Top 16 Things To Do In Hurst, Texas

things to do in hurst texas
Aarti
Aarti 
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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.

1. Unleash your inner child at WhirlyBall

Whirlyball 2011
Source: Photo by user Chase N. used under CC BY-SA 2.0

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

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2. Test your adrenaline at iFLY

I fly Indoor Skydiving
Source: Photo by Flickr user Forsaken Fotos used under CC BY 2.0

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

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3. Take a splash at Chisholm Aquatic Center

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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9. Get a dessert takeaway at Texas Star Bakery

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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

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10. Go vintage shopping at Thrifty Pirate's Vintage Retro

Posted by Thrifty Pirates Vintage Retro and Estate Sale Company on Friday, 14 June 2019

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Fall in love with Hurst

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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Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, India, Aarti is a full-time freelance writer by profession. She is a lover of everything the ‘blue dot’ offers—world cultures, off-the-beaten tracks,...Read more

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