Arts and Culture
The DeSoto Arts Commission strives to solidify DeSoto as the Mecca of Arts and Entertainment in Southern Dallas County and the Best Southwest Region. In DeSoto, you will find plenty of opportunities for cultural enrichment through the arts.
Award-Winning Library Programming
The DeSoto Public Library received the Texas Achievement in Library Excellence Award, placing it in the top 10% of libraries in the entire state of Texas.
Nearby Attractions
With DeSoto conveniently located between I-35, I-20 and Highway 67, it takes less than 30 minutes to access these local and surrounding area attractions. City streets let you easily bypass traffic jams on the highways during surge times.
![DeSoto BMX Track](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Desoto_BMX_Logo_350x100_mxw350_mxh180_e0-1.png)
The #1 BMX Track in Texas and the first covered facility built exclusively for BMX racing in America.
![Geekletes](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Geekletes-Esports-300x300.png)
Complete eSports platform and space for tournament play and hosting, pro recruiting and exposure, events and parties.
![Grow DeSoto Marketplace](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Grow-DeSoto-Market-Place-Logo-300x97.jpg)
This unique 26,000-square-foot space houses restaurants, retail spaces and a shared workspace.
![Historic Nance Farm](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/texas-historical-marker-1-267x300.jpg)
Step back into history at this 1850’s Historical Landmark property. Now a city museum, you can learn about the rich history of DeSoto and neighboring areas.
![Thorntree Golf Club](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/thorntree-300x116.jpeg)
Enjoy a round of golf at one of Dallas/Fort Worth’s most challenging courses or have some fun at the tennis courts, swimming pool and clubhouse.
![AT&T Stadium](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/att-stadium-1-300x227.jpg)
Home to big events, concerts and the Dallas Cowboys.
![Dallas Zoo](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/dallas-zoo-300x164.jpg)
The largest zoological experience in Texas!
![Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/epic-waters-300x173.png)
Open year-round and available for private rentals, with 11 different waterslides, surf wave attraction, lazy river and more.
![Globe Life Park](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Globe_Life_Park_logo-300x150.png)
Catch a Texas Rangers major league baseball game.
![Hillside Village](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hillside-village-300x59.jpg)
This open-air regional shopping mall offers a variety of shopping and dining options.
![Northpark Center](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/NorthPark_-300x143.jpg)
Indulge in the art of high fashion and luxury shopping in Dallas.
![River Ranch Texas Horse Park](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/riverranch-texashorsefarms-300x168.jpg)
Head here for trail rides and more. The non-profit also serves at-risk youth, special needs individuals, seniors and veterans.
![Six Flags Over Texas](https://dedc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1200px-Six_Flags_logo.svg-300x151.png)
Enjoy rides and entertainment at this well-known amusement park.