Arboretum and Botanical Garden

The Arboretum and botanical garden is a beautiful set of gardens and fountains that are located in east Dallas. The total collection spans over 66 acres and is actually a botanical garden. These gardens were originally a part of a 44-acre estate, which was called the Rancho Encinal. It was built for the famous geophysicist DeGoyler and his wife Nell.

It was Mrs. DeGoyler who was interested in extensive flower gardens and hence the Arboretum now has huge collection of several different types of flowers that are in bloom all year round, turn by turn as per their respective seasons.

The Arboretum hosts an annual show called the 'Dallas Blooms' and it has hundreds of thousands blooms featured in the festival. This is a really good time to visit the arboretum and make merry through the five week, six weekends long celebrations.

The Arboretum Official Site: Home Page

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/

The Arboretum Official Site: Gardens Slideshow

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/Gardens.htm

When you come to Dallas area, travel to the Arboretum for a charming getaway that will surely mesmerize you. It is amazingly scenic setting and completely overwhelming range of plants, trees, flowers, etc. will impress you deeply. As you slowly make your way through the seemingly endless rows of trees and flowers, you might start wondering why the entire world does not look this beautiful.

A day or two out at the Arboretum is thus guaranteed to fill your senses and fulfill any latent or active wish to be close to nature. The Arboretum, with its amazing collection of manicured gardens, fountains and view of the lake is the perfect relaxing point on your Dallas travel itinerary.

It can be an especially good idea if you are travelling with young children because the little ones will simply love to frolic around in the shades and soak in the beauty of the flowers. It is also the perfect destination for romantic getaway.

The Arboretum on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Arboretum_and_Botanical_Garden

Arboretum and Botanical Garden Address
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218

Contact:
Tel: (214) 515-6500
Email: info@dallasarboretum.org

Arboretum and Botanical Garden Hours:
Daily: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day: Closed

Ticket Information for the Arboretum and Botanical Garden:
Member: $8
Non-Member: $16
Children (ages 3 - 12): $8
Children (under 3): Free
The tickets on the night of the concert are more expensive, and groups of 20 or more can enjoy a discount off the non-member rate. For more information please visit the website or call the service phone.

Website: http://www.dallasarboretum.org/