Take a neighborhood tour with SMU Mustangs
From dining in Lower Greenville to shopping in Bishop Arts, hanging out in Uptown to finding a moment of quiet at White Rock Lake, our students enjoy every pocket of Dallas.
Neighborhoods
See Dallas through the eyes of SMU students! Find out where Mustangs live, eat, intern and hang out. Explore the city our students call home through Dallas’ distinct neighborhoods.
Carrollton
Distance from campus:
20 miles
Vibe:
Cultural, diverse, authentic
Best for:
Koreatown, unique shops, interactive experiences
1/6
Bishop Arts
Distance from campus:
10 miles
Vibe:
Eclectic, vibrant, artistic
Best for:
Boutiques, dining, local events
2/6
Uptown
Distance from campus:
3 miles
Vibe:
Metropolitan, bustling, active
Best for:
Brunch, dinner, fun nights out
3/6
Klyde Warren Park
Distance from campus:
5 miles
Vibe:
Urban oasis, multigenerational, community-driven
Best for:
Outdoor sports, food trucks, free events
4/6
Lower Greenville
Distance from campus:
2 miles
Vibe:
Lively, energetic, buzzing
Best for:
Patio dining, live music, fun weekends
5/6
White Rock Lake
Distance from campus:
5 miles
Vibe:
Calm, natural escape, hidden gem
Best for:
Walking, biking, picnics
6/6
Carrollton
Carrollton
Distance from campus:
20 miles
Vibe:
Cultural, diverse, authentic
Best for:
Koreatown, unique shops, interactive experiences
1/6
Bishop Arts
Bishop Arts
Distance from campus:
10 miles
Vibe:
Eclectic, vibrant, artistic
Best for:
Boutiques, dining, local events
2/6
Uptown
Uptown
Distance from campus:
3 miles
Vibe:
Metropolitan, bustling, active
Best for:
Brunch, dinner, fun nights out
3/6
Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park
Distance from campus:
5 miles
Vibe:
Urban oasis, multigenerational, community-driven
Best for:
Outdoor sports, food trucks, free events
4/6
Lower Greenville
Lower Greenville
Distance from campus:
2 miles
Vibe:
Lively, energetic, buzzing
Best for:
Patio dining, live music, fun weekends
5/6
White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake
Distance from campus:
5 miles
Vibe:
Calm, natural escape, hidden gem
Best for:
Walking, biking, picnics
6/6
Lower Greenville
2 miles from campus
This vibrant neighborhood is good for a hangout any night of the week. Patios and backyard-style restaurants with live music (check out Truck Yard) make Lower Greenville an amazing spot for outdoor dining and for being in the thick of the young Dallas social scene.
Deep Ellum
5 miles from campus
A historic arts and live music mainstay known for its blues and jazz roots and quirky shops.
Fair Park
6 miles from campus
A festival hub and home to the Cotton Bowl, Fair Park’s crown jewel is the one-and-only State Fair of Texas. Arguably the deep-fried food capital of the world, every fall you can taste test carnival delights like fried Coke, fried butter and fried Oreos before getting on the iconic Ferris wheel.
Uptown
3 miles from campus
There are few places that match Dallas’ Uptown hot spots. In the mood for shopping, dining and a stroll on the Katy Trail? You’ll find that this energetic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood aims to please every plan and budget.
Bishop Arts
10 miles from campus
Spend a Friday night strolling this eclectic neighborhood of galleries, restaurants and shops. When you’re ready for dessert, swing by Emporium Pies for a slice to eat outside, where you can savor hand-painted art murals, people watching and live music.
Downtown Dallas
5 miles from campus
History-infused attractions such as the West End Historic District (live music, nightlife, comedy, restaurants) and the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture (affectionately called “Old Red”) hold their own with modern neighbors such as the AT&T Discovery District, where the Dallas community gathers for live entertainment and to watch big games and digital art displays on sweeping screens.
Klyde Warren Park
5 miles from campus
A distinctive green space built over a freeway, Klyde Warren Park connects Uptown to downtown. Grab a bite from any of the food trucks in the park or attend one of the morning fitness classes open to the public. You can catch the free McKinney Avenue Trolley to check out other Dallas attractions along its designated stops.
Trinity Groves
6 miles from campus
Designed by the legendary Santiago Calatrava, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge overlooks this unique 15-acre restaurant, retail and entertainment destination. You can explore the Trinity River and take in skyline views along the Trinity Skyline Trail.
White Rock Lake
5 miles from campus
At White Rock Lake, you can kayak, go for a run along the shoreline, rent bikes with friends, enjoy a picnic and more.
Take a neighborhood tour with SMU Mustangs
From dining in Lower Greenville to shopping in Bishop Arts, checking out museums in the Arts District to grabbing a quick bite across from campus in Snider Plaza, our students enjoy Dallas’ 20 plus distinct neighborhoods. Find out where Mustangs live, eat, intern and hang out.
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