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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!National Museum of Funeral HistoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, TX For a different kind of museum experience, check out the National Museum of Funeral History, where the motto is "Any Day Above Ground Is A Good One." The Museum is home to rare artif...
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New World MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 5230 Center Street, Houston, TX The New World Museum is a non-profit institution dedicated to the presentation of Hispanic art. The museum hosts exhibits and other special events. |
Allen's LandingParent rating: ![]() Location: 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX Allen's Landing is where the city of Houston was founded when August C. Allen and John K. Allen stepped ashore in 1836. The recently revitalized spot now features a terrace overlooking Buffalo ...
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Weather MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 5104 Caroline Street, Houston, TX The John C. Freeman Weather Museum at the Weather Research Center presents an opportunity to learn about the many different aspects of weather, including science, history, and safety. O... |
Waugh BridgeParent rating: ![]() Location: Waugh Drive at Allen Parkway, Houston, TX The Waugh Bridge's underside is home to a Mexican free-tailed bat colony. As many as 300,000 bats live there (peaking in the summer but remaining year-round) and emerge each evening at d...
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Houston Downtown HotelsParent rating: ![]() Location: Houston, TX Houston Downtown Hotels is an online source for finding hotels in the downtown Houston area. The site includes a directory with descriptions, and visitors can make reservations at any 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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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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Key Maps StoreParent rating: ![]() Location: 1411 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX Key Maps - local publisher of street atlases for Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Galveston-Brazoria counties - also has a store in the heart of Houston that sells these street maps and much ...
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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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Lucette Rieger, Tour GuideParent rating: ![]() Location: Houston, TX Lucette Rieger is a certified professional tour guide specializing in the greater Houston area, including Galveston. She is fluent in English, French, and Turkish, and speaks some German. |
Houston Hot Air BalloonsParent rating: ![]() Location: Houston, TX For a truly unique way to entertain guests from out of town - or maybe for a very special occasion for a family - Houston Hot Air Balloons offers a phenomenal view of the city from 500 to 1,000...
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