Mesquite

To appreciate the many textures of Dallas, step out and discover nearby areas such as Balch Springs, Mesquite Shopping District, and SMU - Park Cities.

There is a lot to discover in Dallas’s city center, so be sure to pay a visit to some of the other iconic attractions, such as the Dallas World Aquarium and the Dallas Convention Center.

If you're a sports fan, you might enjoy seeing local heroes, the SMU Mustangs, take to the field in nearby Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Be sure to wear crimson and blue, the colors of the SMU Mustangs.

When it’s time to wind down after discovering the charms of Mesquite, check in to one of the area's many bed-and-breakfast, hotel and short-stay apartment options. The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Garland/Dallas, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dallas East - Fair Park and the Quality Inn are among the best places to stay while you are enjoying this special area.