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3523 HWY 134
La Porte,
TX 77571
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/battle
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Adamson Lagoon in College Station at Bee Creek Par
1900 Anderson
College Station,
TX 77840
979-764-3735
www.cstx.gov
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A family-oriented water park. Attractions include: a large serpentine water slide, a stump slide, tadpole slide, lily pad walk, and water basketball. |
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Aquarium Restaurant Downtown
410 Bagby @ Memorial Dr
Houston,
TX
713-223-FISH
www.aquariumrestaurants.com
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Activities include Aquarium Adventures Exhibit, rides such as a Ferris Wheel, carousel, lighthouse dive and train ride, games and a water play area. |
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Art Car Museum
140 Heights Blvd.
Houston,
TX 77077
www.artcarmuseum.com
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Battleship Texas State Historic Site
3523 HWY 134
La Porte,
TX
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/battle
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Bayou Wildlife Park
5050 FM 517
Alvin,
TX
281-337-6376
www.bayouwildlifepark.com
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Blue Bell Ice Creamery Tour in Brenham
1101 South Blue Bell Rd
Brenham,
TX 77833
800-327-8135
www.bluebell.com
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Chmielewski Blueberry Farm
23810 Bauer Hockley Rd
Hockley,
TX 77447
281-304-0554
www.chmielewski-blueberry.com
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Forbidden Gardens in Katy
23500 Franz Rd
Katy,
TX
281-347-8000
www.forbidden-gardens.com
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A fascinating outdoor museum replicating some of China's major historic scenes. Guided ours take you back to the third century BC to view the first Emperor's amazing 6,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale. The tour continues to the intricately detailed miniatures of the famous Forbidden City in Beijing which served as palaces for nearly 500 years of Imperial rule. Come and experience the mystery and magic of Imperial China. Forbidden Gardens is a must-see for everyone who wants to embark on an unforgettable journey to a faraway land without stepping outside of Texas. |
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George Observatory at Brazos Bend State Park
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TX
281-242-3055
www.hmns.org/see_do/george_observatory.asp
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Hong Kong City Mall (Hong Kong Supermarket) in Chi
11021 Bellaire Blvd
Houston,
TX 77072
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The biggest Asian indoor mall in the southeastern United States. Over two dozen restaurants and cafes and several dozen more offices and shops makes this place feel like a small city. The beautiful Asian architecture, colorful gardens, fountains filled with lily pads, and an enormous parking lot makes it a centerpiece for the Houston Asian community. |
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive
Houston,
TX 77024
713-681-8433
www.HoustonArboretum.org
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Houston Fire Museum
2403 Milam
Houston,
TX 77006
713-524-2526
www.houstonfiremuseum.org
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Ice Skate USA
303 Memorial City
Houston,
TX 77024
713-463-9296
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www.iceskatememorialcity.com |
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Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah,
TX
877-285-3624
www.kemahboardwalk.com
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Feature shopping, restaurants such as Landry's Joe's Crab Shack and Saltgrass and amusement rides! Also a dancing fountain, midway games/arcade, and concerts! |
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Kings Orchard in Plantersville
11282 County Road 302
Plantersville,
TX 77363
936-894-2766
www.kingsorchard.com
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Pick blackberries, blueberries, and vegetables! Different flowers also available, type depends on the season.? Schools, Daycares, Scout Troops, Birthday Parties, etc are welcomed! |
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Lake Somerville
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TX
www.rtis.com/reg/somerville/default.htm
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Nestles between the hill country to the west and the piney woods to the east, Somerville, today is a major recreational resort. Lake Somerville provides the sports-minded individuals with 11,460 acres of lake for water-oriented activities such as fishing, boating, and water skiing, sail boating, wind-surfing, jet skiing and swimming. The 85 miles of shoreline offers picnicking, camping, hunting and sightseeing. Also includes nature trails and other parks that include biking and equestrian trail. |
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Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal Drive
Galveston,
TX 77554
409-740-7722
www.lonestarflight.org
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The Museum displays over 40 historically significant aircraft and over 1500 artifacts that demonstrate the quantum leap in technology from gliders to space over the past century. |
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Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
22306 Aldine Westfield Rd
Humble,
TX 77338
281-443-8731
www.cp4.hctx.net/mercer
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MFAH (Museum of Fine Arts Houston)
1001 Bissonnet Street
Houston,
TX 77005
713-639-7300
www.mfah.org/education
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Target Free First Sundays. The first Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. families can experience the wide world of art at one of the nation?s premier art exhibition spaces. Admission is free for the entire day and family-friendly programs include musical performances, artist workshops, films, and more. No pre-registration is necessary, and you may drop in and stay as long as you wish. |
