​ ​ ​ 492 Ft | ​​ 2 Minutes Walk

AT&T Discovery District

Conveniently located across the street from The Adolphus, The AT&T Discovery District is a new downtown destination where tech, culture, and entertainment combine to create unique experiences. Enjoy The Exchange, a two multilevel dining destination complete with 16 restaurant attractions and two bars. Experience year-round pop-ups including scenes from Friends, Space Jam, and more!

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​ ​ ​ 0.2 Mile | ​​ 4 Minutes Walk

Neiman Marcus

Just steps away from The Adolphus, the flagship Neiman Marcus offers an iconic Dallas shopping experience. Housed in a historic building dating back to 1914, this legendary department store continues to be a destination for luxury fashion, beauty, accessories, and more. Browse an impressive selection while experiencing a piece of Dallas retail history that has remained a downtown staple for generations.

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​ ​ ​ 6.8 Mile | ​​ 14 Minutes Drive

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Spread across 66 acres, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden features beautiful gardens filled with blooming flowers, pecan trees, magnolias, crape myrtles, cherry trees, and azaleas. Explore unique spaces like the A Woman’s Garden, Margaret Elizabeth Jonsson Color Garden, and Nancy Rutchik Red Maple Rill, or enjoy the property’s cafes, picnic areas, seasonal events, and more.

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​ ​ ​ 0.5 Mile | ​​ 11 Minutes Walk

The Dallas World Aquarium

As it has grown over the years, The Dallas World Aquarium has expanded to include numerous thrilling tropical and underwater exhibits that offer something for both kids and adults. Visit Mundo Maya for a glimpse of flamingos, ocelots, and tree frogs, go under the sea to witness creatures like jellyfish and electric eels in their natural habitat, and trek through a recreation of a Cloud Forest with sleepy sloths. Three restaurants make it easy to grab lunch during a full day of exploring.

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​ ​ ​ 0.6 Mile | ​ 14 Minutes Walk

Dallas Museum of Art

One of the ten largest art museums in the country, DMA holds more than 24,000 works spanning 5,000 years. Founded in 1903, the museum has long been a Dallas cultural icon. Inside, you can expect to see a diverse international array from its permanent collection, with pieces from every corner of the world, including early American art, Islamic art and artifacts, and works from the Pacific Islands. Recent special exhibitions have included Jean-Michel Basquiat and Texas art.

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​ ​ ​ 0.8 Mile | ​​ 18 Minutes Walk

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

If you have science-obsessed kids on your hands, the Perot Museum is sure to be a hit. Favorites include the massive dino skeletons in the Life Then and Now exhibit and sparkly gems at the Gems and Minerals Hall, along with a sports section, engineering wing, and children’s area with a built-in scavenger hunt. Special events like Night at the Museum, kid camps, and movie screenings offer even more to explore.

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​ ​ ​ 0.8 Mile | ​​ 18 Minutes Drive

Klyde Warren Park

Experience a beautiful oasis in the center of Dallas, bridging Uptown and Downtown. This 5.2-acre public park is just a few blocks away and hosts daily and yearly events. Enjoy food trucks, a children’s play area, and free public programming ranging from yoga and lecture series to outdoor concerts and films.

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​ ​ ​ 0.8 Mile | ​​ 18 Minutes Walk

Dallas Farmers Market

Nestled among the skyscrapers and the hustle of the city is a place where farmers become friends. In the middle of everything but away from it all, since 1941, the Dallas Farmers Market has been filled with wholesome produce and the collective fruits of our labor. Once a humble horse-and-wagon wholesale business, the market has grown with the city and turned into a hub for farm-fresh vegetables, dairy, and more.

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​ ​ ​ 1.5 Mile | ​​ 7 Minutes Drive

American Airlines Arena

The American Airlines Center is the Dallas area’s premier sports and entertainment arena and home to the NHL’s Dallas Stars and NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. Catch your favorite team in action, enjoy a concert, or simply experience the excitement of one of Dallas’ premier entertainment destinations.

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​ ​ ​ 0.7 Mile | ​ 17 Minutes Walk

House of Blues Dallas

For live music, you just have to head a mile up the road from The Adolphus to reach House of Blues Dallas. Known for its varied concerts — blues, rock, soul, hip-hop, country, pop — you can catch shows nearly every day of the week, 365 days a year, ranging from small acts to big names. The venue also is home to a restaurant and bar that hosts its own live shows, member perks, and more.

