Designed with kids in mind, this aquarium offers eye-level interactive zones and six exhibit areas of aquatic life. Kids can enjoy feeding the stingrays; food is available for $2 per two pieces. Built in 1936 for the Texas Centennial in Fair Park, the aquarium received an $8 million renovation in 2010.
Daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1462 First Ave., Dallas. $13.95 for adults, $9.95 for ages 3-11. childrensaquarium.com.