A few years back we use to go frequently and it was a great range (the one in Plano area next to the golf store) however more recently that site closed. As I understand, they are working to find a new location but til then have to rely on the assorted collection of ranges spread out across the DFW community. Some of these require membership to access (with membership card). I've been unable to try any of the other ranges as my previous membership expired so will hold off on full review until can get to one of these ranges successfully. read more

Wonderful experience. Great staff. Loved the environment and instructors are wonderful!!!

The staff was really kind and accommodating. We really enjoyed our experience here! Time really flew by. read more

Texas Archery Academy - Archery Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Pretty chill spot to hang out or go on a date. Equipment is OK. You may want to bring your only equipment if you're not a beginner.

Went for a date night and had a blast! The entire staff is so friendly and helpful, making it a fun experience. They offer as much or as little instruction as you'd like and keep the place extremely clean. There are a variety of ranges to keep it entertaining and fresh for every skill level. read more

Texas Archery Academy - Date night fun! - Archery Near Me - Dallas, Texas

They have followed their COVID safety protocols, staff has always been kind for the many years I've been here and I've yet to have an issue with their facilities outside of just excessive wear and tear on targets. If you're looking for somewhere to test out a new now at short range or just experience archery, this is the place to go! read more

I bought one of their groupon. and so far, I have not been able to use it. They do not have a phone number to call, and they do not answer their emails. read more

Family activity. Everyone had a nice time. Our second time here. Will definitely do it again.

4.5 stars My boyfriend and I have been wanting to try archery for months now. When we found the Groupon for Texas Archery Academy that was $10/hr including a short instruction (they put the timer on for an hour after the short instructional video and in-person demos), I was really glad we tried it out here. The staff was friendly, patient, and encouraging, even to newcomers. We were able to learn the safety and different techniques and tips on how to shoot the arrows. I like that everything is very organized here, and that there are targets such as animal cut-outs or balls you can aim for. I think overall it was a great, enjoyable experience to learn a new sport. read more

Looking for something different to do with my daughter and we ended up here. Neither of us have actually held a bow n arrow but we watched "Brave" and "Hunger Games" and felt we'd be experts. The truth was something totally different. The staff was very friendly knowledgeable and helpful. Walked us thru every step with patience and gave great suggestions for improving our aim. When our session was over I was actually hitting my targets instead of the wall behind them. It's a great outing for the cost and we will definitely be back! read more

We went on a Groupon and had a great time. The staff was helpful and gave instructions to the first timers. My son got a new compound bow for Christmas and is looking forward to going back. ****UPDATE: Our Cub Scout Pack has an AWESOME time on the range today! Many thanks to Paul Durham for excellent instruction on range safety, general archery information and shooting!! Happy Scouts and parents!! read more

Bought a groupon for my son to try out since he's not a really sporty sport guy. The employees were very thorough with explaining the rules on the facility and also instructions on shooting, etc. My son loved it so signed up for membership, membership comes with free use of the facilities any time during business hours for unlimited amount of days and times and includes borrowing their equipment. read more

Great place, the instruction was great as well. Will def be back when I'm in town, super fun!!

They have always been so good with our Girl Scout badges! The girls have fun and we can typically get in during our evening meeting times

It was a great experiment we never tried archery before , besides the boring video you have to watch before , the experience with me and my friends was really great . It's very nice for large groups and small groups I really recommend this place we will definitely go back again. read more

Texas Archery Academy - Archery Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I had a great experience today doing archery with my gf. It's definitely harder than it looks. I'll be back!

My 2nd time here & I quite like it It's a decent little indoor range-type facility to pick up old hobby (in my case) OR learn new one. You can choose to get their yearly membership which offers an outdoor range in Elm Fork TX (& basically, go hog wild LOL) The only thing is, you have to have your own equipment there. Great crew here in Plano location & for an hour's target practice, it's really a quite fun way to brush up your bow & arrow skills read more

See all

This place was off the charts!!! Clean and safe. We came with about 10 young children ages 5-14 and the experience was the very best possible. Safety video. one on one instruction and a lot of target practice. We will do this again soon. Recommend for a birthday party or Scouting event. read more

Texas Archery Academy - Maddie is awesome with younger archers. - Archery Near Me - Dallas, Texas

See all

Very fun!!! Went with a group for a birthday Sunday funday and pretty much had the place to ourselves. A quick safety movie and lesson from a man and then we were able to free shoot the rest of our time. Would definitely go back! read more

See all

Great experience! My 8yr old son asked to try archery. We purchased a Groupon for our family of 4 and read that they have instruction every hour on the hour. Don't pay any attention to that. We walked in just before 1 and actually waited about half a hour (not really a long wait considering you can stand and watch what others are doing). You start with a instructional/safety video and then they have you set up where one of their staff will walk you through the process again. Safety first, kids! We had a fantastic time and it's more or less self regulated. You just go at the same rhythm as the rest of the people on your range to shoot, put your bows down, grab your arrows, get your bows and repeat. We'll likely be back. We saw some neat ranges that we wanted to check out. read more

