The
memories collected and moments captured from family vacation trips last a lifetime.
Therefore, these vacation trips should be planned as a bigger-than-life
experience. Fortunately, Dallas has some of the finest accommodations and
attractions, with fun activities for both parents and children. As far as
accommodation is concerned, nothing beats the comfort, luxury, and amenities of
Omni Hotel Dallas. It is in the
center of the city and only a few minutes’ walk to many attractions, like the 6th Floor Museum and Dallas World Aquarium.
DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE
This
village has collected and preserved the rich history of Dallas and North Texas.
They have the furnished historic buildings that represent the period of
1840-1910. The costumed storytellers catch the eye of all the children by
recreating the moments of Dallas’ beginning. Among 38 historic buildings, they
have a hotel, church, and a bank that creates the experience of historic
Dallas.
MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
Mesquite
Championship Rodeo has been entertaining the public for more than 50 years with
their iconic events, like bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, and bronc
riding. They have created a “Fan Zone” specifically tailored for children, in
which they offer free pony rides, roping dummies, and stick horse barrel
racing. On the other hand, visitors can step onto the arena floor to meet the
rodeo participants and experience their rodeo skills. This makes it the most
attractive and entertaining experience for both parents and children.
MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER AND TOURNAMENT
Enjoy
a 4-course royal style dinner at this unique venue, who has spent millions of
dollars to create an outstanding experience for their guests. They can
accommodate 1,000 guests in their arena style seating. Nothing could be better
than witnessing the battles of steed and steel while having a 4-course meal.
DALLAS ZOO
This
place is a not-to-be-missed attraction for a family vacation. The Dallas Zoo
offers activities that cannot be found in other zoos, and that’s the reason
this zoo is considered one of the 20 best zoos in the United States. A safari
exhibit made on an area of 11 acres gives guests the opportunity to feed
lettuce to Giraffes and giant tortoises and witness the sprints of a cheetah. The
reptile house includes all kinds and sizes of beautifully textured snakes, and
the northern part of the zoo is full of interesting animals like koalas, wallabies,
and tigers. The most interesting area for families with children is the Children’s
Zoo in Zoo North, where the children can enjoy some amazing tunnels and slides.
PEROT MUSUEM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE
With
giant fossils of dinosaurs and multicolored natural gems and minerals, Perot
Museum becomes a great attraction for visitors of all ages. The extraordinary,
huge building and outdoor spaces offers an illustration of engineering and technology
and serves as a living science lesson. Perot Museum has 11 exhibit halls that
contain video and 3D computer animation, where the visitors can storm their
brains through hands-on activities and educational games. The museum also
features a mini replica of the Cave of Crystal giants in Mexico, and the third
largest natural gold nugget, the Ausrox Gold Nugget, which weighs 50 lbs.
