Best Family-Friendly Attractions

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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

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Museum for unusual & bizarre artifacts. Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.

601 E Palace Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

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

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

Kidd Springs Park

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Six Flags Over Texas

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.

Arlington, TX 76011

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

Hurricane Harbor Arlington

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.

1800 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006

Arlington Museum of Art

Arlington Museum of Art

Showcase for contemporary Texan art. Museum displaying a rotating roster of traveling exhibits dedicated to contemporary Texan art.

1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011

Dallas Zoo

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

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

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