A Good Time All Around
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Located just minutes from downtown Dallas, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden resides on 66 acres along the southeast shore of White Rock Lake. Home to fourteen world-famous displays that showcase seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees, and plant collections, the gardens also host seasonal outdoor festivals, concerts, art shows, and educational programs, and guided tours.
Klyde Warren Park
A great place to stop and relax in the heart of downtown Dallas, this beautiful public park is a calming oasis tucked in the heart of the downtown district and high-rise buildings. On any given day, you’ll find plenty of outdoor dining, food trucks, public art, green space, and a casual social scene. Relax and enjoy the Dallas city environment.
Frontiers of Flight Museum
From Leonardo da Vinci through modern space exploration, the Frontiers of Flight Museum is home to more than 30 incredible aircraft and extensive exhibits that display mankind’s journey of flight to the legends of modern aviation. The impressive collection of historical flight assets includes a full-size model of the Wright Flyer, artifacts from the Hindenburg, and numerous WWI and WWII aircraft and artifacts.
History
Dallas County was established in 1846 on the banks of the Trinity River, one year after the Republic of Texas was annexed by the United States. The county soon became a fast-growing trade destination that served as a hub of commerce for the communities in adjacent and surrounding areas. Dallas has flourished to become the third-largest city in Texas and is home to numerous major sports franchises.
Highland Park and University Park, later to become The Park Cities, began as rural suburbs connected by one road to Dallas in the early 1900s. University Park took its name from Southern Methodist University, which was established in 1915. It is also now home to the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Highland Park is situated on elevated land overlooking Dallas, and 20 percent of its land is dedicated to parks.
Today, The Park Cities offer an unbeatable combination of tranquil settings, beautifully landscaped parks and streets, magnificent residences, and luxe shopping and dining.
