Deep Ellum -Murals

Y'all need to do a day trip to Deep Ellum! It is located right outside of Downtown Dallas. This area is sometimes called Dallas' original walking neighborhood for art. That is a very accurate description. No matter where you walk there is something beautiful or creative to see. It almost feels like every inch of this area has been thought about and every wall is an open canvas.

Deep Ellum has been a must-see destination since 1873. In the 1920's it was the place to be for Jazz and Blues music or a night out on the town. In 2009 the Deep Murals Project was started with the goal of transforming some of the deteriorating, blank walls into pieces of art that reflected Dallas and Deep Ellum's history and culture.

In 2012 the 42 Murals Project was started as an opportunity for artists (local and international) to showcase their talent through murals painted on the historic buildings in Deep Ellum. Not all of the murals are part of this project, as their are way more than 42. The majority of them are on Main Street and Elm Street (they run parallel so it is very easy to walk up and down and see everything). There are plenty of parking lots or you might even find a parking space along the street. You can also find a few others on Commerce Street, so it is worth it to drive around a little bit.

One of my favorites is the "I Love You" mural. It is located at 2913 Elm Street. It is one of the most popular in the area. My family was here last year and it was faded, so it was nice to see it repainted. If you get lucky there will not be any cars parked in front of it so that you can get a great picture of you and your loved ones! (It’s a very popular proposal location as well).

Directly across from this mural you will find “Boom!” This mural is incredible with its vibrant colors. It will absolutely catch your eye!

“Deep Elm” is a mural that showcases the past of Dallas to the future. It is located at 2631 Main Street. And is one of the original 42 Murals Project. Lots of great history in this one.

“Deep Ellumphants” makes a great backdrop and is located at 3601 Main Street.

Even if you have been to Deep Ellum before, there is a very good chance that there will be something new to see. The artwork is changed often. There is always something being added or changed. This is an example of artwork added due to Covid-19.

If you are lucky enough you might get to be there when a new masterpiece is getting added! I have always loved murals, and I am fascinated by how these artists are able to take a plain boring wall and effortlessly transform it. What starts out just looking like lines or something that doesn't make sense that turns into something amazing. I can't wait to see what this wall ends up looking like when it is done. If any of you end up going there I would love to see a picture of this finished project!

And just when you think you have seen one of the biggest murals you all of a sudden come to the 15-story-tall trellis of vines and flowers on a Deep Ellum luxury apartment tower.

Not only is their pretty artwork, but there are also so many places you can grab a bite to eat. Burgers, Tex-Mex, BBQ, Cafe's, etc. Lots of outdoor options as well.

There are so many great murals to see but, here are just a few more of my favorites! These pictures don’t do the area justice....y’all need to go see this for yourself!