Things to do in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) for kids

Here are some of the places that I have been to and would highly recommended for anyone visiting the Dallas Fort Worth Area.

1. Dallas Arboretum
   Type: Garden
   
   Website:
   http://www.dallasarboretum.org
   
   Address:
   8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
   
   Phone:
   214.515.6500
   
   ADMISSION:
   $12.00 Adults (age 13-64)
   $8.00 Children (age 3-12)
   $10.00 Seniors (age 65 up)
   FREE Children (age 3 and under)
   
   *see site for current information.
   
   Note: A beautiful garden by the White Rock lake. Very well designed and maintained. They're building a children garden in there and expect to finish by 2013.
   
2. Dallas Zoo
   What: Zoo
   
   Website:
   http://www.dallaszoo.com/
   
   Address:
   650 S RL Thornton Freeway
   Dallas, TX 75203
   
   Phone:
   (214) 670-5656
   
   ADMISSION:
   $12.00 Adults (age 12-64)
   $9.00 Children (age 3-11)
   $9.00 Seniors (age 65 up)
   FREE Children (age 2 and under)
   FREE Members of the Dallas Zoological Society
   
   *see site for current information.
   
   Note: Check out their new section of the zoo (Giants of Savanna and Wilds of Africa). From the Serengeti Grill restaurant inside the zoo, you can literally stand next to the Lions behind a glass window.
   
   
3. Dallas World Aquarium
   Type: Aquarium and mini Zoo
   
   Website:
   http://www.dwazoo.com/
   
   Address:
   1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202
   
   Phone:
   (214) 720-2224
   
   Admission:
   Adults - $20.95 + tax
   Children(3-12 years) - $12.95 + tax
   Seniors(60 & older) - $16.95 + tax
   Children(2 & under) - No Charge
   
   Parking:
   Use the meters nearby for cheaper rate. A quarter for every 30 minnutes.
   
   Hours:
   September 6 - February 28 : 10:00 am- 5:00 pm daily (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)
   March 1 - September 5 : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
   
   Note: Take the elevator to tour from the top down. Don't miss the glass tunnel and the penguins out side the windows of the gift shop.
   
   
4. Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive
   Type: Monument/Statues/Park
   Website:
   
   Address:
   Young St & S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202
   
   Admission:
   FREE
   
   Parking:
   FREE parking spaces on Young Street.
   
   Hours:
   NA
   
   Time to Spend:
   30 minutes
   
   Note: This 4+ acre park has a stream, native plants, 49 life size longhorn cattle and 3 cowboys on horses.
   
   
5. Fort Worth Zoo
   Type: Zoo
   
   Website:
   http://www.fortworthzoo.org/
   
   Address:
   1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76110
   
   Phone:
   (817) 759-7555
   
   Admission:
   Adults (13+) $12.00
   Children (3-12) $9.00
   Toddlers (2 & under) Free
   Seniors (65+) $9.00
   Parking:
   
   Hours:
   Opens at 10am and closes at 4/5/6pm (depending on the season)
   Check out their website for hours of operations.
   
   Time to Spend:
   Half Day
   
   Note: Walk to the end of the zoo and take a miniature train back to the main entrance (for a small fee).
   
   
6. Founders' Plaza Observation Area
   Type: Park/Picnic
   
   Website:
   http://www.dfwairport.com/founders/index.php
   
   Address:
   Click here to view the map to the plaza location.
   
   Admission:
   FREE
   
   Parking:
   FREE
   
   Time to Spend:
   As long as you like
   
   Note: Great for kids who love watching airplane taking off and landing. The plaza has parking, picnic tables (some with covers so you don’t have to sit under the sun), telescopes, historic information, a commemorative monument and a radio that broadcasts LIVE air traffic control communications from the FAA tower.
   
   
7. Fort Worth Water Gardens
   Type:
   Water fountain
   
   Address:
   1502 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
   
   Admission:
   FREE
   
   Parking:
   Meter parking on the streets.
   
   Time to Spend:
   30 minutes
   
   Note: A beautiful water fountain. Not recommended for little kids to walk down the fountain.