Grand Prairie, Dallas/Arlington Area Texas Attractions and Things To Do

Lynn Creek Park Splash Factory Traders Village Sixth Floor Museum Texas Motor Speedway

Discover plenty of kid-friendly things to do along with an ample array of tourist attractions in Grand Prairie, Texas and in the surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth area. Experience fun in the sun at Lynn Creek Park, the shops and museums of the Dallas West End Historic District and an outrageous water playground at Splash Factory. Get more details about what neighborhood can offer you by checking out the list below.

Lynn Creek Park. Located on Joe Pool Lake in Grand Prairie, Texas, 784-acre Lynn Creek Park is open every day from March through October. Activities include boating, swimming, picnicking and sand volleyball. There’s also an amphitheatre for concerts. For more information, visit www.lakeparks.net/lynncreek.htm.

Dallas West End Historic District. One of the hippest and most popular destinations for tourists and locals alike, the Dallas West End Historic District features exquisitely restored historical buildings that house everything from charming retail shops and interesting museums to exciting nightclubs and first-class restaurants. For more information, visit www.dallaswestend.org/.  [Top]

Splash Factory. Splash Factory features a water wall, play structures, ground sprays, a magic touch water gun, power geysers and spray cannons. This wet and wild water park offers six touch buttons that allow kids to interact with the play features. For more information, visit www.grandfun.net/aquatics/splashfactory.htm.

Mountain Creek Lake Park. Enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities at Grand Prairie’s Mountain Creek Lake Park-everything from basketball to boating to hiking. A pavilion offers picnic tables and barbecue grills. Plus, there’s lighting for cooking out during those hot summer Texas nights. For more information, visit www.grandfun.net/parks/largeparks/mtncreeklakepark.htm.   [Top]

Traders Village. Covering 120 acres with more than 3,500 dealers, Traders Village in Grand Prairie, Texas is the largest weekend flea market in the Lone Star state. Each year, over three million people come to buy everything under the sun, including tires, electronics, comics, cards, crafts, truck accessories, jewelry, furniture and clothing. For more information, visit www.tradersvillage.com.

Nokia Theatre. Come out and see the stars at Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas. Music concerts features such big names as Alicia Keys and Aretha Franklin. Comedy headliners include Chris Rock and George Lopez. There are even big Broadway shows like Riverdance. For more information, visit www.nokialivedfw.com/.  [Top]

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Learn about the history of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. Explore the sixth floor exhibit, which contains an accurate recreation of the southeast window area on that fateful day. Next to it you’ll find photographic enlargements and radio teletype documentation of the first news of the assassination. For more information, visit www.jfk.org/Inside.htm.

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. Come to Grand Prairie, Texas and encounter three incredible attractions all in one spectacular place. Discover Ripley’s Believe It or Not along with Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax Museum and Ripley's Enchanted Mirror Maze. For more information, visit www.palaceofwax.com/FlashSite/default.asp.  [Top]

Texas Motor Speedway. Get your motor running at Texas Motor Speedway in nearby Fort Worth, Texas. Delight in non-stop racing action at this terrific track that plays host to the NASCAR Winston Cup, Busch Grand National and Craftsman Truck Series. For more information, visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com/
 
Parks Mall Arlington. A pleasant day awaits you at the Parks Mall in Arlington, Texas. Enjoy top name-brand stores like JCPenny, Banana Republic and Coach plus a bevy of boutiques. Savor delectable meals at such popular eateries as The Cheese Cake Factory and Roman Deliggt. For more information, visit www.theparksatarlington.com/.  [Top]