nice little nature center. If you don't pay for the extra room, there isn't much to see inside the…read morenature center building. The walking trails are nice, and there is a nice pond as well. The interior of the building is kinda bare, not a lot of glass containers of animals, and the ones they have are typically reptiles and or spiders. I don't know if there were more walking trails, but i didn't see too many trails. I walked by the one where there is a creek running through. They also have different exhibits going on. I think they had in insect where they teach kids all about them.

When looking for an inexpensive activity for my kids I came upon this place. It's a beautiful…read moreoutdoor nature park with a few inside elements. They have a room with a few interactive games that my kids liked. For my 2 kids and I it was $11 to go in that room. Honestly it wasn't really necessary, and we wouldn't have missed out if we didn't go in there. But I didn't mind since everything else was free. We only stayed for about an hour. It was nice to just enjoy the outdoors. There weren't any animals outdoors to view. But it was still super pleasant. I would say skip the special room unless you want to just donate to the center.

In town for the horse races so decided to have some fun and this place does not disappoint!…read more Everyone is so nice and helpful. So, there are different sections and you lay according to what you want to do which, I think, is ridiculous! But we tried them all! We expected about 90 minutes based on the website information and ended up there for 3 hours! Obviously they have a gift shop but very unique and popular where kids line up is the hand wax molding they do. Kids love it as they dip their hands in wax and the employees are very skilled at doing them. Keep in mind, we came with no kids, just 4 adults and it was, not only, interesting, but quite fun! In order of my favorites: By far the "moving theater" was exhilaration and fun. You sit in simulators with 3 D glasses on and have attached hand guns you use like in an arcade. Object is to shoot as many werewolf's as possible for points and the one with most points wins. The guy heading it was also helpful as well as fun and even offered to take a group photo for us. The chairs move and fans blow wind, it was my favorite! -House of Fear- another excellent experience, you walk through and see different types of menacing creatures typically found in horror flicks, very fun and somewhat interactive as you walk through, loved it -wax museum was next fave, so cool all the genres and time pieces, they weren't too lifelike but close enough to be amazed! -the regular Ripley's museum takes the longest only because so so many things to read about, the displays had very bizarre things and people, a little on the twisted side. -my least favorite was the house of mirrors. I just didn't like it, I went in and quickly turned around only to exit out of the entrance! However, this was my mom's favorite!! All in all, a very fun experience, it wasn't too crowded at all and they were a bit understaffed, but a nice experience for the family

Going here early was such a great idea!!! It was super empty. Nothing but a great time. Very self…read morepace and easy to follow through. We did all five attractions. The maze was insane! Pretty challenging. I thought it would be easy. But nooo. When I walked up to the entrance twice I knew this was a tough one. The maze I loved because Ramsey was the first person we saw. And we share a birthday so being there on my birthday was great. The 4D movie was so much fun too. It was a great experience for the day.

I had free time to explore Arlington while a friend was there for work. One of my stops was the…read moreBowling Museum. It's not too far from the convention center area with all of the sports arenas and has a private parking lot. Entry was very reasonable - I think around $10 if I remember correctly. It's a small museum and staff were super friendly when I arrived. Even by myself, it was a fun way to kill some time. I learned more about bowling than I ever thought I would know. I also tried my hand at mini bowling - there are two lanes in the museum you can play for free. And I got a strike on my 3rd try - go me. As a not avid bowler, I'm sure I didn't get a much from the museum as someone totally into the sport. But it was till fun and interesting. There is even a whole area just for kids to learn bowling information. I appreciated an entire wall dedicated to women in the sport. You exit through the gift shop and I found bowling shoe high heels but kept my self control and didn't buy them.

I was able to visit the International Bowling Hall of Fame on a Friday afternoon. The woman…read moreworking the reception desk was extremely friendly and helpful. When I visited, I was the only person in the museum (around 1PM on a Friday in late June). I worked in a bowling alley for eight years and bowled for over 30 years so this was a very nice experience for me. You are able to search bowlers who threw a sanctioned 300 game (including myself) which was a fun trip down memory lane (no pun intended). You can easily spend 60-90 minutes here. You don't have to be a bowler to appreciate the experience. I'm glad I was able to visit.

