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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!Downtown AquariumParent rating:  Location: 410 Bagby Street, Houston, TX Downtown Aquarium is a restaurant, aquarium, and amusement park, all in one setting. Carnival games, rides, and a Ferris wheel are just part of the fun. The Aquarium Adventure... |
Williams Tower Water WallParent rating: Location: 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX Take a refreshing break from shopping at the Galleria by walking outsi...
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Hermann ParkParent rating: Location: 6001 Fannin, Houston, TX The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best playground/park in Houston, Hermann Park...
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Katz's Deli & BarParent rating:  Location: 616 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX Anytime of day or night, Katz's serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Kids' menus come with crayons, and the service is very friendly. In additon to the usual favorites, kids meals inc...
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Houston Fire MuseumParent rating: Location: 2403 Milam Street, Houston, TX The Houston Fire Museum aims to capture the rich history of the Houston Fire Department. For kids who like fire trucks, this museum has a "Junior Firehouse Educational Interactive Area," which ...
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Baywatch Dolphin and Harbour ToursParent rating: Location: 21st & Harborside, Galveston, TX Passengers can see Galveston Bay and Galveston from a unique perspective and learn about the local history, wildlife, and folklore on 45-minute Baywatch Dolphin and Harbour Tours. Seating is av...
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Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonParent rating: Location: 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is a cultural complex consisting of two museum buildings, two art schools, two decorative arts centers, and a sculpture garden. Strollers are permitted, ... |
The Health MuseumParent rating: Location: 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX The Health Museum - aka the John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science - is a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. Interactivity begins in the grand ... |
The Grand 1894 Opera HouseParent rating: Location: 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston, TX Having survived the storms of 1900 and 1915, and Hurricanes Carla and Alicia - and now Ike in 2008 - The Grand has a very special place in the history of the community. One of the few remaining...
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Miller Outdoor TheatreParent rating: Location: Caroline Street and Golf Course Drive, Houston, TX Located on nearly eight acres in the heart of Hermann Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre is ...
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Houston ZooParent rating: Location: 1513 North MacGregor Street, Houston, TX The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best place for family bonding in Houston, the Hou...
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Houston Museum of Natural ScienceParent rating: Location: One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best museum for big kids and teens in Houston, the <...
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Moody GardensParent rating: Location: One Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX Visiting Galveston's Moody Gardens is like taking a trip to several different worlds, as the area includes white sand beaches, themed "pyramids," an aquarium, an IMAX 3D movie theater, and more...
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Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature CenterParent rating: Location: 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX Jesse H. Jones Park features 300 acres of natural parkland with a variety of micro-habitats, including natural white sand beaches along Spring Creek, with large numbers of native species...
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Bolivar FerryParent rating: Location: 1000 Ferry Road, Galveston, TX For a unique view of Galveston Bay and a fun boat trip, this free ferry service provided by TxDOT is the only way motorists can cross the waterway from Galveston Island to Bolivar Peninsula. Th...
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