Nearby
Family Fun Adventures
for Spring Break by Steve Gamel
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any families are looking to do something fun for Spring Break, but
there’s simply not enough time to go out of state or even somewhere exotic. The
good news is there are plenty of options relatively close to home.
Here are a few of those fun family ideas – all located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area:
2 1/2 and up for three hours or all day.
GREAT WOLF LODGE IN GRAPEVINE
exercise, and learning new skills in this
Talk about a family getaway that doesn’t
Kids will have fun making friends, getting super kid-friendly sport center. LEGOLAND
dallasfw.legolanddiscoverycenter.com For kids who love Legos, it’s a no-brainer.
www.greatwolf.com/grapevine
break the bank! Located in Grapevine near Grapevine Mills Mall, Great Wolf Lodge Resort offers everything from
indoor waterslides and pools to arts,
There are rides, Lego build and play
crafts, food, entertainment, lodging, and
explore. It’s geared toward younger kids
luxurious hotel to maximize your fun.
zones, a 4D cinema, and a mini-city all to
shopping. Stay for a day or stay in the
but is enjoyable for parents, too. Tickets online can be cheaper, and they have group discounts.
Adventure
SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS ARLINGTON www.sixflags.com/overtexas
Animals & Aquatics
ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK www.altitudedenton.com This is incredible for kids of all ages. Go crazy with 30,000 square feet of foam pits, gymnastics tumble tracks, a kid zone, basketball dunking lanes, dodgeball, and more. The facility is located across from Golden Triangle Mall in Denton.
What kind of list would this be if it didn’t
ZONE ACTION PARK
Encounters and Training Demonstrations
WINKIDS www.winkids.net During Spring Break, there are outrageously fun camps for children ages
There are go-karts and putt-putt golf as
scenes look. There’s even a guide to
nothing fancy, but it is fun. Groupons are
save with CityPass if you’re planning to
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include Six Flags? A staple of family fun, this park is huge and has a happiness
factor to suit both young and old. There
are lots of rides to please everyone from kiddie rides to serious roller coasters.
DALLAS ZOO
www.dallaszoo.com
The zoo is always fun, and there’s plenty for the kids to see and do. The Keeper
www.thezoneactionparktexas.com
are always interesting for a behind-the-
well as loads of games and fun inside. It’s
Pokemon Go on their website. You can
sometimes available.
experience other nearby venues.
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