Whether you’re on family vacation or bringing your kids along while you scope out apartments in Arlington, TX, chances are that the young ones are going to get restless and your real estate hunt would benefit from being paused for some family fun. Here are some things you can do in Arlington, Texas that will provide fun for the whole family, and also offer a chance to show you the kinds of sweet memories you can build in this awesome, family-friendly southern city.
1. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
This endangered species research and conservation center has over one-thousand animals from over fifty species. The center offers both guided and self-guided tours, which are the main draw for visitors. They take pride in public education, and particularly the education of children in the importance of ecological conservation. The children’s animal center has recently opened after a long hiatus, so kids can once again interact with animals like goats up close and personal!
2. Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
Open year-round and purported to be the largest indoor waterpark in Northern Texas, this splashy spot includes an array of slides, rides, and pools including the lasso loop, aquanaut, prairie plunge, the wave pool, and areas suitable for younger children including the Rascal’s Roundup, where the park’s youngest guests can experience geysers and sprinklers. The park also has dining areas, so that the family can spend an entire day inside!
3. River Legacy Park
This oasis by the Trinity River offers families the opportunity to engage with nature, away from the more urban areas of Arlington. The ecologically-diverse park spans 1,300 acres and includes amenities such as eight miles of paved hiking and biking trails, a ten-mile mountain bike trail, picnic areas, restrooms, playgrounds, an exercise station, and canoe launch areas. A delightful mix of wetlands, prairies, and forests, parents will have a great chance to build magical memories with their kids at this glorious park.
4. Planetarium at the University of Texas at Arlington
Regarded as a one-of-a-kind teaching, learning, and special event space, the planetarium is one of the three largest in the state of Texas. It has a 60-ft dome projection surface, digital projection system, and offers “unparalleled views of the night sky, the solar system, stars, and distant galaxies—complemented with Dolby® surround sound.” The theatre is wheelchair-accessible and offers radio headsets for the hearing-impaired, so this is a great option for children with hearing impairment or mobility issues.
5. K1 Speed
If you’re a fan of indoor go-karts, K1 Speed is a racing center that can be found directly across from Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. The center includes a professionally-designed track, all-electric go-karts designed in Europe with attention to precision and efficiency, and a hybrid lobby/motorsport museum.
Finding activities that prove interesting and fun for both parents, children, and extended family members can prove to be difficult, especially in an unfamiliar city. Luckily for those exploring the offerings of Arlington, there is truly something for everyone.