Stop At: Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, Texas 77058
Explore the wonders of space and let your imagination soar. Go behind the scenes at NASA Johnson Space Center to see the past, present and future of the space program. Transport yourself to the red planet in a fun and interactive exhibit, Mission Mars. Visit the international landmark Independence Plaza, a breathtaking exhibit where you can explore the original authentic shuttle carrier aircraft, topped by a full-sized, high-fidelity space shuttle replica. Be inspired!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby St, Houston, Texas 77002
Experience the wonder of the underwater world as you tour the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland. Discover 400 species of marine life from around the globe, touch and feed live stingrays, and catch a glimpse of the magnificent white tigers of the Maharaja’s Temple.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: The Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030
Delight in the natural world at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, with four floors of dynamic permanent exhibits that will entertain and educate every age group. Explore the vast timeline of fossils, gems and minerals, African wildlife, Texan wildlife, and more. See prehistoric beasts "in action" at one of the largest dinosaur halls in the U.S. Learn about the Americas’ indigenous peoples, explore energy development, and discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030
Discover playful bears, explore the world underwater, and watch as elephants make a splash. When you visit the Houston Zoo, you’re doing more than seeing these and the thousands of other animals. You’re lending a hand to help save animals in the wild. The Houston Zoo. See them. Save them.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet St, Add Parking Locations, Prices, Houston, Texas 77005
Explore the largest museum in the central U.S. The MFAH is home to more than 67,000 works of art from every era of history and all seven continents. Take advantage of an ever-changing schedule brimming with activities and programs for all ages!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah, Texas 77565
Enjoy amusement rides, nine waterfront restaurants, shopping, midway games, live entertainment and weekend festivals. Brave the Bullet rollercoaster, ride the train and Ferris wheel, and plunge 140 feet on the Drop Zone. Kemah Boardwalk appeals to all kids – young and old!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, Texas 77004
At this playground for the mind, your children will harness the power of water as FlowWorks unleashes a tsunami of wet, wild fun; run an entire city at Kidtropolis; leap, jump, crawl and climb up PowerPlay; and create, concoct and invent their own gadgets in the Invention Convention. Rated #1 Children’s Museum by Parents magazine.
Duration: 4 hours