Arboretum in the News
The 66-acre Dallas Arboretum is one of the world’s premier gardens, and certainly one of the most colorful. Local residents have deemed this urban oasis to be the crowning jewel of Dallas. As one of the city’s top attractions, the Arboretum garners repeat visits from members, local visitors and out-of-town guests. Many praise the Garden for its beautiful vistas, colorful display gardens, and groves of pecan trees, magnolias, crape myrtles, cherry trees and azaleas.
Awards
2020 Texas Society of Architects Design Award: Charlotte and Donald Test Pavilion at A Tasteful Place
2019 Texas American Society of Landscape Architects Honor Award: A Tasteful Place at the Dallas Arboretum, by SWA Dallas
Press Coverage
2024
2023
MSN – 10 Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the World
MSN – Best Family Vacations in Texas
The World’s Top Spring Sights – Travel Market Report
U.S. News & World Report, The 26 Best Fall Festivals in the US for 2023
Brilliant Earth, Best U.S. Landmarks for Marriage Proposals
TravelMarket Report- The Word’s Top Spring Sights
DFW Child , Voted Best Place to Be Outdoors in Dallas-Forth Worth
MSN – Best Places In The US To See Cherry Blossoms
MSN – Where To Find Tulips In Texas
MSN – Best Places to Celebrate Christmas in Texas
Yahoo! US – Most Instagrammable Gardens in the USA Revealed
Discover the Top 5 Senior-Friendly Travel Spots in Texas
2022
MSN Canada – Every State’s Top Travel Destination for 2022
USA Today 10Best – 10 Places to Take Kids in the Dallas Area
U.S. News & World Report – 21 Top Things to Do in Texas
Brides.com – Best Wedding Venues in Dallas of 2022
Greener Ideal – 10 Stunning Botanical Gardens in the US
Travel & Leisure – Most Beautiful Springtime Destination in the US
House Beautiful – The Best Pumpkin Patches in the U.S. to Visit This Year
The Travel – 10 Botanical Gardens That Are Best Visited in Fall
PAPERCITY –50 Only-in-Dallas Things to Do This
USA Today 10Best – 10 best pumpkin patches of 2022, according to our readers
USA Today 10Best – 10 Best Things to Do in December in Dallas
2021
Iconic Dallas Landmarks Rethinking Design in Texas (ArchDaily)
13 Must-See Attractions in Dallas (TripSavvy)
12 Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the United States (MSN)
Best Outdoor Activities in Dallas (USA 10Best)
Greet Spring With a Visit to a Public Garden (New York Times)
14 Destinations to Visit and See Gorgeous Spring Flowers (Martha Stewart)
Best Pumpkin Patches in the U.S. to Visit with the Family This Fall (The Pioneer Woman)
The Best Pumpkin Patches Across the Country to Visit this Fall (Yahoo! Lifestyle)
The Country’s Most Gorgeous Botanical Gardens to Plan Your Next Road Trip Around (House Beautiful)
The 6 Best Pumpkin Patches Your Family Must Visit! (Local Profile)
These Are the 12 Best Picnnic Spots in Dallas (Pure Wow)
21 Top Things to Do in Texas (U.S. News & World Report)
Photo Album: Dallas Arboretum “Bugtopia” Exhibit, Brought to You by Reliant (Garland Journal)
Photo Album: Dallas Arboretum “Bugtopia” Exhibit, Brought to You by Reliant (Texas Metro News)
2020
10 Botanic Gardens You Can’t Miss in the U.S. (The Discoverer)
16 US Destinations To Visit If You Want To Spot Cherry Blossoms (Buzzfeed)
The Best Botanical Gardens in America (The Active Times)
Moving to Dallas, Texas: A Real Estate Guide (Redfin)
7 Best Outdoor Activities in Dallas (Big 7 Travel)
Top 10 Gardens in the South (Pro Landscaper USA)
8 Perfect Venues for Intimate Dallas Weddings (Paper City)
Doin’ Dallas with Kids: A Guide on Where to Eat, Play & Stay (Red Tricycle)
Best of Culture Winners (Lake Highlands Advocate)
Dallas Date Ideas that Aren’t Just Getting Drinks (Thrillist)
15 Thanksgiving Weekend Getaway Ideas in Texas (Things to Discover)
10 Beautiful U.S. Botanical Gardens To Visit During Christmas (Travel Awaits)
See What People Have to Say
I’ve been to many, many botanical gardens in the world, and I think yours is one of the most beautiful and colorful that I’ve seen. It’s extraordinary. The enjoyment that it engenders in so many people is quite amazing.
– Martha Stewart
“ Spend an hour or two here to escape the noise and traffic of the city, walk nature trails, admire sculpture, and recline in soft, manicured grass. -Fodor’s Travel”
“ I’ve been all over the world, and the Dallas Arboretum is one of the most extraordinary experiences in my life. I cannot wait to come back! -Ali McGraw, actress”
“ Perhaps we in Dallas toss around the phrase ‘world class’ too liberally. But in the case of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, it happens to be appropriate. -Bob Miller, Dallas Morning News”
“ I have been all over the nation, and the Dallas Arboretum is, by far, the most beautiful garden I have ever seen. -Charles Osgood, CBS Radio Network”
“ The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are so beautiful! We’d spend all day here if we could! -nct127, K-Pop Band on the Billboard 200 chart”
“ I cannot tell you how wonderful the entire experience was for our team and our clients! I can’t thank you and your team enough for support us in creating such a memorable moment for our clients during these times. -Christian Dior Couture”