Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Carrollton

Bachman Lake Park

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.

3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220

Frontiers of Flight Museum

Frontiers of Flight Museum

Aviation history exhibits & programs. Smithsonian-affiliated venue with aircraft, exhibits & educational programs on aviation history.

6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209

George W. Bush Presidential Center

George W. Bush Presidential Center

Archives, artifacts & presidential gifts. Museum housing the archives of the George W. Bush presidency, 43,000 gifts & a replica Oval Office.

2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205, United States

Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands

Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands

Visit this great place for kids and families!

7130 Skillman St #150, Dallas, TX 75231

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

Flag Pole Hill Park

Flag Pole Hill Park

Hilltop picnics & kite-flying by a lake. Public recreation & picnic area high on a hill overlooking a lake, a popular spot for kite-flying.

8015 Doran Cir, Dallas, TX 75201, United States

Trammell Crow Park

Trammell Crow Park

Waterfront park with city views & trails. Riverside park around a lake with a skyline backdrop, cow sculptures, soccer fields & trails.

3700 Sylvan Ave, Dallas, TX 75207, United States

Klyde Warren Park

Klyde Warren Park

Urban park with frequent special events. Urban park hosting lunchtime food trucks & frequent arts, music, fitness & children's events.

2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

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.

2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201

Nasher Sculpture Center

Nasher Sculpture Center

Museum showcasing modern sculptures. Education & research facility featuring rotating exhibits of contemporary sculptures & a cafe.

2001 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201, United States

Dallas Museum of Art

Dallas Museum of Art

Art collection spanning 5,000 years. Arts District anchor with an encyclopedic collection spanning ancient times to the present.

1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201

White Rock Lake Park

White Rock Lake Park

Outdoor recreation area around a lake. Green space circling an artificial lake offering trails, boating, picnicking & bird-watching.

8300 E Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218

The Dallas World Aquarium

The Dallas World Aquarium

Exotic animals in replica habitats. Replica habitats containing exotic birds, mammals & fish are open for public tours & private events.

1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202

Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions

Interactive art & photo opportunities. Museum with interactive optical art & sets for photos with visual illusions, plus a gift shop.

701 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

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.

411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202

Reunion Tower

Reunion Tower

Iconic observation deck with city views. Landmark observation deck featuring light shows, 360-degree city views & a gift shop.

300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207, United States

Ferris Plaza

Ferris Plaza

Compact city park with a fountain. A large fountain is the centerpiece of this snug open space with picnic tables & benches.

400 S Houston St, Dallas, TX 75202

Pioneer Plaza

Pioneer Plaza

Park with large cowboy & cattle statues. Public park with Texan plant life & large bronze sculptures of 3 cowboys driving longhorn cattle.

1428 Young St, Dallas, TX 75202

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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.

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Dallas Arboretum

Dallas Arboretum

Botanical garden & science museum. Children's botanical garden & science museum offering indoor & outdoor exhibits focused on nature.

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

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