The Noble Planetarium is located at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
Contact number: (817) 255-9300
Location: 1600 Gendyy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Part of the historic bricked Camp Bowie Boulevard cultural district, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art offers a glimpse into the world of American art.
Contact number: (817) 738-1933
Location: 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Pump It Up
Kids can jump, bounce, climb, and slide at Pump It Up, the award-winning “inflatable party zone.” The climate-controlled arenas are filled with huge inflatable structures and provide a great space for birthday parties (which include private arena use, rather than just admission during public hours). Doors open at other times for Pop-In Playtimes and a variety of scheduled programs. Typically, parents are required to remain on-site while kids play.
Contact number: (817) 928-3040 or (817) 732-9663
Location: 3721 North Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76137 or 1624 Green Oaks Road, Fort Worth, TX 76116
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Cow Kid Roundup
Real cowboys and cowgirls teach kids of all ages how to rope, brand, do trick roping, and ride stick horses. Cow Kid Roundup occurs on the lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building.
Contact number: (817) 336-HERD
Location: 131 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106
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Fincher’s White Front
Fincher’s stocks a full line of western wear for all ages, infant to adults. The huge, two-story building is packed to the gills with hats, boots, jeans, shirts, blouses, dresses, and suits. It’s also a great place to find cowboy souvenirs, western gifts, and rough stock riding equipment.
Contact number: (877) HAT-BOOT
Location: 115 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106
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Stockyards National Historic District
Known as the heart and soul of Cowtown, the Stockyards National Historic District includes dining, shopping, historic landmarks, and is often the site for family-oriented events throughout the year.
Contact number: (817) 625-9715
Location: 131 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164
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Cowtown Cattlepen Maze
With over 5,400 square feet of frequently changed wooden pathways, designed to resemble the cattlepens of the old west, the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze is a challenging outing, deep in the heart of the historic Stockyards. Maze participants can race against the clock or each other. Qualify with a fast time and a prize might be in the offing! A second story observation deck provides pre-race viewing and an opportunity to plan a strategy. Non-maze runners can visit this vantage point to run the family video camera. Parties: Birthday parties can be held at the maze, with options that range from having your group running the maze just once to a full package that includes an unlimited number of trips through the maze for 45 minutes. The birthday child receives a “Get Lost” T-shirt, and there are goody bag prizes for all party attendees.
Contact number: (817) 624-6666
Location: 145 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106
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San Diego Padres
MLB team of San Diego.
Contact number: (619) 795-5000
Location: 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego Chargers
Head out to Qualcomm Stadium to cheer on the San Diego Chargers at an exciting home game. Tailgating isn’t mandatory but it sure is encouraged.
Contact number: (858) 874-4500
Location: 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
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World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament
The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) calls their raucous over-the-line tournament “one of the last pure Southern California traditions left untouched by commercialism.” Now that’s something you should take your grandchildren to see firsthand! The World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament is a sporting event meant for more mature fans, so don’t bring younger family members to this.
Contact number: (619) 688-0817
Location: Fiesta Island on Mission Bay, San Diego, CA 92109
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