. The
space oers free daily programming for
the public, ranging from yoga to lecture
series to outdoor concerts and lms.
Enjoy a picnic or check out the ever-
changing food truck opons.
klydewarrenpark.org
Dallas World Aquarium
1801 North Grin Street
Need to retreat from the Texas heat?
Spend the day exploring the DWA.
You will be pleasantly surprised by the
variety of sea and land creatures
housed here.
Toyota Music Factory
316 West Las Colinas Boulevard
Sasfy any taste in food, music, and
movies—just a 10-minute car ride
from Medpace!
Variety of Museums
Check out one of the many museums
the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) area has
to oer.
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood Street
Perot Museum of
Nature & Science
2201 North Field Street
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora Street
HIGHLIGHT OF ATTRACTIONS
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AIRPORTS
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport
2400 Aviaon Drive
The DFW Airport is located between
Dallas and Fort Worth. It’s the
4th busiest airport in the world by
aircra movement. The airport is an
American Airlines hub and has direct
service to 72 internal and 192 domesc
desnaons. The airport by land is larger
than the island of Manhaan.
Love Field Airport
8008 Herb Kelleher Way
Love Field is located just 6 miles north
of Downtown Dallas. It serves as the
corporate headquarters and hub for
Southwest Airlines.
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The oce is centrally located between
the cies of Dallas and Fort Worth, in
the community of Irving. The locaon
oers convenient access to the DFW
Internaonal Airport and the enre
DFW Metroplex.
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HOTELS
Downtown/Uptown
Hotels in Downtown/Uptown will give
you access to museums, nightlife, ne
dining, and luxurious shopping.
Distance to Medpace oce: about 15 miles
(25-minute car ride)
Adolphus Hotel
1321 Commerce Street
4-star hotel, $$
adolphus.com
The Crescent
400 Crescent Court
4-star hotel, $$$
crescentcourt.com
Hotel ZaZa
2332 Leonard Street
4-star hotel, $$$
hotelzaza.com
The Stoneleigh
2927 Maple Avenue
4-star hotel, $$
marrio.com
Canopy by Hilton
2950 Cityplace West Boulevard
4-star hotel, $$
hilton.com
Irving/Las Colinas
Hotels in Irving oer proximity to
the Medpace oce and a variety of
restaurants and acvies within
the community.
Omni Mandalay
221 Las Colinas Boulevard East
4-star hotel, 10 minutes to oce, $$
omnihotels.com
Alo – Las Colinas
122 East John Carpenter Freeway
3-star hotel, 10 minutes to oce, $
marrio.com
Dallas Marrio Hotel –
Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Boulevard
3-star hotel, 10 minutes to oce, $
marrio.com
Four Seasons Resort & Club
4150 North MacArthur Boulevard
5-star hotel, 5 minutes to oce, $$$$
fourseasons.com
NYLO Las Colinas –
Tapestry Collecon by Hilton
1001 West Royal Lane
3-star hotel, 8 minutes to oce, $
tapestrycollecon3.hilton.com
Wesn Irving Convenon Center
400 West Las Colinas Boulevard
4-star hotel, 8 minutes to oce, $$
marrio.com
DFW Airport
Enjoy the convenience of 2 onsite hotels
within DFW airport. Located just 5 miles
from the Medpace oce.
Grand Hya – DFW
2337 South Internaonal Parkway
4-star hotel, $$
hya.com
Hya Regency – DFW
2334 North Internaonal Parkway
3-star hotel, $$
hya.com
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Central Market
Texas-based gourmet grocery store
chain. Mulple locaons around DFW.
Oers many unique products sourced
locally and globally.
centralmarket.com
Trader Joe’s
Neighborhood grocery with a
unique twist.
traderjoes.com
Eatzi’s Market and Bakery
European-style eatery and grocery.
