Oak Lawn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
American Airlines Center
Catch an event at American Airlines Center during your trip to Dallas. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Visit three of the city’s most popular museums all at once in this combined facility for family entertainment and learning.
House of Blues Dallas
You can get tickets for a performance at House of Blues Dallas during your trip to Dallas. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
McKinney Avenue
With tonnes of cool shops, bars and restaurants — and a historic street car connecting it all — McKinney Avenue can feel both nostalgic and trendy.
Katy Trail
You can take time to visit Katy Trail during your travels to Dallas. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
The Strip on Cedar Springs
During your visit to Dallas, you can enjoy retail therapy at The Strip on Cedar Springs. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Historic Dallas Downtown Solo Self Guided Walking Tour
JFK Assassination and Museum Tour with Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House
Best of Fort Worth from Dallas & Fort Worth
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Dallas
Our pick of the best Oak Lawn Hotel Deals
Hotel ZaZa Dallas
"The spa services were not great."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dallas Medical District Lovefield
"We had a nice stay! Room was clean."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
HYATT house Dallas/Uptown
"This property was less than a 10 minute walk to the American Airlines event center. It was clean and affordable plus it offers breakfast!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Warwick Melrose Dallas
"I’ve stayed here three times in the last year and have been disappointed all three times but kept trying to give them the benefit of the doubt bc I used to love staying here in years past. The bar area is beautiful and the hotel grounds are lovely. Unfortunately their staff is a tragedy. I won’t ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Dallas Medical-Market Center by IHG
"The only good thing about this hotel, they have a free parking!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Magnolia Hotel Dallas Downtown
"The room was very pretty"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oak Lawn
Uptown
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Uptown. If sightseeing is on the list, American Airlines Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at McKinney & Routh Stop or McKinney & Fairmount Stop to see more of the area.
Old East Dallas
While you're in Old East Dallas, take in top sights like Old Deep Ellum Historic District or Knox-Henderson Shopping District, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Baylor Station or CityPlace - Uptown Station.
Highland Park
You'll enjoy the riverfront and shopping in Highland Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Dallas Country Club or Highland Park Shopping Village.
Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Majestic Theater and Dallas World Aquarium. See more of Dallas by jumping on the metro at Akard Station or Saint Paul & Federal Tram Stop.
Lower Greenville
Lower Greenville is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Knox-Henderson Shopping District and Granada Theater while you're in town.
Deep Ellum
The restaurants and live music make Deep Ellum worth a stop. Make a stop by Old Deep Ellum Historic District, and jump on the metro at Baylor Station to get around the area.
