8 Attractions in The Colony You Must See

The Colony is a city with rich history and is located only 30 miles north of downtown Dallas. The Colony hosts the oldest community in the state: the Bridges Settlement, though it did not exist before 1973. Fun fact, that same year home builders Fox and Jacobs bought 3,000 acres near State Highway 121 and decided to name "The Colony" to create a living tribute to the passion and bravery of the Peters Colonists and to connect their new development to Texas' heritage. Here, visitors can browse shopping malls in the country, or have a handcrafted beer session. This city is a one-stop resort where it is equally simple to indulge in window shopping as it is to escape into nature. Continue to read 8 attractions in The Colony, TX you can do while visiting.

1. Spend an Afternoon at Hawaiian Falls

Summer spent in The Colony is always full of fun, especially when you visit Hawaiian Falls- The Colony. Here, you can splash away on different slides or enjoy soaking in cool water. Here, ten attractions await you. Kahuna Beach is the ideal location to cool off when relaxing in the sparkling sunshine while watching the kids play. Or, try out Oahu Bay, the wave pool at Hawaiian Falls, designed mainly for families with smaller children, featuring a sequence of mild ripples ideal for swimming, board surfing, tubing, and relaxation.

2. Discover Many Wonders at Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art

The Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum features more than 1400 works of art made out of toilet seats that Barney Smith produced over his lifetime. Smith is an Antonio-born plumber, later becoming an artist and used toilet seats as his canvas. Smith created the first museum in a spacious carport in his backyard in 1922. He produced a gallery for a museum using a range of mixed media and drawing inspiration, with his museum receiving rave reviews from residents of San Antonio and travelers, drawing attention worldwide.

3. Walk the Colony Shoreline Trail

At the Colony Shoreline Trail, you will cross 3.5 miles of untouched wilderness, created as an ecologically aware hike-and-bike trail. It is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and hikers. Beginning at Stewart Creek Park and ending at Ridgepointe Park, it combines both paved and natural surface routes. There are maps and parks with seating and picnic tables, and you can find bicycle tool kiosks, comprehensive trail maps at trailheads, and informative signs pointing out indigenous wildlife.

4. Visit the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games

Enjoy the rush behind a wheel on the track at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games. Featuring an electric indoor go-kart track housing the Biz Kart Ecovolt NG, the best electric kart model available. These karts are robust, ergonomic, safe, and environmentally friendly. For littles in the family, there are Mini Mario Karts available at this nostalgic track, and if you get tired of riding go-karts, you can try out other amenities such as arcade, laser tag, hyper deck, and duckpin bowling.

5. Ride the Gondola at the Grandscape Wheel

Indulge yourself and your friends in a Texas-sized adventure in one of the gondolas at the Grandscape Wheel. These gondolas are temperature-controlled, so you can enjoy 360-degree sights of the beautiful Texas cityscape. The Grandscape Wheel rises above 200 feet tall, offering breathtaking sights. Featuring world-class dining establishments, unique entertainment options, and hand-picked boutiques will complete your experience.

6. Enjoy Time at the Nebraska Furniture Mart

The enormous Nebraska Furniture Mart is a Texas-sized home goods shop that spans 100 acres. One of the largest home furnishing stores in North America, it offers an impressive selection of furniture, flooring, appliances, electronics, and home decor. Featuring a 560,000-square-foot retail showroom, you will be able to select the products you need for your home to enhance your lifestyle. There is also an outdoor living area with patio furniture, grills, lawnmowers, lawn equipment, and patio furniture to choose from.

7. Immerse yourself in the Immersive Gamebox- Grandscape

Enjoy half an hour of interactive fun at the Immersive Gamebox- Grandscape. Bring up to six companions and select from various games that incorporate augmented mixed reality. For the best gaming experiences, explore a completely immersive online space with motion capture, interactive displays, visualization mapping, and surround sound. Join family and friends to do fun activities or challenge one another.

8. Taste Expertly Crafted Beer at the Beard Science Sourhouse

Check out finely flavored beers at Beard Science Sourhouse. Specializing in souring and fermenting methods uncommon to breweries, you are guaranteed a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Expect a new experience every time thanks to brew masters' creative blending of exotic flavors and intriguing ingredients. Featuring a complete bar and extensive whiskey selections, they also offer outside dining where patrons can view stage performances and concerts in the beer garden.

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