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Dallas Zoo(0km)

Dallas

Dallas ZooWith 95 acres to explore, thousands of animals to visit, and a huge variety of family activities, the Dallas Zoo is enormously entertaining! Our goal is to make your visit an exciting adventure with opportunities to learn about interesting wildlife, engage in interactive..

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza(4km)

Dallas

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey PlazaSince 1989, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has welcomed more than 6 million visitors from around the worldpeople of all ages seeking information and understanding about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.

The Dallas World Aqauarium(4km)

Dallas

The Dallas World AqauariumA trip to The Dallas World Aquarium can be a simple education experience or an in-depth study of the habitat, conservation, distribution, anatomy, reproduction and behavioral/structural adaptations of plants and animals.

The African American Museum(5km)

Dallas

The African American MuseumThe African American Museum is an institution dedicated to the research, identification, selection, acquisition, presentation and preservation of visual art forms and historical documents that relate to the African American community.

Frontiers Of Flight Museum(12km)

Dallas

Frontiers Of Flight MuseumEmbark on a memorable aviation journey - a tour of the Frontiers of Flight Museum. During your experience, you will bridge several lifetimes starting with the pioneers who realized their earliest dreams of flying; identifying with the aviators of the 20's and 30's, known as..

The Dallas Arboretum(15km)

Dallas

The Dallas ArboretumOur mission is to build and maintain a public botanic garden which promotes the art, enjoyment and knowledge of horticulture, while providing opportunities for education and research.

National Scouting Museum(21km)

Irving

National Scouting MuseumThe National Scouting Museum preserves, collects, organizes, and displays Scouting's treasuresdocumenting the movement's unique influence on American culture and the lives of more than 110 million people.

Nickelmania(25km)

Carrollton

NickelmaniaPlay games with real nickels! - Over 125 of the latest video games! - Large assortment of prizes! - Birthday party packages! - Special discounts for groups! - Daycare specials! A great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in texas.

Six Flags Over Texas(26km)

Arlington

Six Flags Over TexasFamily fun is what we're all about at Six Flags. So get ready to let loose and laugh. From the highest heights to the gentlest adventures, we've got plenty of rides you can enjoy together. A great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in texas.

Planet Pizza(31km)

Plano

Planet PizzaPlanet Pizza is an exciting indoor children's amusement center and restaurant which serves its famous fresh baked pizza along with a variety of other food. Planet Pizza is a great place to visit any time and provides good food and fun in a safe and clean environment. For..

Going Bonkers(38km)

Lewisville

Going BonkersA great place to meet new friends, play arcade games, eat good food and exercise while playing on the largest indoor playground, in climate controlled comfort.

Southfork Ranch(42km)

Parker

Southfork RanchWhether you are an individual traveler or part of a group tour, Southfork is open daily, 'year round for guided tours of the ranch made famous by "Dallas". Tour the famed Ewing Mansion and re-live exciting moments from the series in the "Dallas Legends" exhibit, featuring..

Wiggly Play Center(46km)

Frisco

Wiggly Play CenterAs one of Dallas' premier indoor play centers, we cater exclusively for the fun, entertainment and development of children up to the age of 10 years. We love to have fun in our own Wiggly style. A great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in texas.

Fort Worth Stockyards(48km)

Fort Worth

Fort Worth StockyardsThe Fort Worth Historic Stockyards is a one of a kind location with many unique attractions. It is the only place in the United States that has a daily cattle drive! Texas Longhorns are driven down East Exchange Avenue which is right in the heart of the Stockyards. For..

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center(105km)

Glen Rose

Fossil Rim Wildlife CenterCome and Discover Fossil RimÃ¢ÂÂ¬Â¦ where you can see animals living in their near natural environment. Located just one hour and 20 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth, the 1800 acres of open spaces lets you interact with deer, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife. Drive your own..

Dinosaur World(105km)

Glen Rose

Dinosaur WorldSee over 150 life size dinosaurs which are displayed outdoors with explanatory signs.

