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Address 8687 North Central Expressway, Suite 1514 Dallas, TX 75225 Map, Tel 214/671-1381 Call, Website

The Dallas Public Library has a location in Northpark Mall. There are several weekly story times for different ages. Wednesdays at 10:30 there is always a story time with special programs like music, dance or puppets. more

Dallas Arboretum

Address 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218 Map, Website

The Dallas Arboretum is a 66 acre garden full of flowers, trees, paths and a view of White Rock Lake. It is a wonderful plan to take the kids for a picnic. You are welcome to bring your own food but no balls, frisbees or pets. There is a Texas pioneer village with small houses that the kids can play in. During the Spring's "Dallas Blooms" and Fall's Great Pumpkin Festival there are actiities weekly for "Mommy and Me Monday" and "Tiny Tot Tuesday". There are also often concerts at the ampitheater stage. more

Dallas World Aquarium

Address 1801 N Griffin St Dallas, TX 75202 Map, Tel 214-720-2224 Call, Website

This is more than just an aquarium. You enter the aquarium by going to the 3rd floor and you are in a rain forest environment. You begin by looking at Howler Monkeys and other land animals. As you wind down the path there are panthers, snakes, frogs, sloth, bats, alligators, etc. There is a large pool with a waterfall cascading in. It has manatee, turtles and large fish. There is also an aquarium organized by region of the world. There are South African penguins as well. There is a new Mayan wing of the building. more

Dallas Zoo

Address 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, TX 75203. Map, Website

Kids always love zoos. The Dallas Zoo has all of the big animals. The newer part of the zoo has a great gorilla area and a monorail ride to see lots of animals. There is a children's area with playground, petting zoo and small "river" where the kids can splash around. more

Great Wolf Lodge

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This is the an indoor camping area.It resembles a Lodge that you would go camping in but it has an indoor water park and cabins to stay in that have bunk beds and everything that resembles a cabin. There are alot of crafts and fun activities to do for the whole family. more

Legoland Discovery Center Dallas

Address 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Map, Website

At LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Dallas-Forth Worth you can reach out and touch the stars in the 4D cinema, learn top LEGO® building secrets from the Master Model Builder, see iconic landmarks in MINILAND®, make a celebration even more memorable in one of our special party rooms, and much, much more! It's the ultimate place for all LEGO® fans - young and old. more

Nasher Sculpture Museum

Address 2001 Flora Dallas, TX 75201 Map, Tel 214-242-5100 Call, Website

The Nasher is particularly kid friendly on the first Saturday of the month when they have free admission from 10-2 and kids activities during that time. There is a scavenger hunt that encourages kids to find certain pieces of art, a craft, puppet shows and story time. The museum has an outdoor garden with fun scuptures as well as art work inside. more

White Rock Lake Bike ride

Address 8300 East Lawther Drive Map,

This is a great loop of a bike ride around White rock lake. There is a trail the whole way and you get to see birds, beautiful homes and boats out on the water with the Dallas city skyline in the background. If you are daring you can go the whole lake which is about 9 miles total. more

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