These are pictures from our very first visit to the
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. We went with a group of friends who swore that it was going to be kid-friendly. I was skeptical…
flowers and trees don’t hold my boys attention very long.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens – 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218; 214-515-6500
We had only been there a few minutes when my skepticism was overcome with amazement. The
Dallas Arboretum is not only one of the prettiest places I have ever visited, but it was also made for kids.
Tucked in between the
botanical gardens were little hideaways for the kids to visit.
While the children explored, the moms were busy taking pictures.
You can NOT take a bad picture at the Arboretum! There is beauty from every angle.
One of the kids favorite areas was the collection of little playhouses surrounding the large picnic area.
Inside the church playhouse there were texts written on the walls.
I kept clicking and clicking. By the end of our visit I had taken over 400 digital pictures.
I just couldn’t help myself.
The frog fountains were also a big hit. On subsequent visits in warmer weather, we found ourselves soaking wet underneath the foursome of spitting frogs.
The pioneer area has a full size tepee.
There is also a covered wagon, a few settlers cabins and a place where you can try out an old fashioned plow. The kids LOVED attempting to plow the field. I was impressed at how difficult it was to accomplish and sighed in relief that I wasn’t depending on what I could plow and plant for food.
This area of modern structures, water and botanical gardens that overlook the lake was my favorite.
Throughout
The Dallas Arboretum the flowers were vibrant…
…and begging to be photographed.
You can just SEE them saying please.
We spent 3 hours which included a picnic lunch that we took along. The boys would have gladly stayed longer and on some return visits we have spent the entire day.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a really fun day for the kids…don’t be skeptical.
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BernieR
Love the Dallas Arboretum! It’s where our wedding was 🙂 We’re having family pics done there next month when we come home to visit – can’t wait!!
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Holly
Believe it or not I have never been to the Arboretum but I hear it’s amazing and I’m trying to plan some photo shoots there soon 🙂 btw here’s a little present for you http://mismikadodownthesidewalk.blogspot.com/2010/09/this-is-one-lovely-blog.html
I love the Dallas Arboretum but we haven’t been in a while. We enjoy the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens also!
This looks amazingly fun!! I wish I was closer, my kids would LOVE it! I like the frog fountains, my boys would have been right up on that too! Thanks for sharing the pictures!