Traveling with children can sometimes prove to be a challenge, as you want to ensure that there are entertaining things for them to do. Planning in advance is a wise idea so you can avoid hearing, "I'm bored." If you're traveling to the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas with kids, there are a range of activities to partake in that will surely keep the whole family entertained.

Mueseum of Nature and Science

Your kids will learn some important lessons in history and the natural world while visiting the Museum of Nature and Science ( The children's section of the museum offers a variety of interactive activities that will teach kids about important skills and concepts and allow them to explore the world in an engaging way. Kids can dress up and pretend they are EMTs, they can try their hand at farming or dress up or they can pretend they are performers in a play. "The Dino Dig" exhibit allows children to pretend they are paleontologists while they dig up fake dinosaur bones. The museum is open seven days a week with shortened hours on Sunday.

Dallas World Aquarium

Take the kids to explore the wonders of the ocean and more at the Dallas World Aquarium ( The aquarium features exhibits that display specimens of animal and plant life from diverse ecosystems, including river, the rainforest and the ocean. You and your children will be able to see specimens that you may never otherwise see, including leafy seadragons, spectacled angelfish, moon jellyfish and Eastern yellow hornbills. The aquarium hours differ between winter and summer. There are eateries on-site, as well as souvenir shops.

Six Flags Over Texas

If your kids are thrill seekers, take them to experience the amusements at Six Flags Over Texas ( There are more than 50 rides at the amusement park and there are rides for various age levels. Younger children can fly in the small planes on the "Bugs Bunny Spirit of St. Louis" ride, or they can ride the swings at the "Michigan J Frog's Tinseltown Revue." For older kids, there are more daring rides available, such as the "Flashback" roller coaster and the free-fall ride "Superman: Tower of Power." Live shows, including musical acts and dramatic performances are also featured at the park. The park is open from March through November.

Dallas Children's Theater

Immerse your children in some culture at the Dallas Children's Theater ( Since 1984, the Children's Theater has been presenting children and families to the wonders of the performing arts with live plays. The shows are constantly changing and past performances include "A Wrinkle in Time," "The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn" and "The Wizard of Oz." The theater not only spotlights the performing arts, it also highlights children's literature, as many of the plays that are based on famous works of literature. Performances are typically held Friday through Sunday, and purchasing tickets in advance is recommended.

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