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Possum Kingdom State Park is a 1,530-acre park situated in Palo Pinto County, in north Texas, offering several options for overnight lodging or camping. The lodge, cabins, developed and primitive campsites offer wonderful views of the water and come with facilities such as electricity, restrooms, showers, fire rings, picnic tables, lantern posts, water sources, refrigerators, air conditioning and much more.

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Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is predominantly a hilly and rocky area that makes for a wonderful camping experience. A relatively new state park, it offers various camping options such as primitive and developed campsites, RV sites and walk-in tent sites.

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Situated southwest of Dallas, Cleburne State Park is a popular camping destination owing to its many facilities that include different campsites, screened shelters as well as cabins. Lodging at the park is quite convenient because it provides electricity, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, fire rings, sewer hookups, picnic tables are other such services.

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Not too far from Dallas, Fort Richardson State Park is a historic site known for being a great camping location since it has full hookup campsites, campsites with electricity, campsites with water, primitive campsites, group camps and overflow campsites. Equipped with grilling stations, fire rings, restrooms, picnic tables, water hookups and more, the park is ideal for those seeking a wonderful outdoor experience.

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Quite close to downtown Dallas, the park is a popular location when it comes to camping in an RV. Dallas Shady Oaks RV Park offers both premium as well as regular RV pads; the former are fenced, have a gate and are ideal for 2 cars, while the latter aren't fenced.

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Less than 2 hours from Dallas, Lake Whitney State Park is a must-visit destination when looking for a great camping experience since it has numerous campsites, as well as screened shelters. Amenities such as outdoor grills, fire rings, lantern posts, restrooms, showers, water and sewer hookups, picnic tables and others make camping here pleasurable and convenient.

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Situated at the Lake Texoma shores, Eisenhower State Park is a superb camping location since it offers different kinds of campsites, screened shelters and cabins. Featuring full hookup campsites, campsites with water/ electricity, overflow campsites, Ike’s Cabin and more, the park makes camping easy with amenities such as water, electric and sewer hookups, picnic tables, restrooms and showers, fire rings and tent pads amongst others.

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The Radha Kalachandji Hare Krishna Temple houses one of the oldest deity forms of Krishna outside of India. The idol dates back to 500 years of tradition in India where it was worshipped in opulence as the Supreme Godhead by thousand of devotees.

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The North Texas Hindu Mandir was formally established in 2002; prior to that in 1992, it was initially organized as CHANT (Caribbean Hindus of North Texas). It is a unique temple that sets itself apart from other Hindu temples, with its origin stemming mostly from the Caribbean Hindus and its members from different parts of the world. It embraces and inculcates diverging beliefs of Hinduism while maintaining a sense of unity amongst its member. A visit to this temple promises quaint but enlightening experiences.

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The DFW temple, also known as the Ekta Mandir was devised by a group of devotees in 1981. The temple aims at providing a place of worship and a space for spiritual wellness for the Hindu community of Dallas and the surrounding area. Within the community, it is well known for its festive poojas. It is a popular place for family celebrations such as marriages, anniversaries, birthday parties, and for such celebrations, the Cultural hall is available for rent. A visit to the temple especially during the festive seasons is highly recommended.

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The Sri Guruvayurappan temple was established in 2011 by the members of the Kerala Hindu Society of North Texas which has been in existence since 1985. The temple is built in traditional Kerala style architecture, modeled on the famous Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur. One can experience the traditional rituals and rites of Kerala in Dallas with a visit to this temple. Monthly Ayyappa, Ganapathy, Aayila, and Bhadrakali poojas are held here. The Krishna idol of the temple is one of the holiest one outside India, it has been over 108 temples all over India acquiring great Tejas (energy)

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The Radha Krishna Temple was set up in July of 2017 under the leadership of Swami Mukunananda and the JKYog, a spiritual, non-profit organization. The architectural style of the temple follows the traditional guidelines laid out in the Shilpa Shastra. It is designed to accommodate gatherings for worship, cultural performances, religious events, and other community events. The temple is truly an architectural and cultural structure to behold

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The Shirdi Sai Baba Temple was established in November of 2004 and since then it has undergone various changes in structure and location. It is a Sarva – Dharma place of worship that promotes the teachings of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. The structure of the temple is neither elaborate nor large; however, it is well maintained and has its own charm. The Charm lies in the devotion and the faith that has brought the community together and made the existence of the temple possible.