This is a worst place to go as the instructor (from Indian origin) on the floor was so rude with all of us and surprisingly kids too. Other instructors on the floor try to show off by correcting you very rudely. This place really needs training in giving a customer support experience. read more

I bought a Groupon for Texas Archery Acadey in November 2012. There were no open dates in November or December. I made a reservation in January 2013 for March 31. This was past the expiration date of the Groupon, but their website said they would honor all expired Groupons until June. Apparently, I was not the only one having difficulty obtaining a reservation. March 31 happened to be Easter Sunday. Our entire day was scheduled around this event as a fun group activity. We drove 40 miles on tollroads that morning to get to Texas Archery Academy. We were very excited and looking forward to having an excellent time. When we arrived, the parking lot was empty. On the door hanging by some blue painter's tape was a piece of notebook paper stating that they were closed. Nobody had bothered to call to notify us. It was a long drive home. We left a voicemail message for them immediately asking for them to respond. Nobody did. A week later, we called back and left another message and still nobody has called back. I submitted for a refund today from Groupon. I hope none of you have to experience the disappointment that we felt that morning. Customer Service is important. A phone call notifying us that they had decided to close was all that was needed to not have me write a negative comment. Buyer beware. This place doesn't care. read more

Fun hour of shooting courtesy of a groupon. Unique activity to do with my right hand dude. Great Fathers Day was had by all!

Everything about Texas Archery Academy is fantastic - the facility, the staff, and the equipment. We've never done archery before, so my sons and I took the Introduction to Archery class this week. We learned how to avoid being shot or otherwise impaled, the proper way to handle a bow and arrow, and how to aim and shoot an arrow. Then we were able to practice with the equipment that they provided, under the watchful eye of the instructor. I ended up purchasing the family membership, which breaks down to $15/month for a family of four, but must be paid up front. The membership gives you access to the range and equipment (bow and arrows) at no additional cost, and you can buy targets at a dollar a pop. I haven't had to do that yet - I'm not good enough to require pristine targets :) You can also bring your own targets. I went back today during my lunch break - something I plan to make a regular habit. It's a great way for me to get off my rear and clear my mind for a bit. There's been a fair mix of male and female archers every time I've gone, and all skill levels. The staff is great - helpful and friendly. Got some tips from a couple of other archers, too. I can't recommend Texas Archery Academy enough if you're interested in trying something new. My sons have fallen in love with archery - they ask everyday when they can go back. And we'll be back soon. read more

I don't get what's not to like about this place. It's FLIPPIN' AWESOME! We have been members now for three months and have been able to use their equipment each time. Now...the equipment is pretty awesome if you don't have your own. They take the time to show you how to shoot and give you a quick lesson - then release you on to the range. Members get access to 'member areas' and walk-ins get different access. Did I mention you get to rent some pretty bad-ass equipment?? I believe the rental is $10 for the equipment and $10 for the range. The best part about this place is the staff. They have fully qualified staff to help and answer any questions you may have. (Two instructors recently won medals at CDAG in Guatemala!) They offer many classes and camps during the summer. Our experience here has been nothing short of fantastic! We love it and plan to be members for years to come. read more

Been a member for almost 2 months now. The place is spacious, good air flow from the massive vents above. This is Texas, got to hold of the humidity. Ranges are better labeled now than they were a month ago. Waiting line, shooting line are clearly marked. Never really packed so I don't feel bad lugging a recurve on the line. It is unfortunate people had bad Groupon experiences, but since the 2 months I've been here, the instructors and classes have been excellent. Perhaps the whole Groupon reservation availability is becoming difficult because the place is growing in popularity. There is a lack of left handed recurve risers, hence the -1 star, they only goes up to 19#, right handed goes to 30#. Plenty of compounds to loan out though, no lack there. Signed up for Archery 101 and so far the classes have been very helpful in providing me with the knowledge to reproduce great results. read more

Took my boyfriend here this past weekend and he absolutely loved it! We came around 11:30 and the guy at the front was very informative and friendly. It's strange that this encounter was very different from my first time here a few weeks ago. I came early on a Saturday morning and signed up for the same class with my friends but we only got 1 hour and literally 30 minutes of it was repetitive instructions from one of the older instructors there. It was $20 with credit card and $15 if you paid in cash. This time we got two hours for $10 each. The guy said they had a special on the weekends if you come in before 12pm. I was confused but wasn't going to argue about getting more time for less money. We got to try both types of bows they carry which was interesting. Targets are evidently $1 a piece so bring your own if you want. They also have other facilities in Texas which we will be visiting. 1 year membership is $150 which isn't bad if you want to go regularly. read more

Wow, it sounds like in some of these reviews they've really dropped the ball in the past, but all I can write about is my personal experience. It's an indoor archery range. We went yesterday (el 5 de Mayo) and the weather was really kinda chilly outside, but I wonder how it gets in the summer. But for us, it was just fine inside. I went with a group of I think 8 or 9, and we had an instructor, Cody, for 2 hours. Cody was perfect for our group, and she definitely knows what she's doing enough to teach a gaggle of newbies how to shoot at targets 10 yards away. For a 2 hour party, we spent time trying different bows, as well as a couple of contests - elimination contests with balloons as well as team competitions. That made it even more fun, because I like to win. By the end of it, I know a couple of our group had already signed up for a membership, and several more of us were thinking about it. I guess now I know from other Yelpers that I should probably at least call ahead before I leave the house to make sure they'll be open. I have to admit I'm surprised, seeing the other reviews, because my experience was so good. Either they have improved, or we got really lucky. read more

