When you are planning a vacation for the whole family, it is important to pick a location that has activities to entertain even the youngest in your family. Dallas has a variety of activities to keep you busy whether you want to stay cool indoors or enjoy the outdoors. In Dallas, you'll have no problem finding attractions that will make all of your kids happy.
Animal lovers in your family will have a great time at the Dallas Zoo, which covers over 95 acres and is home to thousands of animals. You can ride the monorail through the Wilds of Africa exhibit, take a walk on a nature trail to see meerkats and other animals up close, or ride the endangered animals carousel. Your youngest children will enjoy visiting the Children's Zoo, which has ponies to ride and a play area. The Dallas Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX 75203
The Dallas World Aquarium has plants and animals from five continents. The multi-leveled rain forest exhibit has jaguars, bats, birds and fish that can be found along the Orinoco River. The aquarium has ocean life from around the world, an outdoor South Africa exhibit and a tunnel filled with sharks and rays.
Dallas World Aquarium
214-720-2224
1801 N Griffin St
Dallas, TX 75202
You'll find something for everyone at the Museum of Nature & Science. It combines a natural history museum, a science museum and a children's museum. It is also home to an IMAX theater and a planetarium. The museum has exhibits about the human body, fossils, Texas dinosaurs, astronomy and space. The Children's Museum includes an urban farm, a water room, and rooms exploring your town, your house and your backyard.
Museum of Nature & Science
3535 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX
(214) 428-5555
If you are looking to get outside and enjoy nature, try the Dallas Arboretum. The gardens are in bloom year-round. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic or just spend the afternoon exploring one of the many gardens at the Arboretum. The Arboretum also hosts a variety of special programs, including concerts and educational activities.
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, Texas 75218
(214) 515-6500
For a break from the Texas heat, you can take the whole family ice skating at the Galleria Mall. Your kids will appreciate the chance to get some exercise. The ice rink is surrounded by stores and restaurants, so you can enjoy a good meal after you work up an appetite skating.
Galleria Ice Skating Center
13350 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 392-3361
