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Downtown Aquarium The Downtown Aquarium is a sea of underwater delights. Come and discover thousands of fish swimming in approximately 500,000 gallons of water, complemented with games, rides and dining. Great family fun. Address: 410 Bagby Street, Houston, TX - Phone: 713-223-3474
Space Center Houston The interactive exhibits give you a hands-on experience of what space rock feels like and what zero gravity is all about. Experience first hand what it takes to be an astronaut. Visit the only place in the world where you can personally experience the thrill of launching into space like a real astronaut.
Address: 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX - Phone: 281-244-2100
Dallas World Aquarium This 22,000-gallon tunnel has a panoramic view of underwater reef life. This is the centerpiece of this very popular aquarium. The aquarium features more than 85,000 gallons of saltwater with marine life from around the world. Visit the Secrets of the River rainforest exhibit. Check out the preservation program involving young green sea turtles. Also the South Africa outdoor, lagoon-like exhibit represents both plants and animals from this area. Address: 1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, TX - Phone: 214-720-2224
Nasher Sculpture Center The Nasher Collection includes more than 300 sculptures by most of the 20th century's greatest talents, including Rodin, Calder, de Kooning, Giacometti, Matisse, Miró, Picasso and Serra.
Address: 2001 Flora St., Dallas, TX - Phone: 214-242-5100
Aztec on the River Is the RiverWalk's newest, most exciting attraction. The historic 1926 movie palace has been transformed and restored, complete with a Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ. A free multi-million dollar special effects show in the Grand Lobby every 90 minutes, a giant screen theatre with incredible surround-sound, plus there is unique shopping and dining to enhance your experience. Address: 201 E. Commerce Street, Suite 300, San Antonio TX - Phone: 210-227-3930
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum There is over 120 years of history to discover Texan style. There is two stories of the most exotic collections you've ever come upon, from our unique horn collection, to cowboy memorabilia. Check out the two headed calf or the lamb with eight legs! Try your hand in our shooting gallery. Lots to see and don't miss out on the souvenirs! Address: 318 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX - Phone: 210-247-4000
Guinness World Records Museum, Ripley's Haunted Adventure, and Davy Crockett's Tall Tales Ride This is a state of the art museum, totally an interactive experience. Explore 16 themed galleries over 10,000 sq. feet featuring exhibits, artifacts, videos, and games all showcasing exciting world records. Check out Ripley's Haunted Adventure. This is the multi -million dollar special effect haunted house. Guaranteed to scare the life out of ya! Also Davy Crockett's Tall Tales Ride is a fantatstic theme park style ride through the life and times of Davy Crockett. Address: 329 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX - Phone: 210-226-2828
Zilker Botanical Garden Austin Area Garden features a number of different gardens, the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, installed in the area where dinosaur tracks were found in 1992, and the Green Garden, with areas planted by different local designers with native and well-adapted plants that thrive in Austin's challenging soils and climate. Address: 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin TX, - Phone: 512-477-8672
Barton Springs Pool The best place to cool off on one of those hot texas summer days. Enjoy a 100-percent natural swimming experience with no chlorine and at a comfortable 68 degress what could be better. Lots of grassy hillsides and moss-covered rocks to sunbathe on. If you need a little snack try the concession stands. Address: 2201 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX - Phone: 512-476-9044
Western Playland Amusement Park Home to the El Bandito roller coaster, three water rides including "Tsunami!" which has the 50 foot drop. Check out the carnival games, minature golf, go cart track and of course kiddie playland. Address: 6900 Delta Dr., El Paso, TX - Phone 915-772-3914
El Paso Zoo This is one of the most impressive zoos in the state. Discover the animals of Asia including elephants and tigers. Don't miss the zoo's rarest animal the endangered Amur leopard from Russia and China. This eighteen-acre zoo houses about 240 species of animals. Approximately 500 mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds, 700 fish and 500 invertebrates live in a variety of natural habitat exhibits. Address: 4001 E. Paisano El Paso, TX - Phone: 915-521-1850
Fort Worth Zoo Voted #1 attraction in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Enjoy a wonderful spectacular journey through tree shaded paths. Get close and personal with a wide variety of creatures including primates, parrots, rhinos and raptors just to name a few. Don't miss the 8 acre exhibit called the Texas Wild! There is so much to explore and see here perhaps that's why it is voted #1 Address: 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX - Phone: 817-759-7555
Texas Motor Speedway The fastest, the loudest sporting facility in Fort Worth/Dallas bar none! With a capacity of more than 200,000 fans no wonder its the loudest. This is where the top names in the racing world compete at the Texas Motor Speedway, both NASCAR and IRL IndyCar racing, plus every major form of American automobile racing all right here! This is the great american speedway! Address: I-35W at Highway 114, Fort Worth, TX - Phone: 817-215-8500
Six Flags Over Texas This renowned theme park offers rides from giant sized rollercoasters to family-friendly rides. Six Flags also hosts world-class entertainment acts throughout the season. Address: 2201 Road to Six Flags Arlington TX - Phone: 1 817 640-8900
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington Attractions at this waterpark include the Hook's Lagoon and the new Boogie Beach area. There is other entertainment such as special shows, events and activities that visitors can join in on. Located in close proximity to Six Flags Over Texas amusement park. Address: 1800 E Lamar Boulevard Arlington TX - Phone: 817 265-3356
River Legacy Parks Science Center & Trails
This is approximately 1,300 acres of protected wildlife area that offers over 8 miles of paved trails that wind through thick forest. View wildlife, picnic, hike, bike or jog in this park. There is a science center featuring interactive exhibits and living aquaria which offer guided walking tours as well. Address: 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd. Arlington TX - Phone: 817 860-6752
Captain Clark's Flagship Enjoy a cruise along the beautiful downtown bayfront on a 400 Passenger Paddle-Wheeler. Offering Daily Tours, Air Conditioned & Heating, Concession & Full Service Bar, Live Entertainment (seasonal) Don't miss out on our famous sunset cruise. Address: Slip# 49 People's Street T-Head Corpus Christi, TX - Phone: 361-884-8306
Funtrackers Amusement Park Better known as the Family Fun Center! We are right on the way to Padre Island, exit Flour Bluff Drive. But we gotta warn ya, you may have so much fun here that you won't make it to the beach. Funtrackers is the place for FUN! Enjoy go carts, minature golf, bumper boats, the arcade and much more. This place is a blast! Address: 9605 S. Padre Island Dr.Corpus Christi, TX - Phone: 361-937-9400
Main Event Plano Main Event offers bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and there is a bar and a cafe that are available for family outings, group events, corporate parties and birthday parties. Address: 3941 N. Central Expressway Plano TX - Phone: 972 881-8181
Surf and Swim Wave Pool This outdoor waterpark features ocean-like waves and is fantastic swimming fun for the whole family. The park offers a concession stand for those wanting a light snack.Address: 440 Oates Road Garland TX - Phone: 972 205-3993
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