Bishop Arts District

Bishop Arts District is an area of North Oak Cliff (within Dallas) that is known for its restaurants and shops, many of which are unique, independent, and sometimes on the "high-end, boutique" range. What makes this area especially charming is the care and restoration of its early-Twentieth Century architecture along with its pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

The Davis St. and Bishop Ave. intersection form the backbone of the Bishop Arts District. I'm not exactly sure where this area begins and ends, but I see many of the shops along Davis as part of, or an extension of, the Bishop Arts area. While everyone knows of the shops along Bishop Avenue, many gems spill out further west along Davis St.: Lucky Dog Books, M'antiques, Bolsa and Bolsa Mercado, all the way to Tyler St., where if you walk a few feet south to 7th St., you'll find the adorable Oil and Cotton (which houses many arts and crafts workshops).

It's a great area that warrants multiple trips and some leisurely time for exploration. Hip, unique places are sprouting up all around North Oak Cliff, most of which are within a couple of miles from the Bishop Arts District. Some of the nearby establishments that nicely round out the area, but may be outside of the Bishop Arts umbrella: the lovingly restored Texas Theater on Jefferson for a 35mm print of your favorite movies (and plenty of strange, experimental flicks too), a concert at the Kessler Theater, or a drink and a bite at the gastropub Nova.

North Oak Cliff is known for its advocacy of pedestrian-friendly options and lifestyle. Bishop Arts District seamlessly adopts this mindset, often closing Bishop Ave. for craft fairs and celebrations like Bastille Day.

Not so subtle propaganda. 

Walk.Bike.OakCliff. Thank you Jason Roberts and countless others who have pushed to help Dallas become more pedestrian-friendly. Bike Friendly Oak Cliff has been the city's biggest advocate for bike lanes, and fittingly, North Oak Cliff and West Dallas are getting many of the city's first buffered bike lanes.

I love these old strorefronts. At the end of this stretch is the new second location of We Are 1976! A great shop and a great addition to the Bishop Arts District.

On 7th St. right off Bishop Ave. 

The pleasing streetscape