Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Are Minutes from Rockwall County, Texas 75087, 75032. One of the many lures for living in Rockwall County in one of the surrounding "hometowns" surrounding Lake Ray Hubbard, is that there are many outstanding things to do almost in your backyard.
Stop and Smell the Roses at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - a brief few minutes from home!
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is one of the most beautiful outdoor attractions in Dallas. Recognized as ‘One of the Top 14 Places in the World to See Spring Flowers' by MSN.com and named by Southern Living Magazine as the "best spot this side of Holland to see beautiful flowers." Remember.......just a brief few minutes from your Rockwall County home!
Dallas Blooms is the largest floral festival in the southwest with over 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs. Don't miss the mass-flowering of over 3,000 azaleas and late-blooming tulips.
The Dallas Arboretum is 66-acres of spectacular display gardens that showcase incredible seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees and plant collections in a serene setting on White Rock Lake and is home to seasonal outdoor festivals, concerts, art shows and more.
A favorite destination for Rockwall County residents, the beautiful gardens are a perfect backdrop for a picnic or spending the day relaxing. Enjoy the self-pace atmosphere and walking at your leisure and resting on the benches. Bring your camera and capture the beauty of nature and a memorable day. It feels like a world away from the city.
Special Event - "It's a Fairy Tale World"
Don't miss the Fairy Tale Castles Exhibit currently running through the end of the year. A one-of-a-kind exhibit of seven castles, designed and built my local architecture and construction firms, bringing to life beloved classic tales like Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. It will capture the imagination of any little prince or princess.
Easter Weekend Celebration
Good Friday Children's Concert with Eddie Coker: April 22 at 11am and 2pm
Presented by Children's Medical Center.
Kid entertainer Eddie Coker delights kids of many ages with his fun and silly songs. Free with garden admission.
Saturday, April 23 12pm-4pm and Sunday, April 24 1pm-4pm
Enjoy a petting zoo, face painting and Live Easter Bunny photos from Holt Haynsworth.
Enjoy the good life...Living & Loving Rockwall County, Texas ideally located a brief drive to the World Class City of Dallas and the many attractions, such as the famous Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens!
You are invited to check out the wide varity of properties available in the eastern "Hometowns" around Lake Ray Hubbard!
The Barbara Hensley Collection
Barbara Hensley, The Barbara Hensley Group, RE/MAX Hometwon
972-772-9699 barbara@barbarahensley.com
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