Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Houston
Downtown Aquarium
Aquatic destination with touch pools. Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.
Sam Houston Park
Expansive spot with historic structures. Historically focused park featuring guided tours of old structures dating back to the 1800s.
Discovery Green
Modern park with many activities. Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking & exercise classes.
Eleanor Tinsley Park
Park with running trails in a green belt. Park popular for its running trails, lush green hills & playing host to multiple annual festivals.
Escape Hunt Houston
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Children's Museum Houston
Lively kid haven with hands-on exhibits. Bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab & a Tot Spot.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Renowned dinosaur hall & butterfly house. Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
Smither Park
Small park with whimsical mosaic art. Urban green space with a quirky collection of large mosaic sculptures created by local artists.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Trails & activities in natural setting. 155-acre urban green space offering nature trails, exhibits, workshops & events in various habitats.
Eclectic Menagerie Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Nature Discovery Center
Visit this great place for kids and families!
The Woodlands Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits & imaginative play. Interactive exhibits & imaginative play are the focus of this museum designed for young children.
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