Arrive aer 9 pm to get special deals!
eatzis.com
Royal Blue
Texas-based specialty grocery
store. Perfect place to enjoy your
morning coee!
royalbluegrocery.com
Foxtrot Market
Known as the next generaon of
convenience stores. Combinaon
market/café and delivery service.
foxtrotco.com
Jimmy’s Food Store
Looking for authenc Italian grocery
opons? This is your spot. Grab one of
the best sandwiches in the city while
you do your shopping.
jimmysfoodstore.com
MARKETS & GROCERIES
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RESTAURANTS
Fine Dining & Steakhouses
Nick and Sam’s Steakhouse
3008 Maple Avenue
Contemporary Texas steakhouse.
Perfect for any special occasion. $$$$
nick-sams.com
Sachet
4270 Oak Lawn Avenue
Chic Mediterranean restaurant.
Popular opon for a hot summer
evening in Dallas. $$$
sachetdallas.com
Town Hearth
1617 Market Center Boulevard
The extravagant décor paired with the
jazzed-up American comfort food makes
for an excing night out. $$$
townhearth.com
Neighborhood Services
5027 West Lovers Lane
New American fare inside an upscale
tavern-like restaurant. $$$
nhstheoriginal.com
The Charles
1632 Market Center Boulevard
Italian-inspired eatery in the heart of the
Dallas Design District. Fun spot for large
groups and family-style dining. $$
thecharlesdallas.com
Texas de Brazil
2727 Cedar Springs Road
Endless grilled meats served up in the
style of old-me Brazilian ranchers. $$$
texasdebrazil.com
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Dallas
1900 North Pearl Street
Luxury steakhouse owned by the viral
sensaon, Salt Bae. You may spot a
celebrity! $$$$
www.nusr-et.com
Mexican
Javier’s
4912 Cole Avenue
Dallas instuon since 1977. Known for
sophiscated Mexico City cuisine. $$$
javiers.net
Velvet Taco
Mulple locaons
Serves a variety of globally inspired tacos.
Easy order-at-the-counter menu. $
velveaco.com
Mi Cocina –
Highland Park Village
77 Highland Park Village
Tradional Tex-Mex cuisine. Enjoy
margaritas in the rooop Monkey Bar.
hpvillage.com
Joe T Garcia’s
2201 North Commerce Street
Located within the Fort Worth
Stockyards. This Fort Worth Tex-Mex
staple is worth the drive! $$
joetgarcias.com
Asian
Oishii Sushi
2525 Wycli Avenue #110
One of Dallas’ most beloved sushi
desnaons. Grab a spot at the sushi bar
for the best seat in the restaurant! $$
dallasoishii.com
Royal China
6025 Royal Lane
The oldest Chinese restaurant in Dallas
is worth a visit! $$
royalchinadallas.com
Si Lom
3300 Oak Lawn Avenue #110
Authenc Thai street food. You
can enjoy this as takeout or in the
restaurant! $
silomthaidallas.com
Uchi
2817 Maple Avenue
Calling all sushi fans! You will not be
disappointed with the high-quality sushi
and professional service. $$$
uchidallas.com
Pizza
Cane Rosso
Mulple locaons
It was no mistake that this pizza was
named best in Dallas 5 years in a row! $$
canerosso.com
Bar Restaurants
Katy Trail Ice House
3127 Routh Street
Hailed as one of the best paos in
Dallas. Nestled next to the Katy
Trail, this Ausn-styled beer garden
is summoning you for a bright, crisp
aernoon, or breezy evening under
the stars. $-$$
katyicehouse.com
The Rusc
3656 Howell Street
Best place to enjoy live Texas Music
every day of the week. Oers
down-home cooking sourced from
local Texas ranchers and farmers. $$
therusc.com
Hero
3090 Olive Street
Expansive modern sports bar and grill.
