Opened in 1939, Houston’s historic City Hall is home to the Houston Visitors Center, a great stop for gifts and tourist information. Directly outside the building, Hermann Square features a reflection pond, shaded walkways, and benches. The site hosts several festivals and other special events throughout the year.
Location: 901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002
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The Watauga Community Center offers mommy and me classes, music and art classes for little ones, summer camp, and a variety of other fitness and recreational classes for all ages.
Contact number: (817) 514-5828
Location: 7901 Indian Springs Road, Fort Worth, TX 76148
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All Stars Early Learning Center is a preschool for children ages six weeks through five years old. The center also offers before- and after-school programs and a summer camp.
Contact number: (817) 879-4871
Location: 1140 Morrison Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76120
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The winner of our 2008 Parents’ Picks quest to find the best library in Dallas-Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Central Library boasts many different amenities for inquiring young minds.
Contact number: (817) 871-7701
Location: 500 West 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Camp Fire USA offers afterschool programs, youth and teen programs, day camps, summer camps, holiday camps, traditional club programs, child care professional development and training, and a child development center.
Contact number: (817) 831-2111
Location: 2700 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76137
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Sylvania Park has a playground, on-site restrooms, picnic spots and grills, tennis court, volleyball court, and trails.
Location: 3700 East Belknap Street, Fort Worth, TX 76111
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Burger’s Lake is a 30-acre park featuring a one-acre spring-fed lake for swimming. Two sandy beaches are found along the perimeter and are perfect for getting a little sun. Big trees are nearby, though, for those wanting some shade.
Contact number: (817) 737-3414
Location: 1200 Meandering Road, Fort Worth, TX 76114
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Tandy Hills Natural Area is a 160-acre patch of indigenous prairie land.
Location: 3400 View Street, Fort Worth, TX 76103
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The winner of our 2008 Parents’ Picks quest to find the best artsy class for little kids in Dallas-Fort Worth, Van Grow offers fine art instruction for ages two through adult. The studio offers classes and lessons in the basics of art such as drawing, painting, and sculpture.
Contact number: (817) 348-0505
Location: 3434 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Fort Worth Ice features an NHL-sized ice rink, a pro shop, party rooms, snack bar, bleachers, a DJ booth, arcade rooms, and locker rooms. The rink also offers a full range of skating and hockey classes. Birthday party packages feature skating time, skate rental, birthday cake, one hour in the party room, goody bags, and more. Pizza can be included for an additional fee. Packages start at $12 per child.
Contact number: (817) 560-9800
Location: 3600 Benbrook Highway, Fort Worth, TX 76116
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