Overlooking scenic White Rock Lake, The Dallas Arboretum (8525 Garland Rd., 214/515-6500, www.dallasarboretum.org [1], daily 9 A.M.–5 P.M., $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7 children 3–12) offers 66 acres of scenic grounds containing floral, herbal, and vegetable gardens. It’s particularly fetching from March through May, when the grounds have an iridescent green glow peppered by floral bursts of red, yellow, and white. Although spring is the best time of year for the vegetation, any season is a good time to escape the hustle, bustle, and concrete of urban life for the arboretum’s oasis of nature and peace. Also on-site are the Spanish colonial–style DeGolyer mansion and museum as well as the Camp Estate, which feature 17th- and 18th-century art and furniture.
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[1] http://www.dallasarboretum.org