Dallas homes come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on the neighborhood. They’re built in diverse architecture styles, on varying lot sizes, and with a variety of materials. We’ve compiled a list of neighborhoods where you’ll find the most unusual, grand, or quirky homes in Dallas. Plan a weekend or an evening to take a drive, a walk, or a tour of these neighborhoods for a sightseeing adventure.

Little Forest Hills

With a slogan like “Keep It Funky,” you can expect some colorful and interesting homes in Little Forest Hills, a neighborhood located on the southeast side of White Rock Lake. It’s known as a neighborhood for creative types with a tight-knit community, tall trees, and close proximity to the lake. With such creative residents, it’s no wonder that the homes are known throughout Dallas as a bit quirky. They feature a diverse set of styles from minimal traditional to modern, ranch, Tudor, and more. There are about 1,000 homes built anywhere between 1920 to now. Drive through Little Forest Hills and you’ll spot everything from bright cottages to classy modern homes in funky shapes and sizes.

Bryan Place

In a state like Texas where large front yards are a point of pride for many residents, Bryan Place sticks out for its lack thereof. The neighborhood was developed in the 1980s just east of Downtown Dallas with the intent to create pedestrian-friendly streets and elegant homes. It’s an eclectic mix of townhouses and homes without yards—though that doesn’t keep the residents from using what they have to decorate their elegant homes. Park at Exall Park and walk through the streets of Bryan Place, as it makes for a charming stroll in the early morning or evening.

Janmar

Janmar seems like an odd name for a Dallas neighborhood, but it was named after the developer’s daughters, Janet and Margaret. This North Dallas neighborhood is made up of 200 homes from the 1950s and 1960s. The styles include ranch style and midcentury modern. These neighborhood homes—built near creeks, hills, and woods—have a surprising amount of wildlife enter the large estates. You’ll even find a quirky home or two like the funky Round House designed by architect Bruce Goff.

Turtle Creek Park

The homes of Turtle Creek Park have two things in common—they’re large and extremely expensive, and that’s because it’s a hidden neighborhood comprised of mansions near the lovely hills and creek of Turtle Creek. Some homes date back to the 1920s, and there are Tudor and modern designs alike. Keep an eye out for the home tours by the Turtle Creek Association which generally allow for an up-close view of these magnificent residences.

Bluffview

Situated just east of Dallas Love Airport, Bluffview is an amalgamation of estates built from a 215-acre dairy farm in the early 1900s. Bluffview is known for its hilltops, winding streets, and homes built along creeks and ravines. There’s a wide variety of house styles here such as midcentury homes, traditional, period residences, modern styles homes, and even those heavy with Art Deco elements. Many are set on multiple acres with private driveways sheltered by trees, which can make it difficult to view the homes from the street. But if you can get an up-close look, you’ll be delighted by what you find—like a 1930s, Santa Fe-inspired home with pervious house guests including Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney.

South Boulevard/Park Row Historic District

When you mention the Fair Park neighborhood in Dallas, most people immediately think of the State Fair of Texas. However, they don’t often associate it with South Boulevard/Park Row Historic District, a small neighborhood within Fair Park with some truly special homes. This neighborhood features stunning mansions with a range of styles such as bungalow, Mission Revival, Midwestern Prairie, Classic Revival, and Georgian. These mansions once housed many of Dallas’ civic and business leaders, such as Herbert Marcus, founder of Neiman Marcus. The neighborhood rose up in 1913 with the building of the Jewish Temple Emanuel El, which has since moved. It became a historic district in 1977, and it’s notable for its lovely home styles and current community revitalization.