The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to build and maintain a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment and knowledge of horticulture, while providing opportunities for education and research. Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Arboretum's 66 acres include a complete life science laboratory with endless potential for discovery. It's also where Chad and Rachel took their engagement photos!
The Sixth Floor Museum covers the personal life, presidency, and assassination of JFK in Dallas' Dealey Plaza. This was also the most frequented museum the Summer of '95 when the Jenkins family hosted any out of town guests.
The Perot is Dallas' premier museum for nature and science - and one of the best in America. The museum has 11 exhibit halls filled with dinosaurs, space, gems and minerals, and more. You can even race a dinosaur.
DMA is the home of innovative exhibitions, groundbreaking educational programs, and global collections. General admissions is free. A ticket is required for most special exhibitions- General admission for special exhibitions is normally $16.
The Dallas Farmers Market was established in 1941 as the a municipal farmers market. Historically, it was the central hub for farmers to bring their produce, meats, and dairy to the city. Today, with the development in downtown Dallas, the Dallas Farmers Market has been transformed to be the farmers market for the future. The addition of food entrepreneurs along with farmers and ranchers, makes this a place to taste the diverse flavors and cultures of Texas. The Market is open daily with a variety of eateries and shops. The Shed is open over the weekends as the an open-air farmers market. Come meet the people that grow, raise and make your food!