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Photo courtesy of City of Plano
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
10Best Says
Located less than twenty miles from downtown Dallas in the suburb of Plano, this 200-acre pocket of tranquillity is ideal for city-dwellers looking to reconnect with the natural world without having... Read More
Located less than twenty miles from downtown Dallas in the suburb of Plano, this 200-acre pocket of tranquillity is ideal for city-dwellers looking to reconnect with the natural world without having to venture too far. The park features 3 miles of paved trails and 3 miles of unpaved trails, as well as a 2.8-mile off-road bike trail that winds through a variety of scenic terrain. There is also a large recreational area boasting an interconnected set of play-structures. Don't leave the park without heading up to the observation tower, it's a great spot to watch the sunset.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert
- Parks: "The Preserve is busiest on the weekends, so plan to go during the week or hit the 1.7-mile Outer Loop Trail to avoid the crowds."
- Best for Parks Because: Arbor Hills is one of the area's most gorgeous chunks of natural space.
