Bishop Arts District, Dallas

Trendy Bishop Arts District includes over 60 independent businesses, including shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries, and coffeehouses. The area was developed as a warehouse district in the 1920s, but fell into a period of disrepair. Recent decades have seen the revitalization of the area, and today many artistic murals adorn the shabby-chic buildings. Spend time browsing the eclectic boutiques selling clothing, toys, pet goods, books, and gifts before stopping for coffee or a bite to eat. The neighborhood boasts a wide range of cuisines such as Thai, Mexican, sushi, barbecue, and Greek. Parking can be a problem; consider parking a few blocks away and walking. Use our Dallas travel route site to visit Bishop Arts District on your trip to Dallas, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.