The Dallas Fort Worth area is rich in outdoor activities and beautiful scenery for visitors to enjoy. Whether you're touring log cabins of the 1850s, or relaxing to the beautiful scenery of White Rock Lake, you're sure to find an outdoor activity that you will enjoy.
Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth
- At Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth you can tour the six log cabins that were built in the 1850s and observe the way the pioneers of that era lived and what their daily lives were like. The village is located on two and a half acres in Forest Park.
Trinity Trails in Fort Worth
- Trinity Trails offers over 32 miles of paved trails where you can enjoy walking or bicycle riding. The trails go through Heritage Park, Trinity Park and Overton Park and are accessible from Northside Drive to Foster Park in Fort Worth, north of I-20.
The Water Gardens of Fort Worth
- The Water Gardens of Fort Worth offer the perfect place for climbing and exploration. Featuring hills, canyons and waterfalls, this five and a half acre water garden is a great place to spend the day outdoors. Nineteen thousand gallons of water are fed through the park in the water falls, sprays and rivulets. There is one pool where visitors can see water cascading down a 710-foot wall.
Fort Worth Japanese Gardens
- The Fort Worth Japanese Gardens are the perfect place to go for an outdoor excursion. This 7.5-acre garden is the perfect place to spend the day taking walks and relaxing to the beauty of the waterfalls, Koi pools, trees, flowers and foliage.
The Dallas Zoo
- When visiting the Dallas area with your family, you have to stop by the award-winning Dallas Zoo ' home to the Kratt brothers of the popular kid's show Zaboomafu. Located on 95 developed acres, the Dallas Zoo is the oldest zoo in the State of Texas. You'll definitely enjoy observing a variety of animals, like lemurs, tigers, gorillas, okapi, and much, much more.
White Rock Lake in Dallas
- White Rock Lake is located just five miles east of downtown Dallas and is one of the most popular areas for bicycling, jogging and leisurely walks. There is a twelve-mile loop that runs along the banks of the lake offering a beautiful backdrop for your outdoor enjoyment. You can rent skates and bikes at the nearby rental shops in the area.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Fort Worth
- Located in Fort Worth, the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center offers safe haven to a number of animals. Here can take a self-guided tour and see over 32 species of animals including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and more.
Dallas Arboretum Gardens
- At the Dallas Arboretum. you can take a walk through one of the most magnificent gardens in the Country. The gorgeous gardens and lawns overlook the breathtaking lake overlooking Downtown Dallas. Stroll through the Arboretum and enjoy the scenery of the gardens and the sculptures, fountains and two historic mansions that are located there.
Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
- The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens will delight you with their year round plant and foliage displays. This 109-acre garden is the oldest botanical garden in the State of Texas and is home to over 2,500 different species of plants. With so much to look at, you can spend all day outdoors enjoying the scenery the gardens offer.
