A Tour of Dallas' Best Views of Fall Colors
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The best season of the year is almost here and honestly, it is about time. It has been quite a year, but the magical time of cool breezes, flavored lattes and falling leaves is sure to provide a much-needed respite from this year’s troubles. There are many things to be excited about with the coming of fall, but the most exciting of all is seeing the leaves change color. Though trees with changing leaves can be seen almost everywhere in Dallas, there are a few places where the views are much more special than they appear to be on Instagram. We’ll take a tour around the city to each of these gems to find the best spots to take those fall-y pictures for your socials. So strap in, folks, and get ready to pumpkin spice up your life with views you’ll fall head over Uggs for.
Dallas City Hall Plaza - The first stop on our tour is in Downtown Dallas at a place we all hold dear. That’s right, Dallas City Hall is a prime location for viewing the fall colors on the oaks which line the plaza. Sitting alongside the twinkling reflection pool, you can see the spectrum of fall colors with a backdrop of the superstar of the Dallas Skyline—Reunion Tower.
Scyene Overlook at Piedmont Ridge Trail – Lace up those hiking boots, everyone! Our next stop features a 1.3 mile trek through the forest. Nestled just a few minutes southeast of downtown, The Great Trinity Forest is a Dallas staple for nature lovers. This forest is bursting with color during the fall season featuring thousands of acres of foliage and trails for hiking. At the end of a nature-filled walk through the wilderness sits the Scyene Overlook, the best view in North Texas. This spot, featuring a sitting area with breathtaking views of miles of colorful treetops, allows visitors to escape the noise of the city to enjoy a few moments of peace and beauty atop this forest.
Devon Anderson Overlook – Next, we’ll pop over to a spot where we’ll see a sight that is quite familiar. Just across the way, Devon Anderson Park features more than 20 acres of park and a four-mile nature trail. After an arduous journey through the wooded terrain, hikers are rewarded with a stunning view of the beloved Dallas skyline at the Devon Anderson Overlook. With the fall breeze blowing through, a sea of treetops emanating color and a backdrop of the most iconic skyline in the nation, this spot is a must-visit destination for any Dallasite.
Bruton Bottoms – For our final stop on the tour, we’ll descend into the lower levels of the Great Trinity Forest to discover a location where we can enjoy the grandeur of the vibrantly-colored trees by standing beneath them—Bruton Bottoms. Journeying to this destination, visitors will encounter creatures from all walks of life—literally. Birds, spiders and snakes [oh, my!] inhabit this neck of the woods, but the views are too stunning to pass up. Though there may be many critters that might cause a shiver or a shriek, everything becomes worth it upon reaching the unnamed lake that few have seen up close.