20 Places to Visit

20 Kid Friendly Places to Visit Children’s Museum of Houston Thursday Free Family Nights, Family Adventures, and special educator membership make it affordable for all.

Special events allow everyone to participate, including: MLK Kids Peace Rally, Sensory-Friendly Events, Young Inventors Showcase and Family Literacy Program. The parent resource library is a first of its kind in the country.

Hermann Park The first public park in Houston provides a wooded site with picnic areas, running trails, lots of on-leash dog walking areas, the Houston Zoological Gardens, a public golf course and an outdoor theater featuring plays and live music.

Houston Zoo One of Texas’ best zoos is right here in Houston. Explore animal habitats, 4D Experiences, giraffe feedings, Naturally Wild Swap Shop and Meet the Keeper talks/encounters/feedings, Water Play Park, Sneak Peek tours, Zoo Crew experiences, and Vet for a Day programs provide fun for toddlers to teens.

Houston Museum District Wonderful and exciting... just walking over is already a lot of fun. Therer are 20 museums to see, All excellent!

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7-Acre Wood Come play in a 7 1/2 acre old-fashioned Family Fun Park! Visit the petting zoo, mini golf course, western play town, play fort, huge playground, gigantic sandbox, zip line, sand volleyball, horseshoes and much more. Healthy family fun that kids love!

Miller Outdoor Theatre Miller Outdoor Theatre, in Hermann Park, offers an 8-month season of free outdoor performances. See concerts, theater, dance, and children’s programming. milleroutdoortheatre.com

Cypress Trails Equestrian Center Just 20 minutes north of Downtown Houston, Cypress Trails Equestrian Center is a sanctuary for horse lovers of all skill levels. www.horseridingfun.com Oil Ranch 56 Acres of fun and education. Petting zoo, Train, Hayride, Miniature Golf, Pony Rides, 5 Playgrounds, Sports Fields, Basketball Court, and Paintball.

Spend the whole day petting animals, playing at the pool, or mining for gemstones with your family and friends.

Water Wall The Water Wall, near the Galleria, offers a respite from commerce. Sit under the spray on a hot day, or people watch and take pictures.

Brazos Bend State Park Offers a variety of activities for everyone: biking, fishing, hiking, birding, camping, star-gazing, and opportunities to learn about Texas’ bountiful natural history via free programs and guided hikes.

George Ranch Historical Park Costumed guides take you back in time on a tour of a working 19th century ranch.www.georgeranch.org

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Crocodile Encounter Follow the activities of Houston’s largest wildlife show and find out what it’s really like to live and work with the nations largest group of Nile crocodiles.

Houston Museum of Natural Science Explore Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham IMAX® Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and over a dozen permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native Americans, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife and more.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Visitors view innovative exhibitions, talk with artists-in-residence, create their own craft objects in workshops.

Sugar Land Skeeters Baseball Led by Manager and former Major League All-Star Gary Gaetti, hey are the biggest little minor league professional baseball club in America!

Discovery Green Enjoy the multiple activities from fountains, gardens, and play areas, to classes, workshops, art, and reading. This place is phenomenal. Not to mention the festivals, signature events, and ice-skating.

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Downtown Aquarium Experience all the Downtown Aquarium has to offer : Amusement rides, carnival games thrill, aquarium adventures and hands-on encounters with stingrays, crabs, and other invertebrates

Kemah Boardwalk With shops, restaurants, aquarium, boat rides, train rides, and roller coasters you’ll be wildly entertained.

Moody Gardens The Rainforest Pyramid®, the Aquarium Pyramid®, and the handson discovery museum, the 3D and 4D Theaters, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Palm Beach and the annual Festival of Lights make a whole day wonderful destination for the entire family.