Next time you're looking for something fun to do in Corinth, Texas, you won't need to go far. Thankfully, Corinth and its surrounding areas have lots of great attractions for all ages and various interests. Here are five fun things to do in and around Corinth.
SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium
Great for any age and interest, the SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium is just 20 miles south of Corinth in Grapevine. Come by Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., or Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Admission costs are $17.99 per person, but children under three years old are free. If you enjoy your visit and think you'll be back a few more times in the year, consider a membership. For just $74.99 per year, you'll get unlimited visits and a 40-percent discount on tickets for your friends and family.
This aquarium has the only 360-degree ocean tunnel in the state. Visitors can walk under the water and watch as sea turtles, colorful fish, and other creatures swim over their heads and all around. Exhibits include the Rainforest Adventure Exhibit, Stingray Bay, the Sea Turtle Rescue Center, and Interactive Rockpools. Kids enjoy taking in the many colors and large sea animals as well as the hands-on exhibits.
Kid-focused events and learning opportunities take place throughout the year, so keep an eye on the SEA LIFE event calendar. If you're looking for a more adult experience of the aquarium, check out one of their date night events. These happen once a month on a Friday evening and offer a special discount on two tickets. Other exciting experiences include behind-the-scenes tours, talks from sea life experts, and aquarium feedings.
Stone Creek Park
Enjoy the great outdoors around Corinth at Stone Creek Park about 12 miles south of the city center. This creek-side park provides walking trails, fields, and a playground making it the perfect place for just about anybody who wants to explore nature. Take the trails west for about half a mile to get to the John Thomas Wildflower Preserve. Combine exploration with exercise by taking advantage of some of the workout equipment along the walking trails. Dogs are also welcome on leashes if you want to bring furry friends along for the fun.
Stone Creek Park does not charge an entry fee, and it's open to the public daily from dawn until dusk. The best trail in the park is the Purple Coneflower trail that runs 2.5 miles from Lawson Park to Wilkerson Park. This trail follows along the creek through Stone Creek Park and provides lots of opportunities to play in the creek, pick flowers, and interact with some forest critters. The Purple Coneflower trail is paved and wheelchair accessible. It's also very flat and great for biking, walking, running, and dog walking.
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Head just 9 miles south of Corinth to the southern shore of Lewisville Lake to explore the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA). This beautiful nature preserve provides opportunities for outdoor adventures with kayaking, hiking, bird watching, camping, and more. If you're looking for an organized activity, book a guided kayak tour or an art boat tour. On the art boat trip, kayakers will head out on the water with painting supplies and find a spot to sit and try to paint their surroundings while in the boat.
Other fun activities offered by LLELA include night hikes, bird walks, campfires, fishing lessons, and tours of the 1869 Minor-Porter Log House. Primitive campsites are available throughout the area for a fun weekend or few days roughing it. Campsites are only $10 per night and camping is allowed throughout the year.
BENDT Distillery
Perfect for a special occasion with friends or a date night out, the BENDT Distillery in Lewisville is just 9 miles south of Corinth and offers whiskey tastings, tours, and yummy snacks. Book a private tour to learn how BENDT whiskey is made and get a tour of the various rooms in the distillery. Their tasting hall offers small bites of food to enjoy with specialty cocktails and whiskey flights. Any time you visit, you'll want to stop at the gift shop for bottles and other merchandise. BENDT also offers a beautiful outdoor whiskey garden with tables available by reservation.
Bayless-Selby House Museum
The Bayless-Selby House Museum located in Denton, just 6 miles northwest of Corinth, is a historical site and museum worth visiting. What started as a small farmhouse built in 1880, became a Victorian Queen-Anne style house built as an addition in 1898. This home was first built by the Bayless family who added on to the house as their family grew. Mr. Bayless was murdered over a contract dispute in 1919. His widow, Mrs. Bayless didn't want to keep the house after witnessing such a tragedy on the property, so she sold it to the Selby family.
Mr. Selby and his family built a greenhouse on the land and became known throughout the area for their roses and floral arrangements used for weddings and funerals. In 1998, the Bayless-Selby house was auctioned off and then donated to the Denton Historical Society and it was moved to its current location in the Denton County Historical Park.
Today, visitors can tour the house and museum to get a picture of what life was like in the late 1800s and early 1900s in Denton. Guided tours are available upon request and should be scheduled in advance, especially for large groups. You can also embark on a free, self-guided tour of the property during their regular business hours from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday in the winter and Tuesday through Saturday in the summer.
Whether you're looking to entertain kids or for something fun to do with friends or on a date, these are the local attractions that Huffines Subaru Corinth recommends checking out. Take some time to visit a few of these places and contact us to let us know how it went. If there's a fun activity in Corinth that you love to enjoy and we didn't mention it, let us know, and we'll check it out.
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