Things to do in Dallas–Fort Worth

Twice-daily longhorn cattle drives down Exchange Avenue in a real 19th-century cattle town.

The former Texas School Book Depository preserves the exact site of the 1963 Kennedy assassination.

Five stories of hands-on science and dinosaur halls inside a striking Thom Mayne-designed cube.

A world-class art collection inside Louis Kahn's celebrated vaulted-gallery building, free to visit.

Walk the field, locker rooms, and star-studded art collection inside the Dallas Cowboys' billion-dollar home.

The geodesic-domed GeO-Deck delivers 360-degree views of the Dallas skyline from 470 feet up.

The original Six Flags park packs a dozen-plus roller coasters into the heart of the Metroplex.

One of the nation's top-ranked zoos, with immersive African savanna and Texas wetlands habitats.

66 acres of themed gardens on the shore of White Rock Lake, with a seasonal pumpkin village and tulip display.

A converted 1920s warehouse holds a walk-through rainforest, sharks, and free-flying birds.

A five-acre deck park built over a sunken freeway, packed with food trucks, games, and free events.

Philip Johnson's terraced concrete fountains let visitors walk right down into the rushing water.

Billed as the World's Largest Honky Tonk, with a live bull-riding arena inside the bar.

Twin angel sculptures flank the limestone facade of Fort Worth's premier concert hall.

Deep Ellum's line-out-the-door brisket has made this Dallas BBQ joint a pilgrimage stop.

Home turf of AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Six Flags Over Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth.

Dallas-Fort Worth suburb known for Legacy West, a historic downtown, and family-friendly parks.

A 900-acre drive-thru and walk-thru safari park near Dallas with more than 1,300 animals.

The official convention and visitors bureau for Grapevine, Texas, promoting the city's historic downtown, wineries, and family attractions.

Odditorium near Dallas-Fort Worth with bizarre artifacts, a wax museum, mirror maze and 7D moving theater.

Visitor guide for Lewisville, Texas, home to Lewisville Lake, Old Town's arts scene and MCL Grand theatre.

Free self-guided tour overlooking the floor where US paper currency is printed.

Community history museum with an immersive Irving Story exhibit and a Smithsonian Spark!Lab for kids.

Indoor LEGO themed family attraction with rides, 4D movies, and a Dallas Fort Worth skyline built from LEGO bricks.

A Dallas area city known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, with a championship rodeo arena, parks trail and large retail district.

Texas's largest indoor waterpark with 11 slides, a lazy river, a surf simulator and a retractable roof.

Bluebonnet-trail town south of Dallas known for spring wildflower drives and the Texas Motorplex.

Bowling, laser tag and an indoor ropes course anchor this large DFW-area entertainment complex.

Historic Ellis County town south of Dallas known as the Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas.

Free small-town museum in a historic depot with Burleson history exhibits and two restored rail cars.

North Texas city near Fort Worth with Old Town shops, parks, festivals and a family water park.

Free 150,000-square-foot museum pairing over 200 classic and exotic cars with thousands of vintage toys.

Historic Texas flea market held four days before the first Monday of every month.

Restored 1960s Irving home where Lee Harvey Oswald stayed the night before the JFK assassination, now a docent-led museum.

A three-level luxury shopping mall in North Dallas with over 200 stores, restaurants and a year-round ice skating rink.

City run visitor center with maps and trip planning for Grand Prairie attractions in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Visitor information hub for the historic Texas town of Terrell, east of Dallas.

A seasonal Dallas-Fort Worth water park with slides, a wave pool and a lazy river.