Welcome to Dallas’ historic West End, offering visitors a window to the past with beautifully preserved and masterfully renovated historical buildings on tree-lined streets with brick paved sidewalks. The West End is the heartbeat of Downtown Dallas, and only a short train ride away from the Dallas Convention Center. The West End is where visitors, from across the nation and around the world choose to be entertained while in Dallas.
Locals enjoy people watching from our many sidewalk patios, shaded by tall live oak trees. It is like taking a mini-vacation during your workday. Order a glass of ice tea and the daily lunch special; then sit back, feel the warm breezes as the stresses of the day drift away.
As Dallas' oldest entertainment area, the West End is still Dallas' premier destination for special events such as Taste of Dallas every July, street festivals such as the West End Block Party series, or your own special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries or just a fun time out on the town with good friends.
Known for our nightlife, the West End is where the Dixie Chicks became famous playing on the steps of the old marketplace along with music legends like Van Halen and Eddie Money. The West End is now home to the House of Blues, and internationally known Mambo Café. Lunch, dinner or late night you’re sure to find surprising locals entertainers and musicians performing on the street for passersby delight.
Adults and kids alike will not want to miss the Dallas World Aquarium (a world class experience). History buffs can lose themselves in the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza, the Dallas Holocaust Museum, and the Old Red Courthouse and Museum.
If shopping is part of your plans, the West End has some unique shops. Stop in Wild Bill’s Western Store for custom made boots, a Stetson steamed to fit or that special trinket to commemorate your time in Dallas. Then stroll down the street to Bath Junkie and create your very own lotions, bath gels and potions. Kokopelli’s Chocolates is your chance to stock up on hand made chocolates, old time candies or a souvenir for that special someone.
Treat your entourage to a horse drawn carriage ride, take a Segway tour, visit the many historical sights of downtown Dallas, or simply spend your time walking the brick streets or relaxing with a cocktail on our many outdoor patios. At the end of the day, unwind in one of our wonderful hotels, ready and waiting to pamper you.
The Dallas West End has come a long way since the days of the old warehouses and railroad stations. We invite you to experience the reasons why locals & visitors alike love this historical area. Enjoy the award winning restaurants, bars and pubs. See the uniqueness of some of the best places to shop in Texas and Dallas’ most popular attractions.
About West End Association
Your West End experience is supported by the West End Association (WEA). WEA is a non-profit member organization made up of property owners, merchants and tenants in the West End Historic District. WEA has been active in the West End since the late 1980’s. Its purpose is the promotion and avocation for the West End Historic District. Current members of WEA work on a volunteer basis marketing the West End to locals and tourists alike, producing events in the West End, attracting events to be held in the West End, lobbying the City of Dallas on behalf of the West End and its residents, merchants and property owners and advocate a safe, friendly entertainment destination for our great city of Dallas.