Attractions - Family Fun
Dallas Museum of Natural History | map
Dallas Museum of Natural History Exhibits of Texas plant and animal life in natural habitat settings of desert, seashore, swamp and prairie. Fossil and mineral displays included, as well as special traveling exhibits. Prehistoric Texas Mammoth exhibit. Gallery spotlights nature prints and photographs.
Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission $3.00 - $5.00. Fair Park, Dallas (214) 421-3466
Dallas Zoo | map
Open year-round, the Dallas Zoo houses more than 1,500 mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Internationally famous collection of rare African antelope, one of the largest groupings of American and Chilean flamingos in captivity, superb reptile collection. The "Wilds of Africa" exhibit is the first of its kind in the world to recreate each of the six major habitats of the entire African continent. A mile-long monorail and forest walking trail take you through the wilderness reserve.
Hours: October - March 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily, April - September 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Admission $3.00 - $6.00.650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas (214) 670-5656
Fair Park | map
Home of the State Fair of Texas since 1886. Fair Park is a 277 - acre amusement and cultural complex that includes Smirnoff Music Centre, Cotton Bowl, Science Place, Aquarium, Omnimax Theater, Hall of State, Civic Garden Center, Museum of Natural History, Age of Steam Railroad Exhibit, Music Hall, Coliseum, exhibit buildings and amusement ride midway.
First and Grand Avenue, Dallas (214) 565-9931
Flying and Floating Toys - Lake Lewisville | map
Providing boat rentals, jet ski rentals, parasail rides, powered parachute rides, and hot air balloon rides at Lake Lewisville. Boats for 1 to 101 people. 214-621-8499 or 1-800-886-2653.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History/ Omni Theater | map
The largest science and history museum in the Southwest, features an 80-foot domed Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium. Nine permanent exhibits include DinoDig, KidSpace, Hands on Science, Hands on History and Computer Technology.
Museum hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m; Thursday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday Noon - 9:00 p.m. Call for show times at Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium.Museum admission is $3-$5; Omni admission is $4-6; and Noble Planetarium admission is $3.1501 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth (817)255-9300
Fort Worth Zoo | map
Established in 1909, the Fort Worth Zoo is the oldest continuous zoo site in Texas and one of the finest in the entire Southwest. There are more than 4,000 exotic and native animals in beautifully landscaped natural habitats. Among the attractions is the Asian Falls, where you can walk along raised paths beside a 40-foot waterfall to view endangered Asian tigers, bears, cranes and a white tiger. The African savannah houses endangered black and white rhinos, giraffes and a variety of African birds across a winding river.
Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., weekdays; 10:00a.m - 6:p.m., weekendsAdults: $7; Children $4.50; Seniors: $3. Group discounts available.1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth (817)871-7050
Mesquite Championship Rodeo | map
Featuring high flying broncos, sharpshooting calf ropers, daredevil clowns, skilled barrel racers, bull riding and brawny steer wrestlers.
April - September 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Tickets: $10.00 adults; $4.00 children (3-12); $12/14/16 reserved seats.
I-635 at Military Parkway, Mesquite (972) 285-8777
Palace of Wax | map
Come face-to-face with astonishingly lifelike figures, from Tinseltown's most famous stars to historical figures, western legends to fairytale figures. Dr. Blood's Asylum of Fear will terrify you with classic horrors from Hollywood, and the Life of Christ exhibit will inspire you with its majestic images. Ripley's features eight major theme galleries with the most beautiful, fascinating and bizarre oddities collected from all corners of the globe - all of them authentic.
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.Call for prices, group rates available.601 E. Safari Pkwy., Grand Prairie (972)263-2391
Six Flags Over Texas | map
One of the state's top tourist attractions, Six Flags is a 205-acre park including more than 100 rides, the world's tallest wooden roller coaster, shows and other activities. Spectacular decorations and fast-paced holiday shows make Holiday in the Park a very special event each winter season. Call for schedule and pricing. 2201 Road to Six Flags Drive, Arlington Metro (817)530-6000.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | map
An ocean isn't necessary for the entire family to enjoy a day of water fun at Hurricane Harbor. One low, all-day admission price is your ticket to acres of sun and fun, dives and slides, flumes and lagoons and a special area just for kids. Group and convention rates available on request.
Open: mid-May through mid-September.Call for hours and rates.1800 Lamar Blvd., Arlington. Metro (817)265-3356
National Scouting Museum | map
National Scouting Museumand Youth and Family Research Center
Official Museum of the Boy Scouts of America.
Experience the excitement of Scouting!
The National Scouting Museum is a tribute to the rich history of the Boy Scouts of America. The size of a football field, this massive state-of-the-art facility features a Norman Rockwell art gallery, virtual reality adventures, hands-on learning experiences, and a historical collection that traces the Scouting movement from its beginnings. Visit the National Scouting Museum and experience the fun and excitement of Scouting.
Admission: General - $8; Senior - $6; Scout/Scouter - $5; Children ages 4-12 - $6; Children under 4 - FREE.
GROUP RATES: School Group - $6; Groups over 20 - $8.
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays, major holidays, and for two weeks in January. (800) 303-3047 (972) 580-2100
Email: nsmuseum@netbsa.org | 
