Five Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas is a great place to go for a weekend getaway. If you've got a couple of hours to spare and you're in the area, here are our top five recommendations:
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Visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science—it's one of the best science museums in the country!
Though the Victory Park facility opened its doors in December 2012, the institution itself has roots dating back to 1936. The Museum of Nature & Science was the remarkable result of a 2006 merger between the Dallas Museum of Natural History (est. 1936), The Science Place (est. 1946), and the Dallas Children’s Museum (est. 1995). Combining collections-based natural history with man’s scientific and technological achievements, the Museum presented exciting exhibitions and educational programs for audiences, from early childhood to lifelong learners.
In May 2008, the five adult children of Margot and Ross Perot contributed a $50 million gift. Because of this generous gift, the fundraising efforts surpassed the $100 million mark allowing us to break ground at the Victory Park site in late 2009. The Museum was named the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in honor of the Perot family. The rest is history.
Address: 2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201
Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
3. See a show at Bass Performance Hall—the venue is gorgeous and right downtown!
Bass Performance Hall is the crown jewel of a city which boasts the nation's third largest cultural district. It is also an important symbol of one of the most successful downtown revitalization efforts in the country.
Built entirely with private funds, Bass Performance Hall is permanent home to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and Cliburn Concerts. Each resident company operates independently from Performing Arts Fort Worth and manages its own programming schedule at Bass Hall.
Address: 525 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
2. Go shopping at Grapevine Mills Mall—it's massive and has everything from high-end stores to outlet shops!
Grapevine Mills is a wonderful climate controlled indoor mall featuring 180 stores of shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. Among the 180 stores at Grapevine Mills features Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks OFF 5TH, H&M, Forever 21, NIKE Clearance Store, Coach Factory, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Under Armour, Disney Outlet, J Crew and much more! Also at Grapevine Mills, we have fun for the entire family at the AMC Grapevine Mills 30 with Dine-In Theatres, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, The Escape Game, Round 1 Bowling and Amusement, Peppa Pig World of Play and Rainforest Cafe! Grapevine Mills is conveniently located off HWY 121 and Grapevine Mills Parkway, just two miles north of DFW International Airport. So from the entire team at Grapevine Mills, we hope that you will visit us soon!
Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051
4. Check out the Arts District in downtown Fort Worth—there are tons of galleries and restaurants to explore there!
The Cultural District is home to major museums, including the architecturally striking Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and the Kimbell Art Museum, with its collection of European paintings and antiquities. Indie-rock and country acts perform in popular bars south of West 7th Street, while the Will Rogers Memorial Center hosts rodeos, livestock shows and events.
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5. Take the kids to The Children's Aquarium at Fair Park (just north of downtown). It's one of the best aquariums in Texas, so be sure to bring your camera!
The historic Children’s Aquarium Dallas has been reimagined for the future Located on the grounds of Fair Park, the beloved aquarium debuted in 1936 for the Texas Centennial and has delighted generations of Texas families and visitors.
But this isn’t your grandfather’s aquarium anymore, with a new focus on high-tech, high-touch and hands-wet activities for the creative kids of today. The first new activity visitors will notice is the Children’s Aquarium Dallas Mining Company on the front lawn. A water tower and sluice create a mining experience for guests who can pan for a variety of gemstones and fossils.
At the Aquarium entrance, a giant Octopus, perfect for pictures, welcomes visitors to the fun. Inside, families will see animals and environments that have not been exhibited at the Children’s Aquarium Dallas before. The number of fish under the Aquarium’s care has doubled for the 2021 reopening to more than 15,000.
Throughout your visit, the Aquarium's Guest Experience Associates will be on hand to show ambassador animals, engage with visitors and answer questions.
Addess: 1462 1st Ave, Dallas, TX 75210