Home/Locations/Texas/Arlington/Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

Explore unique & hidden gem activities for families in Arlington.

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature trails & interactive exhibits. Nature trails, gardens & exhibits such as animatronic dinosaurs & an 1880s prairie village.

1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069

Penn Farm Agricultural History Center

Penn Farm Agricultural History Center

Educational center for Texan farming. The traditional ways of farming in Texas are the main educational themes at this history center.

Cedar Hill, TX 75104, United States

Trinity Forest Adventure Park

Trinity Forest Adventure Park

Zip lines & other aerial activities. Aerial obstacle courses, including zip lines, designed for all fitness levels on 7 acres.

1800 Dowdy Ferry Rd, Dallas, TX 75217

Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve

Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve

Scenic destination for hiking & fishing. Picturesque 58-acre preserve featuring hiking trails & 3 ponds for catch-&-release fishing.

5201 Bowman Springs Rd, Arlington, TX 76017

Putt-Putt Fun Center

Putt-Putt Fun Center

Destination featuring mini-golf. Long-running chain of recreation centers for mini-golf; some feature arcades & other attractions.

2004 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington, TX 76015

Magic Fun House Castle

Magic Fun House Castle

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4100 Rowlett Rd #400, Rowlett, TX 75088

Down to Play

Down to Play

Visit this great place for kids and families!

6464 Northwest Hwy Suite 138, Dallas, TX 75214, United States

The Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture and Museum and Visitors Center

The Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture and Museum and Visitors Center

Bronze horse sculpture & adjacent museum. Celebrated outdoor sculpture of 9 wild mustangs, plus a museum with a film & exhibits on the artist.

5221 N O'Connor Blvd #110E, Irving, TX 75039

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Bison & bird habitat with hiking trails. 3,621-acre preserve with 20 miles of hiking trails, plus bison, gators, deer & myriad birds.

9601 Fossil Ridge Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76135

Trinity River Audubon Center

Trinity River Audubon Center

Birding sanctuary with miles of trails. Nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, guided walks & many bird-watching lookouts.

6500 S Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217

Thanks-Giving Square

Thanks-Giving Square

Unique gathering place for all faiths. Designed as an all-faiths gathering place, this park features a garden, chapel & hall with exhibits.

1627 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, United States

The DWG House

The DWG House

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4113 Carnation Dr, Arlington, TX 76016, United States

Fielder House Museum

Fielder House Museum

Quaint museum examining local history. Exhibits on local history & community life displayed in a 2-story brick house built in 1914.

1616 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76013, United States

SPARK! Dallas

SPARK! Dallas

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1409 Botham Jean Blvd #004, Dallas, TX 75215, United States

UTA Planetarium

UTA Planetarium

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Chemistry and Physics Building, 700 Planetarium Pl, Arlington, TX 76019, United States

Dallas Firefighters Museum

Dallas Firefighters Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3801 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX 75226

River Legacy Nature Center

River Legacy Nature Center

Nature center with exhibits & classes. River Legacy Park’s sustainably designed nature center offers exhibits, trails & education programs.

703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006

Knapp Heritage Park

Knapp Heritage Park

Cultural site depicting pioneer life. Heritage site with a pioneer-era schoolhouse, cabins & general store, plus festivals & events.

201 W Front St, Arlington, TX 76011

Kids Empire Euless

Kids Empire Euless

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1210 Chisholm Trail, Euless, TX 76039

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Train rides on 1920s-era coaches. Historic rail line for family-friendly rides on 1920s coaches, with seasonally themed excursions.

707 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051, United States

Explore More Activities

Discover more events and activities happening in Arlington.