2100 N Stemmons Freeway
1 show hosted
Dallas Market Center is a large wholesale trade complex. <cite index="11-1,11-2">It is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion, within a dynamic five million square foot campus near downtown Dallas.</cite> Lightovation itself spans a major portion of the campus — <cite index="12-1">encompassing 1 million square feet of exhibits representing all categories of lighting for the home.</cite>
On-campus amenities include dining and concierge services. <cite index="10-24,10-25">Dallas Market Center has two open-daily restaurants, WTC Cafe and Fountain Cafe, and a full-sized Starbucks; during market, various food venues are available across campus.</cite> Lightovation exhibits are spread across buildings such as the Trade Mart (TM), with a complimentary lighting concierge available to guide visitors.
Ample free on-site parking is available. <cite index="10-8,10-9">The safe, self-contained campus offers over 11,000 free parking spaces, and handicap parking is available daily and during markets in front of the buildings.</cite> <cite index="10-12,10-13">Valet parking is available in front of the World Trade Center during non-market weeks and select markets; check the transportation page before each major market for updated information.</cite> Reserved parking at nearby garages and lots can also be booked in advance through third-party services such as SpotHero.
By air: Both major Dallas airports are convenient. <cite index="10-15">The trip from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport averages under 45 minutes.</cite> Dallas Love Field (DAL) is even closer — several nearby hotels report it is roughly 3–6 miles away.
By public transit: <cite index="10-16,10-17,10-18,10-19">Dallas Market Center is easily accessible via DART; the Market Center Station, located at 4301 Harry Hines Blvd, is just a 10-minute walk away via a pedestrian bridge. From DFW Airport, take the Orange Line directly to this station, and DART Bus Route 49 also stops right outside the Trade Mart.</cite>
Rideshare and shuttle: Taxis and rideshare services serve the venue, and a shuttle runs between campus buildings and select hotels during market days.
Several hotels sit within walking distance or a short drive along Stemmons Freeway near the venue:
Dallas Market Center also secures discounted Market-rate rooms — <cite index="14-8">even during a World Cup summer, Dallas Market Center has secured thousands of hotel rooms at Market rates, but it's critical to book ahead via DMC's website.</cite> A market shuttle is offered: <cite index="10-10">shuttle service is available during every day of market between all the buildings on the campus and Dallas Market Center select hotels.</cite>