Location: Bedford
Top Things to do in Bedford
The 10 Best Things to Do in Bedford, United States
Bedford is a city located in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, in the "Mid-Cities" area between Dallas and Fort Worth. It is a suburb of Fort Worth. The population was 46,979 at the 2010 census. Bedford is part of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
Restaurants in Bedford
1. NRH2O Family Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
NRH2O Family Water Park, located in North Richland Hills, Texas, was established in 1995 as the first municipally owned water park in Texas. The park has become a popular attraction in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This 17- acre water park includes 22 waterslides, the world's largest uphill watercoaster,a 5-level interactive water playground, a children's area, wave pool, endless river, a “tween” area featuring a “lagoon” style pool, tech deck and sand volleyball court and the Viper, the first of its kind in the world! NRH2O is known in the Metroplex for its safe, friendly, clean environment and reasonable prices. NRH2O traditionally opens the week before Memorial Day and closes after Labor Day. Eighty percent of guests live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, while the other twenty percent of attendance is comprised of tourists.
Reviewed By GBlank79 - North Little Rock, Arkansas
Please read entire review for tips..
While on vaction in Dallas, we visited NRH2O. We had the most amazing time ! Our children are ages 8, 9, 13, 16 (autistic) and 17. We arrived around 3:30 (easy 20 minute drive from downtown Dallas). The crowd was starting to thin out. When you arrive you can go into the gift shop and rent a locker for valubles. After we locked away the keys, money, cell phones etc, we went on the hunt for a spot to put our towels & bag. Then all of us as a family started at the large Frogstiens Splashatory area to the right of the entrence. Everyone, including adults had fun playing in this area together. There are 5 small water slide perfect for anyone who needs to maybe warm up to the idea of the larger slides. IF..you have toddlers, there is an area built just for them to enjoy.
We all left the play are and went to the lazy river. It might take a few minutes to wait for a tube to float on..but you can also just walk/float in the current around the lazy river.
Next we rode some water slides. Unfortunately two slides were not working on our visit today. Also, be aware that two slides you have to wait for a raft to ride (kids called them purple & light blue slides). There is another slide (Accelorator) that is a 4 wide "race" style slide that you will need to wait for a slide mat. If you attend during peak hours, you are going to wait in line. Just how it goes friends. The 2 most popular slides, Viper & Green Extreme will have lines. They are by far the most exciting. Viper is a 4 person raft ride. The Green Extreme is a fast 2 person raft ride.
We then headed to the wave pool. Around every 15 minutes (not always exact) the pool activates and the fun begins! Then there will be a rest period of around the same time. The wave pool begins at a zero depth to 6 feet. Perfect for all ages ! There are tubes for floating in the wave pool, but you have to wait for one to be free to gain access to it.
Tips & tricks - 1) There is HOT concrete everywhere ! So to avoid hurt feet, go grab some cheap flip flops to wear (Walmart half a mile away). Everyone slides off their flip flops at the bottom of slides, play areas or edge of wave pool. We went to every attraction, and our flip flops were always right where we left them.
2) NRH2O allows you to bring coolers into the water park. So load it up with plenty of water & snacks & lunch (or supper depending if it a late night event). Like I stated before, there is a Walmart 1/2 from the park. An example of if you do not bring your own snacks, we bought 2 snapples & 1 bottle of water, and it was just over $9.00. Thats a case of water, ice, and a mix bag of chips at Walmart! But if you want, they do offer beverages, food, and cool treats to help you enjoy your day.
3) ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS check the website and social media for deals and movie nights and fireworks. On our trip today, a local radio station gave away limited number of free tickets at 6 a.m. Even though they ran out of the free tickets with-in 30 minutes, they ran a deal from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. where you could purchase tickets for the day at half price. With a family of 7, it was a big help !
Lastly let me brag on the facilities and lifeguards. Everything was clean as you expect, with employees everywhere sweeping and retrieving trash. Restrooms located in several spots on the park grounds were clean and acceptable to a father and mother of 5 kidos.
The lifeguards and safety staff were AMAZING. Anytime we had a question, the staff had an answer or directed us to someone who had the answer. Never acted like they were to busy. Informative on the rules and locations of rides. They even allowed a slight small tiny bend in the rules to help us let our special needs daughter have a great time at the Frogsteins Splashatory. And were receptive to her in a positive way when she was frustrated about certain rules that had to be followed !
If your in the area..plan accordingly and enjoy this wonderful park ! I know we did !
2. Texas Star Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Spanning nearly 7,000 yards at par 72, this golf course is set on 275 acres designed around Hurricane Creek, which winds through a landscape of rolling hills, rock ponds, waterfalls and natural woodlands.
Reviewed By onevoiceonevote - Dallas, Texas
I had held several conferences there for my business and have been very pleased with their response, setup and food service. AV is always ready for me, including data project, microphone, screen and speakers. The space is clean and well maintained. I am a real stickler on having the room clutter free and the center has always been good to put away extras and keep visual distractions out so your attendees concentrate on the presentations. I highly suggest that you ask for the Alamo Room for smaller meetings that have food - you can rent the adjacent Trinity room as a buffet area (traffic flow is enhanced by the Jack and Jill entrance to the Trinity) to keep your meeting area as a meeting area and accommodate the service while also letting your attendees eat and network in the main area. You can also combine the Alamo and the room next to it for larger space where you can put displays or exhibits into it. Staff was well versed in how to do classroom or reception style set-ups and parking was ample and free. Golfers are there but will not overwhelm your event. Good restrooms and the food selection was excellent. Only reason I didn't give it a 5 was the responses to RFQ were slow - they don't monitored the emails and online RFQs well so you need to call them for quotes.
