Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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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
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
Kidd Springs Park
Outdoor retreat with a pool & play area. Recreational oasis with a lake, swimming pool, playground & trails through a Japanese-style garden.
1003 Cedar Hill Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
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
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.
1601 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011
Dallas Zoo
2,000 animals throughout 106 acres. Housing 2,000 animals, with a renowned children's area, a carousel & a mini-train.
650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203, United States
Bolder Adventure Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
2324 W Warrior Trl, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
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
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
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
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
Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands
Visit this great place for kids and families!
7130 Skillman St #150, Dallas, TX 75231
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
Natural outdoor learning experiences. Fair Park public garden teaches nature conservation with events & exhibits like the butterfly house.
3601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210
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.
701 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006
City Park
Museum bringing Texan history to life. Collection of 19th-century pioneer & commercial buildings, plus events like ghost tours.
1515 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75215, United States
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
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
Armstrong Park Cultural District
Historic sites, amphitheater & play area. 21-acre park featuring a rec center, outdoor theater, sports courts, historic sites & a playground.
100 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX 75116
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
Spellman Museum of Forney History
Visit this great place for kids and families!
200 S Bois D Arc St, Forney, TX 75126, United States
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