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Irving, Texas, is a vibrant destination with something for everyone. The city offers rich cultural experiences, unique dining options, and scenic outdoor escapes like Lake Carolyn. Its bustling Las Colinas district features entertainment hubs like Toyota Music Factory and the Irving Convention Center, providing an ideal blend of leisure, business, and event opportunities. With a thriving arts scene, diverse communities, and top-tier accommodations, Irving shines as a prime location for travelers of all types.
Arts + Culture
- Irving offers the world-class Irving Arts Center that hosts live theater, ballet and symphony performances, as well as national and local visual exhibits.
- The Toyota Music Factory offers an 8,000-seat music hall that includes a 4,000-seat amphitheater and numerous dining and retail opportunities.
- The Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas features nearly 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space and is served by the a 350-room Westin Convention Center Hotel.
Transportation
Irving’s state-of-the-art transportation options include two large airports, light and heavy rail, and a number of major highways, providing easy access to North Texas and beyond.
Parks + Trails
While Irving is in the center of a large metropolitan area, its beautiful green spaces — including exceptional golf courses and more than 80 parks on 1,873 park acres — drive outdoor activity.
Irving’s Campion Trail offers 13 miles of walkable, bikeable trail. Irving is the first city to share a major connection along the Trinity Trail System, a regional network that will ultimately span 250 miles and connect 16 counties across North Texas.
Aquatics + Recreation
The City of Irving also is home to six full-time recreation centers that offer a variety of indoor sports and children’s programs, four aquatic centers and two dog parks. Multiple outdoor sporting venues are offered as well.
Development, Retail + Restaurants
Of Irving’s 67.9 square miles of land area, more than 23-square miles are dedicated to master-planned developments and districts. These well-designed developments include the Heritage Crossing District, Las Colinas, Valley Ranch and multiple retail centers. Irving has more than 100 shopping centers and more than 500 restaurants offering a variety of cuisines.
Higher Education
Irving also boasts three fully-accredited institutions of higher learning: DeVry Institute of Technology, Dallas College North Lake Campus and the University of Dallas.
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