The Mockingbird Station in Dallas is a landmark station in the northern part of Dallas. Run and managed by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) it serves thousands of people traveling to different parts of the city and its neighborhood by the Dart Light Rail.

Although the station was inaugurated only in 2001, in less than a decade, it has become a major residential and commercial hub with numerous hotels, restaurants, offices and entertainment options on one hand and apartments, condos and rental homes on the other. There is also an excellent network of public and privates transportation services that connects the city center and other regions in Dallas efficiently.

For those who get off at the Mockingbird Station and wish to go to the adjoining shopping centers, hotel and restaurants as well as residential establishments will find plenty of DART buses to go to these places. You will also find city taxis, car rentals, and motorbike rentals to explore the region or visit the specific service area where you want a drop or a pick up to the railway station.

There are a number of DART buses that operate on different routes from Mockingbird Station such as Wynnewood Village, Downtown Dallas and Red Bird Transit Center. There are special DART-on-call transportation services. This service is available anywhere to or from the Mockingbird Station to your preferred destination.

If you are adventurous you can try out the other connecting route that is the Kati Trail that is adjacent to the Mockingbird Station. You can enjoy hiking, bicycling and skating through the 3.5 mile concrete pathway that runs parallel to the city stretch.

Mockingbird Station is a Dallas Area Rapid Transit light rail station. It is located at Mockingbird Lane and US 75 which is the North Central Expressway. With a whole list of retail outlets, restaurants and cafes - this station is always on the move. Staying close to Mockingbird Station would give access to almost all rail lines in Dallas. Plus it is an 8 minute ride to the Central Business District in Dallas. The station today has 90 shops, restaurants and cafes, 215 apartments, the eight - screen Angelika Film Centre, offices and a huge parking area. If travelling to Dallas, it may be a good idea to choose a Dallas Texas hotel close to the Mockingbird station. Some of the closest hotels to the station are listed below.

Doubletree Dallas Campbell Centre

http://www.dallascampbellcentre.doubletree.com

The Dallas Texas hotel has been recently completely renovated with huge rooms and carpeting. The close by attractions include NorthPark Mall, Sixth Floor Museum, Dallas Art District and the West End.

Hotel Palomar Dallas-a Kimpton Hotel

http://www.hotelpalomar-dallas.com/

This hotel is a vibrant hotel which is located in an upscale neighbourhood. This luxury hotel has many attractions close by. These include the Highland Park Village, Southern Methodist University, West Village, NorthPark Centre Mall, White Rock Lake, Dallas World Aquarium and Dallas Arboretum.

La Quinta Inn & Suites Dallas North Central

http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ706&propId=706

This Dallas Texas hotel has basic rooms with most amenities like television, microwave, coffee pots, iron, hairdryers, wireless internet and fridge. The close by attractions include Highland Park Shopping Village, Museum of the American Railroad, Southern Methodist University, Morton H., Nasher Sculpture Centre, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Market Centre, World Trade Centre, Downtown Dallas, West End, Dallas World Aquarium, American Museum of the Miniature Arts, Dallas County Historical Plaza, John F. Kennedy Memorial, Dallas Convention Centre, Millermore Mansion and Dallas Amtrak Station.

Radisson Hotel Central Dallas

http://www.radisson.com/dallastx_centralexpy

This property is primarily a business hotel with lots of meeting space which can accommodate almost 750 people. Attractions close to this hotel include the NorthPark Mall and South Methodist University.

Le Meridien Dallas North

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3041

This hotel is known for its nightlife and boutique shops. This hotel is located close to the Galleria Dallas which has many signature stores, restaurants, cafe and an ice skating rink.

Mockingbird Station is a vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment arena in Dallas. To get a feel of this pulsating zone when in this city, remember to book your stay at one of the Dallas Texas hotels close to this area.

http://www.mockingbirdstation.com/

The area surrounding the Mockingbird Station began to develop subsequent to the opening of the DART light rail station in 2001. The downtown area of Dallas takes about eighteen minutes from here by DART light rail.

The surrounding areas of the station have lofts which are priced at about $990 for a one or two bedroom based on the view, floor level, layout and the square footage.

Children staying in the Mockingbird Station generally go to Jackson Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson High School or the Southern Methodist University.

http://dallas.about.com/od/neighborhoods/p/MockingbirdSta.htm

Some of the restaurants located in this area include:

- Cafe Express

- Gelato Paradiso

- Reikyu Sushi and Bar

- Spike Global Grill

Mockingbird Station is in close proximity to the trendy nightspots located on Greenville Avenue.

Shopping is mostly modern and upscale with fashionable boutiques scattered all across the area. Among the recreational facilities, there is the Angelika Film Center which has eight screens and a cafe bar.

You can also go through detailed info about Mockingbird Station from: http://www.dallasobserver.com/locations/mockingbird-station-120820/