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The Bochasanswi Shree Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) initiated the construction of the Mandir in Dallas in 2004. It is one of the many Swaminarayan temple initiated by the Sanstha all around the world. The architectural style is in complete allegiance to the traditional Indian architecture, built entirely out of stones and marbles.

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The Buddhist Temple of Dallas, also known as The Wat Buddha or The Buddhist center of Dallas was initiated in January of 1982 by 6 Buddhist monks from Thailand with unanimous support from the Thai Buddhist community of Texas. The temple offers a serene atmosphere, perfect for relaxing and meditating. Talks on Dhamma, Kamma, and Sila are held at intervals. Amongst the locals, the temple is famed for its authentic Thai cuisine offered on the weekends.

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Dallas Texas Temple, also known as the Mormon temple Dallas was established in October 1984 by Gordon B. Hinckley. It is the 30th operating temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and was one of the first in Texas. The temple is also lauded for its architectural beauty; dramatic spires coupled with large sloping roofs.

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Temple Shalom was founded in 1965, it is a Jewish Reform Congregation that strives to inspire an ever-lasting relationship with God, Torah, Israel, and the Jewish community through worship, study, and community service. It offers various worship opportunities, from Shabbat morning services, Tot Shabbat services to holidays and festival celebrations. Temple Shalom not only invites one to find out their spiritual and religious homes but to also nurture social and intellectual values.

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The idea of the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir was initiated in the 1980s by a group of Haribhaktos however it was in July of 1991 that the physical manifestation of the mandir became a reality. With the increasing popularity of the mandir, the monthly Satsang has been upgraded to weekly ones. Cultural and religious events are held at the Mandir regularly and emphasis on the participation of the youths is emphasized through the youth activities the temple undertakes

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The Kapardi Shirdi Sai Temple is a relatively new institution, it was founded in 2013 with the aim to operate exclusively for religious, Charitable, Educational purposes and to satisfy the need for a place of worship. The faith and the worship of the Great Saint Shri Gajanan Maharaj are propagated by the temple.

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The Jain Society of North Texas (JSNT) established in 1982, is a non-profit organization that strives to promote principles and practices of Jainism. Its temple, Derasar is a self-contained Chaityalaya where religious and educational activities weekly are hosted. Jain scholars, monks, and dignitaries provide discourses to help in learning and practicing of Jain philosophy. Facilities of the temple also include a prayer and meeting Hall, a kitchen, a pathshala room, and a library that are accessible to the members of the society any time of the day.

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The Cambodian Buddhist Temple of Dallas, also known as the Wat Jetapon Khemaram was established in 1986 on the outskirts of the Dallas countryside. The temple is a huge structure with many buildings and a vast empty ground where every April, the Khmer New year is celebrated in. As you walk along with the temple you will be able to spot Cambodian artwork. The Gates to the entrance of the temple is a replica of the ones at Angkor Wat; handcrafted and sculpted by the monks and community volunteers

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Wat Lao Thepnimih, also known as Wat Saginaw is a non-profit charitable religious institution that strives to provide a suitable environment to learn and practice Buddhism and to preserve Lao tradition and cultures. It relies on the community’s donation for all the temple operating expenses, yet it is the largest Lao temple in Dallas. Apart from the usual religious events; the main event that draws the crowd in is the Loa New Year; held in April of every year where you can experience and enjoy the traditional Laotian culture and practices.

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Sri Lakshmi Ganapati Temple is a relatively new structure, established on the 5th of June 2011. The temple is not architecturally elaborate as most Hindu Temples come by, rather it is a small and serene space. The temple offers worship to several deities - Navagraha, Venkatajalapathi with Lakshmi Ganapathi as the main deity.

