Uptown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
American Airlines Center
Catch an event at American Airlines Center during your trip to Dallas. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Visit three of the city’s most popular museums all at once in this combined facility for family entertainment and learning.
House of Blues Dallas
You can get tickets for a performance at House of Blues Dallas during your trip to Dallas. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
McKinney Avenue
Dallas’ colorful entertainment precinct is home to restaurants, bars and theatres, providing entertainment both day and night.
Katy Trail
You can take time to visit Katy Trail during your travels to Dallas. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas during your travels in Dallas. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Activities
Dallas Reunion Tower Observation Deck Admission Tickets
John F. Kennedy Trolley Tour in Dallas
Historic Dallas Downtown Solo Self Guided Walking Tour
Fort Worth Historical Tour from Dallas & Fort Worth
JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
Dallas: 1 or 2-Hour Electric Cruiser or Open-Air Van Tour
Our pick of the best Uptown Hotel Deals
Hotel ZaZa Dallas
Great!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
HYATT house Dallas/Uptown
Good value for the area. Beds are comfortable, free breakfast, good exercise room and convenient location. Bathrooms can vary and need some updating but overall is solid.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
One of the worst stays I’ve had. The room was dirty and smelled awful, and the electronics provided (like the hair dryer) were filthy. The AC and refrigerator barely worked. On top of that, I paid for valet parking and my car was damaged while in their care. Completely unacceptable—avoid this ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Westin Dallas Park Central
I will go back the experience was Anazing! And the service was phenomenal.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Campbell Centre
In construction and very, very dirty carpet. Terrible
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas DFW Airport North
everything was great!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like American Airlines Center and The Strip on Cedar Springs. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Cole & Lemmon Tram Stop or Cole & Hall Tram Stop.
Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Majestic Theater and Dallas World Aquarium. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Akard Station or Saint Paul & Federal Tram Stop.
Dallas Design District
Ample dining options and great live music are well-reviewed features of Dallas Design District. Make a stop by top sights like Dallas Contemporary while you're exploring the area.
Old East Dallas
While you're in Old East Dallas, take in top sights like Old Deep Ellum Historic District or Knox-Henderson Shopping District, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Baylor Station or CityPlace - Uptown Station.
Deep Ellum
The restaurants and live music make Deep Ellum worth a stop. Make a stop by Old Deep Ellum Historic District, and jump on the metro at Baylor Station to get around the area.
Lower Greenville
Lower Greenville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Knox-Henderson Shopping District and Granada Theater while you're in town.
