Dallas
Arboretum
Just minutes from downtown on the shore of White Rock Lake,
the Dallas Arboretum features 66 acres with 11 lush display
gardens that offer seasonal color all year long. Home of
Dallas Blooms Spring, the Southwest's largest outdoor floral
festival, the Arboretum provides a tranquil oasis where
visitors are surrounded by the beauty of all four seasons.
Amenities include the Hoffman Family Gift Shop, a dining
terrace and several facilities available for rental.
Dallas Zoo
The world-class zoo covers 95 acres and features many rare
and endangered species. Key exhibits include the ExxonMobil
Endangered Tiger Habitat with Indochinese and Sumatran tigers,
the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo with interactive, educational
exhibits for children and the 25-acre Wilds of Africa, named
the best African exhibit in the United States.
Six Flags Over Texas
Renowned
theme park is themed after the six nations that have governed
Texas. U.S., Spain, Mexico, France, Confederacy, and Republic
of Texas. Major attractions, include rides, shows, concerts,
games and restaurants.
Fair
Park Dallas
Fair Park is Dallas' largest cultural center,
and an historical treasure of national importance. Established
in 1880, Fair Park is owned and operated by the City of
Dallas and has nearly 300 acres of museums, exhibit facilities,
and park areas; alone, it rivals many cities in its diverse
selection of meeting venues.
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wide range of hotels can be found in the Downtown/Convention
Center area, in addition to concentrations near DFW International
and Love Field Airports, Market Center, Galleria area, LBJ
Freeway, North Central Expressway and Las Colinas.
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