Things for Families to Do in Dallas, Texas

Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park has five different thrill rides and offers bungee jumping, roller coasters and the super-speedy ferris wheel called the Sky Scraper. There's plenty of people watching, food and shopping as well.

Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park
11131 Malibu Dr
Dallas, TX 75229
Phone : (972) 484-8359
Fax: (972) 394-2526

Dallas Aquarium

The Dallas World Aquarium is a world-class aquarium, plus a comprehensive rainforest and animal exhibit as well. Your kids will love walking through the tunnel of glass with sharks and other strange sea and ocean creatures swimming overhead. You'll feel transported to another part of the world as you go from exhibit to exhibit, and your family can't help but learn something about ecology while they enjoy.

Dallas World Aquarium
1801 North Griffin Street
Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 720-2224

The Museum of Nature and Science is meant for kids. Colorful displays and interactive learning means kids are stimulated and challenged for hours while they wander through the museum. Whether they want to milk a cow or learn about distant planets, toddlers through pre-teens will have plenty to look at and experience.

Museum of Nature and Science
308 Valley View Center, Preston Road and LBJ Freeway (I-635)
Dallas, TX 75240
Phone: (214) 428-5555
Fax: (214) 428-4356

Strap on your feedbag and get the kids a juicy burger at this old-time-style drive-in. A mecca for classic car enthusiasts, your kids will love to wander through the parking lot with you looking at the shiny chrome while enjoying an old fashioned milk shake.

Keller's Drive-In
6537 E Northwest Hwy
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 368-1209

A great place to spend a beautiful day, the Dallas Zoo has some wonderful exhibits and unique walking trails to satisfy even a cranky toddler. Take a ride on the monorail to get from place to place, or spend hours at the Children's Zoo riding ponies, petting rabbits or playing games or doing crafts with the zoo staff.

Dallas Zoo
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E)
Dallas, TX 75203
Phone: (214) 670-5656