Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Eagle Mountain Lake

"The Water Gardens is a relaxing oasis located in the heart of downtown. Designed by Phillip Johnson, the famous architect behind the Crystal Cathedral and Fort Worth's own Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Water Gardens features three pools, a "mountain" that visitors can climb, and an amphitheater. There is a quiet pool with still water, an active pool with water that rushes over steps into a seemingly bottomless pit, and an aerating pool with 40 nozzles that spray 871 gallons of water per minute."

"Fort Worth Water Gardens is an attractive and refreshing oasis situated downtown, neighboring the Fort Worth Convention Center. Planned by Phillip Johnson, the Water Gardens is a structural and engineering wonder to be relished any time of the year. Visitors can experience a diversity of water characteristics as they wander through this soothing urban plaza."

"Designed by Phillip Johnson, the Fort Worth Water Gardens is an oasis in Downtown Fort Worth adjacent to the convention center. This relaxing urban plaza features three pools of water that can be enjoyed any time of the year."

"The historic district, the Fort Worth Stockyards, displays Western heritage proudly. In this district, there is shopping and entertainment capped off with cattle marching through the district twice a day. These ‘Gram shots you take here will make it look like you’ve been transported back into time of the Wild West!"

"There is all kinds of fun to be had while visiting the historic Stockyards. They’ve got original shops, museums, a petting zoo, and more. : Be sure to be at the Stockyards be either 11:30 AM or 4:00 Pm on the day you visit because this is when they do the longhorn cattle drive."

"Pearl's Dance Hall might just be the best place for traditional country, honky-tonk and swing music in Fort Worth. You will find true cowboys and cowgirls on the hardwood floor. This saloon has plenty of room for dancing with your partner as well as a long mahogany bar."

"Besides the Texas Boardwalk, an outdoor living classroom with whispering tubes, hollow logs, and interactive question boards for kids, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden has 16 exhibits and gardens that are filled with cherry trees, roses, oak trees, sculptures, streams, fountains and more. The indoor garden area, which is near the entrance, has tropical plants and flowers that bloom almost year round. Be sure to buy fish food at the front desk before you make your way to the highlight of the Botanic Garden—The Japanese Garden."

"If you’re looking for more vacation places, you can’t go wrong with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden which is situated, perhaps fittingly, on Botanic Garden Boulevard. It is the oldest garden of its kind in Texas and was created in the year 1934. It’s a huge expanse that features more than 2,500 different flora species, spread across 21 themed gardens."

"Explore the oldest botanic garden in Texas, founded in 1935, while visiting Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden spans over 110 acres and has 23 specialty gardens. You don’t have to break the bank to view the 2,500 different plant species here either."

"Aside from the fact that Melt serves some of the best ice creams in Fort Worth, with delicious flavors like Cookie Crush, Salt Lick, and Cup of Texas, they also have a super Instagrammable storefront. The bright yellow wall will add a pop of color to your feed, and the accompanying ice cream is a sweet bonus!"

"It’s hard to tell you which flavor to get because they are always changing. However, I promise you cannot go wrong. Plus, you can always try every flavor till you find your perfect match."

"Owned by the City of Grand Prairie, this 80,000-square-foot, indoor-outdoor aquatic paradise boasts eleven different waterslides, including the nation's tallest indoor Aqualoop and the first indoor double rider Aquasphere inner tube ride. Not into water slides?. No problem, the park also features a surf simulator, a 10,000-square-foot wave pool, a kiddie play area and one of the longest lazy rivers in America."

"The slides at Epic Waters Indoor Water Park can be enjoyed year-round in Dallas.|© Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark. Outdoor water parks in North Texas must shut their doors when winter comes around, but not Epic Waters Water Park. This indoor water park just opened in 2018 in Grand Prairie, Texas, and it’s making waves."

"Let’s head to the city now to check out the scenic beauties for a bit. The River Legacy Park is one of the most beautiful parks beside the Trinity River in Arlington. Encompassing an area of more than 1031 acres of land- River Legacy Park is a great way to enjoy a summer afternoon."

"River Legacy Park is the heart of the park system in Arlington. With an area covering well over 1,000 acres, this park has some of the most amazing views in the region. Admission to the park is completely free, making this green filled place even more amazing."

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"Just down the road from Six Flags, Pioneer Restaurant’s only sign advertises “Just Good Food.” The no-frills spot lives up to this promise, especially with their all-day breakfast menu. Pioneer supplants their reputation as local favorite with the workman’s special served Monday through Friday; two eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or hash browns, and toast or biscuits. The menu also includes extensive options for meat lovers; rib-eye steak, chopped sirloin, ham and pork chops are all served with eggs."

"Tom’s Burgers & Grill (aka Tom’s Diner) has been cooking up awesomeness in Arlington since ’06. Known for their burgers and chicken fried steak, one shouldn’t skip over their breakfast offerings (all-day). A popular choice is Tom’s Big Breakfast – two eggs, ham, bacon or sausage, hashbrowns and a choice of a waffle, french toast or pancakes ($7.69)."

"You can't miss this ridiculously shiny red diner, which serves up excellent, fresh renditions of diner classics including burgers, giant onion rings and breakfast plates. Fellow food critics Katharine Shilcutt and Scott Reitz are vocal fans of the potato chip-crusted chicken fried steak."

"WestBend is a relatively new commercial and residential space bounded by the Trinity River and Fort Worth’s roadways. The architects and urban planners tried to create an area of the city that is walkable, mixed-use, and pleasing to the eye. Well, mission accomplished!"

"An indoor mall featuring over 180 stores of entertainment, shopping, and dining options, Grapevine Mills is a perfect place where you can find fun for everyone. Some of the shops featured here are Ann Taylor Factory Store, Disney Outlet, J Crew, Forever 21, Neiman Marcus Last Call, and so many more. There are also dine-in theatres, cafes, Sea Life Aquarium, and LEGOLAND."