Explore Bishop Arts & Dallas
Bishop Arts
Everything here is close enough to walk to. Spend an afternoon browsing independent boutiques and record shops, following the murals down the side streets, and ducking into galleries — then let dinner and drinks be the reason you slow down.
Texas Theatre — Historic 1931 movie palace turned indie/repertory cinema — a genuine Dallas landmark, steps from Bishop Ave.
Bishop Street Market — Multi-vendor market space for local artists and makers — good for a rainy-day browse.
Zsa Zsa's — Eclectic gift shop with a huge, offbeat selection — reliable for a fun souvenir.
MoonFire — Desert-inspired boutique — celestial jewelry, sage, and gifts.
Oasis Plant Shop — An indoor jungle of houseplants and botanical goods.
Spinster Records — Independent record shop — new and used vinyl.
Street murals & gallery walk — Bishop Ave and the side streets are lined with murals by local artists — worth a slow walk, camera out.
Around Dallas
Bishop Arts makes an easy home base — downtown, the Arts District, and West Dallas are all a quick trip from your door.
The closest big attraction to the property — over 100 acres and 2,000+ animals, including the Giants of the Savanna habitat. An easy half-day out, and a favorite if you're traveling with kids.
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Must-visit for history — housed in the former Texas School Book Depository, covering the JFK assassination and its era.
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15-acre dining/retail/entertainment district at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas — breweries, restaurants, skyline views.
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Downtown's deck park over Woodall Rodgers Freeway — food trucks, lawn games, frequent free events.
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One of the largest art museums in the country — general admission is free.
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Interactive science museum, great for a half-day, kid-friendly if traveling with family.
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Downtown park with a large bronze cattle-drive sculpture — a quick, only-in-Dallas photo stop.
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Dates shift year to year — each card links to the event's own page for the current schedule and tickets.
Presented by Reliant — the zoo after dark, lit up with millions of lights for the holidays.
Parade, brass bands, and Cajun/Creole food throughout the district.
Open-air market with 150+ local vendors along W 9th St — vintage, handmade goods, art, local brands.
Bastille Day street festival — a passport and wine glass at check-in, stamped at participating businesses for wine, bites, and shopping perks.
Evening wine walk through participating district businesses, with a souvenir glass and neighborhood map.
The Sixth Floor Museum marks the anniversary with public programming — talks, exhibits, and reflections on the day.
Open-air market beneath the skyline — local vendors, handmade goods, live DJ, and late-night bites.
Free outdoor movie nights on the lawn at Klyde Warren Park — bring a blanket and grab a food truck picnic.
After-hours access to the galleries, live music and DJs, artmaking, and cocktails. Ticketed.
The Perot Museum's after-hours fundraising gala — full access to the exhibit floors, with cocktails. Ticketed.
Make Bishop Arts your home base.
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