There’s a reason families with small children often wait until the kids are older to go on vacation – but it doesn’t have to be that way! This family-friendly road trip in Texas promises to keep even the most rambunctious of little ones entertained, featuring life-size dinosaurs, an ocean-themed bowling alley, and other whimsical attractions.
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- Grapevine Vintage Railroad (Grapevine)
Google/Grapevine Vintage Railroad Kids adore trains, and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad offers year-round rides on authentic, 1920s Victorian-style coaches. Whether you opt for a special holiday event or the daily excursion to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, the whole family is sure to have a blast. Learn more here. Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 707 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
- Sugar Factory (Dallas)
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Facebook/Sugar Factory Time for a sugar rush! Sugar Factory, a nationwide chain, recently opened a location in Dallas, and it’s already a big hit among dessert lovers of all ages. From over-the-top milkshakes and ice cream sundaes to walls lined with candy, this place is pure heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. Learn more here. Sugar Factory - Dallas, 1900 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
- Giant Eyeball (Dallas)
TripAdvisor/michellecramer Also in Dallas, the Giant Eyeball is the perfect pit stop to stretch your legs after sitting in the car all day. It’s impossible not to stare at this weird and wacky sculpture - especially if you’re a kid. Can you think of a better family photo op? Giant Eyeball, 1601 Main, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
- Dinosaur World (Glen Rose)
Facebook/Dinosaur World, Texas The only thing kids love more than trains would be dinosaurs. With parks in Florida, Kentucky, and Texas, Dinosaur World features over 150 life-size dinosaur models, plus a fossil dig site, playground, museum, and more. It’s a prehistoric playground fit for the whole family, where fun and education go hand in hand. Learn more here. Dinosaur World, 1058 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USA
- Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill (Round Rock)
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Facebook/Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill Our final stop is Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill, an ocean-themed restaurant and bowling alley. The atmosphere is unlike anything you’ve ever seen, from the bowling balls shaped like sea creatures to the nautical décor everywhere you look. Not to mention the food is delicious! End your day of family fun on a high note with an epic undersea adventure. Learn more here. Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill, 200 Bass Pro Dr, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA
Would you take this family-friendly road trip in Texas? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! For more kid-friendly fun, check out our previous article.
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Google/Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Kids adore trains, and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad offers year-round rides on authentic, 1920s Victorian-style coaches. Whether you opt for a special holiday event or the daily excursion to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, the whole family is sure to have a blast. Learn more here.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 707 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
Google/David Berman
Facebook/Sugar Factory
Time for a sugar rush! Sugar Factory, a nationwide chain, recently opened a location in Dallas, and it’s already a big hit among dessert lovers of all ages. From over-the-top milkshakes and ice cream sundaes to walls lined with candy, this place is pure heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. Learn more here.
Sugar Factory - Dallas, 1900 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
TripAdvisor/michellecramer
Also in Dallas, the Giant Eyeball is the perfect pit stop to stretch your legs after sitting in the car all day. It’s impossible not to stare at this weird and wacky sculpture - especially if you’re a kid. Can you think of a better family photo op?
Giant Eyeball, 1601 Main, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Facebook/Dinosaur World, Texas
The only thing kids love more than trains would be dinosaurs. With parks in Florida, Kentucky, and Texas, Dinosaur World features over 150 life-size dinosaur models, plus a fossil dig site, playground, museum, and more. It’s a prehistoric playground fit for the whole family, where fun and education go hand in hand. Learn more here.
Dinosaur World, 1058 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USA
Facebook/Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill
Our final stop is Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill, an ocean-themed restaurant and bowling alley. The atmosphere is unlike anything you’ve ever seen, from the bowling balls shaped like sea creatures to the nautical décor everywhere you look. Not to mention the food is delicious! End your day of family fun on a high note with an epic undersea adventure. Learn more here.
Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill, 200 Bass Pro Dr, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA
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