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Sri Ganesha Temple was founded in 2006, to meet the growing demands for a place of worship within the Hindu Community of North Texas. It moved to the current location in 2009 and with the support from the community a new temple is being built. The temple offers Paid Pooja, classes for adults and children in Bhajan, Veda, Bhagavad Gita, Indian classical dances, Arts and crafts, Indian languages, and yoga. The Temple Hall is also available to rent for events like weddings, birthday, or family gatherings.

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The Wat Buddharatnaram, also known as Wat Keller is a non-profit, Theravada tradition Buddhist temple, dedicated to propagating the divine abidings in accordance with the Buddhist teachings. The structure of the temple is an architectural beauty built in reminiscent of traditional Thai temples. The main Temple features a massive, beautiful, golden statue of Buddha which is rumored to be one of the biggest in all of the USA. The serene atmosphere draws locals to the temple, it is a popular site to relax and wind down.

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Texas Discovery Gardens is located inside Dallas’ Fair Park and works with a mission of discovering ways to sustain the natural world. This 7.5-acre garden contains both native and exotic plants. The highlight of Texas Discovery Gardens is the two-story Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium.

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Dallas DeGolyer Estate consists of the 4.5-acre DeGolyer Gardens adorned by 21,000 sq ft. home of the famous geophysicist and philanthropist Everette Lee DeGolyer. It is a landmark in Dallas and the estate forms a part of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

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Located opposite the Farmers Branch lane, this Rose Garden was a gift to the city of Dallas in the honor of Ruthan Rose, a rose enthusiast and past president and member of the Brookhaven Garden Club and the Dallas Rose Society. Also known as the Ruthan Rogers Rose Garden, it is set up in a historical setting and was designed by Pam Smith, Dallas’ Park Landscape Manager.

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Deep Ellum Urban Gardens is an urban community garden located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood. It was created by the residents and professionals in and around Deep Ellum, downtown, and Farmers Market.

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Lake Highlands Community Garden is the first garden of its kind that promotes neighborhood food gardening in the city of Dallas. Spread over 2.27-acres, this garden was established in 2008 and fully run by donations and voluntary work.

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Live Oak Community Garden is spread across 1.5-acres and was formed around 2013. In the last 6 years, the ground has been divided into over 57 plot gardens to grow a variety of plants for production. The volunteers and members have experimented with many gardening styles that have resulted in the thriving of the garden.

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Unity Community Gardens is located in the Round Rock area and was founded in 2010 by Neighborhood Harvest Project, a non-profit organization. This is an all-organic garden that promotes community building through learning and growing food. It is run and managed by volunteers who aim at sustainable living.

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Cliff Temple Community Garden was built in partnership with BC workshop and Cliff Temple Baptist Church in North Oak Cliff. The is located in the north parking lot of Cliff Temple Baptist Church serves as a part of Well Ministry, which supports people with mental illness. Members of the Well, gardeners from the Cliff Temple congregation, and local community members work on the garden and contribute to the Goslin Opportunity Center and food pantry of the church.

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The Nancy Rutchik Red Maple Rill is a two-acre garden that is a part of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The characteristic feature of the garden is the collection of over 80 different types of Japanese maples.

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Boswell Family Garden was a gift by Dr. George Boswell to his family. It is located within the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden to the north of the McCasland Sunken Garden. It is famous for the beautiful and diverse rose varieties and is surrounded by the Gazebo, Octagonal Fountain, and the Magnolia Allee.

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Pecan Grove is located within the stretch of Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Pecan Grove is famous for the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village that is formed here during fall. It consists of over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash, making it a picturesque sight. Not only in fall, but the view becomes breathtaking in spring too with the cherry blossoms in bloom.

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Val Late Garden of Memories is a relatively new addition to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. It is a quiet and spacious lawn, built with the purpose of relaxation. One can sit here for hours and get lost in the beauty as it has seasonal beds, making the garden beautiful in all the seasons.

