Nestled in the midst of heavy-hitter cultural icons such as the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Crow Collection of Asian Art is right at home in the center of the Arts District in downtown Dallas.
Contact number: (214) 979-6430
Location: 2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
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The Dallas Museum of Art is one of those museums where families immediately feel at home. From the gentle incline (no stairs on the main floor, just an undulating corridor with art beckoning on all sides) to the spacious and packed-with-interesting-mementos gift shop, the museum seems to have families specifically in mind.
Contact number: (214) 922-1200
Location: 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201
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Located at Fair Park, the African American Museum is the only museum in the southwest dedicated to the preservation and display of African-American art, culture, and history.
Contact number: (214) 565-9026
Location: 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75315
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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: (972) 792-9663 and (972) 820-0777
Location: 3632 Frankford Road, Dallas, TX 75287 and 9201 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75243
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A medieval adventure for all ages, Medieval Times is a fun-loving dinner experience you won’t soon forget! It’s perfectly appropriate for all ages and just the place if you are looking for a unique family outing. Children ages two and under can dine for free if they sit in a parent’s lap. You won’t find highchairs, but booster seats abound. While dining ringside, the audience is encouraged to cheer for the knights jousting in the arena.
Contact number: (214) 761-1800
Location: 2021 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
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Adventure Landing features both indoor and outdoor fun year-round with go-karts, miniature golf, an arcade, laser tag, outdoor batting cages, and a teddy bear factory.
Contact number: (972) 248-4653
Location: 17717 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252
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Dallas City Hall was designed by world renowned architect IM Pei.
Location: 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) gets riders around 13 area cities via rail, bus, paratransit, HOV lane, and rideshare services. It serves DFW International Airport and Fort Worth via the Trinity Railway Express (TRE). For great ideas on family outings using DART, visit the online DART Travel Agent at www.dart.org/travelagent.
Contact number: (214) 979-1111
Location: Dallas, TX
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With beautiful gardens, plentiful shade, and multiple photo-op spots, a day at the Dallas Arboretum has the potential to tire out even the most rambunctious of toddlers!
Contact number: (214) 515-6500
Location: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
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