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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:
Kids will have fun making friends, getting
that glides 100 feet off the ground, a
super kid-friendly sport center.
air at 70mph and being strapped to a 165-
exercise, and learning new skills in this CINNAMON CREEK RANCH
www.cinnamoncreekranch.com
It’s the new bowling! Bring the kids for a
fun-filled day of archery. There is so much to do here, and the great instructors are
happy to help the newcomers get the feel of the bow and arrow. It’s perfect for the whole family.
ADVENTURE
ESCAPE ROOMS HQ escaperoomshq.com
Escape Rooms HQ is a one-of-a-kind
rocket ride that sends you straight into the foot propeller with speeds up to 60 mph
in just seconds. We’re talking 4Gs of force. Talk about your wild rides.
TRINITY FOREST ADVENTURE PARK IN DALLAS
www.trinitytreetops.com
This is a seven-acre combination obstacle course and zip line park for people ages six and older. It has more than 20 zip-
lines as well as cargo nets, rope bridges, and other obstacles spread out over six
ALTITUDE PARK IN DENTON
fantasy entertainment facility where
courses. Go at your own pace, as long as
This is incredible for kids of all ages. Go
of the clues to escape their mystery room.
time limit.
pits, gymnastics tumble tracks, a kid zone,
a series of codes, locks, and puzzles that
more. The facility is located across from
especially good for older kids and fun for
www.altitudedenton.com
players race against the clock to solve all
you don’t take longer than the three-hour
crazy with 30,000 square feet of foam
Your team will be charged with solving
GREAT WOLF LODGE IN GRAPEVINE
basketball dunking lanes, dodgeball, and
reveal clues to enable the escape. This is
Golden Triangle Mall in Denton.
the whole family.
WINKIDS IN FLOWER MOUND
ZERO GRAVITY THRILL PARK IN DALLAS
Lodge Resort offers everything from
During Spring Break, there are
For the older kids looking for some
crafts, food, entertainment, lodging, and
jumping, a 16-story free fall, a sky-coaster
luxurious hotel to maximize your fun.
www.winkids.net
outrageously fun camps for children ages 2 1/2 and up for three hours or all day. 18 | LANTANA LIVING
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greatwolf.com/grapevine
Talk about a family getaway that doesn’t break the bank! Located in Grapevine near Grapevine Mills Mall, Great Wolf
www.gojump.com
indoor waterslides and pools to arts,
serious thrills, there’s this: bungee
shopping. Stay for a day or stay in the