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Skydiving near East Texas is one of those once-in-a-lifetime adventures that instantly answers the “what can we do that older kids will never forget” question. Just a short drive from Tyler, TX, tandem skydiving experiences give teens (when age-appropriate) and adventurous families a chance to step far outside the everyday and into pure adrenaline, floating over wide-open Texas views in a way that feels unreal in the best way.
Family-friendly adventure experiences like skydiving are less about the jump itself and more about the shared courage, the story you all get to tell afterward, and the kind of memory that sticks long after the moment is over.
Skydive East Texas
Cost: starting at $280 for tandem ride
Description: Full service skydiving center offering tandem skydives and training experiences with professional instructors for an unforgettable high adventure experience.
Address: 1 Airport Road, Hangar C39, Gladewater, TX 75647
Phone: (903) 759-3483
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