Dallas is an exciting place with a lot to offer. From world-class museums and restaurants to hip nightlife, there’s something here for everyone.
If you’re looking for ways to get out of the office and have fun as a team, consider planning a group activity around Dallas. It can be a great way to build trust and foster interdependence between employees.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is one of the top attractions in the city. Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, it offers a tranquil place to escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Dallas.
The 66-acre display gardens are spread over 19 unique and picturesque landscapes, each with its own distinct theme. From the lily pond and waterway in the Magnolia Glade to Crape Myrtle Allee, a tunnel of arching crepe myrtles that lead to a mock-up forest brook, there’s something here for everyone.
In addition to beautiful landscaping, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens offer a variety of educational opportunities. Learn how to paint a rose using watercolors, create your own cocktail ingredients and more!
Trinity Forest Adventure Park
If you’re looking for a high-octane thrill ride in the Dallas area, you should check out Trinity Forest Adventure Park. This aerial adventure park consists of six self-guided, zip-line courses that are sure to test your balance and strength.
Each course gets more challenging as you progress. It also has a number of elements including wobble bridges, tight ropes, ladders and cargo nets.
Located within the Forty Woods in southeast Dallas, this seven-acre park features over 70 elements. The top-of-the-line is the ropes course, which has many impressive facets. Several different levels of difficulty make it suitable for all ages and abilities.
Trinity River
The Trinity River, which rises a few miles from the Red River in far northern Texas, is one of the state’s most magnificent natural resources. It is the longest river in Texas and stretches 710 miles down to Lake Livingston, before draining into Trinity Bay on the Gulf of Mexico.
Events and adventures on the Trinity include everything from boating and kayaking to fishing and swimming. With so much to do in the area, it’s no wonder that people are always looking for new ways to enjoy this incredible river.
The Trinity is home to a healthy population of alligator gar, the only river in the world where this species can breed. When the river floods, these gar spawn in the floodplain, then float back with the water into the main channel.
Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological park in Texas, offering fascinating and fun programs for all ages. It also has keeper talks, animal encounters, and weeklong summer camps.
For a chance to see animals in their natural habitats, plan your visit early in the day when they are most active. It’s also a good idea to have a map of the zoo in order to navigate the exhibits.
In recent weeks, several mysterious incidents have occurred at the zoo. A clouded leopard escaped from its enclosure, a vulture died in its cage, and two tamarin monkeys were reported missing from their enclosure.
A man who was spotted by police at the Dallas World Aquarium Thursday night has been arrested in connection with all three of these cases. He is being held without bond on charges of abduction and cruelty to animals.
Cedar Ridge Preserve
Cedar Ridge Preserve is a scenic, rich in wildlife slice of hill country that’s perfect for school field trips, hikers and bird-watchers. Its 633 acres sit between Mountain Creek Parkway and FM 1382, just a short distance from downtown Dallas.
A number of hiking trails wind through the preserve, with options ranging from easy to moderate. Along the way, you can take in ponds, wildflowers and a butterfly garden before reaching vistas and an observation tower. It’s also home to a variety of wildlife, including the rare black-capped vireo. In addition, the preserve is a popular destination for picnics and weddings. The preserve is managed by the Audubon Dallas chapter, which is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Visit the organization’s website for more information.