When you head to South Dallas in the Fair Park neighborhood, you know you have fun coming your way. The up-and-coming neighborhood is known for being home to the city’s beloved Fair Park. A bustling center of the community, Fair Park hosts an almost endless number of events year-round, from the annual Texas State Fair to the Chinese Lantern Festival to monthly 5K runs and everything in between. Along with well-manicured outdoor space with gardens and benches to enjoy, Fair Park houses several indoor event venues, amphitheaters, and museums. The Cotton Bowl Stadium (the former home of the Dallas Cowboys) is also located in the park.

While Fair Park remains the heart of this urban neighborhood and a cultural hub for Dallas as a whole, the neighborhood’s strong sense of community is also amplified by the area’s various community and cultural centers. Locally owned restaurants like Aunt Irene’s Kitchen, an award-winning landmark restaurant serving up authentic Cajun-Creole fare.