Review - Texas - Grapevine - Prehistoric Park

 

Prehistoric Park in the gorgeous lake-side Meadowmere Park in Grapevine, Texas is a limited-time dinosaur walk-through experience. Open daily until April 16, 2023. There are lots of hands-on activities and if you can manage to come in the evening of April 15th they have a Dinos After Dark experience from 7pm-10pm (which might be a little scary for younger kids who don't like being in the dark).

General admission is $29/car. Children 12 and under will receive an activity sheet to punch/stamp as they explore the trail.

Please note that there are limited food options here. They did have a Kona Ice truck, a Funnel Cake truck, and (for a few hours) a Coffee truck. It's best to bring your own food/drinks and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. They do have restrooms (which were dimly lit and might be a little scary for younger kids) right inside the park.

After you pay the entrance fee, you will enter the parking lot on the left side to park before walking along the dinosaur trail.




The dinosaurs are animatronic which means they move and many have sound effects.

As your walk along the dinosaur trail, you will find some hands-on learning exhibits. For example, here are exhibits on dinosaur talons and another featuring different types of eggs.


Some of the exhibits have a self-punching device which you will use to mark your activity sheet. After you collect all the punches, you will turn in your sheet at the final tent (behind the restroom building in the market tent) to receive a free gift.


The forest trail is across the street into the trees. The trail is well-marked and there are a few dinosaur props found there (they do feature fake blood which might be scary for some kids).

Be sure to stop by the Dino Photo-Opn in the market tent behind the activities featuring scientists opening fossils.

Details:
Address: 3000 Meadowmere Ln, Grapevine, TX 76051
Hours: 9am-6pm Daily (special night hours 7p-10pm)
Admission: $29.00 per vehicle

Get more information from the official website, https://gograpevine.com/

Overall Family Review:

• 18 year old - Liked the bean bag toss
• 13 year old - Liked the activities
• 8 year old - Liked the activities
• 2 year old - Liked the fossil dig site, bean bag toss, forest trail

Travel Texas - Events - #Temple - Homespun History Day - September 7, 2019

Temple, Texas - Homespun History Day
September 7, 2019
Hours: 11am - 2pm
Cost: FREE
Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, Temple, Texas

If you're in the area, stop by the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum during their annual Homespun History Day to re-live the simpler days when everything was made by hand. Watch demonstrations and re-enactors craft artwork including metal working and weaving.

For more information templerrhm.org

Travel Texas - Events - #Fredericksburg - Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment - Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019

Fredericksburg, Texas - Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment
Aug 31- Sept 1, 2019
National Museum of the Pacific War Pacific Combat Zone, Fredericksburg, Texas

Re-live the Pacific Combat Zone of World War II with re-enactments set on a Pacific island with US Marine actors, weapons demonstrations and simulations, and tanks. Lots of photo-ops. Sounds cool if you enjoy being immersed in history.

For more information www.pacificwarmuseum.org/

Travel Texas - Events - #Leming - Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony - August 17, 2019

Leming, Texas - Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium
August 17, 2019
Hours: 10am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
The Atascosa County Leming Annex (old Leming School), 25 E. 5th Street, Leming, TX 78050.

Come out and learn about the "bloodiest battle" for Texas Independence at the 17th annual Battle of Medina Commemorative Ceremony and History Symposium. The battle itself actually took place on August 18, 1813. There will be re-enactors and an authentic 1813 camp. Flags from different countries will be presented by a Color Guard and there will services including a Native American prayer and a wreath-laying ceremony.
In addition, there will be historians, professors, archaeologists and archivists presenting talks on various topics related to the battle and related topics.

For more information atascosa.agrilife.org/event/battle-of-medina-commemoration/

Travel Texas - Events - Lake Jackson - Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour - Aug 3, 2019

Lake Jackson, Texas - Abner Jackson Plantation Site Tour
August 3, 2019
Abner Jackson Plantation, Park and Ride at 1030 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Hours: First Saturday of the Month - 10 am – 6 pm
Cost: FREE
Visit the historic archaeological site of former sugar plantation developed by Major Abner Jackson. This massive plantation was built in 1842 but was destroyed by the 1900 Galveston hurricane. At one time, over 80 slaves worked here but were eventually replaced in the 1870's by convice-laborers. During this limited open house, learn about the interesting process of making sugar.

Also, while you're here, enjoy a FREE visit to the 12,000 sq ft Lake Jackson Historical Museum located at 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 4 pm; Sunday & Monday – Closed

For more information ljhistory.org/