Nearby Family Fun Adventures For Spring Break

Fami y ures Nearby for Spring Brea k Fun A ven T

by Steve Gamel

TOPGOLF – THE COLONY topgolf.com/us/the-colony/

Grow your game with TopGolf Spring Break Academy. Three days of non-stop entertainment and learning that kids will love and includes all components that make up the great game of golf. Everything you need to improve your game.

PINSTACK BOWLING pinstackbowl.com/locations/ plano-texas

A perfect indoor option if the weather just isn’t right. Located in Plano, Pinstack is your standard venue for bowling, games, a rock climbing wall, laser tag, and more. There’s a full-service restaurant to keep your bellies full while you have fun all day long.

DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM www.dwazoo.com

Much like the zoo, it’s hard to go wrong with a trip to the aquarium. It’s educational, it’s fun, and it’s cool to see sharks. There also aren’t a ton of lines, so you and the family can go at your own pace and enjoy every exhibit.

DALLAS ZOO www.dallaszoo.com

The zoo is always fun, and there’s plenty for the kids to see and do. The Keeper Encounters and Training Demonstrations are always interesting for a behind-thescenes look. There’s even a guide to Pokémon Go on their website. You can save with CityPass if you’re planning to experience other nearby venues.

SHARKAROSA WILDLIFE RANCH IN PILOT POINT www.sharkarosa.com

Another hidden gem in North Texas, Sharkarosa is a non-profit ranch licensed and regulated by the USDA. Families can get an up-close-and-personal zoo experience featuring endangered exotic wildlife – without spending an arm and a leg.

FRANK BUCK ZOO IN GAINESVILLE www.gainesville.tx.us/index. aspx?nid=108

Dubbed the Star of North Texas, the Frank Buck Zoo offers all your traditional zoo experiences and more without having to drive into Dallas or Fort Worth. This is a great venue to have a birthday party at or even have a private guided tour.

ZONE ACTION PARK www.thezoneactionparktexas.com/

There are go-karts, 2 18-hole miniature golf courses, 6 station baseball and softball batting cages along with bounce houses, as well as loads of games and fun inside. It’s nothing fancy, but it is fun. Groupons are sometimes available.

SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS ARLINGTON www.sixflags.com/overtexas

What kind of list would this be if it didn’t include Six Flags? A staple of family fun, this park is huge and has a happiness factor to suit both young and old. There are lots of rides to please everyone from kiddie rides to serious roller coasters.

FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS www.fortworthstockyards.org

Take a trip back in time. The Fort Worth cattle drive comes through twice an hour, and there are lots of shops, dining, museums, and history to be seen. For extra fun, take the Grapevine Vintage Railroad there and back.