I took a trip back home to Louisiana to visit my family in May. We toured the Rip Van Winkle Gardens and ate lunch at Cafe Jefferson (a big hit with my family! Pro tip: don’t skip dessert here!). A self-guided tour of the garden is $14 for adults with discounts available for children, senior cit

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is well worth the trip! - I recommend purchasing tickets and parking online to make entering the gardens easier. - While on the website, check out the bloom tracker to see what is currently blooming as well as their even calendar to see what is going