TEXAS
Please be sure to call and verify times and rates as they are subject to change

ACTIVITIES     RESTAURANTS     LODGING 

ACTIVITIES:

DALLAS-  HERITAGE VILLAGE
1515 South Harwood St, Dallas    214.421.5141
www.oldcitypark.org 
COST:  $7 Adult / $5 Seniors (65+) / $4 Children (4 - 12 yrs)
HOURS:  Tues - Sat 10a - 4p, Sun 12p - 4p
Experience life in 1840 -1910 Texas as you walk around this 13 acre living history museum.  Take a self paced tour through the 38 historic structures, including a working Civil War era farm, a traditional Jewish household, homes, school, church and shops.   Listen to costumed interpreters as they go about daily life in the time period.   Picnic areas available.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS-   The interpreters were very entertaining and informative.  Educational and fun.  Picnic areas are available so bring a picnic lunch.

DALLAS-  MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
Nature Building:  3535 Grand Ave, Dallas,  Science Bldg:  1318 S. 2nd Ave,  Planetarium:  1620 1st Ave.    214.428.5555
www.natureandscience.org 
COST:  Call for ticket pricing;  there are several options available
HOURS:  Mon - Sat 10a - 5p, Sun 12p - 5p
Educational and fun!  Learn about a variety of nature and science topics as you walk through the displays.  Many hands-on, interactive activities.  Some favorite areas are Lagoon Nature Walk, Paleontology Lab, Dental Gallery and the Disaster Zone.  The younger children were very interested in the Urban Farm area as well. 
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS-  Lots of hands on activities.  Plenty of fun stuff for a variety of ages (even mom and dad!).  The staff is very friendly and willing to answer questions.- 

FORT WORTH-  BURGER'S LAKE
1200 Meandering Rd, Fort Worth    817.737.3414
www.burgerslake.com
COST:  $12 per person / Age 6 & under Free
HOURS:  Mother's Day - Labor Day:  Daily 9a - 7p
30 acre park with swimming lake that has a 20 foot slide, 2 sandy beaches, picnic areas complete with bbq grills, and lots of shade trees.
FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS-   It was nice to have the sandy beaches and the shade trees in close proximity so we could take time to play then time to cool off.  There are life guards on duty.