Love Wallace Sanders Family Reunion
Welcome, y'all. Everything in this guide is within a short drive of home base at CentrePort — sorted by how far it is, so you can build a day around whatever the family's in the mood for.
Timely picks — confirm dates/tickets before you head out
SpringHill Suites DFW South / CentrePort sits right at the SH-360 junction, minutes from the airport and next door to Euless — a central launch pad for the whole metroplex. Easy local wins for arrival and rest days:
Indoor pool, suites with room to spread out and free breakfast — a solid low-key morning before or between big outings.
Well-regarded public course right in town — an easy morning nine before the day heats up.
Shaded trails, playgrounds and open fields — good for letting the kids and cousins burn energy close to home.
Euless has one of Texas's largest Tongan communities — keep an eye out for island-style plates you won't find just anywhere.
Flat riverside paths connecting the mid-cities — nice for an early-morning stroll before the heat sets in.
The beat-the-heat stop — indoor water park, flea markets and outlet shopping, all a short hop away.
80,000 sq ft of slides, a wave pool and a lazy river, kept at ~85° year-round. Best rainy-or-scorching-day plan for the kids.
One of the country's biggest weekend flea markets — hundreds of vendors, street food and rides. A whole morning of wandering.
100+ discount stores — pair it with tax-free weekend and you've got a plan. Food trucks often out front.
Two quirky, kid-pleasing museums under one roof — oddities plus lifelike wax figures. Silly, air-conditioned fun.
Asian food hall, markets and bubble tea — a tasty, budget-friendly detour if the group loves to graze.
Rent a pontoon or paddleboards, or grab a lakeside burger at the marina. Good for a slower, outdoorsy afternoon.
The Entertainment District — two stadiums, two Six Flags parks and Texas Live! all within walking distance of each other. This is your big-day-out stop.
The original Six Flags, with the new record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run coaster (309 ft) added for 2026. Thrills for the brave cousins.
North Texas's largest water park — a wave pool, lazy river and 47 acres of slides right next door to Six Flags.
Catch a game under the AC-cooled roof, or take a stadium tour on non-game days. The easiest all-ages win here.
Go behind the scenes at the Cowboys' colossal home — the field, locker rooms and the art collection. Even non-fans are impressed.
New in the district — immersive galleries and a VR rescue mission tell the stories behind the nation's highest honor.
Big dining-and-live-music complex by the stadiums; or trade it for 1,300 acres of shaded Trinity River trails at River Legacy.
Where the West still lives — cowboy heritage in the Stockyards and world-class, mostly-free museums in the Cultural District. The most "only in Texas" day on the list.
Twice-daily cattle drive, boot shops, saloons and Cowtown Coliseum rodeos. Cobblestone streets straight out of the Old West.
The "World's Largest Honky-Tonk" — live country, line dancing and even indoor bull riding. A rowdy, only-here night out.
Two of the country's best art museums, both with free general admission, in a walkable Cultural District. Cool, quiet, world-class.
Consistently ranked among the nation's top zoos — shaded, well-designed, and a reliable hit with every age group.
Hands-on exhibits, a planetarium and the National Cowgirl Museum next door — an easy indoor half-day for families.
Walkable downtown plaza with fountains, dining and the surreal terraced Water Gardens a few blocks away. Nice at golden hour.
The big-city day — skyline views, landmark history, art and nightlife. Deep enough to fill a full day and then some.
The JFK story told from the window it happened beneath, overlooking Dealey Plaza. Sobering, essential Dallas history.
360° views over the whole metroplex from the glowing ball on the skyline — best in late afternoon into sunset.
A free deck-park built over a freeway — food trucks, lawn games and free events, flanked by the Dallas Museum of Art (also free).
Five floors of dinosaurs, gems and interactive science — the metroplex's top rainy-day museum for kids.
Two walkable neighborhoods: Bishop Arts for indie shops and brunch, Deep Ellum for murals, live music and late-night eats.
Gorgeous lakeside gardens for the outdoorsy crowd, or a compact rainforest-to-reef aquarium downtown when it's too hot outside.
Fast shortlists when the group can't agree.
Highs often top 100°. Do outdoor stuff early or after 6pm, keep water in the car, and stack indoor/AC options for midday.
The metroplex is spread out and transit is limited. Rideshare works downtown, but a rental gives the group real freedom.
Many highways (like the 161 & 121) are electronic-toll only. Rentals usually bill tolls back to you — ask about the toll option at pickup.
Rangers games, stadium tours and Six Flags are cheaper and smoother booked online in advance — especially on a summer weekend.
TEXRail runs from near DFW into downtown Fort Worth & the Stockyards; DART covers downtown Dallas. Handy for a car-free city day.
Events, concerts and museum hours shift. Give any date-specific plan a quick check the morning of before you drive out.