Fun Activities In North Texas
The Bullet Trap
2608 Avenue K
Plano Texas
(972)881-0372
This facility is where the avid gun enthusiast can go and practice his shooting skills. I have been to a few gun ranges and this one is my favorite because of the fact that this gun range is totally indoors. I like this feature a lot because you feel more safe. The whole environment at The Bullet Trap is welcoming when you walk through the front doors. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable as well.
The gun range itself consists of individual firing lanes and the firing targets which you acquire at check in are manually controlled by the person in that particular lane. You can take your time and you are not rushed in any way and there is nobody there to tell you when to shoot. You shoot at your own pace and you can also choose how far away you want your target to be. You can choose to fire at ten yards away, fifteen yards away and up to twenty five yards away. Another reason I prefer the Bullet Trap is the fact that everyday, there is an instructor from the Texas Department of Public Safety on the premises to answer any questions you may have concerning Concealed Hanguns.
The Bullet Trap also has a forty two hundred square foot showroom inside the same building. This showroom offers a wide variety of firearms and also accessories from well know manufacturers. You can also take a concealed handgun class right there on the premises. This class will teach you all about gun safety which is a must and you will also learn how to properly hold a weapon and the correct way to stand. You will also be taught all of the gun laws for the state of Texas. Gun laws differ from state to state of course. The range fees vary for members and non members.
If you are thinking about purchasing a handgun and you do not know what you want yet, The Bullet Traps offers a great incentive that will help in your decision for your purchase. What they offer is that you can test fire a weapon that you have been considering to purchase. This way by actually firing the gun, you will be able to feel the grip and how the gun loads and unloads and how much of a kickback the gun has.
The Bullet trap is open seven days a week. There is also a family night offered on Friday nights.
I have been to other gun ranges that are not indoors and I have found that the outdoor facilities are not fun at all. During the summertime you have sweat pouring down off of you since there is no air conditioning and then during the wintertime, you are shivering to death from the cold so much, that you cannot concentrate on what you are doing and your time spent there will be very unpleasant.
I highly recommend the Bullet Trap.
Whirlybird/LaserWhirld
3115 West Parker Road
Plano Texas
(972)398-7900
This facility is over sixty two hundred square feet of fun and is on two levels. Inside of here there are billard tables, video games, and you can enjoy a few pizzas and they also serve beer. One of the best games to play here is the Whirlyball. This game reminds me of bumper cars and this is so exciting to play. You win by actually scooping the ball into your goal. You can also ambush an opponent in laser tag. The prices may be a little too much for most, but I think it is well worth the money. For the whirlybird, it is $50 for thirty minutes and then $150.00 for one hour. This game is fun to play and fun to watch as well.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
6701 West Parker Road
Plano Texas (972)941-7250
Mon-Sun 6 am- 10pm
If you are looking for somewhere to go and relax and enjoy the great outdoors, this is an excellent way to do just that. You can come here to unwind from a harrowing day at work and explore nature they way it should be. There are two miles of untouched woods and big beautiful trees from Texas that have been here for hundreds of years. Arbor Hills is a sanctuary for Texas wildlife as well as fish and birds. There are also bridges that connect the sanctuary and there is a ramp that goes up to covered area which is the perfect spot to have a picnic. There is fun for kids and adults too. There are slides other playground activities. You can also take a ride on a track that is shaped just like a torpedo and take a climb on a rock. There are trails available for hiking, walking and jogging. Restrooms are also available.
The Main Event
3941 Central Expressway
Plano Texas
(972) 881-8181
This facility offers a variety of fun for the entire family. With over sixty six thousand square feet there are games galore to enjoy. You can choose from billards, laser tag, bowling, arcade games. There is also a café inside as well as a bar. There is plenty of fun available no matter what your age. You can also book ahead for birthday parties. What ever you are in the mood for, you will find lots of entertainment here. This place gets five stars of fun.
Things To Do In DallasTexas
The Cheesecake Factory
770 West Northwest Parkway
Dallas Texas
(214)373-4844
M-Thur 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat 11am-12:30am
Sun-10am-11pm
If you love cheesecake, this is the place to go. They offer over fifty varieties of cheesecake as well as other desserts. This facility not only offers cheesecake but you can sit down and dine for a casual lunch or drop in for mid day brunch or if you choose you can go for an evening dinner. They also have a full bar. There is something to take care of everyone’s taste buds whether you are craving a burger, seafood, pizza. Maybe you want pasta or a juicy steak. You will find all of that here. But just remember to save lots of room for a slice or two of their yummy, creamy cheesecake.
The Galleria
13350 Dallas Parkway
Dallas Texas
(972)702-7100
M-Sat 10am-9pm
Sun-noon-6pm
This is Dallas’ most popular and the largest shopping mall. There are over two hundred shops inside of here such as Macy’s, Nordstrom and Sak’s Fifth Avenue. There is alos a five screen cinema inside and many fine dining restaurants. One of the most popular attractions here is the ice skating arena inside the mall. This will offer lots of fun for the entire family. There is also the ever so popular McDonalds here.
Science Place Planetarium-Fair Park
1318 Second Avenue
Dallas Texas
(214)428-5555
Tue-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm
Sat-9:30am-5:30pm
Sun-11:30am-5:30pm
This facility offers astronomy and space education and is the only one available to the public in Dallas. You can sit back in a room full of comforatbale chairs and lean back and gaze up to the ceiling and the lights go off and then the ceiling is lit up with the night sky. It is breathtaking to behold. Everywhere you look all you see are billions and billions of stars. You can also take a look at images of live space missions available through NASA TV. Images are updated regularly. Whether or not you are interested in astronomy or space, this is beautiful for anyone to see.
Texas is a big and beautiful state and offers many choices of activities that will bring a smile to both kids and adults.
