Jami Wright

Great Places to Take The Kids For Free in Dallas Texas



Posted: Friday, May 08, 2009

by Jami Wright

Dallas Texas has so many spectacular places to see and many amazing things to do for young and old alike. Whether you are looking for culture, fun in the sun, water sports, or a blast from the past you are going to find it in Dallas . Traveling with children can sometimes make it difficult to find places to go that both adults and children will enjoy and even harder to find those criteria for free. Here is a list of fun things to do with your children this summer in Dallas Texas and some contact information for even more things.

If your child loves to create something from nothing, enjoys playing with clay or playdoh, has an imagination, and loves splashing around in the water they will love; the Outdoor Sculpture Tour, The Art Garden and Fountain Place located downtown. There is also the Mustangs Sculpture in Las Collinas. The OUTDOOR SCULPTURE TOUR has over 30 unique sculptures just waiting for their pictures to be taken on the sidewalks of downtown Dallas . If sculptures are not enough to keep the interest and imagination going check out The ART GARDEN which has gardens, breathtaking flowing water, and sculptures together. Can't get enough of the water and art visit the FOUNTAIN PLACE which has many many fountains and amazing timeless art. If you want more the Mustangs in Las Collinas are breathtaking sculptures of horses. Children love getting a chance to be up close and personal (even if they are statues) with these majestically beautiful animals.

Did you like the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles? Than you may enjoy spending a day getting closer to these vehicles. Hop in your automobile and drive over to the OBSERVATION CENTER . This is a designated parking area that allows you to get out and read about the amazing air craft that flies out of Dallas International Airport . You also have access to binoculars that you can use to watch up close and personal the aircraft that is taking off right above your head. Next you can visit the SUPER MODEL TRAIN exhibit in the Children's Medical Center in Dallas .

Dallas Texas is known for it's fun in the sun, whether you are a family that enjoys your water sports or nature trails Dallas has some great places to enjoy. DALLAS NATURE CENTER is 633 acre nature park located on Mountain Creek Parkway , come learn about Dallas ' natural habitat and get your exercise all in one day. Want more? Dallas has 17 parks with over 20,000 acres and 18 lakes located in the city of Dallas . For a free brochure and more information call the Dallas Parks and Recreations Department at 214-670-4100. When packing for this trip make sure to bring your swimsuits and plenty of sun block.

If you and your family enjoy watching the History or Discovery channel you are going to enjoy the free museums located in Dallas just as much. Dallas loves their history so much that they have eight different museums located in the same place to save you from extra travel and the environment from extra emissions. These eight museums of different interest are located in Far Park near downtown. Not all of these museums are free.

Dallas has so much to offer for summer family fun. This list will give you many great ideas to help plan your trip to Dallas or just find something free to do this weekend if you live in Dallas . For more free stuff to do in Dallas check out http://www.tourtexas.com please enjoy your time in Dallas Texas and take advantage of all the free things to do and see with your children.

Dallas Texas has so many spectacular places to see and many amazing things to do for young and old alike. Whether you are looking for culture, fun in the sun, water sports, or a blast from the past you are going to find it in Dallas . Traveling with children can sometimes make it difficult to find places to go that both adults and children will enjoy and even harder to find those criteria for free. Here is a list of fun things to do with your children this summer in Dallas Texas and some contact information for even more things.

Jami Wright is a successful stay at home housewife and online writer.  She has published on mutlipe sites and enjoys writing about anything and everything.  She is also working on two paranormal romance series that will be published within the next two years.  I write at other sites and would be happy to recommend you if you send me an email request.  jcoolcash11@gmail.com Thank you for taking the time to read my work.
 
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