DALLAS — Staying in town for Spring Break next week?
From Mario Brothers to butterflies, there's a lot in North Texas to keep your family busy. Here's just a sample of staycation ideas you and your family can take advantage of.
Let's start with the thrills:
- Open from 3/9 to 3/17 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Tickets start at $59, parking not included
- Ride the world's largest loop coaster "El Diablo"
- Locations in Plano and Arlington
- Tickets cost $59.95 for kids 15 and under, $64.95 for adults
- Features a 600-foot zipline
- Indoor water park open no matter the weather
- Full-day passes starts at $80
- Half-day passes starting at 4 p.m. is cheaper
- Claims to be the largest indoor waterpark in North Texas
- Tickets begin at $59.95
- Open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of spring break
There are many cheaper options out there, too -- including outdoor activities:
- Tickets for kids start at $6 if you buy online
- New "Dinosaurs Around the World" tour included with admission
- Butterflies in the Garden experience costs extra
- Save and skip the line when you buy tickets online
- Biggest crowds around lunchtime
- Small coolers and outside food and drink are permitted inside the park
- Skip the parking line and parking cost by riding DART to the Zoo
- Outside food and drink allowed
- See new signs designating animals that are descendants of dinosaurs
- Extended hours during spring break week
- Special events include Tulip Twilight Nights
- Admission is $13 for kids, $22 for adults
But if the weather isn't cooperating, there are great inside activities too:
- Special kids programming for the week of spring break
- Free admission
- Activities inspired by a traveling exhibition on Impressionist art
- Old-school video games on display
- Interactive exhibit
- Arrive early for best parking
- Admission $25 for adults, $15 for kids 2-12 years old
- Parking is $10 in museum lot
- See the new exhibit "Mission Mars: Perseverance Rover"
These are just a sample of ideas to keep busy this Spring Break! You can check the latest weather forecast here at any time.
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