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Commerce Goods + Supply

Featuring a carefully curated selection of artisanal goods and elevated essentials, from stationery and ceramics to designer clothing and apothecary must-haves, Commerce Goods + Supply is just steps away from your hotel room within The Adolphus itself. This isn’t your typical hotel gift shop. Every item has been hand-selected or created exclusively for the store, including The Renard, a classic 1930s fedora reimagined with a modern twist in collaboration with the renowned Stetson brand.

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​ ​ ​ 5.7 Mile | ​​ 12 Minutes Drive

Highland Park Village

When shopping in Dallas, no other destination blends style and history like Highland Park Village. The elegant Mediterranean Spanish-style development dates back to 1931, when it was designed as the country’s first comprehensive shopping center. Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2020, the complex is home to luxury retailers such as CHANEL, Christian Louboutin, Dior, and Hermès, along with bespoke concierge services, including complimentary personal shopping.

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​ ​ ​ 11.6 Mile | ​​ 16 Minutes Drive

Galleria Dallas & Dallas Market Center

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Football: Dallas Cowboys & Dallas Renegades

We can’t talk about sports in Dallas and not start with football. The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys are one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world with a fandom that extends far beyond the borders of their home field at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys, also known as “America’s Team”, have a storied history in the NFL which includes eight Super Bowl appearances led by icons like Tom Landry, Troy Aikman and Randy White.

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Basketball: Dallas Mavericks & Texas Legends

For fans of basketball, you’ll find the Dallas Mavericks playing at American Airlines Center, just a short distance from The Adolphus Hotel. After rebuilding in the 1990s, the team regained its momentum and has gone on to win division titles, conference finals, and an NBA championship. Catch a game between the Mavs and one of their NBA rivals, like the Miami Heat or San Antonio Spurs, and experience the excitement of professional basketball in Dallas.

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Hockey: Dallas Stars

Hockey has been an important part of the sports culture in Texas for many generations and when the NHL relocated a franchise to Dallas in 1993, the Dallas Stars brought the speed and action of professional hockey to the Lone Star State. The team has made a strong showing in recent years, advancing all the way to the Conference Finals three years in a row, so we’re hoping the 2025/2026 season will be the year they take it all the way.

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Baseball: Texas Rangers & Frisco Roughriders

America’s favorite pastime has deep roots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and you can head to nearby Arlington to see the Texas Rangers during the MLB season, which runs roughly March to October. Hot dogs and baseball go hand-in-hand, so maybe while you’re at Globe Life Field you can try the famous Boomstick dog, a 24-inch long hot dog that comes fully loaded.

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FC Dallas

FC Dallas is another team that calls Frisco home, so fans of soccer (known as football outside the USA and Canada) can head to Toyota Stadium, their home field since 2005. If you’re in town when they play rivals the Houston Dynamo, it’s a match you won’t want to miss. With a world-class soccer tournament coming to Dallas in 2026, there’s never been a better time to get excited about the most popular sport in the world.

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College Sports

The Dallas-Forth Worth area is the proud home to a whole host of notable collegiate sports teams, including those at University of North Texas, Texas Christian University and their rivals at Southern Methodist University. All three schools have teams in the NCAA Division 1, and have exceptional talent in a variety of sports, including football, track and field, basketball and more. Check the school websites for all the details and to find their current season schedules.

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Sporting Events in Dallas

2026 is a big year for major sports events in Dallas. The marquee event this year is a premier global soccer tournament, which will be bringing nine thrilling games including a semi-final and thousands of spectators to the city.For fans of American football, December is a great time to visit for some outstanding games at AT&T Stadium. There’s the Big 12 Championship game, an incredible opportunity to see the best and brightest collegiate players.

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North Park Center

Louis Vuitton, Versace, Gucci — you’ll find the high-end names you lust after mixed with trendy brands at North Park Center. As one of Dallas’ leading upscale shopping centers, the sprawling enclosed complex features more than 200 retailers and dining venues, ranging from the world’s finest fashion house to trendy global brands.

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