The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden — Attraction in Dallas

I attended the Dallas Arboretum’s “¡Mundo México!” pumpkin village this year and left very disappointed. The website promised “an extraordinary celebration of Mexican culture” with “seven iconic regions of Mexico reimagined through breathtaking gourd artistry.” Unfortunately, the event did not live up to this description at all.

What was advertised as a cultural, heritage-based display ended up looking more like a generic pumpkin patch with minimal effort to represent the Mexican theme. The cultural element that was heavily promoted online was not truly present, and as a paying guest, I felt misled and honestly disrespected.

The Arboretum is usually known for thoughtful, beautiful displays, which is why this experience was so disappointing. I hope future events are more authentic and reflect the culture they are promoting instead of using it as a...

This feels more like a large park than a true botanical garden, maybe I’m spoiled by others I’ve visited. The layout seems designed around Instagram photo spots, and it was frustrating dealing with folks taking photos everywhere.

That said, it’s still a beautiful, peaceful place. Even when busy, you can find quiet spots off the main paths to relax in nature. I’d definitely...

Incredible botanical gardens. What a nice way to break up a trip to Dallas. You'll have several hours of leisurely strolling on paved sidewalk through beautifully manicured landscaped gardens. There were plenty of shady trees to break up the sunlight. Nature...