By Emma Riley Sutton
Creating a vacation that children will enjoy can be challenging. Depending on their ages and interests, it can seem almost impossible. Thankfully,
Dallas, Texas offers many attractions and activities that children of all ages will enjoy. And, yes, some of these sights are educational as well.
Dallas World Aquarium
See sea dragons, crocodiles and even monkeys at the Dallas World Aquarium. The aquarium is open daily and offers a wide variety of marine life that children will enjoy seeing and learning about.
Dallas World Aquarium
1801 North Griffin Street
Dallas, TX
Tel: (214) 720-2224
Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo offers fun and educational exhibits for children to enjoy. The Discovery House offers many activities for children to enjoy such as games and crafts. Children can become Junior Zookeepers at The Kresge Foundation Farm. Of course, there are the traditional zoo exhibits that include primates, penguins and pachyderms.
Dallas Zoo
621 East Clarendon Drive
Dallas, TX
www.dallaszoo.com
The Galleria
The Galleria is not just for shopping. Children will love to visit the indoor jungle-themed playground available to them. Take advantage of the skating rink in the center of the Galleria. Children of all ages will enjoy skating inside this mall.
13350 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX
Tel: (972) 392-3361
Jazz Under the Stars
Presented by the Dallas Museum of Art, Jazz Under the Stars offers a variety of jazz music from swing to fusion. Jazz music fills the air every Thursday night in June. Feel free to pack a picnic to enjoy as the family enjoys the jazz music.
Jazz Under the Stars
1717 North Harwood Street
Dallas, TX
www.dallasmuseumofart.og
Step into the Past Saturdays
Every Saturday, the history of Dallas is explored. Children will enjoy the music, crafts and demonstrations available. It is located on several acres in Old City Park. It offers monthly themes based on different events in Dallas history.
Step Into the Past
1515 Soth Harwood Street
Dallas, TX
Tel: (214) 421-5141
www.dallasheritagevillage.org
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About the Author:
Emma Riley Sutton has more than 25 years of writing experience, contributing to many nationally recognized magazines and copy writing for corporations and non-profit organizations. She has many years of experience as a professional wedding/event coordinator, interior decorator/home stager and career counselor/advocate. She has two degrees in English and public relations.
