My wife suggested that we go to the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, and took the short ride which is…read morethe Grapevine Bear Creek Short Line which took about approximately an hour or so. They had this young lady who called herself a cowgirl and lead the group on a sing-along and we truly enjoyed it. The first class seats are actually more comfortable that the economy seats, and my wife and I and two other ladies were the only ones on the first class car. Would I go again.....can't say that I won't and can't say that I well. The young man working our area, Nick was a really nice young man, and was very knowledgeable when it came to trains. My wife had a snack on the train which consisted of, a candy bar, small bag of chips, and two soda pops total $7.00 and of course the picture was to commemorate the trip was $15.00 and they take case only for the picture. Regardless of all this, we truly enjoyed it.

Dino train excursion is not worth it. Spent 1.5 hours on the train, felt like most of the time was…read morespent waiting for other trains to use the track. Dino aspect of the train ride was sorely lacking. Two people in dinosaur blowup costumes! A fake fossil that was made of plaster. Save your money.....

FunBox is touted as the "World's Biggest Bounce Park." It boasts 25,000 square feet and 10…read moredifferent play zones (including an obstacle course and giant slides), "creating the ultimate inflatable park experience." FunBox was a limited time pop-up event and we visited in November 2023. At that time, it was open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. General admission rates varied according to the day of attendance, with Fridays being cheaper. Everyone is required to have a paid ticket to enter. Luckily, I was able to find a promo code for 30% off. - Admission: $47.73 for 3 (including taxes, fees and 30% discount) for 90 min (sessions end 10-15 min early for cleaning) - Parking: Free - Socks must be worn and were available for purchase For those wondering, yes, there is an area for small kids/toddlers. Check out the tons of pix and vids I posted. Highly recommended! Fun for kids AND adults!

Place is good but they will charge for parents, seniors and anyone else whether you youlll stay…read moreoutside or inside. For kids there are bunch or bouncing options which they will surely love.

I recently came to House of Shine to attend a junk journaling class. The environment was friendly,…read moreinviting and the space was beautiful. Before the class starts, one of the staff will discuss the vision behind House of Shine and ways to get involved. They have a yearly rotating exhibit with interactive activities throughout the space. Amanda the founder of DFW Junk Journaling Club was our instructor. Amanda provided information on junk journaling, showed examples through her own journals, provided supplies and answered any questions we had. The journaling classes are low cost ($10) and they have ample parking available on site. We were encouraged to bring our own supplies for junk journaling which includes receipts, stickers, pictures, cards etc. The class was casual and you could come and go as you pleased. There are meetups throughout the year for those interested in junk journaling discussed on their Instagram page or on linktree. I left the class inspired and look forward to expanding my creativity through journaling. I look forward to attending another journaling class in May.

Trinket lovers! You have to stop by to see the trinket locker. They have new drops every week. This…read moreis a place to be inspired, create community, volunteer, and become who you SHINE as you discover what your contribution to the world is, and why it matters! Loooove this place!

Terrible gym. Incompetent and rude staff. First time I've been kicked off a machine in 30 years of…read moreworking out in gyms across the world...literally while in the middle of my set by an employee unracking my weights and telling me to get off cause they are moving the exact machine I was currently using,.. I only had two sets left, mind you, and my sweater was on machine, I was getting ready to sit in it and use it, and the employee starts unracking my weights. I said "excuse me, I am using this and he said well we are moving it"! Never ever would this happen at 24 hour fitness or any other commercial big or small private gym. They know how to put their patrons first at those other places. IF he actually was taught to put members first, he would've let me finish the extra three minutes it would have taken me to complete my sets... never going back here. Or they could've put a sign to not use machine, like all other gyms in the world do. I have been a personal trainer all my life and never have I witnessed anything like what happened to me here today. If you're serious about your workouts and your time in the gym, don't bother with this incompetent staff that doesn't know how to put paying members first. What I experienced today is like eating at a restaurant and while you're in the middle of taking a bite of your half eaten burger, the waiter comes to your table and grabs your plate with your fries from underneath you. Who does that? LOL. But that is not the worst of it.. after the manager talks to me, the rude employee that kicked me off my machine (older man) comes over to where I am and rolls his eyes and tells me "get over it"!!! I've never been spoken to so poorly by a grown man. Shame on him for speaking to a lady that way. Zero respect, zero common sense, zero gym etiquette or know how. These people are running a joke of an establishment and their employees know nothing about serious training or why people actually go to the gym and yet they work at a gym. Canceled my family's membership and never going back to this dump.

Beautifully decorated for Christmas with photo ops inside and outside at every turn! They have an…read moreindoor play place that's open the general public, which the kids loved. Worth a stop of you have littles!

Super clean and fun indoor playground! So many activities and play rooms - loved they have a…read moretoddler specific room for 4 and under and food for order. Perfect for a super cold or hot day - or something to do after school. Reasonably priced 1-2 hour packages too. What a great place to host a party!

