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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!Buffalo Bayou: Sabine PromenadeParent rating: ![]() Location: Sabine Street and Walker-Sabine, Houston, TX The Sabine Promenade - a waterfront park along both banks of Buffalo Bayou - offers a quiet respite from the hubbub on the streets above, with a paved path ideal for strolling or biking....
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Downtown TunnelParent rating: ![]() Location: Houston, TX Houston's Downtown Tunnel is a series of underground passageways connecting street-level office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and the entertainment venues throughout the Theater District. The...
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Bayou BendParent rating: ![]() Location: 1 Westcott Street, Houston, TX Run by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Bayou Bend has one o...
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1940 Air Terminal MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 8325 Travelair Road, Houston, TX The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is housed in Houston's original art-deco air terminal at William P. Hobby Airport, showcasing the rich heritage of civil aviation, including the airlines, general a...
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The Menil CollectionParent rating: ![]() Location: 1515 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX The Menil Collection is a unique museum housing the collection of John and Dominique de Menil. The vast collection - comprised of almost 15,000 artworks and artifacts dating back thousan...
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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... |
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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The Heritage SocietyParent rating: ![]() Location: 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX An outdoor, interactive history museum located in Sam Houston Park...
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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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Houston Railroad MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: Gulf Coast Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc., 7390 Mesa Rd, Houston, TX The Houston Railroad Museum displays a collection of locomotives, passenger cars, and more. |
The Spot Kitchen and Tiki BarParent rating: ![]() Location: 3204 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX If you're looking to avoid the touristy chain restaurants on Galveston, The Spot is, well, the spot. Set in three old houses which have been jigsawed together, the restaurant is big, but divide...
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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 |
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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Military Museum of TexasParent rating: ![]() Location: 8611 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX The Military Museum provides a large area for displays of military vehicles, artillery field pieces, field equipment, and other military support equipment. The Museum collects, re...
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Houston Maritime MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 2204 Dorrington Street, Houston, TX Historic ship models, the Luykx Navigation Instrument Collection, and numerous other nautical items at the Houston Maritime Museum offer insight into how maritime history has shaped our world. ...
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