Situated on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard in Dallas, the Texas Discovery Gardens are a must-see for any visitor to Dallas. This place is one of the only gardens to be certified as 100% organic by the Organic Research Center of Texas. The garden is surrounded by greenery and numerous specimens of native plants. Visitors can drop by one of the ten themed areas which include a native wildlife pond, a scent garden, a butterfly habitat, an heirloom garden, and a shade garden.
Majestic beautiful and dressed with a sea of green the Lee Park on Turtle Creek Boulevard is one of the most stunning and gorgeous parks Dallas has ever seen. Spread over nine acres of land, this pastured park has a waterfall, pavilions, a children's garden and a marvelous Croquet Court. Inside the Lee Park is the fascinating Arlington Conservancy which was set up by the combined efforts of the Dallas Southern Memorial Association, the Oak Lawn Forum, the Dallas Tavern Guild and the The Turtle Creek Association. Be it for a picnic, to walk your dog, for an early morning jog or just to spend time outdoors, the Lee Park will serve just right. The Lee Park is also a noted events space with neighborhood functions, meets and gatherings taking place here.
This museum, funded by the Perot family, explores both modern technology and natural history, from technical innovations at Texas Instruments to prehistoric Texan wildlife. Permanent exhibits include the Being Human Hall, the Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall, the Tom Hunt Energy Hall and the T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall. The museum also includes a theater which features a rotating schedule of 3D documentaries. See their website for a list of theater show times and temporary exhibits. Be sure to stop and look at the Malawisaurus skeleton gracing the museum lobby.
Dogwood Canyon contains some of the rarest ecological features in Texas. This 250-acre (101-hectare) stretch of land provides hours of outdoor fun for everyone in the family. Keep an eye out for various species of birds, amphibians, and other wildlife. Located just 12 miles (19 kilometers) from Dallas, a trip here is easy and worthwhile.
Waas Gallery is a modern and hip gallery showcasing everything from street paintings to abstract, contemporary artwork. This avant-garde museum takes the Dallas art scene up a notch and is the perfect place if you want to indulge your senses in contemporary art, design, sculptures and a lot more. It’s easy to see that each piece on display is chosen with utmost care and effort and they are quite relevant, trendy and thoughtful. Don’t forget to keep a look out for the interesting exhibitions and events lined up at this gallery, the selection is sourced from both local and international artists and a visit to this museum is bound to delight you.