It's bright It's vibrant…read more It's energetic It's very clean It's neighborhood-like It's well maintained It's a trendy vibe It's not for the ruffian masses $21 ish for my grandson It included two slices of pizza a a juice box Plus the climbing, sliding, carousing kid-friendly den There are other activities too like a Disney princess bubble dance It's urbane, and safe too!

We had a blast! My 4.5 and 2 yr olds tried the skye tykes. I love how they still suited them up in…read morea harness and made them feel like it was the real deal. My two year old was scared once he got on it and the attendant was so patient getting him down amidst his meltdown.

Suppose you've been at the indoor water park at Great Wolf Lodge for 2 full days and you are ready…read morefor a different, less soggy activity. The weather outside is a gorgeous, sunny, breezy 65 degrees. You don't mind spending $13 per person to balance on tightropes 5 stories up in the air. Now is the perfect time to conquer Howler's Peak. Our group of 3 went out around 2pm on a fall weekday when most kids are in school, so we had no wait at all. The staff quickly helped us get harnessed up, then we were attached to the safety track snaking throughout the course and set free to roam at will. From the ground, it doesn't seem too tough. You can see that many of the paths look like sturdy wooden-looking ladders on their sides, with plenty of stable foot landings and hand-holds for your crossing. However, once you climb up the stairs to each level, you realize that many paths you must cross are only rope, or with large breaks between tiny foot holds, and few or no handholds. The wind feels stronger up there, balancing takes more effort, and everything seems to sway a bit. Even though you know that there is no way the safety harness can let you fall, it is quite a feat to overcome your brain's message to your body, "Hey, dummy, you're about to plummet to your death!" After going around the 2nd and 3rd stories, including 2 thrilling zip line paths, my 8 year old had had enough. He was ready to get his feet back down on the ground, but I knew it was my duty to continue on. I had to show him (and myself) that even though I was nervous, I was not going to quit until I reached the top. From 30 feet to 40 feet to 50 feet I climbed, as a crisscrossed my way around the course. My goal was the top southwest corner of the structure, where I'd jump down to the ground. I've never been interested in bungee jumping elsewhere, as I question the safety & maintenance of the equipment & training of the staff at most of those tourist trap, beach town places. However, the staff & equipment at this attraction made me feel that risk was minimal. Once I made it to the prep station, my harness was transferred to the pulley system and throrough safety check was done. At that point, I just had to make my legs walk off the end of the platform. Wheeeeeeeeee! I'm probably not going to start base jumping any time soon, but man, that was fun. I'll definitely be coming back to do this again the next time I'm visiting Great Wolf. By the way, even if you aren't a guest of the hotel, you can experience Howler's Peak for $25. Closed-toe shoes are required, and I recommend that long hair be secured and sunglasses worn if it's daytime. For little kids under 48 inches, there is a smaller version of the course on the ground, with a smaller fee and no harness required.

We just had my sons birthday there and he, his siblings and friends had an absolute blast!…read more It was the perfect space for parents to be able to watch their kids close but also a smaller play area so that the parent could chill and let your kids have at it and not be worried that you could lose them, like that tends to happen in those large play areas! The owner of Jungle Castle was incredibly helpful & professional in the planning process leading up to the party. All I brought was cupcakes and the rest was taken care of! We appreciate the service & making my son's 5th bday so much fun!

Clean, organized, safe and FUN play space. Owners/ employees seem very friendly & helpful. We…read morehosted my 3 year olds birthday here and it went flawlessly. They took care of everything. 10 Stars we will of course we back!

This was a really cute aquarium experience. There were lots of fish and several interactive…read morestations throughout. I especially loved the turtle stations I think kids around 6-10 would really enjoy that part. My toddler was fascinated by the jellyfish tank. The different lighting they used made the jellyfish look really beautiful and almost magical. The tunnel was definitely the star of the show and a great photo opportunity. Toward the end, you can even touch some starfish, which was a fun hands-on moment. The place was clean, the staff was friendly, and overall it was a great experience. It's conveniently located inside Grapevine Mills, which makes it easy to add to a shopping or family day out. We went on a weekday. Which was PERFECT no crowds at all. Overall, a fun outing especially for younger kids.

I've been to huge aquariums before, but this one is the perfect size for my little toddler. He was…read morevery enthusiastic, walking around and looking at every tank, then quickly tired out. I love the round tanks because that allows for multiple families to see the same fishes without having to wait for each other. We saw sharks, turtles, pufferfishes, lionfishes, eels, seahorses, jellyfishes, and much more. Our favorite part was the fish tunnels - you can see fishes swimming all around you, including at the bottom of your feet. They kept the glass pretty clean, so you can see everything clearly. FYI: There's no opportunity to pet any of the marine creatures. They have hand sanitizer dispensers throughout to promote hand hygiene. The place is located in the mall next to Legoland. I would purchase tickets ahead of time to save money. It can get pretty stuffy and crowded on the weekends, so timing matters if you're looking for a more comfortable experience.