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Miller Outdoor Theater
6000 Hermann Park Drive
Houston,
TX 77030
281-373-3386
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
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Has tons of FREE family events! Visit our website for schedule! |
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Moody Gardens
One Hope Boulevard
Galveston,
TX 77554
800-582-4673
www.moodygardens.org
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Features a 10 story Rainforest Pyramid offering an incredible tropical environment, and is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. Join us for an exciting day exploring the Discovery Pyramid and take a fascinating adventure ride in the IMAX Ride film Theater. Prices for attractions vary. |
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Moorhead's Blueberry Farm
19531 Moorhead Rd
Conroe,
TX
281-572-1265
www.morrheadsblueberryfarm.com
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Open daily 7 am to 9 pm. |
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NASA, Space Center Houston
Clear Lake,
TX
281-244-2100
www.spacecenter.org
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Some attractions include the NASA tram tour, Space Center Theatre, Blast Off Theatre, The Feel of Space, Astronaut Gallery, and many more! |
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Nature Discovery Center
7112 Newcastle
Bellaire,
TX 77401
713-667-6550
www.naturediscoverycenter.org
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Oil Ranch
23501 Macedonia
Hockley,
TX 77447
281-859-1616
www.oilranch.com
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San Jacinto Monument/Museum of History
1 Monument Circle
La Porte,
TX 77571
281-479-2421
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/battle
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2026 Lockheed Street
Galveston,
TX 77554
409-770-9283
www.schlitterbahn.com
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Features uphill water coasters, water slides, kid's playgrounds, whitewater rapids, wave pool, hot tubs, plus the Boogie Bahn surf ride. |
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Sea Center Texas
300 Medical Drive
Lake Jackson,
TX
979-292-0100
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacent
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A state-of-the-art marine fish hatchery and aquarium located on 75 acres in Lake Jackson, Texas. Always FREE. |
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Showboat Drive-In
22422 FM 2920
Hockley,
TX 77447
281-351-5224
www.theshowboatdrivein.com
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Texas Rock Gym
1526 Campbell Road
Houston,
TX
713-973-7625
www.texasrockgym.com
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Texas Rock Gym has over 14,000 square feet of climbing walls. Hundreds of climbing routes are set to provide challenges for climbers of all ages and skills levels. Classes & Birthday Parties available! |
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The Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz
Houston,
TX 77004
713-522-1138
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www.cmhouston.org |
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The Health Museum
1515 Hermann Drive
Houston,
TX 77004
713-521-1515
www.mhms.org
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Family Science Workshops designed to allow exciting hands-on learning opportunities. |
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The Houston Audubon Society
Houston,
TX
www.houstonaudubon.org
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The Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary in West Houston is a 17.5 acre wooded sanctuary along Rummel Creek with a restored log cabin that houses a variety of education programs reaching out into Houston and surrounding areas. Visit our website to print off the bird checklist. |
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The Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston,
TX 77030
713-533-6500
www.houstonzoo.org
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Set in a lush 55 acre landscape in the heart of the nation's fourth largest city, the Houston Zoo is home to more than 4,500 animals representing more than 800 species. |
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The Japanese Garden in Houston Hermann Park
Main St and Sunset Blvd
Houston,
TX
713-466-1690
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A daimyo style, and includes a tea garden, a kaiyushiki stroll garden, and a scroll garden. The entry garden is a dry landscape garden. Curved pathways in the garden are covered with crushed stone similar to moonstone. The Japanese Gardens is located near Rice University a few minutes from downtown Houston. |
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The Orange Show
2401 Munger Street
Houston,
TX 77023
713-926-6368
www.orangeshow.org
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The Orange Show is a folk-art environment a monumental work of handmade architecture in Houston's east end. The outdoor 3,000 square foot monument is maze like in design and includes an oasis, a wishing well, a pond, a stage, a museum, a gift shop, and several upper decks. It is constructed of concrete, brick, steel and found objects including gears, tiles, wagon wheels, mannequins, tractor seats and statuettes. |
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Washington on the Brazos State Park
Park Road 12
Washington,
TX
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The 293-acre state historic site, is located on the original town site of Washington, a major political and commercial center in early Texas. The site is comprised of three main attractions Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, administered by Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the Star of the Republic Museum, administered by Blinn College. |
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Weather Museum
5104 Caroline St
Houston,
TX 77004
713-529-3076
www.weathermuseum.org
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