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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.

Raise your bottle of grog, wipe your matted beard on your sleeve, and toast your knight at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. This attraction will transport you to a forgotten age of chivalry and adventure. As you enter the banquet-style theater in the round, you'll feel like royalty, and you'll get to tour the grounds where period-costumed actors create a realistic Medieval village experience. At Medieval Times, you'll witness a tale of devotion, courage, and love brought to life by heroic knights on spirited horses. Watch as they display astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay in an electrifying show that blurs the boundary between fairy tale and spectacle. Enjoy a hands-on feast as the dynamic performance unfolds before you. A sweeping musical score and brilliant lights provide a fabulous backdrop for this captivating experience.

If you're a fan of Bluegrass, the Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival is an event you won't want to miss. With two stages and two full days of traditional and progressive Bluegrass, as well as Americana and country sounds, there's something for everyone. And if you're lucky, you might even stumble upon one of the impromptu jam sessions that happen throughout the festival grounds. These jam sessions are always organic and full of talented musicians eager to share their love of Bluegrass. But that's not all the festival has to offer. You'll also have the opportunity to take up-close photos of the beautiful varieties grown in Farmers Branch. And of course, no festival would be complete without delicious food options. You can indulge in local favorites like Mex-Mex, corny dogs, roasted corn, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and more. And if you're looking for something to wash it all down, there's a great selection of premium and local craft beers, wines, and frozen wineries to choose from.