This is the perfect locaon to enjoy
aer any event at the American Airlines
Center. $-$$
herobyhg.com
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Happiest Hour
2616 Olive Street
Dallas’ largest pao bar and lounge,
featuring an extensive rooop deck with
an impeccable city view. $-$$
happiesthourdallas.com
HG Sply Co
2008 Greenville Avenue
Known for simple, clean food and classic
cocktails. The Dallas locaon oers
rooop seang. $$
hgsplyco.com
Thirsty Lion – Las Colinas
350 West Las Colinas Boulevard
This is the perfect spot for a post-work
dinner or happy hour. Features from-
scratch cooking and a wide range of
local cra beers. Located 5 minutes by
car from the Medpace oce! $-$$
thirstyliongastropub.com
Casual Dining
Flower Child
Mulple locaons
Known for fresh, fast, and healthy food.
This fast-casual restaurant has mulple
locaons all over DFW. $$
iamaowerchild.com
Shake Shack
Mulple locaons
This classic burger joint started in
Manhaan as a hot dog cart and quickly
become a favorite in Dallas. Even beer,
a new locaon opened just 10 minutes
by car from Medpace oce. $$
shakeshack.com
The Ranch - Las Colinas
857 West John Carpenter Freeway
Enjoy live music while you experience
the true taste of Texas! $$
theranchlc.com
Hard Eight BBQ
Mulple locaons
The quintessenal Texas barbecue
experience. $$
hardeightbbq.com
Pecan Lodge BBQ
2702 Main Street
Crowned the best BBQ in Dallas. There
is oen an extensive line to enjoy the
smoke pit BBQ. Trust us, it’s worth
the wait! $$
pecanlodge.com
Best Brunch
Oddfellows
316 West Seventh Street
Known for serving some of Dallas’ nest
pancakes. Breakfast/brunch is denitely
the best meal at this Café! $$
oddfellowsdallas.com
Taverna
Mulple locaons
This warm and inving restaurant is the
perfect spot for a casual brunch. There
are mulple locaons around the DFW
area, and all are good! $$
tavernabylombardi.com
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MUSEUMS
Heard Natural Science
Museum & Wildlife
Sanctuary - McKinney
1 Nature Place
This 289-acre wildlife sanctuary
oers 5 miles of hiking trails, about
50 acres of wetlands, a 2-acre
nave plant garden, a buery
house, live animals, and indoor and
outdoor exhibits.
heardmuseum.org
Sixth Floor Museum
411 Elm Street
The Sixth Floor Museum prompts
visitors to remember the legacy of
President JFK.
j.org
Perot Museum of
Nature & Science
2201 North Field Street
One of the newer museums within DFW,
The Perot oers dynamic experiences to
smulate curiosity in visitors of all ages.
perotmuseum.org
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora Street
The Center features modern and
contemporary masterpieces within
light-lled galleries and a serene
outdoor sculpture garden.
nashersculpturecenter.org
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood Street
The DMA is one of the largest art
museums in America. It’s known for its
unique, ever-changing exhibits.
dma.org
George W. Bush
Presidential Library
2943 SMU Boulevard
Located at Southern Methodist
University, this library houses a full-size
replica of the White House Situaon
Room and Oval Oce.
georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu
Modern Art Museum of
Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street
This museum oers post-World War II
art exhibits.
themodern.org
Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard
It’s always FREE to explore the Kimbell’s
extensive art collecon.
kimbellart.org
Dallas Holocaust & Human
Rights Museum
300 North Houston Street
The DHHRM is dedicated to teaching
the history of the Holocaust and to
advancing human rights.
dhhrm.org
Museum of Illusions
701 Ross Avenue
An interacve opcal adventure!
moidallas.com
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Klyde Warren Park
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
A unique public park in Downtown Dallas.
