Adventure Landing - Putt Putt Golf and Games 17717 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252, 972-248-4966, A perfect setting for group outings and company picnics, this amusement place offers three 18 hole miniature golf courses, a state-of-the-art video arcade, batting cages, a multilevel go-kart track, and a laser tag arena. more... 

ComedySportz DFW 603 Munger Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-521-5233, Fast paced, hilarious, and appropriate for all ages! It's not comedy about sports; it's comedy as a sport. more... 

Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park 1462 First Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226, Located at First and MLK Boulevards, 214-670-8443, Opened since 1936, this aquarium is home to a diverse collection of thousands of aquatic animals including marine and freshwater fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. It is a leader in breeding critically endangered Texas species and has special attractions including daily animal feedings and educational tours, the Amazon Flooded Forest exhibit, and the Word of Aquatic Diversity which displays unusual adaptations of saltwater and freshwater species. more... 

Dallas World Aquarium, The 1801 North Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-720-2224, Each tank in this privately owned aquarium represents a different dive destination, ranging from British Columbia to Fiji, and exotic plants and creatures from around the world are on display. You can explore a South American rainforest or observe monkeys, stingrays, piranhas, and penguins while visiting here. A restaurant, cafe, and gift shop are also on site. more... 

Flying & Floating Toys 11258 Goodnight Lane, Suite 105, Dallas, TX 75229, 214-621-8499, Offers boat and jet ski rentals, parasailing, powered parachute rides, and hot air balloon rides at Lake Lewisville.  more... 

Laser Quest - Mesquite 1344 North Town East Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 95350, 972-698-7800, Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag and hide & seek. For family and group events, birthday parties or on your own, Laser Quest is interactive intense fun for ages 7-77.  more... 

Medieval Times 2021 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207, Located Near the World Trade Center, 214-761-1801, Step back into the world of chivalry at this medieval venue that includes a dinner banquet, jousting knights, and demonstrations and activities from the much romanticized and appealing Middle Ages of Europe. Of the seven nationwide Medieval Times locations, this one is among the most picturesque and features a beautiful moat beneath the drawbridge and 998 permanent seats inside the Grand Ceremonial Arena. more... 

SpeedZone 11130 Malibu Drive, Dallas, TX 75229, 972-247-7223, A unique 12 acre racing park that offers visitors a chance to experience four different race tracks including the Turbo Track, Slick Track, Grand Prix, and Top Eliminator tracks. An arcade room with over 100 state-of-the-art video games, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, and a sports bar with billiard tables are also on site. more... 

Belo Mansion (circa Late 1890s) 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201, Located in the Arts District, 214-220-7400, Constructed for Colonel Alfred H. Belo, founder of the The Dallas Morning News, this Neoclassical mansion is now the headquarters for the Dallas Bar Association and members of the bar can rent it for weddings and other events or meetings. A beautiful large glass atrium is also on site, as well as a 20,000 square foot pavilion that includes a large ballroom. more... 

Dallas City Hall 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201, 214-670-301, Internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei designed this building with an inverted front that slopes at a three degree angle, which makes its ten levels seem to lean over the street. The building is the hub of the city government and numerous festivals and special events are held throughout the year at its broad plaza. 

Hall of State (circa 1936) 3939 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202, Located at Fair Park, 214-421-0281, Among the features of this structure is The Great Hall that is highlighted by an immense gold seal with symbols representing the six nations of which Texas was a part of and two huge murals depicting major events in the history of the state. Known as one of the best examples of Texas Art Deco, this building also houses bronze statues in its Hall of Heroes and the various rooms showcase a variety of decors. A 394 seat lecture hall is also on site. more...

Houston Street Viaduct (circa 1910) Located over the Trinity River, The Houston Street Viaduct was once the longest concrete bridge at 5,106 feet.  more...

Old Red Courthouse (circa 1892) 100 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-571-1301, Built of red sandstone, this Richardsonian Romanesque structure is one of Dallas' oldest remaining buildings. An interior of ornate decoration and soaring, graceful spaces have been beautifully restored inside the building that includes a museum which traces the history and culture of Dallas County. more... 