3. Escape Pro
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
The team at Escape Pro welcomes everyone to try our innovative and mind-bending approach to live escape games. You and your team will be immersed in unique interactive environments for an hour of high-energy entertainment. Look for the clues, find what's beyond your sight, and solve the puzzles before the time runs out. Come join us for an hour of fun!
Reviewed By GenParikh - Dallas, Texas, United States
They have it together with multiple rooms and themes and varied challenge levels. We did the Pirates and the Outlaw rooms. Our two groups were all ages. We escaped both with time to spare. The staff was friendly, the rooms were put together well. We want to go back for their Gods of Egypt room, as that's supposed to be the hardest. Fun place for groups.
4. Top O'Hill Terrace
Overall Ratings
5 based on 353 reviews
"Known As Vegas Before Vegas" Decorative wrought iron gates flanked by native sandstone guard towers lend an aura of mystery of mystery and intrigue to the location of what was in the 1930s and 40s, a gambling ground rich and adventurous, mischievous,famous and infamous.
Reviewed By Sandi_Spears - Osawatomie, Kansas
I would call this a presentation more than a tour. So wasn’t what we expected but still love the history and Vickie the researcher and presenter.
She has dug extensively into the secrets and history of the Top of the Hill hidden casino. She has a few artifacts. Put together a slide show and has a wealth of information to share.
She does take you outside to show where tunnels are believed to be. Show buildings and the old pool.
But as far as seeing any old casino rooms or tunnels.... that isn’t part of the tour which was disappointing. Still.... we were happy to learn the history and impressed with what Vickie has discovered with no financial backing. If resources stepped up and helped.... the tunnels could be dug and discovered. Uncovering part of our history.
I wouldn’t take children to this. You are sitting and in a small room listening to what Vickie has learned and watching her slide show. So unless your child is a history nerd.... leave them at home and come enjoy this yourself.
I hope everyone will spread the word about this hidden piece of history so the right person or company can provide the resources necessary to dig and uncover the tunnels etc.
5. Colleyville Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Bruce G - Dallas, Texas
Normally well maintained trails (except after a big rain). Ducks, squirrels, rabbits, possums and other wildlife. Limited bike riding trails. You can fish in the multiple ponds. I think they stock certain ponds at different times of the year (or they use to). There is a kids play area with updated equipment. There is also BBQ areas and picnic tables throughout the park.
6. Old Bedford School
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Tara P - Colleyville, Texas
This piece of history is a great attraction visit to anyone who lives in bedford or who are visiting! Take a tour of this refurbished school and you won't be disappointed!! Everything has been beautifully restored and next year is its 100th anniversary!
7. EscapeXperience
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
EscapeXperience is Dallas Fort Worth newest fully immersive Escape Room Adventure. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun! This Escape room is located in the heart of Euless, TX, 10 min away from DFW
Reviewed By sgregory711 - Houston, Texas
We've done two of the three rooms with out two children ages 10 and 12. We've done the heist and prison break. We made it out of the heist and missed prison break by about five minutes. We were literally on the last clue when the guy walked in and said time is up. He helped us out a bit and we solved it in seconds. Lots of fun. Can't wait to try the library room. We will probably do that as a date night activity. Clues are pretty straight forward - although the prison was harder than the heist. We have done other escape rooms where there is an extensive back story and first clue, this escape room doesn't do that. You go in cold and have to figure it out. Having said that, it's pretty easy to get started and find clues. I'd recommend this place to everyone with kids about 12 and up
8. North Richland Hills Centre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Mowens11 - North Richland Hills, Texas
My husband and I LOVE this place! They have an upstairs walking track, cardio machines upstairs (which is a smaller area than downstairs), they have cardio machines downstairs, resistant machines, free weights, ping pong tables, basketball courts, etc. And the indoor pool area is literally a dream come true! It has a HUGE rectangular hot tub, 3 lap lanes, an open swimming area, a kids area with a small slide and sprinkling palm trees, a wrench shaped area where you can walk against the current for exercise, or with it, or swim with it; they also have a 9' swimming area with a rock climbing wall next to it, and they also have an enclosed slide for the bigger kids!
9. iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
Ever dream of flying? Now you can at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Fort Worth. Experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane - no falling, no parachutes, just you floating on a smooth cushion of air with our professional instructor right next to you. No special skills are needed, just a sense of adventure. iFLY is safe for kids 3 and up, fun for the entire family, and perfect for birthday parties or groups. iFLY is the experience of a lifetime.
Reviewed By EliseB600 - Little Rock, Arkansas
My four grandsons and I had such a crazy, amazing experience, from the 9 year old to me! We all laughed and smiled the whole time. My very favorite part was all the chatter after we left about how much fun we had!Elise, you're a rockstar grandmother for bringing your grandsons by! So glad to know everyone enjoyed themselves. We hope y'all will come back and see us again soon! Best, The team at iFLY - Fort Worth
10. Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By V5005WObarbarac - Arlington
Yes, it is hot during the summer but there is usually a lovely breeze and the music is different and exciting. You will see bands that you might not even know about , yet have the opportunity to enjoy. And the food trucks give you another type of opportunity to taste different cuisines. Bring your lawn chairs and definitely a blanket or lawn covering, little bugs love this as well and remember this is Texas, the land of the free.
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