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If you're a fan of natural wonders from around the world, then the Dallas World Aquarium is the place for you to visit if you want to experience them all in one place. Once inside, you'll embark on a world tour of the Earth's oceans and its unique bodies of water through exhibits and attractions. Encounter the bird's-eye view of the Secrets of the River Rainforest Exhibit, filled with birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles all living in harmony. Then check out the special South Africa exhibit that will transport you to the exotic land of Madagascar, where the permanent exhibits include fish, jellyfish, and coral from around the world, and visitors can even walk through a tunnel that runs through one of the large tanks, where you'll see sharks and manta rays swimming about.

Catch a performance at the Majestic Theater in Deep Ellum. This theater has a rich history and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It's the last theater to comprise theater row in Deep Ellum and has transformed from a vaudeville venue to a movie theater to a performing arts center. Today, it's the go-to playhouse for exciting entertainment. You will be satisfied with the variety of concerts, performing arts, comedy, and corporate events presented by national and local artists, promoters, and nonprofit arts organizations. Managed by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, the Majestic Theater is one of the most elegant and historic performing arts spaces in the Southwest.

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens has 66 acres of lush plants and flowers, and you'll feel like you've entered a different world. And the best part? You'll have a stunning view of downtown White Rock Lake and the Dallas skyline. Dallas Arboretum is considered one of the best in the nation and has over a dozen different gardens and thousands of species of plants, and visitors can enjoy the parks year-round. Be sure to check out the azalea collection with its 2,400 varieties and the ferns, holly, and color garden. And don't miss the Women's Garden, a recent addition featuring small garden rooms and a reflecting pool overlooking White Rock Lake.