Koala Walkabout at the Dallas Zoo 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway. dallaszoo.com Hours: 9am-5pm daily. Admission: $12 adults 12 and…
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Visit Bandera, Texas, or Caledonia, Illinois
Calling the big city home offers so many opportunities that enrich the lives of families, but it is often at…
No Labels on the Table
Today’s it-question isn’t “Who are you wearing?” – it’s “What are you eating?” We should know the answer. After all,…
Field Trip: Explore the Crow Collection of Asian Art in Dallas
The Crow Collection of Asian Art 2010 Flora St., Dallas, 214/271-4485, crowcollection.org Hours: 10am-9pm Tues.–Thurs., 10am-6pm Fri.-Sat., 12pm-6pm Sun. Closed…
Field Trip: Interurban Railway Museum
Interurban Railway Museum 901 E. 15th St., Plano, 972/941-2117; interurbanplano.org Hours: Mon.–Fri. 10am–2pm; Sat. 1pm–5pm. Admission: Free, though a $2…
Visit New Orleans, Louisiana or Quebec, Canada
By Car: New Orleans, Louisiana What to Do When most parents think of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, they imagine…
Visit Glen Rose, Texas, or Grand Junction, Colorado
Whether it is a ferocious Tyrannosaurus or a towering Brachiosaurus, there is something about dinosaurs that invites curiosity. We may…
Calatrava-Designed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Opens in Dallas
The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge has generated its share of controversy as part of the city’s efforts to dress up…
Where to Hike in Dallas County
Opportunities to spend quality time outdoors might come few and far between. But Dallas actually offers a surprising variety of…
Nature Walks in Allen
In the heart of the bustling North Texas area lie 72 acres of unadulterated land where nature can be explored…
F Is For Frank Prints of Love
There’s another one. Tiny grimy fingerprints smeared on car windows, glass doors and the refrigerator, evidence that a little person…
Field Trip: Frontiers of Flight Museum
Frontiers of Flight Museum 6911 Lemmon Ave. Dallas, 214/350-3600 flightmuseum.com Hours: 10am–5pm Mon.–Sat., 1pm–5pm Sunday Admission: $5 children 3–17, $8…
Field Trip: Cavanaugh Flight Museum
Cavanaugh Flight Museum 4572 Claire Chennault St., Addison, 972/380-8800, cavanaughflightmuseum.com Hours: 9am–5pm Mon.–Sat., 11am–5pm Sun. Admission: $10 adults; $5 children…
Wiggle with the NYLO
Kids will love the indoor play center, and parents will enjoy a local, luxurious retreat.
Walt Disney World
Catch Disney Fever and read our trips for planning the perfect family vacation.
The Ultimate Hideout in Big Bend
The Lajitas Resort in Big Bend is fit for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages. The resort boasts plenty of sharp-shooting activities for the whole family (as well as a world-class spa for Mom!).
The Inn at Dos Brisas
Mom and dad will especially love this romantic ranch’s attention to detail and five-star cuisine.
The Great Wolf Lodge
Take a local vacation at Grapevine’s Great Wolf Lodge, complete with an indoor waterpark and plenty of kid-friendly amenities.
Sweet Home Chicago
There is no shortage of family-friendly entertainment in this bustling, midwestern city.
San Diego for Families
Time to show the kids the Pacific Ocean and let them dip their toes into its chilly surf.