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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!Art Car MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 140 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX For a different kind of museum experience, the Art Car Museum has cars that have been turned into works of art. Cars are covered in beads, colorful tiles, animal skulls, pool balls...a plethora...
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Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonParent rating: ![]() Location: 5216 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX Founded in 1948, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston presents regional, national, and international art from the past 40 years. The Museum also hosts events and educational programs for...
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Emergency ServicesParent rating: ![]() Location: Houston, TX Call 911 for life or death emergencies that require the immediate response of emergency services such as police, fire, or paramedic. Other useful local numbers: Poison Control Center |
Brazos Bend State ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 21901 FM 762, Needville, TX Brazos Bend State Park features almost 5,000 acres of camping, bird watching, hiking, biking, equestrian trails, nature trails, picnic spots, encounters with wildlife, six lakes for fishing<...
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Galveston County Historical MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 2219 Market Street, Galveston, TX Explore Galveston County's rich heritage under the impressive vaulted ceiling of the 1921 City National Bank Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can also learn how l...
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Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: Pier 19, 20th Street & Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX At the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, visitors find three floors of models and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore oil and gas, from seismic technology to expl...
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Lone Star Flight MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 2002 Terminal Drive, Galveston, TX The Lone Star Flight Museum is a volunteer museum dedicated to the men and women who developed aviation into the science it is today and to the memory and spirit of those who flew in defense of...
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Houston METROParent rating: ![]() Location: Houston, TX The Houston METRO is a comprehensive transportation system serving Houston and the surrounding area. METRO's local service fare can be paid with cash, tokens, and a variety of passes. You may ...
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Galleria Shopping CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 5085 Westheimer Street, Houston, TX The Galleria, one of Houston's most popular tourist and shopping destinations, is a world-class, upscale shopping complex. In terms of size, the Galleria ranks first in Texas and fourth ...
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Armand Bayou Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 8500 Bay Area Boulevard, Pasadena, TX Over five miles of hiking trails wind through several diverse ecosystems, including bayou, prairie, forest, and marshland, in the area's largest nature park. The Discovery Loop takes vi... |
Houston Visitors CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX Make the first stop on your itinerary the Houston Visitors Center. Located on the first floor in historic City Hall, this state-of-the-art center offers everything from museum-quality historic ...
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TicketmasterParent rating: ![]() Location: Houston, TX Ticketmaster, the ticketing agent of choice for most large-scale venues and events, sometimes has great deals. Click on the website to buy tickets to sporting events, concerts, family events, a...
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Sam Houston ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX Sam Houston Park dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, when it was established as the city's first park. Nestled in the heart of downtown Houston, the park is a nice spot to enjoy...
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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 3523 Battleground Road, La Porte, TX The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Park is where the battle that brought Texas its independence was fought. The site consists of the San Jacinto Museum of History inside the bas...
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