Top 5 Exciting Things to Do Around Dallas, Texas

Six Flags Over Texas is located in Arlington midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. With over 200 acres, the park is jam packed with nearly 100 exciting rides and thrilling roller coasters. Kids can have their picture taken with the Looney Tune Gang or the Justice League Super Heros and enjoy the tot-sized rides in Looney Tune Land. Over the years the names of the rides have changed and some rides have been traded out for others, but anyone who enjoys Six Flags knows the log ride, The Conquistador, the Roaring Rapids, and the Texas Giant just to name a few. Quick Link: www.sixflags.com

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is the best place to be when the sun is beating down this summer! Easily located near Six Flags Over Texas, the exciting water park with thrilling water slides is an area favorite and fun for all ages from toddlers to adults. Quick Link: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/index.aspx

The Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe It or Not is located 7 minutes east of Six Flags. The Wax Museum was originally founded in Fair Park of Dallas in 1962 by William Thomas Bolton. It was later moved to Grand Prairie in 1972. Ripley's opened in 1989 and the two combined create an extraordinary attraction for both kids and adults alike. With over 175 life like figures, the Palace of Wax offers an eerie opportunity to see wax statues of the most famous and infamous people from the past to the present. At Ripley's dare yourself to observe the most fascinating to the most bizarre oddities from around the world. Quick Link: http://www.palaceofwax.com/FlashSite/default.asp Click here for a printable coupon: http://www.palaceofwax.com/FlashSite/Coupon.htm

The Dallas World Aquarium is located in the Historic West End of Dallas. Floor-by-floor you are able to experience the most unique exhibits featuring live plants and animals, an actual rainforest, and a 40 foot waterfall. Up-close and personal views of exotic birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish create a memorable experience for all visitors. For hours and pricing call 214-720-2224 or visit http://www.dwazoo.com/d/

The SpeedZone is located in North Dallas off I-35 and is chock-full of exciting adventures. Speed racing and putt-putt golf makes for night of great entertainment. If you have not visited the SpeedZone in a while a new attraction called the Fireball is waiting for the most daring riders. The single-looped roller coaster standing more than 6 stories high offers an adrenaline rush that puts some roller coasters to shame. Call (972) 247-RACE x7100 for hours and directions or visit http://www.speedzone.com/dallas/index.html

Spring break and Summer is getting close. Be sure to add these exciting attractions to your list of fun things to do this year!