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The Trial Garden, as the name suggests, is an area within the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden that is created for plant-based researches. The main aim of the Trial Garden is to evaluate a variety of plants in the drastic climate of the Metroplex and North Central Texas.

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Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park are an incredible place for photos and for celebrating special events due to its lush green beauty. Many people choose this as a proposal place while it is also popular as a wedding shoot venue. It has plenty of perennial flowers, plants, bushes, and trees and hence attracts many for a leisure stroll.

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The North Haven Gardens is a nursery that began in 1951 on nine acres of grassland. Founded by Ralph and Muriel Pinkus, this destination garden center organizes workshops and has an art gallery as well.

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Surrounded by peaceful waters and a scenic location is the Willow Grove Park. The park is ideal for a relaxing afternoon picnic, fishing and camping night. The park is leased by the City of Lake Dallas from the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Filled with only an increasing number of activities for its visitors, Willow Grove Park has a 1-mile long multi-purpose trail, Camping spaces, a fishing pier, a volleyball court and playground facilities.

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Twin Points park or beach is one of the most happening beaches in Texas. The beach is located at the southern point of the Eagle mountain lake. The beach is swim friendly and is one of the best places to make summer plans.

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Meadowmere park offers its visitors with a vast 288 acres of land to roam around or swim around. Its sparkling waters are a delight to watch and lush greenery makes the mind soothing and calm. The park along with its sandy beaches and sparkling water forms the perfect break that people need to take from their busy city life.

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Padre Island is located off the coast of South Texas. The islands seashore is approximately 70 miles long and filled with 65.5 miles of Gulf beach and sands. It is the largest stretch of undeveloped gulf island and is known for preserving its natural habitat. It is also the breeding place for Kemp's ridley sea turtle, housing more than 380 species of birds as well

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Malaquite Beach is another beach located at Padre Island. The beach is known for its exotic lifestyle that it offers to its visitors. These include having dinners at the beach under the moonlight, watching the beautiful sunset and going for a dip in the ocean at any time of the day.

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Located south of Port Aransas, Mustang park is a 2500 year old island known for camping, surfing and kayaking. The mustang island, named after the wild horses found in abundance here is also known to house many other species of small animals, birds and mammals.

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Located in the midst of downtown Granbury, the Granbury city park is known for its white, sandy beaches filled with a bunch of engrossing activities for children of all age groups. The city park also hosts a bunch of annual events that make it stand out from the rest of the parks near Dallas. There are a bunch of the rules and regulations that should be followed by the visitors, these are noted to keep in check the originality, cleanliness and hygiene of the park.

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A natural playground, Ray Roberts State Park is located only one hour north of the DFW metroplex. The serine park is filled with a bunch of activities for its visitors and locals. The state park also offers lodging facilities to the visitors who wish to wait there for longer. In addition to this, they also have other basic facilities like restrooms, pavilion and Wifi.

24 km
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Overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard lies the 42-acre Windsurf Bay Park located in Garland, Texas. The park is home to a number of recreational activities that are enjoyed but all its visitors. In the park are a half-court with basketball courts, playground, sandpark, sand volleyball court and soccer goals. These activities engage visitors of all age groups providing them with an eventful and exciting day.

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Prairie Creek Park is one of the oldest parks in Richardson which is home to a beautiful waterfall. It is a popular picnic and hiking spot that spreads over 38 acres of land. Hikers can also enjoy the rich vegetation and wildflowers along the trail that leads to the waterfall. The serene creek, the falls, and nature bliss make it one of the popular tourists’ spots.

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Located on the honey creek Turner Falls is a 77 feet tall dropping natural swimming pool. Visitors can enjoy hiking along the beautiful trails and swimming in the natural pool. It is an abode in the Arbuckle Mountains and is a 130 miles road trip from Dallas.

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A 80 feet hike into the canyon leads to the beautiful 50 feet waterfall which is located in the Hamilton preserve. The falls is surrounded by a collapsed grotto and has water flowing throughout the year. Hamilton preserve spreads over a 232 acres of land and is a 220 miles drive from Dallas.