Best Family Activites in Dallas

Whether you are looking for a fun-filled destination or a great educational establishment, the city of Dallas has a wide range of destinations for the entire family. I especially enjoyed the various museums that offered entertainment for all ages. Below are the ten best family activities in Dallas:

1. Sixth Floor Museum

212-747-6660
Dealey Plaza
411 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75202

If you were ever curious about the life and assassination of President John F Kennedy this is the museum to come to. It is located on the sixth and seventh floor of the historic Texas School Book Depository building which was the building of focus during the world shock assassination of JFK. The museum has created exhibits that will increase your knowledge of the life, death, and legacy of President John F Kennedy.

2. Dallas Museum of Art

214-922-1200
1717 N Harwood St
Dallas, TX 75201

This museum fosters a sense of art appreciation presenting to the people the highest quality of art from over many centuries including the present and from diverse cultures. One fun game the museum encourages you to play throughout your experience here is the name game, what you do is study a piece of art without looking at its title and you come up with a name you would give the piece, then look at what the artist called it and see if it changes your view.

3. Dallas Zoo

214-670-5656
650 S R L Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX 75203

As in many major cities a big family attraction is the zoo and Dallas is no different. It is actually the largest zoological experience in the state of Texas with 95 acres to scout, thousands of animals to see and a wide range of family activities to partake in.

4. Dallas Children’s Theater

214-978-0110
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman
Dallas, TX 75231

For a fun experience the whole family will enjoy take them to a show at this professional youth centered theater. They offer shows all year long that will instill an appreciation of literature and the performing arts in your little ones.

5. Medieval Times Dinner Show

214-761-1800
2021 N Stemmons Fwy
Dallas, TX 75207

Allow your family to experience the 11th century at this unique dinner attraction.  The idea here is we as the guests have been invited by the royal families to a feast and festival where we are allowed to watch knights compete on horseback as well as watch a medieval story unfold. Medieval Times does a great job of accurately portraying weapons and costumes of this time period.

6. White Rock Lake Park

972-622-7283
8300 Garland Rd
Dallas, TX 75218

This is a prime spot for a nice afternoon with the family. You can go birdwatching or fishing. You can hike or rent bikes and ride around the lake or even sail on lake. And on the North end of the park there a very nice dog park where you can have fun with your furry four legged family members.

7. Dallas Arboretum

214-328-4556
8617 Garland Rd
Dallas, TX 75218

Ok so when you hear the word arboretum you are probably thinking that would be nice but there is no way my kids would enjoy that for more than 30 seconds, however through the end of 2009 the Dallas Arboretum has integrated something so fun for kids through the park, they are Storybook Playhouses based on popular kids stories like Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, James and The Giant Peach among 13 other fun house. Your kids will love exploring each one of these.

8. Zero Gravity

972-484-8359
11131 Malibu Dr
Dallas, TX 75229

If you family is one that enjoys extreme rides you are in for extreme family fun at the Zero Gravity Adventure Park. Enjoy thrill rides like the Skycoater, Texas Blastoff or Nothin’ but Net among others for an adrenaline rush.

9. Adventure Landing

972-248-4653
17717 Colt Rd
Dallas, TX 75252

This is an all in one attraction center that offers miniature golf, laser tag, a huge arcade, speedway go-karts, batting cages, a teddy bear factory and bumper boats!

10. Dallas Nature Center

972-296-1955
7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75249

For a more economical family activity explore the Dallas Nature Center for free. They offer visitors access to over 10 miles of hiking trails and native Texas habitat. Your kids will have the opportunity to learn about the Texas Watersheds and native-plants.