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Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

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Museum for unusual & bizarre artifacts. Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.

Mazes, mirrors & a laser challenge. Family attraction with a mirrored maze, fun-house mirrors, a candy shop & The Vault Laser Challenge.

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Shops, eateries & hotels along the river. Iconic area with landscaped walkways, bridges, restaurants, bars, hotels, shops & boat tours.

Park with fountains & historic buildings. Iconic park housing Tower of the Americas, Institute of Texan Cultures, fountains & a playground.

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Visit this great place for kids and families!

750-ft. tower with a revolving eatery. 750-ft. landmark with an observation deck, revolving eatery, stationary bar & a 4D adventure ride.

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Artificial riverside cave feature. Riverfront artificial cave designed by Carlos Cortés, with water features & stalactites.

Interactive exhibits & creative programs. 2-story museum promoting learning & discovery through interactive exhibits & creative programs.

Trails, sports, picnics & train rides. Historic riverside park with trails, picnic & play areas, athletic fields & miniature train rides.

Amusement park & party venue for kids. Classic children’s amusement park with an old-school carousel & Ferris wheel, a snack bar & parties.

54 acres, 750 species, exhibits & train. Sprawling zoo with 750 species (from alligators to zebras), cageless habitats, exhibits & a train.

Serene spot with trails, a pond & a cafe. Scenic, 38-acre area with trails, a pond, roses & native plants, a glass conservatory & a cafe.

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Ranger-led tours on 18th-century grounds. Guided tours offered at a 948-acre park with 4 1700s colonial missions, a visitor center & trails.

Hands-on aquarium with a bounce house. Small, interactive aquarium offering touch tanks, fish feeding, an aviary & an inflatable play area.

Amusement park for all ages & abilities. Amusement center with acres of themed areas, rides & attractions for individuals with special needs.

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