Surrounded by fine art galleries, shops, restaurants and entertainment, Hotel ZaZa is ideally positioned in the heart of lively Uptown Dallas. Nearby in the West End Historic District, you’ll find even more shops and restaurants, and the Dallas Arts District, with museums and performance centers, is only minutes away. If so many possibilities overwhelm you, just ask – we’d love to offer suggestions.
Entertainment Districts
Dallas World Aquarium
Featuring saltwater life from around the globe, Dallas World Aquarium represents the waters of four continents and three oceans. Here you can experience a panoramic view of reef life and the excitement of the predators exhibit. Just 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Fair Park
Home to nine museums and six performance facilities, including the Music Hall, Smirnoff Music Centre, Band Shell and the Cotton Bowl Stadium, Fair Park is just two miles east of downtown Dallas and 10 minutes from Hotel ZaZa. This National Historic Landmark is located on 277 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and has the largest collection of 1930’s Art Deco exposition-style architecture in the United States. It also happens to host the great State Fair of Texas each fall.
Knox-Henderson
Knox-Henderson is known for its collection of dining and shopping choices, including trendy furniture and home accessory shops. Only 10 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Lower Greenville
Just 10 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, this interesting neighborhood of restaurants and bars is as popular with locals as it is with visitors.
Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn is home to an eclectic mix of small bars, trendy restaurants and luxury high-rise condos. Only 10 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
West End Historic District
This turn-of-the-last-century warehouse district on the west side of downtown has more than 80 restaurants, shops and nightclubs. Vintage street lamps, red-brick streets, horse-drawn surreys and a large plaza for gathering add to the color and ambiance of the area. Just 10 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
West Village
Only 5 minutes up McKinney Avenue is the new and very popular West Village, featuring more than 60 restaurants, cafes, shops and theater, all set in the narrow-street style of Europe.
Museums
Dallas Museum of Art
Best known for its exceptional collection of European, Greek and modern art, as well as its special exhibits, the Dallas Museum of Art is just 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Sixth Floor Museum
The site of the former Texas School Book Depository is now the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. This thoughtful museum examines the life, times and death of President John F. Kennedy. Only 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Crow Collection of Asian Art
The Crow Collection of Asian Art is a serene setting for quiet reflection in the heart of the big city. Its permanent collection and changing exhibits include spectacular examples of jade, sculpture, painting, architecture and decorative arts from China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. Just 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Nasher Sculpture Center
Designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano, Nasher Sculpture Center houses one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary sculpture, including works by Matisse, Picasso, Rodin and more. Found just 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Performing Arts
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s year-round performances include classical, pops and a summer series. Only 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, in the internationally acclaimed Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
Majestic Theatre
Earning its name, the Majestic Theatre is an elegant and beautifully restored historic site in Downtown Dallas. Local and Broadway productions are offered 7 days a week and include comedy and jazz, plays and dance theater. Only 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Theatre Three
The authors, the actors and the audience – without these three elements, there could be no theatre art and certainly, no Theatre Three. Located just 3 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, Theatre Three has been providing quality theatre-in-the-round for over 40 years.
Dallas Theater Center
Producing classic, contemporary and new plays at the highest artistic level, Dallas Theater Center creates communal experiences that inspire new ways of thinking. Only 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Points of Interest
American Airlines Center
As the focal point of Dallas’ Victory Park, the American Airlines Center is home to the Dallas Stars and the Dallas Mavericks. Only 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, the Center also hosts concerts and special events like Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and Disney on Ice.
Dallas Convention Center
Housing the world’s largest singular column-free Exhibit Hall, the Dallas Convention Center is also the site for many conventions held in Dallas and only 7 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Dallas Market Center
Just 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, the Dallas Market Center is the site of Dallas’ many fashion markets.
McKinney Avenue Transit Authority
Linking Downtown with Uptown just outside Hotel ZaZa’s front door, the McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA) is a wonderful heritage streetcar system still running along the original tracks. MATA is responsible for preserving, refurbishing, operating and maintaining this historical jewel.