I am a 34 year old mom of two boys. I have been curious about archery for the last year and finally bought 4 sessions with a girlfriend. Omg! I had never held a bow in my life and in under one hour We were shooting from 10 yards not going outside the target!! Clint is a born instructor. Encouraging, patient, soft spoken,thorough and best of all easy going. We were so nervous we were sweating through our shirts! He had us laughing and relaxed in minutes. By the time we left, we felt like we could take down buffalo from bareback! They do group party's, and kids groups too. I'm sooo having my next birthday there and can't wait to go backnnext week! read more

We had a great time as a family! We bought a Groupon through the website and got an additional 1/2 hour. We were greeted right away and put in a waitlist. After a short time, we saw the video and were shown how to do it. We had a bay all to ourselves and had a really fun time! read more

We really enjoy the Texas Archery Academy! We have taken classes and have received excellent and careful instructions from each person there. And, we both hit the bulls eye! We really appreciated spending time practicing, and learning the rules. The tournaments are quite good. We will be back, and have shared this great experience with several friends. Good for older kids, but not under 10 years old please. This is a nice outing for anyone who enjoys trying a new sport. Check the Groupon for a deal. read more

Great place to get USA Archery level 1, 2 and 3 coaching certifications. Coaching courses are well organized and practical. Coach Holly is a great teacher/coach. The indoor facility is pretty big compared to others around the United States. read more

See all

This place was cool. It was not what I was expecting, it was a little run down. It was disorganized when starting the lesson. They seemed to be missing some equipment or there wasn't enough of something. It was fun and my Fiancee had a blast so I'm sure we will be back for more fun! read more

So much fun. Payed only 20$ for 2 hours. Learned how to shoot a arrow by the employees who are extremely helpful. I think I found a new hobbie. I can't wait to comeback here. Also the place in on the same parking a lot the golf place is its just on the left, it's kinda small compared to the huge golf store so easy to miss. read more

I went to the Texas Archery Academy two weekends ago with some buddies from church. I hadn't actually shot a bow and arrow for over a decade, so I was looking forward to participating and having fun. We had a groupon for one hour of archery and only paid $20.50 per person so I would highly recommend getting that. When we arrived we watched a short video and then we lined up for target practice with our easy to use compound bows. The woman who worked there gave us tips and advice to perform better and hit our targets. Some of the targets included the traditional paper targets and then things such as a swinging ball and clay animals which were stationed on the ground and really all over the place. Overall, a great value to have some fun and the staff was awesome. read more

Decent archery range. Wish they would drop their price a little. Overall fun time tho. Nothing extremely negative not anything breathtakingly spectacular. read more

A lot of fun! Great place to learn the art of Archery. Awesome Staff.

Ask for Cody when you go, he is terrific! I went in hammering him with a bunch of questions, and he was wonderful in answering all of them and not rushing me, making sure I had everything I needed and showing me the best ways to aim as well as shoot. This range in itself is also fantastic, offering long and compound bow rentals, with varying lengths of ranges as well as moving targets. For those like me with hectic schedules, they also offer 24 hour ranges with a one year membership, and the price was amazingly affordable. read more

Texas Archery Academy - One of the beginning ranges, my first time there practicing with Cody's instruction :) - Archery Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Pros: They do stick to strictly Archery(as in no crossbows allowed). The instructors are awesome! A lot of them are very friendly and welcoming. Specifically: Holly Avendano, Charli Gackle, Amy Witt, and Jeffery Wong, and didn't catch the name, but she's young blonde that wears cowboy boots. It's a wonderful place for kids to get to sling a few arrows at targets and get a feel for Archery. The price is cheap, and you get to shoot all day for a 10$ range pass (After demonstrating basic proficiency). Being around members and instructors will make you an all around better shooter. I came in my first day and was barely able to score 20+ with 3 arrows. My third day I got a Robin Hood shot to put on my wall. Cons: The first couple of times coming here I felt really out of place. It definitely feels more geared towards the "Target/Competition" aspect of archery. If you're toting anything other than what you see on the Olympics you'll feel out of place. Hardly any 3-D targets, and it's frowned upon if you're shooting into them with high poundage bows. MAKE SURE YOU ARE WELL HYDRATED BECAUSE YOU WILL SWEAT YOUR ASS OFF. It's extremely warm in there, with poor ventilation, and definitely makes gripping a bow difficult. One thing I'd like to point out is the owner tends to walk around critiquing people on the rules and shaming them for missing one shot on target with barebow ( I missed 2" low on a 3-D deer target with recurve barebow and had an arrow ricochet back to the shooting line because of a metal plate on their target wall). He kind of reminds me of Lumbergh from "Office Space" try to avoid him unless you're a member with an Olympic style recurve. read more

Had a great time with friends from out of town here. We take everyone who visits us as just something unique and fun to do!