Union Station (circa 1914) 400 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-653-1101, A vintage station that once was the hub of train transportation for the Southwest, this station is now home to Amtrak, the Downtown DART Light Rail and commuter stations, and the Trinity Railway Express. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lobby now contains offices and a snack bar while a one block tunnel that connects Union Station to the Reunion Tower features a collage of photos and newspaper clippings that trace the history of Dallas from 1910 through the 1960s. more... 

Old City Park, The Historical Village of Dallas 1717 Gano Street, Dallas, TX 75215, 214-421-5141, Sitting serenely against the magnificent downtown skyline, the village is a reminder of North Central Texas as it existed from 1840 to 1910. The village is situated on 13 wooded acres and includes living history exhibits, as well as 38 historic structures such as a working farm, a traditional Jewish household, elegant Victorian homes, a school, a church, and commercial buildings. more... 

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201, 214-670-1400, The actual Declaration of Independence is located at this eight floor library that is the largest library in Dallas and features a comprehensive collection of informational documents, as well as a fine art gallery. more... 

African American Museum 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75315, Located in Fair Park, 214-565-9026, Explore a treasure of art and culture which recognizes the vital presence of African-Americans in the Dallas Metroplex and the world while at this museum that contains a large variety of African art items such as masks, fine art, sculptures, textiles, and an impressive collection of contemporary and individual pieces by local, national, and international African-American artists. more... 

Age of Steam Railroad Museum 1105 Washington Street, Dallas, TX 75315, Located in Fair Park, 214-428-0101, This museum features an outdoor collection that consists of over 28 historic pieces of railroad equipment on display including Dallas' surviving depot, Pullman sleeping cars, lounge cars, and several of the largest and most powerful locomotives in the world. A museum gift shop is also on site. more... 

American Museum of Miniature Arts 2001 North Lamar, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-969-5502, Discover a world of tiny treasures at this museum that explains the art of producing miniatures dating back to at least the time of the Egyptian pharaohs and has displays including a wide variety of dollhouses, dolls, toy soldiers, and various other miniature objects. 

Bath House Cultural Center 521 East Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX 75218, 214-670-8570, Built in 1930 as a bath house used by White Rock Lake swimmers, this diverse facility was one of the first uses of Art Deco architecture in the Southwest and features a 120 seat theater, two gallery spaces, and multiple mixed-use spaces. Art exhibits and theater performances are featured throughout the year. more... 

Biblical Arts Center 7500 Park Lane at Boedeker, Dallas, TX 75225, 214-691-4661, Nondenominational art that illustrates the Bible is the theme at this museum that features exhibits including a life sized replica of the Garden Tomb of Christ, one of the world's largest paintings, and other Biblical art that is intended to express and illustrate the people, places, and events of the Bible. Exhibits include works that range from those by Old World masters to the works of contemporary artists. more... 

Conspiracy Museum 110 South Market Street, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-741-3040, High profile assassinations and conspiracies from 1789 to the present are detailed at this unique museum that includes information on the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy. more... 

Crow Collection of Asian Art 2010 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201, Located in the Arts District, 214-979-6430, Over 500 paintings, metal and stone objects, and large architectural pieces from China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia are on display in the galleries of this museum that also features a rare 28 foot by 12 foot sandstone facade of an 18th century Indian residence. more... 

Dallas Center for Contemporary Art 2801 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204, 214-821-2522, A nonprofit exhibition, education, and information center promoting the contemporary art and artists of Texas, featuring over 15 exhibitions each year showcasing the most promising mid-career contemporary Texas artists of our day.  more... 

Dallas Firefighters Museum 3801 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226, 214-821-1500, Located in the 1907 Old No. 5 Hook and Ladder Company Station that was a working firehouse from 1907 until 1975, this museum boasts a fabulous collection of fire trucks, fire-fighting equipment, photographs, helmets, uniforms, and other memorabilia illustrating the history of the Dallas Fire Department.  more... 

Dallas Holocaust Museum 211 North Record Street, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-741-7500, Located on the lower level of the Dallas Jewish Community Center, the entrance to this museum is through a boxcar that was once used to transport persecuted Jews to concentration camps. The history of the Third Reich, the ghettos, and the atrocities and horrors of the concentration camps and crematoriums are told here using exhibits, films, artifacts, and other Holocaust related items.  more... 

