Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Galleria Ice Skating Center (http://www.galleriaiceskatingcenter.com) is situated within the Galleria Mall of Dallas, offering a place for teens to gather, shop, socialize, skate, eat snacks and enjoy some music as they skate around the rink and chat with one another. It is surrounded by a vast array of retail shops as well as eateries. Up above the skating rink on the next level of the mall there is a viewing area over the rink. Teens can either bring skates of their own or rent them at the rink.
Both boys and girls in their teen years will love a visit, or even regular visits to SpeedZone (http://speedzone.com/site/Dallas/contactus.html). This fun filled Dallas theme park offers an 18-hole miniature golf course, a roller coaster that loops around and upside down, several different go-kart tracks and a restaurant that offers tasty snacks including pizza, hamburgers, French fries and a variety of soft drinks. Within SpeedZone is Electric Alley, an arcade with more than 100 games. A teenager can enjoy themselves for hours of fun without getting bored..
Teen aged kids who appreciate the beauty of nature and plants will enjoy visiting the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (http://www.dallasarboretum.org/Visit/Driving_Map.htm). These gardens boast 66 acres of natural greenery with a multitude of informal as well as formal gardens with flowers and plants throughout. Located next to White Rock Lake, a visitor will find abundant scenic walking trails, a gift shop, and a cafeteria. Throughout the year there are organized activities such as live musical performances, "Twilight Tuesdays", a concert and theatre series and festivals.
The Medieval Times (http://www.medievaltimes.com/dallas/contactus.aspx) is a dinner theatre which offers multiple themed shows to choose from, in which teens can enjoy watching as they learn about life in the 11th century. This dinner theatre features a medieval feast that is served during the jousting tournament of the knights on horseback, with swords and lances. Dinner is a tasty medley of roasted chicken, garlic bread, soup and spare ribs.