Hotels
There are plenty of hotel options in Las Colinas, from budget-friendly to full-service; check out the complete list of Irving Hotels. Hotels are conveniently located so you can enjoy all that Las Colinas has to offer: amazing restaurants, lake views, canal walks, shopping, entertainment, and more.
Las Colinas is also home to one of the top-rated resorts in Texas, The Las Colinas Resort, Dallas. Located on 400 plush acres between Dallas and Fort Worth, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas has a dedicated staff and gracious services that exude the relaxed warmth of a private country club. With unmatched southern hospitality, the resort boasts 431 guest rooms and suites, two 18-hole golf courses, a modern sports club including tennis, swimming, racquetball, squash courts, jogging tracks, fitness center and a world-class spa. Even if you don’t stay here, don’t miss the hotel’s OUTLAW Taproom which features Texas beers, wine, craft cocktails on tap, and live music most weekends.
Restaurants
Las Colinas has dozens of delicious restaurants serving up a wide array of food, from Southern cooking to TexMex to Italian and everything in between. No matter what type of cuisine you crave, it can be found in Irving’s Las Colinas community. For some serious options and a lot of fun, pop into Toyota Music Factory, home to over 18 restaurants and bars. Indulge in Japanese cuisine one day and enjoy a Salvadorian-Mexican fusion plate the next without jet-setting around the world. Keep it casual and grab a quick slice of the best pizza you’ve ever tasted or share a round of hearty mini burgers before a show. Unwind with a round of craft beers and cocktails or keep it simple with a classic, fine glass of wine – no matter what you’re craving, there’s something to tantalize every palate at Toyota Music Factory. And don’t miss a local favorite Via Real, a one of a kind fine dining experience with the unique taste of Southwestern Cuisine. Whether you're visiting for a business lunch or dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or looking for a romantic setting for a date, their unique chef-crafted menu offers something for everyone.
Entertainment
Las Colinas can also claim as its own The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving’s premier live music entertainment destination. The 250,000 square-foot entertainment-anchored development features an 8,000 capacity indoor-outdoor amphitheater managed by Live Nation, bringing live music from all over the world to Irving. Also adjacent to The Pavilion is the 50,000 square-foot Texas Lottery Plaza featuring a stage that plays host to open air concerts, fashion shows, farmers markets, food festivals, and other events throughout the year.
Beyond this massive pavilion, Las Colinas also provides more intimate entertainment options, from special theater productions at MainStage Irving-Las Colinas, to performances from up and coming Texas musicians and bands on the porch section of The Ranch at Las Colinas.
Outdoors
Las Colinas in Irving provides beautiful and accessible outdoor activities. Whether you want to take a morning run or a leisurely evening stroll, there are ample lakes, trails, and more to get you outside.
A good place to start is the 125-acre Lake Carolyn, located at the core of the urban center. Here, you can do some stand up paddling, take out a paddle boat, or ride a gondola through the Mandalay Canals, a unique system of Venetian style canals that flank one side of Lake Carolyn. On the canals and the walking paths that line them, you can meander around offices, shops, restaurants, and residential areas for a truly unique view of Las Colinas in Irving. Various restaurants face the canals and offer patio seating, a perfect spot for late-night gatherings, wedding receptions and special occasions.
Getting There
From Las Colinas, it’s a short 15 minute drive to downtown Dallas, and just 20 minutes to downtown Fort Worth. Its central location positions it as one of the most convenient areas to reach from anywhere in North Texas. And its proximity to two major airport hubs, immediately adjacent to DFW International Airport and only ten minutes from Love Field, makes it easily accessible from both coasts. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Orange Line now provides a direct connection by rail to Las Colinas with downtown Dallas, DFW Airport and other points throughout the region.
If you’re planning a trip to the DFW Metroplex, come to Las Colinas in Irving. Explore all the great things to do below to plan your trip today.