Dallas Museum of Art 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201, 214-922-1200, An elegant museum that features an Art of the Americas collection with extensive examples from the lost civilizations of the Aztec, Mayan, Nasca, and Anasazi. The museum's collections also include American, European, and contemporary paintings, decorative arts, contemporary sculptures, Asian and Pacific art, Ancient-American art, and early modern paintings. more... 

Dallas Museum of Natural History 3535 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210, Located in Fair Park, 214-421-3466, Tracing the natural history of Texas over millions of years from the times when dinosaurs roamed and ruled the area to the present day when rattlesnakes and multiple other creatures call Texas home, this museum features exhibits on birds, fish, reptiles, mammals, paleontology, rocks and minerals, and live, existing animals. more... 

Frontiers of Flight Museum 8008 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75235, Located in Dallas Love Field Airport Terminal, 214-350-1651, Exhibits that trace the history of flight from its earliest inceptions and inventions through the present era of the space shuttle and space flight are featured at this 100,000 square foot museum that also features a 20,000 square foot education center. more... 

International Museum of Cultures 7500 West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX 75236, 972-708-7406, The only cultural institution of its kind in Texas, appealing both to children and adults, features lifesize and miniature colorful exhibits dipicting the lives of culturally indigenous peoples in remote areas of the world and in our own community, dedicated to increasing the understanding of cultural differences through its exhibits, educational programs and public events. more... 

McKinney Avenue Contemporary, The 3120 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204, 214-953-1212, An 18,000 square foot contemporary visual and performing arts space that provides exhibition space as part of its interdisciplinary program of art exhibitions, theatre performances, concerts, and lectures to showcase the latest artistic developments in all media. more... 

Meadows Museum of Art 5900 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75275, Located at the Southern Methodist University, 214-768-2516, One of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art in the world can be found at this museum that features a millennium of Spanish art with over 500 pieces that span the time from the 10th century to the 20th century, as well as over 1,400 works in the university's collection and an impressive Elizabeth Meadows collection of 20th century sculptures.  more... 

Nasher Sculpture Center 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201, Located Downtown in the Dallas Arts District, 214-242-5100, A representation of Nancy and Ray Nasher’s vision, the 55,000 square foot Nasher Sculpture Center houses an impressive collection of 20th-century contemporary sculptures and a 1.5-acre outdoor garden. Artists represented include Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Barbara Hepworth, Henri Matisse, and Alberto Giacometti.  more... 

Pan American Art Gallery 3303 Lee Parkway, Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75219, 214-522-3303, This upscale art gallery that features exhibitions by artists from Central and South America such as Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, as well as by artists from Mexico. more... 

Sixth Floor Museum 411 Elm Street, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75202, Located at Dealey Plaza, 214-747-6660, 888-485-4854, Located on the sixth floor of the infamous School Book Depository from which Lee Harvey Oswald altered the course of history by firing the shots that took the life of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, this museum exhibits the room Oswald used for the assassination. You can also study exhibits that explore the cultural history and milieu of the early 1960s, Kennedy’s fateful trip to Dallas, the shooting, the aftermath of the assassination, and the conflicting theories as to who actually shot JFK. more... 

Southwest Gallery 4500 Sigma Road, Dallas, TX 75244, 972-960-8935, 800-272-9910, An extensive collection of American and European oils, sculptures, bronzes, and graphics in a variety of styles such as traditional, contemporary, Western, and impressionistic is located in this 16,000 square foot showroom gallery. more... 

Telephone Pioneer Museum of Texas 208 South Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75222, Located at One Bell Plaza, 214-464-4359, This museum presents the story of the past, present, and future of telephone technology told in a number of interactive audiovisual displays. The history and technological evolution of the telephone is traced from the time of its invention by Alexander Graham Bell through the intervening years that have led to the state of telecommunications found in the present day.  

Women's Museum, The 3800 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226, Located in Fair Park, 214-915-0860, An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, this museum is one of Dallas' most exciting attractions. The roles, contributions, and influences of women in the shaping and creation of culture and history are explored through the museum's exhibitions and programs. more... 

Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218, Located on the Eastern Shore of White Rock Lake, 214-515-6500, Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the more than 60-acre public Dallas Arboretum is filled with ornamental gardens and natural woodlands. Named one of the top 10 best public gardens by readers of Southern Living, Dallas Arboretum's collection contains about 2,800 specimens includes hardy ferns and palms and azaleas. more... 

Dallas Horticultural Center 3601 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75215, 214-428-7476, This horticultural center lies on over seven lovely landscaped acres and includes a conservatory, an antique rose garden, a garden featuring plants used for medicinal and culinary purposes, a garden with over 300 varieties of irises, and the Texas Discovery Garden that is especially noted for its specimen succulents from the arid regions of Africa.

Dallas Zoo, The 621 East Clarendon Drive, Dallas, TX 75203, 214-670-5656, Founded in 1888, this zoo is the oldest in Texas and houses over 2,000 mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds that represent over 377 species. Many of the animals that live in this 100 acre park roam freely in areas designed to simulate the natural habitats of each species. more... 

Fair Park 1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75315, 214-670-8400, A complex with divergent offerings, this 227 acre, National Historic Landmark park is home to nine museums, six performance facilities, and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. The largest collection of 1930s Art Deco exhibition architecture in the United States can be found at this park that also includes the Leonhardt Lagoon, the Texas Vietnam Memorial, and the Smith Fountain. more... 

Fretz Park 14700 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75240, 214-670-6622, Visitors of this park can enjoy everything from baseball and volleyball to football, basketball, and soccer while at this park that also features a large tennis center that includes 15 lighted courts. 

Pioneer Plaza Young Street and Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202, Located Adjacent to the Dallas Convention Center, 214-953-1184, The world's largest bronze monument is located at this four acre plaza that is the largest open park in downtown Dallas. You'll see 40 larger-than-life-size bronze longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horseback at this plaza that commemorates the early cattle drives on the Shawnee Trail, the first trail for long cattle drives to Northern Markets. 

Trammell Crow Center Sculpture Garden 2001 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201, Located in the Arts District, 214-979-6100, This sculpture garden surrounds a magnificent, aesthetically interesting 50 story skyscraper and showcases over 20 bronze sculptural pieces by 19th and 20th century French masters including works by Rodin and Maillol. 

Science Place, The 1318 Second Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210, 214-428-5555, Learn about the "hows" and "whys" of science at this interactive museum that features fun exhibitions that seek to educate by engaging the five senses of the visitor. The center also features a planetarium, an IMAX theatre, and a variety of educational programs. more... 

Dallas Segway Tours 1614 South Broadway, Carrollton, TX, 972-821-9054, Whether you live in the Dallas area or are here for just a few days, Dallas Segway Tours provides you with the most unique and fun way imaginable to see the sites and hear the sounds of the great historic city know as Big-D. more... 

Dallas Surrey Services 211 East Colorado Street, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-946-9911, These horse drawn surreys operate on Market Street in the West End and offer nightly tours of historic Downtown Dallas and the West End, weather permitting, at about 6:30 p.m. 

Gray Line Tours 315 Continental Avenue, Dallas, TX 75207, 866-767-9849, This tour company provides unique, daily scheduled sightseeing tours ranging from spectacular tours of the city to Western ranch adventures, with pickup service available at all of the major hotels. Reservations are required. more... 

Mary Kay Cosmetics Manufacturing Facility 1339 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75202, 972-687-5720, Tours of this plant that produces skin care and color cosmetics products for world-wide distribution are conducted by appointment only. The facility is located on over 11 acres and houses company operations including processing, packaging, warehousing, offices, and research and development laboratories. 

Zebra Air 7515 Lemmon Avenue, Building J, Dallas, TX 75209, 214-358-7200, The perfect way to experience the best of Dallas, reward employees, or entertain clients, this company offers personalized helicopter tours over scenic areas of Dallas. more... 

Inwood Estates Winery 1350 Manufacturing Street #209, Dallas, TX 75207, Located in the Design District behind the Anatole , 214-902-9452, Inwood Estates Vineyards produces wine from one of Texas' original grape growers. Featuring Palomino Chardonnay and Tempranillo Cabernet. Inwood boasts 25 years of research in 5 vineyards across 460 miles of Texas with 30 grape varieties. Winery and Tasting room open each Saturday from 1:00 - 6:00 PM or by appointment. more...