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Dallas Travel Guide

Dallas is the big and beautiful heart of Texas, sprawling across the rolling prairie, with native cottonwood, pecan and majestic oaks lining its streets and riverbanks. Dallas is a city where old west charm and modern sophistication blend seamlessly together.

About Dallas

Dallas covers an area of 385 sq. miles (997.1 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 6 million people being the fourth largest metropolitan area in the US. Dallas is listed as a gamma world city by the Loughborough University Globalization and World Cities Study Group.

Dallas Arboretum

Dallas ArboretumOff the shores of White Rock Lake lies the garden of a lifetime. The 66 acres of lush, perfectly manicured landscapes hold a treasure trove of trees, bushes and flowers are sure to make anyone green with envy. Quaint and quiet walkways meander throughout the grounds with countless coves. The DeGolyer House, a 1940s-style Spanish mansion, is also located on the grounds.

Tours of the house and its sculpture garden are offered. The Johnson Color Gardens, the Woman’s Garden, and the Lay Ornamental Garden with water walls are exquisite features of the picturesque grounds. Call for admission prices.

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