Spring into Dallas by Michelle Snell

by Michelle Snell

If you are like most, then you are ready to say farewell to the cold days of winter and hello to the beautiful days of spring. Here in Dallas, spring brings about mild temperatures and the renewal of nature all around, making it the perfect season to get out of the house and shake off those winter blues. Luckily, the greater Dallas area is full of fabulous places to do just that!

Nothing says spring like the beautiful blooms that appear throughout nature, and several places in Dallas that highlight the flowers of the season.

Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum welcomes spring by displaying upwards of 100 varieties of beautiful blossoms — amassing more than 500,000 spring blooming flowers, according to their website. You can catch this fabulous spring celebration at the Arboretum between Feb. 20 and April 11. Head just south of Dallas to the town of Waxahachie to feel like you have been transported to the tulip fields of the Netherlands when you visit Poston Gardens.

Poston Gardens allows visitors to experience over half a million tulips during March and April, according to a statement by the founder. Of course, Springtime also means the Texas Bluebonnets are in bloom. Some of the best local places to see bluebonnets include Ennis Bluebonnet Trail, Cedar Hill State Park, Coppell Nature Park, and Arbor Hills Nature Preserve.

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy one of the many patio restaurants in Dallas. These patios are the perfect place to enjoy a drink while basking in the incredible spring weather. Check out HG Supply Co. or Savor Gastropub for a great rooftop patio and delicious craft cocktails. Other fun places worth mentioning include The Foundry, Oddfellows, The Porch, The Yard, and the Katy Trail Icehouse.

If you are in the mood for something a bit more active, consider visiting the many parks in and around Dallas to welcome in spring. Cedar Ridge Preserve has more than nine miles of hiking trails and more than 600-acres of land to explore. Across town, the Trinity River Audubon Center contains four miles of trails and boardwalks to explore. For great views, head out to Piedmont Ridge and Scyene Overlook. Just outside of Dallas in Plano, Arbor Ridge Nature Preserve has a diverse ecosystem with more than two miles of paved trails.

Spring is the perfect season to visit the Dallas Farmer’s Market. Visit The Shed to see all of the local vendors displaying their unique goods. While visiting, do not forget to pop into the Market Shops to browse more local vendors and try some great local eats from the food court.

Known for being the largest zoo in Texas, the Dallas Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals, according to the zoo website. During the spring months, the animals become more active, and many welcome new babies into their families — making spring the perfect season to explore the Dallas Zoo!

Dallas and the surrounding metroplex have so many great outdoor attractions, and spring is the perfect time to get out and enjoy them! While this list only scratched the surface, we hope that we have inspired you to say farewell to winter and hello to Spring!

Michelle Snell is a travel writer, history buff, wine lover, and culture enthusiast. A professional educator by day, her passion for travel has her jet setting all over the world in her free time. Michelle enjoys bringing places to life through her informative writing style on her blog, That Texas Couple. Instagram: @thattexascouple