Waco Water Park(132km)

Waco

Waco Water ParkLookin' for a splashin' good time? Look no further! Just in time for the sizzlin' summer, the coolest spot in town is the Waco Water Park. Right in the heart of Waco Riverbend Park, this new state-of-the-art water park is a complete water adventure for people of all..

The Hudnall Planetarium(137km)

Tyler

The Hudnall PlanetariumThe Hudnall offers several planetarium shows, programs, and astronomy-related events suitable for public, private, and home school groups. These include programs prepared specifically for display in the Hudnall's 30 ft domed theater, activities designed to teach astronomy..

Caldwell Zoo(147km)

Tyler

Caldwell ZooThe zoo's philosophies are the preservation of our world's wildlife and the enrichment of the lives of zoo visitors, especially children. The mission of the Caldwell Zoo is to "provide positive educational and entertaining experiences that will stimulate the visitors'..

Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum(173km)

Gene Autry

Gene Autry Oklahoma MuseumEver wish they still made movies like the old "B" Westerns with their singing cowboys, beautiful women and trained horses? Although those films are now only a part of our history, there's a very special museum that is dedicated to the history and legacy of those singing..

Confederate Memorial Museum(193km)

Atoka

Confederate Memorial MuseumThe museum offers a unique look into the varied history of southeastern Oklahoma. From pre-historic bones, the Choctaw Trail of Tears and a stop on the Butterfield Stage Line, to homegrown talents Reba McEntire and the late Lane Frost, the museum and it's picnic grounds are..

Chickasaw National Park(197km)

Sulphur

Chickasaw National ParkPeaceful Valley of Rippling Waters The Peaceful Valley of Rippling Waters appropriately describes Chickasaw National Recreation Area, known for its many mineral springs, cool water, flora, fauna, and wildlife. Here one's mind may wander back in time to when the early..

Arbuckle Wilderness(198km)

Davis

Arbuckle WildernessYou're in for an exciting adventure when you enter our 400+ acre park set amidst the oak thickets, limestone outcroppings and the splendor of the beautiful Arbuckle Mountains, whether you are in your own car or aboard our Safari bus. Throughout your visit, there's natural..

Turner Falls Park(198km)

Davis

Turner Falls ParkTurner Falls Park, the oldest park in Oklahoma, has received national publicity and has served as a classroom for the naturalist. Many springs from the world famous Arbuckle Mountains form Honey Creek which cascades down a seventy-seven (77) foot fall to a natural swimming..

GW Exotic Animal Park(214km)

Wynnewood

GW Exotic Animal ParkThe park is now become one of the nations largest housing 128 species of animals and over 182 large cats totaling animals of about 1400. Take a walk on the wildside and play with a baby lion, tiger or bear.

The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center (224km)

Duncan

The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Home of the largest monument in America, dedicated to the Chisholm Trail and the longest Chisholm Trail Walkway in the world.

Forest Heritage Center(240km)

Broken Bow

Forest Heritage CenterVisitors to the Center's museum will find historical documents, antique forestry tools, wood art, homestead memorabilia, and a research library filled with books, periodicals, and other materials pertaining to forestry. The Center is also home to 14 dioramas (painted by..

Museum of the Great Plains (255km)

Lawton

Museum of the Great Plains The Museum of the Great Plains aspires to open minds and enrich lives by exploring the spirit of the Great Plains. Good idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Oklahoma.

The Caddo-Pine Island Oil and Historical Museum(264km)

Oil City

The Caddo-Pine Island Oil and Historical MuseumThe museum exhibits items concerning the region's famous oil history, the associated growth of area oil-boom towns, the railroad, and previous local Native American settlement. The museum also maintains an extensive local history library and collected photographic archives...

Texarkana Fun Park(267km)

Texarkana

Texarkana Fun Parkfamily fun awaits at Texarkana fun center! Activities include games ,an arcade,rides and a miniature golf course.

