Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
1462 1st Ave, Dallas, TX 75210, United States
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
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
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
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
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