DART Connects You to Entertainment and Dining
With 90 miles of light rail and 62 stations , DART opens up a world of possibilities for North Texas families seeking fun staycation adventures .
The Dallas Arts District is the largest arts district in the nation , boasting three museums , several performance venues , and buildings by four Pritzker Prize-winning architects . The district is bordered by Klyde Warren Park , a deck park over Woodall Rodgers Freeway that connects downtown and Uptown Dallas . The popular spot has become Dallas ’ “ front yard .” It ’ s all within blocks of the St . Paul and Pearl / Arts District stations , or right along the M-Line Trolley .
Consider exploring the Bishop Arts District , located just outside of downtown , which offers a unique blend of boutiques , bakeries and foodiefriendly bistros that line the sidewalks of this quaint historic neighborhood . Beginning in late August , the Dallas Streetcar will whisk riders from downtown ’ s Union Station right to the heart of the bustling Bishop Arts District . Until then , use DART ’ s free D- Link shuttle .
Visit DART . org / DARTable to learn more about these and other lifeenriching destinations . To find special events happening across North Texas , visit DART . org / specialevents .
When it comes to dining , DART can get you there , too – whether you are looking for casual dining or a more upscale restaurant experience . Steps from Downtown Plano Station , you have numerous choices , from brick-oven pizza to Tex-Mex cuisine . Mockingbird Station also offers access to restaurants that will satisfy just about every palette , taste and budget . Or you can take the Orange Line to Las Colinas Urban Center Station and stroll along scenic Lake Carolyn to Las Colinas Boulevard where you will find abundant dining , including Japanese , Italian and American fare .
Discover other places DART can take you by visiting DART . org / DARTable . And be sure to download DART ’ s free GoPassSM app . It has every travel tool you need and you can purchase your passes on your phone ! Download it from the App Store or the Google Play store .
DALLAS COUNTY Living Well Magazine | JULY / AUGUST 2016
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