It doesn’t matter where you go in Texas in the summer, one thing’s for certain: it’s hot! But don’t let it deter you from exploring this magical state. Every city, every town has something to offer. Whether you’re outdoor or indoor, feeling the heat will hardly be an issue. The Dallas/Fort Worth area is no exception. Chock full of interesting museums, water-oriented activities, and seasonally appropriate cuisine, the city will take care of you in your overheated state.

Fair Park is a 277-acre recreational and educational complex located in the heart of Dallas. The complex is a registered National Historic Landmark and is home to nine museums, six performance facilities, a lagoon, and the largest Ferris wheel in North America. Events in the park rotate daily, making it an exciting place to visit no matter what happens to be going on that day. Pop into the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, pedal across the lagoon in a swan-shaped boat, or catch some live music at the colorful- lit band shell.

Hawaiian Falls, located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is bursting at the seams with aquatic fun for all ages. One of seven Texas water parks operated by Hawaiian Falls, The Colony is notable for its clean environment, free parking, and fun attractions that range from extreme to serene. The park features multiple water slides, a family wave pool, a lazy river with waves, and an interactive tree house. From the 65-foot-high Waikiki Wipeout body slide to the Kona Kooler Adventure River, visitors can enjoy multiple aquatic rides and activities. There is also the he fast-moving Whirlwind 360, the Hawaiian Halfpipe, and the Torpedo. So when you can’t beat the heat, join it, but do so in the cool waters of Hawaiian Falls’ Colony.

These days, everything comes in “craft” and Fort Worth’s Melt Ice Creams take the art of ice cream making to the next level. Melt boasts about their use of seasonal and local produce in their ice creams and comes up with the most unimaginably delicious flavors that rotate frequently. Visitors rave about the berry-basil ice cream. And aren’t you the least bit curious about a collaboration ice cream with local brewery, Rahr and Sons? Owner Kari Crowe’s ice creams are sweet, well thought out, and the shop is adorably inviting. Nothing pairs better with summer heat than a giant scoop of ice cream, and Melt is just the place to make it happen.

Whether you’re looking for fun in the sun or hoping to retreat and take a break from the heat, Dallas/Fort Worth’s options are endless. Take a dip in chilly water, expand your mind at one of multiple museums, or indulge in sweet treats, just have fun doing it while you stay at one of our Dallas corporate apartments. That’s what summer is all about.