Reunion District, Dallas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reunion District
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The Hyatt Regency Dallas and Reunion Tower
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Location in Dallas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Dallas |
| City | Dallas |
| Area | Downtown |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| ZIP code |
75202
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972 |
The Reunion District is a cool part of downtown Dallas, Texas in the USA. It's known for two main landmarks: the Hyatt Regency Dallas hotel and the famous Reunion Tower. The name "Reunion" comes from an old community called La Reunion that existed there a long time ago in the mid-1800s.
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A Look Back at Reunion
From 1980 to 2009, the Reunion District was home to the Reunion Arena. This big building was meant to bring more businesses and development to the area. However, not much new building happened after the hotel and tower were built.
The arena was once home to the Dallas Mavericks basketball team and the Dallas Stars hockey team. Both teams later moved to the American Airlines Center. The Reunion Arena was taken down in 2009. People thought the land would be used for new projects, but as of 2013, no new plans had been made for the empty space.
What to See in Reunion
The Reunion District is a fun place to visit! Here are its main attractions:
- Hyatt Regency Dallas
- Reunion Tower
Getting Around Reunion
The Reunion District is easy to reach by car or train.
Major Roads
You can get to the Reunion District using these big highways:
Train Travel
The district is well-connected by different types of trains.
Commuter Trains
- Trinity Railway Express
- The Union Station is a major stop for commuter trains.
Light Rail Trains
- DART: Blue Line and Red Line
- You can also catch DART light rail trains at Union Station.
Regional Trains
- Amtrak
- Union Station is a stop for Amtrak, which offers longer-distance train travel.
Schools in Reunion
Students living in the Reunion District go to schools that are part of the Dallas Independent School District.
The schools for kids in this area are:
- City Park Elementary School
- Billy Earl Dade Middle School
- James Madison High School
