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Family-Friendly Attractions
Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions in Texas [2025]
Space Center Houston
4.7
/5
272 reviews
8.0
From CAD 41.26
Based on 10,062 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +12812442100
Address: 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-6 hours
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Texas
Saved by 115 users158 positive reviews
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It's super convenient to scan the code directly for admission! As an official NASA attraction, this place completely exceeded expectations-real rockets and lunar modules are close at hand, and the experience of touching moon rocks is so shocking! The guided car project is highly recommended. Professional tour guides reveal the secrets of the astronaut training center and the mission control room, and even children are fascinated by it. The interactive area is super interesting, and the simulated space capsule operation and gravity experience make the whole family play and don't want to leave. The souvenir shop has a lot of exclusive aerospace peripherals at reasonable prices. The route design of the venue is scientific, and the essence can be visited in half a day. It is a must-visit for technology fans and parent-child tours! The barrier-free facilities are complete throughout the journey, and the staff are super enthusiastic. Such a high-value aerospace science base is definitely worth a second visit!
Super cool experience for the first time. The exhibits were incredibly interesting and beautifully placed. It does get very crowded, but I personally don't mind that due to being used to these attractions. There's absolutely something for everyone, lots of accessibility, and wonderful information.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
4.3
/5
62 reviews
5.8
From CAD 34.44
Based on 5,373 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17136394629
Address: 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Texas
44% positive reviews
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The Natural Science Museum displays many ancient animal fossil specimens. The facilities of this science museum are also very unique. You can see many interesting things. The collection of the entire museum is also quite rich, and the large dinosaur fossils are very shocking.
This museum was definitely a pleasant surprise. I thought that after visiting so many natural history museums, I wouldn't be impressed by it, but I didn't expect that I would like this museum so much and I will come again.
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SeaWorld San Antonio
4.9
/5
40 reviews
5.4
From CAD 119.30
Based on 4,868 reviews
West San Antonio | >100 km from downtown
Phone +12105204732
Address: 10500 SeaWorld Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
500 animals & kids' playground
Explore 100+ marine life wonders
85% positive reviews
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At the Ocean World, you can watch the performances of California sea lions and the cuteness of baby sea lions up close, and you can also experience the fun of feeding the baby sea lions yourself. It is also a good choice to go to the penguin house to watch the life of the little penguins.
In Ocean World, you can experience the cuteness and happiness of animals up close, play aerial games and take aerial adventures, and there are often colorful themed activities. It is a great place to take children to watch animal shows and play in the water during family holidays.
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Houston Museum District
4.5
/5
19 reviews
4.8
Based on 722 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17137151939
Address: Houston, TX, USA
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Texas
Highlights:
Walkable & family-friendly activities
Family-friendly stroll & explore
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Houston is a city with a relatively small population. This museum district has very rich facilities and content. A large number of American cultural architectural styles can be seen here. The overall construction area of Houston's museum district is also quite huge.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Houston Museum of Art is a museum of everything and there is something for everyone. If you are traveling with children, the Children's Museum is definitely the best choice. If you like fine arts, the Houston Art Center is an impressive museum that is no less impressive than those in New York. Of course, you need to take a means of transportation to get from one museum to another. If you encounter a sunny day, it would be a perfect thing to visit the Houston area!
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San Antonio Zoo
4.9
/5
8 reviews
4.7
From CAD 40.77
>100 km from downtown
Phone +12107347184
Address: 3903 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 17 of Best Things to Do in Texas
Highlights:
A rich diversity of endangered animal breeding programs
Enjoy the charm of diverse birds in this birding paradise
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The San Antonio Zoo is a great place for families, with plenty of attractions for kids, a good mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits, and lots of spots to rest. The animals seem well cared for, and there’s a wide variety to see, from giraffes to playful otters. The layout makes it easy to explore without feeling overwhelmed, and there are plenty of snack stands and shaded areas to take a break. The highlight of our visit was the kangaroo experience, where we got to walk among them up close. Overall, it’s a fun, well-maintained zoo that’s worth a visit.
This zoo has a lot of animals to see. it's a great zoo. The only downside is the parking so either get there early. All the indoor exhibits close at 5. The elephants had already been put up by the time we made it around to view them.
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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
4.6
/5
66 reviews
4.5
Based on 5,936 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +12145156615
Address: 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 19 of Best Things to Do in Texas
60% positive reviews
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always have seasonal beautiful flowers and shrubs arrangements. great place for picnics, or just walking in the beauty of nature
The botanical garden is also a free park. The Dallas Botanical Garden is also quite large. There are many plants in this place. The Dallas Botanical Garden is also very comfortable. The large areas of plants are very lush and clean, and it is also very fun.
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The Dallas World Aquarium
4.4
/5
65 reviews
4.1
Based on 4,883 reviews
Dallas City Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +12147202224
Address: 1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
See various large marine creatures
Interactive marine life experience
75% positive reviews
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The Dallas World Aquarium was the biggest surprise of this trip. It was more fun and beautiful than any other attraction in the Dallas Citypass. Perhaps because of this, the attractions in the Citypass do not include the aquarium, and the tickets have to be purchased separately for about $25.
Visiting the aquarium is an exciting thing, especially before entering the door, you can see the full forest style layout at the door. There are big birds outside the door, and you can also see little penguins playing in the water from the side. After entering, go directly to the second floor, first there are birds, then small animals such as monkeys and sloths, and then marine animals. I have to say that there is a lobby in DWA that is divided into many small areas on the wall. There are different marine animals in each small window, and the name of the sea area is also marked on it.
DWA is generally good, and the layout is good. There are rarely a group of people crowded together. The place feels small, but we still see a lot of animals.
The aquarium is not very big, but it is really fun. It is a very important aquarium facility. The aquarium is also a very large space with a rich variety of aquatic plants and animals. The tour route is also very good. I like coming here very much.
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