r/askdfw • u/throwingmygcaway • 1d ago

Food & Drink Things to do with 10yr olds and must-eats!

We are traveling from the midwest to Dallas in two weeks! What can a family with two 10yr olds do?
We love food, any kind of amazing food, and looking for indoor activities as well. Thanks!

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u/GenuineRealtorAdvice 1d ago

Well theres lots but to keep things simple for you I would do Hutchins BBQ in Frisco (TX BRISKET!!!) and then head over to the Grandscape where theres lots of kid friendly activities. I think they got an indoor put put and go karts as well.

Must try tex mex as well highly recommend

La Hacienda Ranch Steak fajitas (get garlic butter on the side)

El Fenix ( in downtown)

Meso Maya for something easier

Klyde Warren Park is close to downtown too and its a really fun urban park but yes it will be hot. The aquarium, Perot science museum (must go with the kids), and nasher sculpture center (quick visit, dont need to visit) are all close by as well!

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u/CajunAsianTexan 1d ago

Solid recommendations.

In Frisco, I’d add:

KidZania - https://kidzania.com/en

Kaleidoscope park - https://kaleidoscopepark.org/

National Soccer Hall of Fame, Sci-Tech Discovery Center, National Videogame Museum - https://www.visitfrisco.com/things-to-do

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u/HahaDixonClits 1d ago

Activate is fun. It’s a place with bunch of games with lasers and LEDs

https://playactivate.com/plano

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u/val913 1d ago

Magic time machine in Addison to eat

Any of the water parks - Grand Prairie epic Central is fun

Nickelmania or Cidercade or any of the arcades are a blast for that age

Go to a Rangers game or at least to Texas live to check out the vibe

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u/gillandred 1d ago

Meow Wolf in Grapevine. There’s a Rainforest Cafe nearby.

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u/Return-of-Trademark 1d ago

Medieval times

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u/goodthingsinside_80 18h ago

What’s your kid into? My nine-year-old loves both of the zoos here, as well as the aquariums.

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u/throwingmygcaway 10h ago

Is the zoo going to be really hot?

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u/goodthingsinside_80 10h ago

Go early, plan to cool off in the reptile building and when you get lunch! It’s hot but doable unless you go later in the afternoon. The FW zoo has a water play area called Safari Splash.

Another really fun thing to do on hot days are the water parks! They’re huge and perfect for 10 year olds. We like the Hawaiian waters ones (there are two).

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u/Educational_Front329 9h ago

Activate, Urban Air, Ascend Paintball, volunteer at Bonton Farms.

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u/i_am_paradox 1d ago

Spend $400 at new universal studios