5/5 stars for the MC Escher exhibit. Ultimately, this is why I was here and I thoroughly enjoyed…read moreit. I have been a fan since I was in middle school and they had a very large collection that was well curated. Why three stars then? The actual atmosphere of the museum sucks. It takes up half of what used to be the exhibition hall at the Old Arlington convention center. And it looks like it. It also sounds like it. When we were here the other half of the area was being used for the Smurfs experience. Which I totally support and there were lots of young people having a blast. And you could hear all of them. A long with sounds from their experience. I love museums, but they have a certain type of atmosphere for a reason. They were in the old JC Penny building in downtown Arlington for ages. It was old and rather worn, but it didn't feel like you were in a convention hall, I preferred it. Also, parking is $10. Didn't see that on their website, and it would be helpful when you were looking up the location that they mention they are inside the esports arena or the old convention center. It isn't obvious.

The Game of Thrones exhibit is very fun. Loved getting to sit in the iron throne at the end. The…read morepricing for entry and parking seemed rather steep for what it was, but worth a visit for your GOT enthusiasts. Parking was $10. Adult admission is $25 and military was $22 or $23.

The stories were great. A lot of videos and multimedia exhibits. Great displays of artifacts. Staff…read morewas friendly. If you want to really see, read and watch everything you will need at least 4 hours. We were there for 3 and only got through about 65% of it. There are additional add ons that you can purchase that we were not aware of such as the Virtual Reality Helicopter Experience. Parking is free and close to the entrance. You enter on the downstairs and then are escorted to the upstairs exhibit. They have bathrooms and water fountains available. When exiting, unless you love stairs make sure to use the elevator exit.

Came here for the first time with my kids. Had a great time. This place isn't as big as you think,…read morebut if you don't mind reading everything, then you'll have a great time here reading about all these amazing veterans who were awarded the medal of honor and then some. It's such a feel good feeling to have when you read about their brave and courageous stories. When you first arrive, the design of this structure is pretty modern day artsy. The lobby is huge and is free to roam around. Try looking on Groupons for deals on the tickets, otherwise, once you get it, you'll be escorted upstairs to watch an amazing well put together video of these heroes. Once the video is over, you exit out into the 2nd floor where all the history and stories are. Even though, I enjoyed reading some of these heroes, I just don't like reading much so I walked through it pretty fast. My kids enjoyed it more than I did. They have a small little goft shop and a cafe in the back area. There is a banquet hall type of area, but I'm not sure how that all works. The staff are very friendly and informational. There is a lot of free parking available. The surrounding areas of this property is just beautiful. There's a large pond in front of the Rangers stadium. It wasn't so busy so you don't feel rushed when you're roaming around.

21SEP26 I visited…read morethe C.R. Smith Museum again for an Outstanding Flight Attendant (OFA) luncheon with other OFA members, our management group, and directors. Since it wasn't my first time, it felt like a nice refresh just looking around and enjoying the collection once more. The museum does an impressive job showcasing the history of American Airlines aviation. You'll find a wide range of artifacts including uniforms, photos, silverware, documents, and more that tell the story of the airline's past and present. One of the highlights for me was seeing the Flagship Knoxville DC-3 again. I was able to view the interior and take plenty of pictures of this classic aircraft. If you're planning a visit, I recommend checking their official website (crsmithmuseum.org) for the most up-to-date information, as hours and schedules can change. Currently, the museum is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, an American Airlines team member, or simply curious about airline history, the C.R. Smith Museum is well worth a visit. Great exhibits and a memorable experience overall.

Excellent museum and easy to navigate. Highly recommend for families or groups of children/teens.read more

So glad to have visited this local gem! Excited to view prehistoric (fossils found in Arlington…read moremillions of years old) with an eye opening exhibit. The house itself is full of charm and historical items from sports, medical, social, and political history and much more. 3 floors full of eye opening items. Just a $5 donation cash or Venmo and a wonderful tour begins with the knowledgeable and kind staff. A must see for adults, students, groups, and families.

