You could be visiting Hurst for a couple of days or perhaps you’ve lived there all your life–still, Hurst is a town that has something new to offer for everyone. If you’re looking for tourist spots, popular attractions, or just offbeat things to do, this guide will help you with planning your itinerary. We’ve compiled a list of cool stuff that you can see yourself doing in Hurst, with families, small and large groups, and romantic couples. Whether you were looking for adventurous activities to get your adrenaline pumping or laid-back activities like setting up a picnic or joining in on kids fun activities, take a look at some of the recommended things to do in Hurst, Texas.
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1. Unleash your inner child at WhirlyBall
Never heard or played WhirlyBall? Oh boy, you’re in for a big treat! Whirlyball is a fun, competitive mix of games including laser tag, and lacrosse and basketball played in bumper cars, controlled by joystick cranks. Offering two massive WhirlyBall courts and two-story laser tag arena, you can get in the fun of either a birthday party, corporate events, or just a friends’ and family’s day out.
WhirlyBall
Address: 147 E Harwood Rd, Hurst, TX 76054, USA
Website: WhirlyBall
Opening hours: Mon - Thur: 10am - 9pm; Fri: 10am - 12pm; Sat: 12pm - 12am; Sun: 12pm - 8pm
Price: From 14 USD
2. Test your adrenaline at iFLY
Afraid of skydiving? How about facing your fears through baby steps? iFLY Fort Worth brings in all the fun and adrenaline of skydiving, indoors. Perfect for first dates or any kind of date, group activities, or a session with friends, iFLY will provide all the equipment like a helmet, jumpsuit, goggles, and earplugs. You’ll start by getting trained through a personal training session. During your flight, your trainer will instruct you how to position your body and take turns with other flyers. So what are you waiting for? Get geared up and fly!
iFLY
Address: 663 NE Loop 820, Hurst, TX 76053, USA
Website: iFLY
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12pm - 8pm; Fri: 12pm - 9pm; Sat: 10am - 9pm; Sun: 10am - 7pm
Price: From 69.95 USD
3. Take a splash at Chisholm Aquatic Center
#happyplace
Posted by Emily King Austin on Saturday, 1 June 2019
Established in the year 1969, Chisholm Park is renowned to be the largest park in the city of Hurst, Texas. Spreading over 50 acres (242,000 square yards) of land, this park offers a variety of options to visitors such as an aquatic center, baseball fields, swimming, pavilions, and a watching area. Take your family and kids to the aquatic center and witness the joy in their faces while they dip in the pools and get in the fun of water activities.
Chisholm Aquatic Center
Address: 2200 Norwood Dr, Hurst, TX 76054, USA
Website: Chisholm Aquatic Center
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 8pm; Sat - Sun: 10am - 6pm
Price: 10 USD
4. Get some 'catfishing' done at Chisholm Park
A massive park with many facilities to entertain visitors, Chisholm Park is home to baseball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, and aquatic centers. Other than these, there’s also a fishing pond where you can get some catfishing done. You can use a fishing pole and line to fish as other devices and nets aren’t allowed. Although do note that a license is needed to enjoy this activity.
Chisholm Park
Address: 2200 Norwood Dr, Hurst, TX 76054
Website: Chisholm Park
Opening hours: 6am - 10pm (daily)
Price: 50 USD
5. Taste the best fish in town at Catfish & Company
Posted by Catfish & Co. on Friday, 16 November 2012
There can be hundreds of restaurants but there can be just one Catfish & Company. It has been serving ‘out of the world’ seafood in Hurst, since 1983. They are renowned for their Southern-style fried catfish that won them the Best Catfish in Star Telegram’s Worthy awards. Other than their signature catfish dish, they also serve other delicious dishes that are reviewed extremely well.
Catfish & Company
Address: 900 Airport Fwy #110, Hurst, TX 76054, USA
Website: Catfish & Company
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
Price: From 50 USD
6. Explore the shopping sites at North East Mall
How about trading some exploring time for some shopping time? Still standing strong from the 90s, North East Mall is the second largest indoor mall in Dallas-Fort Worth. Although this mall isn’t as retro as it was back in the 90s, you could still get to do old-school things like getting a pretzel, gazing at gadgets in Brookstone, or laughing out loud in Spencer’s Gifts. You can also get some or a lot of shopping done if you’re eyeing for some new clothes, shoes, or accessories.
North East Mall
Address: 101 Melbourne Rd, Hurst, TX 76053, USA
Website: North East Mall
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 9pm; Sun: 12pm - 6pm
7. Play endlessly at Alley Cats Entertainment
If you’re on a vacation with your family, the one place you must visit is Alley Cats Entertainment. Because who wouldn’t love to spend time with family playing some fun indoor games, right? Alley Cats Entertainment stands proud to be the only family destination in Hurst that provides a clean and personalized indoor games facility. And they have also been consistently voted as the number one spot for hosting birthday parties and other recreational events.
Alley Cats Entertainment
Address: 609 NE Loop 820, Hurst, TX 76053, USA
Website: Alley Cats Entertainment
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 9am - 12am; Fri - Sat: 9am - 2am; Sun: 10am - 11pm
Price: From 4 USD
8. Enjoy a cup of joe at Neighborhood Cafe
Posted by Neighborhood Cafe on Friday, 5 April 2019
Now who couldn’t do without a cup of coffee? Coffee could mean a kick-starter to your day or to a conversation. Whatever it may be, the Neighborhood café provides you with a perfect cup of joe. They are also famous for their home-style cooking and serve the best breakfast in town along with lunch specials, chicken fried steaks, burgers, and sandwiches among many others.
