Dallas offers everything.
There is literally nothing you could long for in D-town.
Matthew Merritt ’23
Live. See. Do.
Energized by big games, great music and scenic views? While you’re in college and beyond, Dallas has your good time covered with a hot sports scene, myriad concert venues and outdoor trails and lakes galore.
Bishop Arts District
Located in the heart of North Oak Cliff, the Bishop Arts District is home to over 60 independent boutiques, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and art galleries, making it one of Dallas' most unique neighborhoods.
Laura Bush Native Texas Park
East side of campus
A 15-acre nature trail on the George W. Bush Presidential Center grounds where you can explore Texas native plants.
Katy Trail
0.4 mi. to Katy Trail trailhead
One of Dallas' most popular outdoor escapes is near SMU’s campus. Bike, run or walk through Dallas neighborhood and entertainment areas on this 3.5-mile trail.
Trinity River Audubon Center
14.3 mi. south of campus
Immerse yourself in nature south of downtown Dallas. Explore miles of trails and observe birds, butterflies, turtles and other wildlife.
Trinity Skyline Trail
5.5 mi. from campus
Bike or hike this 4.6-mile paved trail to see amazing views of the city.
White Rock Lake
4.3 mi. from campus
The Dallas area is home to several lakes, including iconic White Rock Lake, just east of campus, where you can kayak, get a run in along the shoreline, enjoy a picnic and more.
MUSTANGS SAY:
Dallas offers virtually everything – sport teams, food scene, concert venues and more. Exploring the city has been a highlight of my college experience.
Donovan McManus ’24
“Dallas is clearly the star.”
31.8 million fans attended Dallas-area major/minor league and Division I college sporting events over the past five years.
Dallas was awarded 15 championship events during the NCAA's most recent round of bidding – more than any other major city.
(Sports Business Journal)
No. 1 best sports city
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100+ Hands-on internships and work experiences
Sport management students gain real-world work experience at North Texas-based professional sports teams and sport-related agencies and venues.
Last year, at least 15 sport management students worked on projects for the Formula 1 French Grand Prix and a European sports marketing agency as part of the SMU-in-France study abroad program.
MUSTANGS SAY:
In Dallas, I couldn’t live without my favorite basketball team – the Dallas Mavericks.
Matt Martinez ’23
Where you go to college matters.
You owe it to yourself to take advantage of remarkable growth opportunities through SMU and Dallas, an incredible university-city partnership. Visit us so you can see yourself here.
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