We went here through the groupon which you can do all 5 attractions for $29 dollars, but I had an…read moreextra discount so it ended up being $26 dollars. We spent around 3 hours to do all of them and that is when I did a 2nd walk around with the wax museum and Mr. Ripley's. They do have snacks and a gift shop as well. This includes the following 1. Mirror Maze (you can do as many times as you want) 2. Power Play 3. Wax Museum 4. Mr. Ripley's Believe it or Not 5. 7D Theatre with a shooting game Mirror Maze - this takes around 10-15 minutes to do. You have to wear gloves as you can use your hands to touch. I would definitely walk slowly on here as it is easy to bump into the mirror and hurt yourself. But once you find out the secret you can do the maze without hands. We had a fun time in here. There was a selfie room too. But I would take your time in here. Power Play - this is a shooting game that takes 5 minutes per game. You can can choose one selection. There was no line so we ended up playing 3 times. The guns do not work really well and the aiming is off. The con is you can get dizzy playing too. 7D Theatre - This moving chairs and a gun where you can shoot. The theatre holds around 14 people and small. I had a fun experience with this game. There are two games too bad we could not play the other one like the robot Wax Museum - this is the one I spent a lot of time on and had most fun. Some of the wax figures can be hideous and not look like each other. Donald Trump did not look like him and looked like a zombie. The other presidents looked alright. It does have an old smell to it. The haunted house was pretty cool, but scary to. You can opt out if you want. This is probably the main star of this place. Mr. Ripley They have some fun activities to do. It is a museum of oddities and you can learn some facts along the way. I thought it was alright. This is more of the kids I think. Overall, a great experience and something to do. Do not forget to visit the outdoor section where they have dinosaurs.

The majority of the figures don't look like the individuals. The air freshener made my eyes burn…read moreand throat scratchy.

I highly this interesting exhibit, with caveats. It was very informative and I saw many new and…read moreinteresting details about the Sistine chapel that I had never realized. You will learn the extreme lengths Michelangelo went to over 4 years to create these paintings. You will see up close the fine detail and will learn where Michelangelo's self portrait is and why he portrays himself this way. Do NOT SKIP the audio device. I bought a VIP package, and the clerk only gave me the option to scan a bar code and listen on my cell. I did not being ear buds so this was a waste to me. Later, as the exhibit got busier, I saw the audio devices, so that was annoying that I wasn't given that option. Finally, the paintings followed a good flow but the informational panels and accompanying audio are numbered and the numbers do not match the flow. The hand held devices could simply scan in. I had to scroll through a website. I also did not like the lighting. While this is a temporary exhibit, the lighting could have been improved. I was not impressed with the exposed extension cords. Each exhibit had a stand alone light fixture, and most of the cord was tucked away. But the plugs were exposed. Finally the light itself was harsh. It looked good on the wall, but was glaring when you needed to read the informational panel. I bought a book for $12 at the end. It essentially shows each panel separately and contains the same information as the wall description. I would have loved to have this in my hand while walking through. Finally, don't miss the video presentations. I do recommend this exhibit. If they would spend a little extra effort, I would make it a high recommend.

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An amazing experience for those who appreciate an unprecedented combination of adventure, mystery,…read moremodern art, and storytelling. Any age can enjoy it, as it includes everything from "touchables" for littles to elevators for the disabled.

I have been wanting to go to Meow Wolf for a while. We finally decided to check it out, and I am…read moreglad that we did. One of my sons loves art and couldn't wait to walk around this interactive museum. I thought I was bringing my boys to admire the art and to have a good time, but I too had a very enjoyable experience. We visited on a Thursday, a little after noon. It was not too busy at the time, so we were able to truly enjoy the experience without a crowd of people. When we first walked in, we were surprised to find an entire house behind the door. That was the first of the surprises Meow Wolf held. I will not spoil all of the surprises here, but I must say that we were pleasantly surprised as we went through the exhibit. I could tell a lot of work went into making the various rooms and art in the rooms, and I commend the artists' creativity and downright ingenuity. It is true that everything won't appeal to everyone, and I do not know anyone who likes all music that comes on the radio, all art in a museum, or all books that are in a bookstore. The things that we liked, we savored, and the things that we did not like (which wasn't much), were ignored. As I made my way through some of the exhibits, I felt like a child in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. The colors were so vivid, and the art in some areas just seemed to pop off the wall. My sons love having the ability to touch and interact with the art and not just look at it. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and are already planning our return.