Millwood State Park(270km)

Ashdown

Millwood State ParkA series of boat lanes meander through timber, marshes, and oxbow cutoffs making Millwood Lake a "tree-filled" fishing haven. Famous for bass tournaments, this 29,260-acre lake abounds in largemouth, catfish and crappie. Spring and fall offer anglers great crappie fishing..

The Grace Museum (273km)

Abilene

The Grace Museum THE GRACE MUSEUM houses three museums in the historic Grace Hotel -- The Art Museum, The History Museum and The Children's Museum.

National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature (273km)

Abilene

National Center for Childrens Illustrated Literature The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature collaborates with award-winning artists to produce exhibitions of their artwork that are distinctive, appealing to museum visitors of all ages, and of the highest quality. In addition to this unique artistic..

Regal Arbor Cinema (276km)

Austin

Regal Arbor Cinema A multi screen cinema, with a cafe and wheelchair access

Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park (276km)

Shreveport

Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park Located three miles west of Blanchard, the 160-acre nature park contains a pine-oak-hickory forest accessible by five miles of nature trails. The park has an interpretive building, a pavilion with restrooms, a handicapped-accessible trail, and several naturalists who..

Rockhopper's Family Fun Center(281km)

Marble Falls

Rockhopper's Family Fun CenterRockhopper's has the absolute best Mini Golf course in Central Texas. Come and enjoy 18 holes of challenging fun while meandering through a beautifully landscaped course. Waterfalls, fountains, and running water provide a soothing backdrop to the perfect Mini Golf.

RadiJazz Playnasium(281km)

Austin

RadiJazz PlaynasiumWelcome to RadiJazz Playnasium. Our 9,000 + square foot indoor playground is finally finished! We would love for you to come in and check us out. We are a controlled, safe, clean indoor playground environment in which kids have plenty of room to run, jump, play, and..

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (284km)

Norman

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History Over 300 million years of Oklahoma's natural history can be seen in a 195,000 square foot facility. With ive galleries featuring thousands of artifacts in 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. Visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating natural and cultural history of..

Louisiana State Exhibit Museum(286km)

Shreveport

Louisiana State Exhibit MuseumThe Louisiana State Exhibit Museum is mission driven--its purpose is to educate, promote tourism and to build community pride. Located on six acres of state land at 3015 Greenwood Road, adjacent to the State Fairgrounds, the museum is funded and operated by the Louisiana..

Sci-Port Discovery Center (288km)

Shreveport

Sci-Port Discovery Center Sci-Port Discovery Center is a 92,000 square-foot science and entertainment center in Shreveport-Bossier, featuring over 290 science, math and space exhibits, daily changing programs, an IMAX Dome Theatre, open-access, interactive, laser SPACE DOME Planetarium, gift shop..

Spring Street Museum (288km)

Shreveport

Spring Street Museum Take a trip back in time with us to see what life was like when Shreveport was young. The Spring Street Historical Museums building was constructed in the 1860s as Tallys Bank and is one of the oldest remaining buildings in downtown Shreveport. The building retains one of..

The Austin Nature and Science Center(288km)

Austin

The Austin Nature and Science CenterLocated on the western edge of Zilker Park, the Austin Nature & Science Center is dedicated to the exploration of the natural world. Since 1960, ANSC has provided nature exhibits, education programs, and recreation resources for countless visitors, teachers, and children of..

Watertown USA(288km)

Shreveport

Watertown USAThe Beach within reach. Over 20 acres of water filled fun!

R. W. Norton Art Gallery (290km)

Shreveport

R. W. Norton Art Gallery The Gallery has had a profound interest in both American history and American/European art and, consequently, has amassed a collection that ranges from pieces created during the colonial period to contemporary works. Most of these are arranged in chronological fashion in..

Austin Zoo(297km)

Austin

Austin ZooWith more than 300 animals across more than 100 different species, Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is a private, non-profit zoo rescuing animals and serving the Austin community. A great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in texas.

