City break in Dallas. Active leisure ideas for Dallas - attractions, recreation and nightlife

For many years Dallas has remained a popular family resort thanks to a rich choice of entertainment venues. The local zoo is a very popular destination for rest. The territory of the zoo is equipped with more than 8000 open-air cages that have become home to hundreds of rare animals. Among the inhabitants of fauna present in the zoo you can find rare African tapirs, anteaters, and giraffes. Each year the collection of the zoo is updated with new animals. Visitors can get acquainted with inhabitants of the underwater world during an excursion to the aquarium, Dallas World Aquarium. Rare manatees, octopus, jellyfish, sharks, crocodiles and hundreds of species of colorful fish will help to appreciate the diversity of inhabitants of the deep sea in their full beauty. We simply cannot fail to mention that the collection of underwater inhabitants present in the aquarium is one of the best in the world.

Fans noisy entertainment and fun should not forget to visit Six Flags Over Texas Amusement Park. Every day the park hosts interesting shows and entertainment programs. Visitors are welcome to attend more than 100 modern rides, playgrounds and cozy seating areas. The territory of the entertainment center is the location of a beautiful park named Glow In The Park, which often hosts various exciting laser shows. In summer the park works on a daily basis, and during the remainder of year the park works only on weekends.

Fans of the outdoor rest should definitely make a stroll to the local botanical garden that covers an area of 66 hectares. A huge territory of the park is the location of picturesque gardens and woods, floral compositions of incredible beauty and theme parks. There is an arboretum just near the botanical garden, which is conventionally divided from the park by Rock Lake. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Tourists, who want to enjoy a premiere of a new movie, should not forget to visit Dallas Angelika Film Center, which remains the most visited movie theatre in Dallas. Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill is a great place to enjoy spectacular sports competitions. The bar serves visitors until late in the evening. In addition to exciting broadcasts of competitions, Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill offers a wide range of signature food and drinks. When it comes to describing clubs, Black Swan Saloon and The Lone Wolf Lounge are definitely worth your attention. Every night these night clubs attract fans of contemporary music and dancing. Shoppers can be recommended to visit Galleria shopping center. Other popular destinations are antique shop Antique Row and Market Dallas Farmer's Market, which is the best place to buy fresh products.

Dallas is a great city for fans of active pastime. Thus, to see “the soul of Dallas”, you can use the services of The Spirit of Dallas, which offer wonderful cruises on White Rock Creek. Besides enjoying the beautiful views from the water, you can get a lot of positive emotions, thanks to which all the problems seem just little things. Another interesting entertainment perfectly suitable for the whole family is zipline in Trinity Forest Adventure Park. Feel like an acrobat in Skyline Trapeze - it is worth noting that it is absolutely safe despite the fact that it brings a crazy adrenaline rush.

Those who wish to feel a surge of adrenaline should be advised to use the services of Starlight Flight in order to get to the passenger seat and enjoy a helicopter flight. The city lying below as if presents itself on a silver platter, making the heart of everyone who decides to try this leisure beat faster. Another great pastime is for those who are not afraid of heights and wish to spend time actively - it is the tour from HighPoint Expeditions.

Texas is not Texas without ranches and cowboys. Therefore, it's worth visiting the best ranch in town. We are talking about River Ranch at Texas Horse Park, which is a kind of hidden treasure of the city. On the ranch, you can ride and feed graceful horses, and, of course, enjoy the atmosphere reigning here. Here there are wonderful places in the city where golfing will seem like the most pleasant pastime one can imagine. These are such clubs as Stevens Park Golf Course and Bear Creek Golf Club. Mini-golf enthusiasts are frequent visitors to TopGolf Dallas.

Fans of escape rooms can be recommended Escape the Room, Wizards, and PanIQ Room. Those who prefer to act first and whose mind is fast like an eagle flight will enjoy sports shooting. In Dallas, this kind of leisure is represented by DFW Gun Range and Academy and Elm Fork Shooting Sports. By the way, team building events are often held in such centers. Those who want to play bowling go to the best suitable place - Bowl & Barrel or USA Bowl.

For those who have always dreamed of getting behind the wheel of a Formula One, it wouldn't be superfluous to mention SpeedZone where a strong adrenaline rush is guaranteed. Those preferring virtual reality and getting an extreme hormone from there should be advised to visit XD Ride Adventure. The city can also offer some interesting places for children: Obstacle Warrior Kids - if they have a desire to feel like a ninja, Adventure Landing is for the youngest lovers of swimming, Cosmic Jump is appreciated by all who wish to jump a lot, and a visit to Spark! would be a great idea for those who want to plunge into the pirate atmosphere. Besides, children can have a lot of fun at playgrounds - Cox Lane Park and Peter Pan Park.

Cinema buffs go to watch the latest movies at Dallas Angelika Film Center, Magnolia Theater or Look Cinema - the best cinemas in town. If there is a desire to watch sports competitions, the city has every possibility for that - one of the best places is American Airlines Center. Stand-up performances are loved here as well; stand-up artists can be heard in places like Hyena's Comedy Nightclub, Dallas Comedy House or Backdoor Comedy Club.

For many, Dallas is primarily associated with the place where the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was killed. For those who like wandering through such historical places, it'd be useful to visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza - it was from this building that the shot was fired. West End, a street that located 5 minutes walk from this place, still keeps the memory of the tragic event. However, the city has not only dark spots, and they are much more noteworthy. For example, all moviegoers will be happy to visit Dallas: the fact is that it was here that cult "Robocop" film was shot in 1987. OmniCorp is Dallas City Hall, Plaza of the Americas, and Marriott Hotel. You can also explore North Pearl Street - a school building located on this street was used as a police headquarters.