12,000-square-foot wave pool, mat
racing, food and other water-based
attractions for the whole family, as well as
special events and discounts. There are
three single-riders and 5 multi-riders,
adding to the adventure and offering
something for everyone to make a day in
the sun more fun!
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
2201 N. Field St.
Dallas, Texas 75201
214-428-5555
www.natureandscience.org
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science in
Fair Park is one of the most compelling and
unique museums in the Southwest. Offering
three distinct areas of specialization (exhibit
halls, a planetarium and an IMAX® theatre),
it’s a place to discover the joy of learning
through over 200 hands-on exhibits and
larger than life films.
Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art
309 Main Street, Sundance Square
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817-332-6554 or 888-332-6554
www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org
Come visit the American West, as depicted in
paintings by famous Western artists Frederic
Remington and Charles M. Russell. The
paintings reflect both the myth and the reality
of the American West, and are the legacy of
the late oilman and philanthropist, Sid
Williams Richardson. More than 50,000
come each year to the museum, which is
housed in a replica of a turn-of-the-century
building in historic Sundance Square.
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 Road to Six Flags
Arlington, Texas 76011
www.sixflags.com/overTexas/
817-640-8900
In the spirit of all that is Six Flags, ‘Over
Texas’ features more than 100 thrilling
rides and attractions, as well as a variety
of family-friendly shows and attractions.
There area about 30 rides to keep your
young ones happy, while Family Rides
allows for all to enjoy a thrill. If you’ve
got the stomach for it, take a stab at one
of the more than 10 thrilling rides that will
have your hair standing on end and
adrenaline shooting through your veins.
Whatever you choose, it will be a day
you’ll never forget!
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
214-747-6660
www.jfk.org
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is
a permanent historical exhibition located in
downtown Dallas, receiving more than two
million visitors each year. The exhibition
explores the life, times, death and legacy of
John F. Kennedy, focusing on the impact of
his death. The museum is located on the
sixth floor of the Dallas County
Administration Building (formerly the Texas
School Book Depository) at 411 Elm Street
at Houston in downtown Dallas. Visitors
enter through the Visitors Center on the north
side of the building where twin elevators
take them directly to the museum’s
permanent exhibit.
Southfork Ranch
3700 Hogge Rd.
Parker, Texas 75002
972-442-7800
www.southforkranch.com
Internationally renowned as the filming
location for the “Dallas” television series,
Southfork Ranch is known the world over
as America’s most famous ranch. Today,
Southfork welcomes several thousand
tourists annually and lavishly hosts guests
for more than 1,400 special events.
Stockyards Station
130 E. Exchange Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
817-625-9715
www.stockyardsstation.com
Located in the heart of the Stockyards
National Historic District, Stockyards
Station creates an exciting blend of old
and new Fort Worth. Visitors enjoy
walking tours, hopping an operational
steam train and visiting the Texas
Cowboy Hall of Fame and the numerous
shops. There’s even The Fort Worth Herd
– a daily Longhorn cattle drive!
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
128 E. Exchange, Historic Barn A
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
817-626-7131
www.texascowboyhalloffame.com
The newest attraction to the Fort Worth
Stockyards, the museum pays tribute to
more than 40 rodeo and cutting horse
championships and features over 60
antique wagons. It hosts exhibits and
exploratoriums sharing a wealth of
knowledge and hands on activities for all
to experience.
Texas Discovery Gardens
3601 Martin Luther King Blvd.
— Gate 6 at Fair Park —
Dallas, Texas 75210
214-428-7476
www.texasdiscoverygardens.org
A year-round urban oasis, Texas
Discovery Gardens is located at historic
Fair Park. The first certified organic public
garden in the state, Texas Discovery
Gardens showcases beautiful native and
adapted plants grown using sustainable
methods that conserve water and protect
the environment. Family festivals, free
admission days, events, classes and
exhibitions round out an assortment of
natural wonders waiting to be explored.
Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora Street Suite 500
Dallas, Texas 75201
214-443-1043
www.dallasopera.org
Home of the Dallas Opera, this 21st
century reinterpretation of the traditional
opera house features the 2,200-seat
Margaret McDermott Performance Hall,
designed with an environmentally
conscious, state-of-the-art standard
against which future opera houses will be
measured. With shows to please young
and old alike, everyone can partake in
the spine-tingling thrill of live theatre
paired with dynamic sounds.
