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Deep Ellum (Deep Elm)

Main Street, Dallas, TX 75226
214-748-4332
Ranked #42 of 125 attractions in Dallas
3.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods
Activities: Shopping, Nightlife
Fee: No
Traveler Description: The Deep Ellum area of Dallas, was jumping with nightlife in 2004 and before, but because the city has changed their zoning restrictions and many... more »
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Plano, Texas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This used ot be Dallas's hip/Bohemian area, but it's faded badly. Once pretty decent bars/restaurants are few/far between. It can be sketchy sometimes with a gang element. It might be OK to explore afternoon/early evening, but I wouldn't want to be walking around there after dark. More

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Double Oak, TX
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

This is the place to go if you want to see Dallas come alive after Dark. More

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Dallas, Texas
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Use to go to this area to get my nails done and grab a great quiet lunch...or for a night time music venue. That was years ago. This area is much more upscale than before, with alot more offerings and less of the "crazies" from 15 years ago. Good area to loft reside if you work downtown. More

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Dallas, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Great place to go for concerts and dining. The area is experiencing a revival. More

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Dallas, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This area cleans up then gets rough again. There are some GREAT places to eat, but I don't go down there at night. More

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Cedar Hill, Texas
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Occasionally when there is an art show or advertised event I'll travel down to Deep Ellum. When I first moved to Dallas 7 years ago it was a pretty hoppin' place day and night. Lately when I go down, not so much (at least during the day). There are lots of tattoo parlors, a few unique shops, bars, and several... More

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McKinney Tx.
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

This is an area in Downtown Dallas where young people like to hang out. There are several great places to eat one is the "House of Blues".Place to take all ages of friends. We have gone there several times. It is near the art district and it is near many other Dallas attractions such as art museum, aquariam, theater and... More

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Dallas, Texas
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Place has a run-down feel to it, crowd is mostly young. More

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Dallas, Texas
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

The real fun is at night, but some areas are still kind of iffy so I try to go in late afternoon or early evening. That said, this is Dallas' funkiest area and can be really fun. More

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Dallas texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

This area has been up and down over the years, but still has some interesting restaurants. Angry Dog and Local are standouts. More

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