Chuck E Cheese(302km)

Oklahoma City

Chuck E CheeseChuck E. Cheese's features age appropriate games, rides, prizes, food and entertainment that children of all ages from toddlers to big kids will love. We also provide great food for the family including freshly baked pizzas and a garden fresh salad bar. We are a great place..

Celebration Station(309km)

Oklahoma City

Celebration StationOur attractions: Bumper boats, it's Splish, Splash, and Bash in these unique, high energy tubes of fun. A great way for kids of all ages to completely sink your boredom and cool off on a hot day.Our go-kart tracks will get your motor running. Whether you choose our quarter..

Oklahoma City Museum of Art (310km)

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Museum of Art The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City's Arts District. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Museum serves more than 130,000 visitors annually from all fifty states and more than forty countries.

Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge(310km)

Oklahoma City

Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal BridgeDiscover a breathtaking paradise nestled in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. The Myriad Botanical Gardens features 17 acres of landscaped gardens surrounding the crystal bridge conservatory.

Oklahoma City Zoo (314km)

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Zoo Find the Fun at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden - More To See From A To Z! The Zoo features a diverse and fascinating animal and plant collection. Ranked the third-best family-friendly zoo in the country!

Omniplex (314km)

Oklahoma City

Omniplex Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma's only science museum and Smithsonian affiliate, enriches people's lives by revealing the wonder and relevance of science. Home to more than 350 hands-on science exhibits and educational programs, Science Museum Oklahoma offers an..

The National Cowboy Museum(314km)

Oklahoma City

The National Cowboy MuseumThe National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is America's premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1961, the museum in Oklahoma City collects, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts while..

45th Infantry Division Museum(314km)

Oklahoma City

45th Infantry Division MuseumThe museum exhibits the icons of our State's military past from 1451A.D. through WW1, WWII and Korea to the present.

The Exotic Resort Zoo(314km)

Johnson City

The Exotic Resort ZooA one of a kind preserve where several endangered species of animals have a chance to increase their numbers and at the same time allowing people to enjoy their beauty and company. The commitment of the Zoo is not only to maintain a healthy atmosphere for the animals, but..

Pole Position Raceway(317km)

Oklahoma City

Pole Position RacewayPole Position Raceway is a a brand new indoor go-karting facility. With karts that go up to 45 mph, pool tables and video games. Good idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Oklahoma.

Lake Bistineau State Park(319km)

Doyline

Lake Bistineau State ParkSituated on the western shore of Lake Bistineau, this park offers a satisfying blend of beautiful vistas and outstanding recreational facilities. Memorable for its upland mixed hardwood forest, its open waters, and its enchanting stands of cypress and tupelo trees, the park..

Frontier City(321km)

Oklahoma City

Frontier CityFun for the whole family in a frontier style! Get ready for for some good old Wild West fun at Frontier City. With over 50 thrilling rides and attractions to explore from roller coasters, fantastic water rides and a fantastic Wild West Gunfighters Stunt Show.

Oklahoma Firefighters Museum (322km)

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Firefighters Museum The Museum contains a remarkable collection of antique fire apparatus and equipment dating back to the mid-1700s, including the first fire station built in, what was then, Oklahoma Territory in 1869. Other exhibits include the world's largest fire department patch..

North Toledo Bend State Park(323km)

Zwolle

North Toledo Bend State ParkLocated on Toledo Bend Reservoir, one of the country's largest man-made reservoirs, North Toledo Bend State Park provides a venue for a wide variety of water-related activities in a pleasant environment. And for land-based activities, more than 900 acres are available for..

Crater of Diamonds Park(324km)

Murfreesboro

Crater of Diamonds ParkArkansas, The Natural State, is blessed with an abundance of geological wonders. The Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public, stands out as a unique geological "gem" for you to explore and enjoy.

Edmond Historical Society Museum(333km)

Edmond

Edmond Historical Society MuseumThe mission of the Edmond Historical Society is to preserve and promote Edmond's heritage. Special exhibits include a re-creation of the Bradbury Corner Station and a one-quarter-scale model of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Children's Interactive Center..

