The Best Family Dallas City Guide

Lions, tigers and bears - oh my! Dallas Zoo is the LARGEST zoological experience in the entire state, so of course, this is our number one pick! Kids can explore the wilds of Africa, and see the giants of the Savanna. They can enjoy hands-on fun at the Children’s Zoo and Discovery House, and even enjoy some of the fun programs and camps that the zoo offers. A must-visit on any trip to Dallas!

66 acres of beautiful nature await at this popular arboretum & botanical garden. Not only are they home to nearly 1.5 million plants, but they also host fun events, from holiday nights, family days, and Hispanic Heritage celebrations! Nearly 1 million people each year can’t be wrong, so why not celebrate the joys and art of nature on your next family day out. 

Yee Haw! Founded in 1975, this great museum honours the women of the American West who have pioneered with extraordinary courage, great for inspiring those little girls in the family who can learn they can do anything! In fact, it’s the only museum of its kind, with fascinating exhibits and Hall of Fame too. Saddle up!

In 1992, an old 1920s warehouse once home to rubber and steel, opened as Dallas World Aquarium. Since then, the aquarium has expanded to not just show kids can amazing creatures of the ocean are, but also the brilliant creatures of the rainforest….of Borneo and of South Africa….kids can come face to face with amphibians, eagles and ocelots, and enjoy talks and feedings too.  Time to get wild kids, we’re in Dallas!

Just west of Dallas you’ll find 212 acres of fun, thrilling, exciting and unforgettable theme park fun! In fact, this Dallas location was the FIRST amusement park in the Six Flags chain, opening back in 1961. With over 45 rides, shows and attractions for all ages, there is something for the whole family no matter how BRAVE you might be feeling! Get ready for a roller coaster time on your next family day out!

Step back in time at the largest and finest collection of Victorian buildings & 19th-century pioneer homes, set across 20 tree-shaded acres making the perfect family day out for all ages. Kids can discover firsthand what life would have been like over 100 years ago for families living in Texas - families just like you! Learn about everyday life as you enjoy a self-guided tour through this architectural and cultural history!

Enjoy year-round water fun at the LARGEST indoor waterpark in North Texas! With slides, rides, games, thrills, and plenty of splashes for all ages, it’s a great way to cool off in that Texas heat. There’s a huge wave pool to enjoy, plunge slides, lazy rives, plenty of fun for those younger kids, and plenty of twists and turns for the older kids, you’ll see when you visit why it’s an incredibly popular waterpark to visit!

From Da Vinci to the Wight Brothers and into the 21st century and beyond, this fascinating museum allows kids to experience stories of aviation and space flight! They want to inspire, motivate and educate all who visit (of all ages!) through their comprehensive exhibits and programs, all with a STEM focus. Kids can even see REAL aircraft up close - some one-of-a-kind that will be sure to impress! Up, up and away!

Spread across two campuses, this fascinating museum features 11 permanent exhibits that takes kids back in time to the world of the dinosaurs (they can even become a Junior Paleontologist!), enjoy hands on fun in the Children’s Museum, discover the wonders of life, nature and our ecosystems, uncover how complex the human body really is and explore the stars and the planets….just to name a few! It’s science made fun for all ages.