Great Texas Staycation Ideas
April 11th, 2013 | by AB
When you live in a state as great as Texas, there’s no need to go far for a great vacation! For that matter, you don’t even need to leave DFW! Here are some great for the exploring the Dallas-Fort Worth area:
Outdoorsy Fun
Texas is full of natural beauty, and these attractions will help you enjoy it:
Catch a game at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
Pick your own blueberries at the Blueberry Hill Farm in Edom, or pick peaches and blackberries at the Ham Peach Orchard east of Terrell.
Stop and smell the flowers at the Dallas Arboretum in Dallas
Have some lakeside fun at Lake Ray Roberts, Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Arlington, or Lake Grapevine (see a full list of Texas State Parks here)
Geocaching can be done in several locations around DFW
Museums
There are tons of museums in DFW, but here are a few you’ll want to be sure to see:
The Dallas Museum of Art, the Perot Museum of Nature & Science Museum, and the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas (see a full list of Dallas museums here)
The Modern Art Museum, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in Fort Worth (see a full list of Fort Worth museums here)
Arlington Museum Of Art in Arlington
The Grapevine History Museum in Grapevine
British Flying Training School Museum in Terrell
Wildlife
Take a walk on the wild side at one of these attractions for animal lovers:
The Dallas Zoo, the Dallas World Aquarium, and the Texas Discovery Gardens Butterfly House in Dallas
The Fort Worth Zoo and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in Fort Worth
The Sea Life Aquarium in Grapevine
Water Parks
Any of these great water parks are sure to make a splash with your family!
The Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine
Bahama Beach Waterpark in Dallas
Hurricane Harbor in Arlington
Hawaiian Falls and Surf & Swim in Garland
Splash Kingdom in Canton
Wet Zone in Rowlett
Clear Springs Scuba Park in Terrell
More Family Fun
Any of the above attractions can be enjoyed by people of all ages, but these are especially fun for kiddos:
Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington
Legoland Discovery Center in Grapevine
SpeedZone in Dallas
Shenaniganz in Rockwall
Mesquite Championship Rodeo - Rodeo Events throughout the summer {$24/adult, $12/kids 3-12, Kids 3 & under FREE}
Official Paintball Games of Texas, Inc. in Forney
Other Attractions
Sip some vino at Grapevine Wine Tours in Grapevine
Shop and dine in Southlake Town Square in Southlake, Highland Park Village in Dallas, or Sundance Square in Fort Worth.
Indulge your sweet tooth and take a Chocolate Tour in Dallas.
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