A Dallas vacation rental is an ideal place to stay if you're interested in the Arts District. The district includes a number of museums and galleries for your enjoyment. You'll be able to see art and architecture from all different areas of the world. Some good dining options are also located in the area. Your Dallas vacation home is close to all of these cultural sites.
Museums
The Dallas Museum of Art has well over 20,000 pieces in its collection. The art collections spans a variety of time periods and cultures. Interactive exhibits, a sculpture garden and two restaurants are located on the grounds. Other noteworthy museums are in the area. The Nasher Sculpture Center has a variety of traditional and contemporary pieces. Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art provides an excellent collection of Asian art. The Belo Mansion was built by the founder of the Dallas Morning News and currently houses the Dallas Bar Association.
Venues
There are several places to hear and see performances in the Arts District. The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center hosts orchestra events. The Winspear Opera House is home to popular operas, and features glass walls. You'll also be able to see the only vertical theater in the world, the Wyly Theatre. If you'd like to visit the city's oldest dance company, be sure to see the Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
Other Noteworthy Sites
The Arts District is home to two noteworthy churches, the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadelupe and St. Paul United Methodist Church. The Cathedral Shrine features Gothic architecture. St. Paul's was originally founded by freed slaves from three states. Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts has been home to some famous graduates.
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