Enjoy a picnic or check out the various
restaurant and food truck opons.
klydewarrenpark.org
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 East Road to Six Flags Street
Explore the year-round theme park located
halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth.
sixags.com/overtexas
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Enjoy a 66-acre display garden featuring
breathtaking oral displays all year long.
dallasarboretum.org
Texas State Fair
925 South Haskell Avenue
Celebrate all things Texas at the Annual
State Fair of Texas (usually held in
September and October).
bigtex.com
Fort Worth Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway
See descripon page 4.
fortworthzoo.org
Dallas Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway
See descripon page 4.
dallaszoo.com
White Rock Lake
Mulple points of entry
Featuring a beauful lake and 9.33-mile
hike and bike trail, this is a must-visit
Dallas park!
dallasparks.org
whiterockdallas.org
Katy Trail
Mulple points of entry
Iconic walking, running, and biking trail
in Dallas. The historic Katy Trail is built
on an old railroad line.
katytraildallas.org
The Stockyards
2501 Rodeo Plaza
Fort Worth is where the West begins,
and nothing embodies Western heritage
beer than the Fort Worth stockyards.
Enjoy events, restaurants, shopping, and
an authenc Texas experience.
fortworthstockyards.org
Dallas Farmers Market
920 South Harwood Street
Looking for an escape from the hustle
of the city? The Farmers Market is the
perfect place! Enjoy local markets,
unique shopping, and free daily events.
dallasfarmersmarket.org
Fort Worth Water Gardens
1502 Commerce Street
A refreshing oasis located in Downtown
Fort Worth.
fortworth.com
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INDOOR ACTIVITIES
AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T Way
Dallas is home to America’s football
team. Even if you’re not a Cowboys fan,
this impressive stadium is worth a visit.
dallascowboys.com
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Avenue
This premier sports and entertainment
arena is home to the Dallas basketball
and hockey teams.
americanairlinescenter.com
Toyota Music Factory
316 West Las Colinas Boulevard
Irving’s newest center for entertainment
and eang establishments.
toyotamusicfactory.com
Fort Worth
Symphony Orchestra
525 Commerce Street
The Fort Worth Symphony oers a
variety of concerts annually.
fwsymphony.org
Billy Bob’s Texas
2520 Rodeo Plaza
The world’s largest honky-tonk.
Houses an indoor rodeo arena for pro
bull riding, a Texas-sized dance oor,
and restaurants.
billybobstexas.com
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SHOPPING
NorthPark Center
8687 North Central Expressway
Home to over 235 retailers, this
shopping center is known for its
unparalleled luxury shopping opons.
northparkcenter.com
Legacy West Shopping &
Entertainment – Plano
7700 Windrose Avenue
A 250-acre urban mixed-use
development with coveted retail and
dining opons.
legacywest.com
The Shops at ClearFork
5188 Monahans Avenue
Open-air shopping, dining, and
entrainment space.
simon.com
The Star District
9 Cowboys Way
A variety of upscale shopping,
entertainment, and dining opons. Plus,
the Cowboys pracce nearby!
thestardistrict.com
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NEIGHBORHOODS
Central Dallas
This expansive area is home to a mix
of urban and diverse neighborhoods
with tree-lined streets, trendy gallerias,
bouques, moving cocktail spots, and
savory restaurants.
• Uptown
• Oak Lawn
• Deep Ellum
• Design District
East Dallas
Known for its green wonderland
and picturesque urban lake. Well-suited
for a family oung.
• M Streets
• Lakewood
• Lower Greenville
South Dallas
Dallas’ fastest-developing area. Unique
area of the city, home to many new
dining and shopping opons.
• Bishop Arts
• Trinity Groves
Far West
These amily-friendly neighborhoods
are conveniently close to the
Medpace oce.
• Irving/Las Colinas
• Coppell
• Carrollton
• Farmers Branch
• Flower Mound
• Hurst/Euless/Bedford
• Colleyville
• Fort Worth
North Dallas Suburbs
These suburbs extend north of Lyndon B
Johnson Freeway. They are oen highly
sought aer due to high-performing
public schools.
• Richardson
• Addison
• Plano
• Mckinney
• Frisco
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