Things to Do in Texas
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George Ranch Historical Park
Houston, Texas
The Texan George in question is not a president, but rather a rancher, one of a line of folks who settled this sprawling acreage in 1824 and kept it running for 100 years....
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Kemah Boardwalk
Houston, Texas
Take one waterside location, add some thrill rides, shake visitors, and voila: vintage-style boardwalk. ...
Amusement Park
Live Music Venue
Boutique
Boat Ride
Umlauf Sculpture Garden
Austin, Texas
Kids at this tranquil spot might think they're taking a garden-variety nature tour. But the outdoor museum is really a stellar introduction to art. Spread across six wooded acres...
Art Museum
Garden
Bats at Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
Austin, Texas
Sure, New York earns top honors for having the most people. But for most bats in an urban area that prize goes to Austin. It may seem like a dubious...
Scenic Landmark
Park
Battleship Texas
Houston, Texas
Turn the corner into this state park, and the grey behemoth appears like a giant ghost: an enormous battleship bearing the weight of 36 years of war service. ...
Historical Landmark
History Museum
Dallas World Aquarium
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Children enter a world unlike their own at the Dallas World Aquarium....
Sightseeing Tour
Roadside Landmark
Park
The Health Museum
Houston, Texas
Convincing kids that a whole museum devoted to health will be a fun place to visit may be difficult, but just ask them to give it 15 minutes -- they'll be hooked much sooner than that. ...
Science & Nature Museum
Space Center Houston
Houston, Texas
The next best thing to actual blast off, this working space center is a giant "wow," where astronauts train, scientists work, and mission control still guides shuttles to a safe landing. ...
Science & Nature Museum
Visitors Center
Texas State Capitol
Austin, Texas
Situated in downtown Austin, the state's capitol building can be explored through free 45-minute tours...
Sightseeing Tour
Historical Landmark
Downtown Aquarium
Houston, Texas
Kids can be forgiven for forgetting the "fish" part of the aquarium -- they'll probably have a hard time making it past the Ferris wheel and miniature train in the front yard. ...
Science & Nature Museum
Amusement Park
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