Neighborhood Cafe
Address: 801 Trailwood Dr, Hurst, TX 76053, USA
Website: Neighborhood Cafe
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 6:30am - 2:30pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
Price: From 35 USD
9. Get a dessert takeaway at Texas Star Bakery
Neighbor cake
Posted by Texas Star Bakery on Thursday, 11 April 2019
How about indulging in some bakery time? Texas Star Bakery is a true star when it comes to baking cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, and a variety of other desserts to serving it to your craving tummies. They are also superstars in making custom designs for special occasions.
Texas Star Bakery
Address: 499 W Harwood Rd, Hurst, TX 76054, USA
Website: Texas Star Bakery
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm: Sat: 7am - 3pm (closed on Sun)
Price: 15 USD
10. Go vintage shopping at Thrifty Pirate's Vintage Retro
It’s thrifting time! If you’re into vintage fashion or second-hand products, this is your crib right here! Thrifty Pirate’s Vintage Retro, a family-owned business in Hurst that caters to your needs from vintage clothing to vintage products, home décor, and all the goods in between.
Thrifty Pirate's Vintage Retro
Address: 728 E Pipeline Rd, Hurst, TX 76053, USA
Website: Thrifty Pirate’s Vintage Retro
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 11am - 4:30pm; Thu: 11am - 5:30pm; Fri: 4pm - 9pm; Sat: 10am - 6pm; Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Price: From 5 USD
11. Soothe your eyes and taste buds at Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
Who doesn’t love the fun of watching the ice cream made in front of you? If that isn’t exciting enough for you, we’re sure the quality of ice cream will change your mind! The options to choose the ice cream from are seemingly endless and if that wasn’t all, you’ll also find no-dairy options. That’s some sweet treat for vegan souls, and enough to tickle all the sweet buds.
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
Address: 9986 Grapevine Hwy C, Hurst, TX 76054, USA
Website: Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm
Price: From 10 USD
12. Help yourself with an yogurt at Yogurtland
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
So this one’s not for vegans, but join your non-vegan friends and family to cherish and indulge in the best-tasting yogurts in town from Yogurtland. Enjoy endless fruit blended flavors such as pear, apple, orange, pineapple, cherry, and more fruits, mixed into real grape juice that provides a bright sorbet punch. They also use pure Californian milk that has no added hormones or antibiotics, to keep it creamy, fresh, and pure.
Yogurtland
Address: 1318 W Pipeline Rd, Hurst, TX 76053, USA
Website: Yogurtland
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
Price: From 10 USD
13. Organize a picnic at Echo Hills Park
When you want to relax and spend time with your family, setting up a picnic is your best bet. And Echo Hills Park is your answer. With 1 pavilion open to the public, it can hold up to 35-40 people with 3 picnic tables set in the space.
Echo Hills Park
Address: 500 Heneretta Dr, Hurst, TX 76054, USA
Website: Echo Hills Park
Opening hours: 6am - 8pm (daily)
Price: 50 USD
14. Sweat it out at Hurst Tennis Center
?Last day of district!? #senior #sigh
Posted by Anne Whitsitt Tillerson on Thursday, 4 April 2019
When it’s time to break a sweat and have some fun, head to the Hurst Tennis Center and play a game or two. If you’re a beginner, you can partake in tennis lessons and if you’re a professional, place your friendly bets and play. There are 10 lighted outdoor courts, ball machine, and instructors available at the center.
Hurst Tennis Center
Address: 701 Mary Dr, Hurst, TX 76053, USA
Website: Hurst Tennis Center
Opening hours: Mon - Thur: 8am - 9pm; Fri: 8am - 6pm; Sat - Sun: 9am - 6pm
Price: From 6 USD
15. Get a lot of reading done at Hurst Public Library
We can't wait to spend the weekend curled up with a good book. What will you be reading this weekend? Let us know in the comments!
Posted by Hurst Public Library on Friday, 30 November 2018
Whoever said books are a man’s best friend is true to every word. When you want to take a break from the world to go into your imaginative world, books will help you do so. Head to the Hurst Public Library where you’ll find countless books to tickle your brain with a great story.
Hurst Public Library
Address: 901 Precinct Line Rd, Hurst, TX 76053, USA
Website: Hurst Public Library
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 6pm (closed on Sun)
Price: Free
16. Get on-the-go bite at Braum's
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
#mondaymix Vanilla frozen yogurt with oreos to chase the Monday blues away! What’s your favorite Mix? #braums #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #mix #oreos
Posted by Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores on Monday, May 10, 2021
When you’re in a rush to head or explore some place and need to gobble up on something quick, Braum’s is your go-to place. From offering a variety of frozen products including light ice cream, frozen yogurt, sugar-free ice cream, frozen snacks, and many more–any pick will satisfy you.
Braum's
Address: 861 W Pipeline Rd, Hurst, TX 76053, USA
Website: Braum’s
Opening hours: 6am - 10:45pm (daily)
Price: 30 USD
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With so many things to do, eat, and explore, Hurst seems to have it all. Be it amazing food, fun things to discover, and myriad activities to do, Hurst has its own culture and vibe you’ll undeniably fall in love with.
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