09.09.2023
THIS DISTRICT IN DALLAS IS FULL OF UNKNOWN GEMS – INCLUDING A BRAND-NEW LUXURY HOTEL
TRAVEL + LEISURE I BY MARIAH TYLER I 09.09.23
As a fourth-generation Dallasite on both sides, my recent visit home took me by surprise as I walked the new-to-me Harwood District. Driving past the Rolex building is a vibrant childhood memory, but until this year, I did not realize that area of the city was a pocket of hidden gems. The Harwood District’s indisputably central location allows for easy walking access to the city’s largest entertainment complex, its best museums, and its most popular trail.
There’s one thing all visitors should know before traveling to Dallas-Ft.Worth: You’ll be in the car a lot. In these two sprawling cities, it’s rare to happen upon one central area where you can avoid highway traffic and nightlife chaos completely.
Harwood District is one of those rare places, and that was intentional. Its owner, Harwood International, is a family-owned realty and development firm that prides itself on the ability to create innovative experiences. The 19-block district is home to architecture from the likes of Kengo Kuma, office clients like Rolex, and a growing number of food and beverage offerings. The standout is La Rue Perdue, a European-inspired cobblestone street with dining outposts that include a pub, pizzeria, and small market just a few steps from each other. The charming little alley feels like a street of sidewalk cafes in Paris; it’s like nothing else in Dallas.