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Botanical Gardens in Fort Worth
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Fort Worth Botanic Garden

This showcase of 150,000 living plants represents 2,500 species, displayed in both formal and natural settings. A 10,000-square-foot glass conservatory is planted with more than 2,500 plants native to Central and South America. Garden Center open 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat. and 1–7 p.m. Sun. Call ahead as hours may vary by season. Conservatory open April–Oct. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; Nov.–March 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free for botanical gardens; admission charge for conservatory. 3220 Botanic Garden Drive in the Cultural District. 817/871-7686. www.fwbg.org.

JapaneseGarden -- This enchanting 6-acre garden of oriental design feature a pagoda, moon- viewing deck, teahouse and meditation garden amid lush exotic plants. Open Nov.-March 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April-Oct. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Admission charge. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. in the Cultural District. 807/871-7685. www.fwbg.org.

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3220 Botanic Garden Drive
Fort Worth, Texas
76107
Phone: 817/871-7686

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Hours

Garden Center open 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat. and 1–7 p.m. Sun. Call ahead as hours may vary by season. Conservatory open April–Oct. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat.; Nov.–March 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Mud Creek Off-Road Park

Incorporates about 3,700 acres and varies in elevation from 500 feet on the highest hilltop to 300 in Mud Creek bottom. Includes office, concessions, showers, power washers and RV hookups on the west side of the park. Open 8 a.m. Fri.–dark on Sun. 3971 C.R. 4209. 903/586-6972. www.mudcreekoffroadpark.com.

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