Pioneer Plaza
This is a Dallas original with a larger-than-life bronze sculpture depicting a cattle drive from Dallas’ past. Pioneer Plaza is just 7 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Reunion Arena
Host to many of Dallas’ sporting and entertainment events, Reunion Arena is one of the most versatile facilities of its kind in the nation and just 7 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Smirnoff Music Center
Only 7 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, the lovely outdoor Smirnoff Music Center hosts both national and local celebrities from all music genres.
Nokia Theatre @ Grand Prairie
Every seat in the house enjoys the venue’s unparalleled acoustics and intimacy in this superior performance environment. Enjoy everything from music concerts to Broadway productions and family shows at the Nokia Theatre @ Grand Prairie.
Shopping
NorthPark Center
Featuring over 230 stores and restaurants with the finest names in retail, including such classics as Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Nordstrom and Macy’s, it’s no wonder that NorthPark is Dallas’ number one tourist attraction. Newly renovated in 2006, the mall is also home to AMC NorthPark 15 movie theater, a 1.4-acre landscaped garden and a world-class art collection, and is just 15 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
McKinney Avenue Antique Mall
Just 2 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, the McKinney Avenue Antique Mall features quality antiques from America and England with a sampling of collectibles.
Neiman Marcus’ Flagship Store
Since its grand opening in the early 1900’s, Neiman Marcus’ flagship store in Downtown Dallas has set the standards for fashion and elegance. Only 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, the store is also home to a fifth-floor museum that tells the story of this ready-to-wear couture retail legend.
Stanley Korshak
An award-winning crown jewel of American specialty stores, Stanley Korshak offers the finest in men’s and women’s apparel, cosmetics and shoes. A unique home collection and exquisite linen boutique make it one of the most interesting shopping destinations in the world. Just 1 block from Hotel ZaZa.
Highland Park Village
Only 7 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, Highland Park Village is at the center of fashion, in the heart of Dallas. As an internationally recognized destination for individuals seeking exclusive brands and haute couture, it’s an experience beyond compare.
West Village
This popular European-style district, straight up McKinney Avenue, is home to more than 60 restaurants, cafes, shops and theater, and just 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
The Shops at Willow Bend
With lush landscaping, soft lighting and rich wood, the Shops at Willow Bend are a new way to shop and a fashion-lovers playground.
The Galleria
This famous mall is home to some of the finest stores in the world, with three levels of spectacular shopping for your convenience.
Sports
University of Texas/University of Oklahoma Football
The annual meeting of these famous rivals is held every October at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park. Just 10 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Dallas Cowboys
The five-time, world champion (’71, ’77, ’92, ’93, ’95) Dallas Cowboys call Texas Stadium, just 15 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, home.
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks bring new energy and excitement every year to the American Airlines Center. Only 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Dallas Burn
Exciting Dallas Burn soccer action is just 10 minutes from Hotel ZaZa at the Cotton Bowl.
Dallas Stars
Their quest for the Stanley Cup means a new level of ice hockey for the Dallas Stars. Home is the American Airlines Center, just 5 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Texas Rangers
From April through October, the beautiful Ballpark at Arlington is home to the Texas Rangers. Only 45 minutes from Hotel ZaZa, the Ballpark complex also includes the Legends of the Game of Baseball Museum, Children’s Learning Center and the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark.
Dallas Desperados
Catch a show of thrilling arena football with the Dallas Desperados at Reunion Arena, just 7 minutes from Hotel ZaZa.
Driving Directions
From D/FW Airport
Leaving D/FW Airport, take the south exit. Go east on Highway 183 to Stemmons Freeway (south on I-35E) to the Oak Lawn exit. Turn left on Oak Lawn, then take a right on Maple. Cross through the intersection of Maple and McKinney and make a left on Leonard into the entrance of Hotel ZaZa.
From Love Field Airport
Leaving Love Field Airport exit, go straight onto Cedar Springs and continue for 3.5 miles to Maple. Make a left on Maple. Cross through the intersection of Maple and McKinney and make a left on Leonard into the entrance of Hotel ZaZa.
For assistance with any directions, reservations or more detailed information, please contact our Concierge directly at theconcierge@hotelzaza.com or 214-550-9470.
