Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Knapp Heritage Park
Cultural site depicting pioneer life. Heritage site with a pioneer-era schoolhouse, cabins & general store, plus festivals & events.
Richard Greene Linear Park
Green space with a hiking trail & lake. A 41-acre green space with a lake, picnic area & trail for hiking & biking plus stone sculptures.
Arlington Museum of Art
Showcase for contemporary Texan art. Museum displaying a rotating roster of traveling exhibits dedicated to contemporary Texan art.
Hurricane Harbor Arlington
50-acre water park with rides & pools. North Texas' largest water park features 50 acres of rides & slides & a 1-million-gallon wave pool.
Six Flags Over Texas
Huge amusement park with rides & shows. 200-acre amusement/theme park with more than 50 rides, plus live bands & family-oriented shows.
River Legacy Nature Center
Nature center with exhibits & classes. River Legacy Park’s sustainably designed nature center offers exhibits, trails & education programs.
River Legacy Parks
Vast green space with a science center. 1,300-acre park housing miles of hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & a hands-on science center.
Bolder Adventure Park
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Museum for unusual & bizarre artifacts. Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
Armstrong Park Cultural District
Historic sites, amphitheater & play area. 21-acre park featuring a rec center, outdoor theater, sports courts, historic sites & a playground.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Train rides on 1920s-era coaches. Historic rail line for family-friendly rides on 1920s coaches, with seasonally themed excursions.
Kidd Springs Park
Outdoor retreat with a pool & play area. Recreational oasis with a lake, swimming pool, playground & trails through a Japanese-style garden.
Trammell Crow Park
Waterfront park with city views & trails. Riverside park around a lake with a skyline backdrop, cow sculptures, soccer fields & trails.
Bachman Lake Park
Small public park with a lake & trail. Public park near Love Field with a paved 3-mile trail for biking, running & walking around a lake.
Dallas Zoo
2,000 animals throughout 106 acres. Housing 2,000 animals, with a renowned children's area, a carousel & a mini-train.
Frontiers of Flight Museum
Aviation history exhibits & programs. Smithsonian-affiliated venue with aircraft, exhibits & educational programs on aviation history.
Reunion Tower
Iconic observation deck with city views. Landmark observation deck featuring light shows, 360-degree city views & a gift shop.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Exhibits at JFK assassination site. Comprehensive exhibits on John F. Kennedy's presidency & assassination at site of the sniper's nest.
Ferris Plaza
Compact city park with a fountain. A large fountain is the centerpiece of this snug open space with picnic tables & benches.
Museum of Illusions
Interactive art & photo opportunities. Museum with interactive optical art & sets for photos with visual illusions, plus a gift shop.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
State-of-the-art interactive exhibits. Large-scale state-of-the-art interactive & multimedia exhibits & educational programs for all ages.
The Dallas World Aquarium
Exotic animals in replica habitats. Replica habitats containing exotic birds, mammals & fish are open for public tours & private events.
Pioneer Plaza
Park with large cowboy & cattle statues. Public park with Texan plant life & large bronze sculptures of 3 cowboys driving longhorn cattle.
Klyde Warren Park
Urban park with frequent special events. Urban park hosting lunchtime food trucks & frequent arts, music, fitness & children's events.
Dallas Museum of Art
Art collection spanning 5,000 years. Arts District anchor with an encyclopedic collection spanning ancient times to the present.
Nasher Sculpture Center
Museum showcasing modern sculptures. Education & research facility featuring rotating exhibits of contemporary sculptures & a cafe.
City Park
Museum bringing Texan history to life. Collection of 19th-century pioneer & commercial buildings, plus events like ghost tours.
Leonhardt Lagoon Nature Walk
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Children's Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park
Aquatic animal exhibits. Kid-friendly exhibits featuring 1,000+ aquatic animals, including a touch pond & ray feeding areas.
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
Natural outdoor learning experiences. Fair Park public garden teaches nature conservation with events & exhibits like the butterfly house.
White Rock Lake Park
Outdoor recreation area around a lake. Green space circling an artificial lake offering trails, boating, picnicking & bird-watching.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Lakeside botanical garden & event venue. 66-acre botanical garden set on White Rock Lake with frequent concerts, special exhibits & classes.
Trinity Forest Adventure Park
Zip lines & other aerial activities. Aerial obstacle courses, including zip lines, designed for all fitness levels on 7 acres.
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