Dallas Cultural Trail
Experience Dallas through art, history and connection.
We believe Dallas’ rich and complex story deserves to be told in a way that honors its people, its land, and its heart. Built through collaborative partnerships, expert guidance, and the input of our local public.
The Dallas Cultural Trail is a curated, 360° experience merging the stories of time, art, and environment into an immersive cultural adventure.
What is the Dallas Cultural Trail?
The Dallas Cultural Trail will connect Dallas’ Cultural Districts’ assets, making the richness of local history, arts, and architecture easily available to the public through both digital and physical trail experiences.
“An experience that allows people to engage, interact with, explore, and discover local culture.”
Tourists and locals alike will have the opportunity to learn more about historic sites, arts institutions, publicly viewable art, and distinctive architecture along the trail through physical markers, an integrated website, video and audio recordings, and QR code technology. Regular cultural programming along the trail route will also be offered and advertised.
Built Through Collaboration
As the managing entities of the three state-recognized cultural districts, the Dallas Arts District, Deep Ellum Foundation and Fair Park First are partnering with the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture and Visit Dallas to develop and market the initial Dallas Cultural Trail. These partners have teamed up with a steering committee of experts in the arts, history, real estate, transportation and major infrastructure projects to select the initial sites within the three respective cultural districts and develop the trail.
Developmental Phases
The Dallas Cultural Trail will unfold in three phases:
Phase 1: Digital Launch – Pilot a digital platform featuring maps, stories, and multimedia experiences.
Phase 2: Public Art Installations – Introduce site-specific artworks and interactive displays along the route.
Phase 3: Wayfinding & Infrastructure – Add signage, pedestrian enhancements, and connections between cultural districts.
Once complete, the trail will expand to connect even more neighborhoods and cultural landmarks — creating a continuous loop that highlights Dallas’ creative identity.
Conceptual Trail Map
Get Involved: Public Info Sessions
The #DallasCulturalTrail Advisory Group is hosting a three-part series of public information sessions to introduce this major initiative and share how Dallasites can participate.
These sessions are open to the public, including arts and cultural organizations interested in becoming official trail sites. Attendees will learn about project goals, upcoming milestones, and funding opportunities.
Become a Trail Site
The Dallas Cultural Trail is coming soon! To start, the three state-recognized cultural districts (Dallas Arts District, Deep Ellum Cultural District and Fair Park South Dallas District) are partnering with a team of advisors and the City to bring the vision of a Cultural Trail to life.
Would your organization or business be interested in applying to be considered as a site on the forthcoming Dallas Cultural Trail?
If you’re interested in participating and/or just staying in-the-know about the Dallas Cultural Trail, fill out this form.