Monkey Bizness(336km)

Houston

Monkey BiznessMonkey Bizness is an exciting concept in children's amusement where kids truly can "monkey around"! Great idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in Texas

Hodges Gardens State Park(340km)

Florien

Hodges Gardens State ParkOver 700 acres of wild and cultivated beauty, Hodges Gardens State Park, located in Sabine Parish, is a unique member of the State Parks system.

Lake Claiborne State Park(350km)

Homer

Lake Claiborne State ParkTake your pick: swimming, fishing, birding, boating of all kinds, waterskiing, camping, hiking or just plain relaxing and enjoying unsurpassed natural beauty. It's all here . . . at Lake Claiborne State Park. For fishermen, the freshwater lake was lavishly stocked with..

National Four String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum (352km)

Guthrie

National Four String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum The mission of the National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum is to preserve and promote the four-string banjo while expanding appreciation and understanding of its history and music.

The National Museum of the Pacific War (352km)

Fredericksburg

The National Museum of the Pacific War The National Museum of the Pacific War is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. Located on a six-acre site, the Center includes the George Bush Gallery, Admiral Nimitz..

Clear Springs Aviaries and Zoological Gardens(354km)

New Braunfels

Clear Springs Aviaries and Zoological GardensClear Springs Aviaries and Zoological Gardens is a privately owned collection of rare and endangered exotic birds. We specialize in the propogation and exhibition of rare birds and work on many projects concerning captive propogation of endangered species.

The Grand Event(357km)

Houston

The Grand EventTexas' LARGEST Indoor Entertainment & Family Fun Center offers TONS of Fun & Many Rides and Attractions under one roof, including: First-run Movie Theater 40 Lane Bowling Alley 12,000 Sq. Ft. Roller Skating Rink 2-Story Playport for kids State-of-the-Art Video..

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort(357km)

New Braunfels

Schlitterbahn Waterpark ResortSchlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels has over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children's water playgrounds,17 water slides, the world's first surfing machine, and 3 uphill water coasters spread over 65 acres of fun!

The Museum of Printing History(358km)

Houston

The Museum of Printing HistoryThe Museum of Printing History displays a dynamic collection of historical documents, fine art prints, and antique printing equipment. Our Museum is more, though, than its permanent collection. It is alive with exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations. In our..

Five Civilized Tribes Museum(358km)

Muskogee

Five Civilized Tribes MuseumThe Five Civilized Tribes Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving the art, history and culture of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole tribes. It is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA and is housed in the historic Union Indian Agency building.

Three Rivers Museum(358km)

Muskogee

Three Rivers MuseumTHREE RIVERS MUSEUM is dedicated to preserving the multi-ethnic history and heritage of the American frontier in the Three Rivers area in Eastern Oklahoma where the Arkansas, Grand and Verdigris Rivers meet. The museum is located in the restored Midland Valley Railroad..

Greenleaf State Park(359km)

Braggs

Greenleaf State ParkOne of Oklahomas most family orientated parks Greenleaf State Park is located near Braggs, Oklahoma, and is situated around the 930-acre (3.8 kmÂÂ²) Greenleaf Lake. Greenleaf lake was built in the late 1930s. There is a 18 mi (27 km) hiking that begins inside the park and..

Alligator Park(362km)

Natchitoches

Alligator ParkCome explore the unique, mysterious, and exciting world of the American Alligator -- at the Bayou Pierre Alligator Park, located just outside of Natchitoches, Louisiana. This 5 acre park is an authentic Cajun countryside, complete with Cajun music, genuine Cajun cuisine,..

Childrens Museum of Houston(362km)

Houston

Childrens Museum of HoustonRated as the No. 1 children's museum in the country by a MSN.com survey of youth museums and serving more than 750,000 people annually, the Children's Museum of Houston is the highest-attended youth museum in the country for its size and is dedicated to its mission of..