Where to shop
Funky vintage shops, popular brands and student-approved resale stores are within a few miles of SMU.
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Grab a bite at Original ChopShop across the street from campus.
Snider Plaza
Five-minute walk from campus, on Hillcrest Ave.
This convenient family-friendly shopping center covers your basic needs and more with a CVS pharmacy, a Tom Thumb supermarket and myriad restaurants, salons and shops.
Mockingbird Station
0.4 mi. from campus
Trendy shops, spas and movies, including Urban Outfitters and Angelika Film Center, are less than a mile from campus.
North Park Center
2.8 mi. from campus
Dallasʼ preeminent shopping destination with 200-plus stores and restaurants, including Alo Yoga, Vuori, Reformation and Nordstrom and many top designer brands.
The Galleria
9.9 mi. from campus
A dining, entertainment and shopping experience that features on-trend brands, like Zara and UNIQLO, and an ice-skating rink.
West Village
2.6 mi. from campus
In this walkable Uptown neighborhood, explore 100-plus shops, restaurants and personal care retailers.
Preston Center
3.3 mi. from campus
From dining spots and retail shops you know to up-and-coming boutiques, you can hit up Target and Marshalls or discover something new all within a 10-minute drive from campus.
Knox/Henderson
1 mile south of campus
This area gives “Main Street” vibes, and its location right off the heart of the Katy Trail makes strolling down Knox/Henderson the perfect way to spend a weekend morning. Familiar brands like Lululemon, Apple and Aesop line the Knox side of the street, while vintage and boutique stores can be found on Henderson.
MUSTANGS SAY:
Dallas has a great thrift store scene, and as an avid thrifter, I love exploring and finding new stores and new pieces.
Gavin W. Hill ’27
Where to eat
From street food to fine dining, Dallas’ diverse food scene represents a multicultural feast that celebrates both Texas favorites and cuisines from nearly any spot on the globe.
Some can’t-miss faves:
- Shug’s Bagels: This alumnus-founded business is a student favorite and just steps from campus. Be prepared for a line on Saturday mornings or venture out to their Lemmon Avenue location.
- Terry Black’s BBQ and Pecan Lodge: Some of the best BBQ in the state can be found in Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood.
- Revolver Taco Lounge: Try the No. 4 Taco in Texas, according to Texas Monthly.
- Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen: Ten minutes from campus on Lower Greenville, Ngon has Michelin honors but doesn’t break the bank.
- Kuby’s Sausage House: This family-owned German market has been a Dallas institution since 1961. Don’t miss the weekend brunch until 2:30 p.m.
MUSTANGS SAY:
Dallas truly has something for everyone, whether it’s exploring food spots in Addison, shopping at the Galleria or NorthPark, strolling along Greenville Avenue, or discovering new places in Deep Ellum.
Olivia Anozie ’27
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