Dallas Botanical Garden

Discover this top-rated botanical garden in Texas.

This botanical center is located in eastern Dallas just north of Highway 30 near White Rock Lake. Open since 1984, millions of visitors have come here, and it is rated one of the top botanical gardens in the world. It has a life science laboratory and has a master plan to expand in the future to utilize its space effectively. The garden encompasses over 66 acres and has onsite dining options and picnic areas for guests.

Dallas Botanical Garden is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Please note that tickets and parking can be purchased online. As you walk around, stop and admire the themed gardens, water features, sculptures, and explore the paved walkways and rose gardens.Admission rates are $20 per adult, $16 per senior (65+), and $12 per child (ages 2-12). A major attraction is the eight-acre Children's Adventure Garden, where kids of all ages can discover steam labs, watch puppets shows, enjoy engaging exhibits, and get their energy out in the play area (costs extra to enter).

There are weekly events, concert series, and nature events hosted here throughout the year. Guests are encouraged to preserve the garden and protect the plants. Sports equipment, candles, and items that may harm plants are prohibited. They have wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-served basis, but bikes are not allowed in this garden. Enjoy spending time here while passing through Dallas, Texas.