Family Fun in Dallas comes in all shapes and sizes. So much to see and do in the Big "D" it's not possible to do in one day. Take a look at just a sample of the diverse activities that there are to enjoy in Dallas.
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
September 27, 2013 to October 20, 2013
State Fair of Texas
Fair Park, TX
3921 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75210
http://www.fairpark.org/
All eyes will be on Big Tex Circle when the Fair's 52-ft host returns to his place of honor on opening day. But there's much more than the return of Big Tex at the 2013 State Fair of Texas, where the theme is "The One & Only."
Enjoy free concerts on the All-New Silverado Main Stage.
Visit the Hall of State to see "The Life & Times of Big Tex" exhibition, chronicling the giant cowboy's 60-year history with the State Fair of Texas.
New this year: ostrich races in the Pan American Arena! Those birds can really hoof it!
Hop aboard the one-of-a-kind 500-ft.-tall Top o' Texas Tower ride for a panoramic view of the DFW metroplex.
The State Fair of Texas claims the title of Fried Food Capital of Texas for 24 days each year. Don't miss the chance to experience food and fun at the Fair.
Enjoy the State Fair Auto Show - see 2014 models - filling two exhibit halls and the Truck Zone outside. It's the largest new auto show in the Southwest!
Buy tickets on the website or at your local Kroger food store beginning September 1.
General admission is $17. Seniors ages 60 and over $13. Children age 3 up to 48" in height $13. Children age 2 and under - Free.
GALLERIA DALLAS
13350 Dallas Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 702-7100
www.galleriadallas.com/
From the moment you arrive at Galleria Dallas, you’ll know you’re in for an experience unlike any other. Our unequalled shopping environment includes a unique collection of boutiques, restaurants and experiences. To get better acquainted, visit our Guest Reception Center on Level 1 near Center Court. Our associates can provide an abundance of information about Galleria Dallas and the surrounding area.
ADDISON CIRCLE PARK
4950 Addison Circle Dr.
http://www.addisontx.gov/Departments/parks/News___Articles/Addison_Cicle_Park.asp
Bounded by Addison Rd., Addison Circle Dr., Quorum Dr., and Festival Way, this 10 acre open space serves as the special event site for Addison's Taste Addison, Kaboom Town, Oktoberfest, and many other events throughout the year. The park features a pavilion, restrooms, interactive fountains, water features, two stages, an impressive pergola, benches, and off-street parking.
ATT STADIUM
1 Legends Way Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 892-4000
http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/
It serves as the home of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. It replaced the partially covered Texas Stadium, which opened in 1971, and served as the Cowboys' home through the 2008 season. It was completed on May 27, 2009. The stadium seats 80,000, making it the fourth largest stadium in the NFL by seating capacity. The maximum capacity of the stadium, including standing room, is 105,000. The Party Pass (open areas) sections are behind seats in each end zone and on a series of six elevated platforms connected by stairways.[12][14]
It has the world's largest column-free interior and the fourth largest high definition video screen, which hangs from 20-yard line to 20-yard line.[15] The facility can also be used for a variety of other activities outside of its main purpose (professional football) such as concerts, basketball games, boxing matches, college football and high school football contests, soccer matches, and motocross races.
ZERO GRAVITY THRILL AMUSEMENT PARK
11131 Malibu Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75229
972-484-8359
info@gojump.com
Texas is all about going big, so to become one of the favorite Dallas, Texas attractions, we had to go even bigger!
Welcome to Zero Gravity Thrill Park, the #1 home of big thrills in North Texas.
Just what makes us one of the top attractions in Dallas? Simple! Zero Gravity is an amusement park like no other. We only feature extreme thrill rides for extreme fun. Check out our rides:
Bungee Jumping – A classic! You won’t forget this incredible 7-story drop.
Skycoaster – Feel the unforgettable sensation of gliding over 100 ft. off the ground.
Texas Blastoff – One of the fastest Dallas attractions. Rocket straight up at 70 mph.
Nothin’ but Net – Can you handle the 16-story free fall?
Skyscraper – Hit four G’s in our newest sensation, voted one of the top things to do in Dalla
RORY MEYERS CHILDREN'S ADVENTURE GARDEN
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 515-6500
dallasarboretum.org
At this 8-acre garden, visitors can wander the treetops on a skywalk and explore a Honey, I Shrunk the Kids landscape of giant petals, stems and ants. Science lessons are revealed on an outdoor "video hedge." And not only is touching allowed, it's encouraged in a dedicated plant petting zoo.
"The new Dallas garden is a milestone," says Casey Sclar, executive director of the American Public Gardens Association. The site features 150 displays and activities, from an energy island where visitors can shoot a water cannon to generate electricity to CSI-like video games where kids follow clues to solve mysteries like who's killing black flies in a swamp. Spoiler alert: Plants can be carnivorous too.
Most significantly, the exhibits, which are grouped in 17 indoor and outdoor galleries, are based on national school science and math standards – the idea being that a garden field trip will reinforce class lessons and help raise test scores. "It will have immediate impact," Sclar says.
Where to stay?
1401 Noel Road
Dallas, TX 75240
1-972-364-3640
Centrally located in North Dallas/Addison Texas are, Embassy Suites Dallas Near the Galleria provides:
- Free cooked to order breakfast
- Complimentary Evening Reception
- Two Room Suite
- Free High Speed Internet
- Packages that include Bonus HHonor Points, Gift Cards and more
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