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Town · Dallas County

Highland Park is an independent town surrounded by the City of Dallas, known for its historic architecture, tree-lined streets and Highland Park Village.

• Predominantly single-family homes on 50–100 ft lots; larger estate parcels along Lakeside Drive, Beverly Drive and Armstrong Parkway
• Architecture spans 1920s–30s Tudor, Georgian, Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean revival, mid-century ranches and contemporary new construction on original lots
• Limited condominium and townhome inventory near Mockingbird Lane and the Knox Street edge

• Knox Street corridor (adjacent) — Le Bilboquet, Taverna, Sixty Vines
• Highland Park Pharmacy & Soda Fountain on Knox (historic lunch counter)
• Bistro 31 — French-Italian, Elegant bistro by Chef Alberto Lombardi serving brunch, lunch, and dinner in Highland Park Village.
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• The Honor Bar — American, Upscale casual spot for burgers, tuna tacos, and salads with a laid-back vibe.
• Mi Cocina — Tex-Mex, Lively Tex-Mex with famous Mambo Taxi margaritas and fajitas.

• Lakeside Park and Davis Park along Turtle Creek
• Prather Park, Abbott Park and Flippen Park
• Katy Trail access at Knox Street
• Lakeside Park — Beautiful park along Turtle Creek
• Flippen Park — Historic park in the heart of Highland Park
• Turtle Creek Park — Linear park following Turtle Creek through Highland Park

• Dallas North Tollway (Mockingbird exit) and US-75 Central Expressway both within ~5 minutes
• Downtown and Uptown ~10–15 minutes; Love Field ~10 minutes; DFW Airport ~30 minutes
• DART Mockingbird Station (Red/Orange/Blue lines) at the town's northeast edge
• DART Light Rail: Mockingbird Station nearby
• Easy access to Dallas North Tollway
• 15 minutes to Dallas Love Field

• Highland Park Village — National Historic Landmark - America's first shopping center (1931)
• Highland Park Town Hall — Spanish Colonial Revival civic building
• Armstrong Avenue Historic District — Tree-lined street of historic mansions and estates

Highland Park is served by Highland Park ISD. School assignment depends on the specific address. Verify attendance zones directly with the district before making a decision.

• Highland Park Village: A historic Spanish Mediterranean-style shopping center at Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane, opened in 1931.
• Turtle Creek greenbelt: Turtle Creek winds through the town, with parks such as Lakeside Park along its banks.
• Independent municipality: Town services, police and fire are provided by the Town of Highland Park.

Neighborhood · Dallas County

Preston Hollow is a north Dallas neighborhood within the City of Dallas, recognized for large lots, mature trees and custom estate homes.

• Lots commonly half an acre to two-plus acres, particularly between Preston Road and Inwood Road south of Walnut Hill
• Mix of gated estates, 1950s–60s ranch homes (many renovated or replaced) and recent custom construction
• Smaller-lot pockets and some townhomes near Preston Center and along Northwest Highway

• Preston Center — Lounge Here, Hillstone, Carbone's
• Preston Royal Village — Kuby's, Royal China, Kathleen's
• Inwood Village (adjacent) — Inwood Theatre, Rise Soufflé
• Blue Sushi Sake Grill — Japanese/Sushi, experienced sushi and sake bar with innovative rolls.
• Hudson House — Seafood, East Coast-inspired seafood with oyster bar and craft cocktails.
• Il Bracco — Italian, Best patio in Preston Hollow, serving authentic Italian.

• Northaven Trail (east–west multi-use trail)
• Preston Hollow Park and Glen Cove Park
• Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake ~15 minutes east
• Bachman Lake Park — Large urban park with lakeside trails
• Preston Hollow Park — Neighborhood park with family amenities

• Dallas North Tollway and US-75 border the area; Northwest Highway (Loop 12) and Walnut Hill Lane are the main east–west routes
• Downtown ~15–20 minutes; Love Field ~10 minutes; DFW Airport ~25 minutes
• Medical District (UT Southwestern, Children's) ~15 minutes
• Direct access to Dallas North Tollway
• 10 minutes to Love Field Airport
• 30 minutes to DFW Airport

• George W. Bush Presidential Library — Presidential library on SMU campus, nearby
• Northaven Trail — Scenic trail connecting to White Rock Creek

Public schools are within Dallas ISD boundaries. School assignment depends on the specific address. Verify attendance zones directly with the district before making a decision.

• Within the City of Dallas: Municipal services are provided by the City of Dallas.
• Varied lot sizes: From established single-family lots to larger estate parcels.
• Access: Convenient to the Dallas North Tollway, Northwest Highway and I-635 (LBJ Freeway).

Neighborhood · Dallas County

Uptown is a walkable urban neighborhood just north of downtown Dallas, with high-rise condominiums, townhomes, restaurants and the McKinney Avenue trolley.

• Townhomes and brownstone-style rows on State Thomas, Fairmount and the streets east of McKinney Avenue
• Mid- and high-rise condominiums along McKinney Avenue, Cedar Springs and Harwood
• A small stock of restored Victorian and early-1900s single-family homes in the State Thomas Historic District

• McKinney Avenue — Fearing's (Ritz-Carlton), Nick & Sam's, Hudson House, The Rustic
• West Village — Mi Cocina, Taco Diner, Village Burger Bar
• Harwood District — Mercat Bistro, Dolce Riviera, Te Deseo
• Georgie — Fine Dining, French Laundry veteran R.J. Yoakum's tasting menu destination.
• Namo — Japanese/Sushi, Romantic sushi bar with traditional and new-style rolls.
• Beverley's — French Bistro, Greg Katz's French bistro with oysters and one of the city's best burgers.

• Klyde Warren Park (over Woodall Rodgers) with programmed events and food trucks
• Griggs Park and the Katy Trail (3.5-mile converted rail trail)
• Dallas Arts District — Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Winspear Opera House
• Griggs Park — Popular Uptown park with regular community events
• Reverchon Park — Historic park with sports facilities

• Walkable to Downtown and the Arts District; McKinney Avenue Trolley (free) runs through the district
• Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas North Tollway and US-75 entrances within minutes
• DART Cityplace/Uptown station (Red/Orange/Blue lines); Love Field ~10 minutes
• Free M-Line Trolley along McKinney Avenue
• Very walkable - Walk Score 88
• Uber/Lyft widely available

• The Crescent — Iconic postmodern office/hotel complex
• McKinney Avenue Trolley — Historic free trolley service along McKinney Avenue
• West Village Fountain — Central gathering spot in West Village

Public schools are within Dallas ISD boundaries. School assignment depends on the specific address. Verify attendance zones directly with the district before making a decision.

• Klyde Warren Park: A deck park built over Woodall Rodgers Freeway, connecting Uptown and the Downtown Arts District.
• Katy Trail: A popular trail for walking, running and cycling runs along the neighborhood.
• McKinney Avenue trolley: The M-Line vintage trolley connects Uptown with the Arts District.