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  Children's Museum of Houston

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  Children's Museum of Houston

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  A Playground For Your Mind

     More than 14 pulsating exhibits make the Children's Museum of Houston one of the top rated in the country. Packed with daily activities and invigorating performances, its the place where minds come out to play! The Childrens Museum of Houston is 2009 Nickelodeons Parents Pick Awards Best Museum in Houston and is the only childrens Museum in Texas to receive a 5-star nationwide rating from Citysearch.com. Serving more than 750,000 people annually, the Children's Museum of Houston is the highest-attended youth Museum in the country for its size. The Museum is dedicated to transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning and offers 14 galleries of hands-on exhibits and innovative bilingual learning programs for kids ages birth to 12 years. The Museum operates as a 501(c)(3) under the direction of a Board of Directors and is located at 1500 Binz in Houstons Museum District. Admission is $8 per person and $7 for seniors 65+. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission. Free Family Nights are offered Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. courtesy of The Wortham Foundation, Inc. and Kathrine and the late John P. McGovern, M.D. (less) ... Read more

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  Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

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  Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

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  Houston Educational Family Activity!

     The mission of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (HANC), one of the first nature education facilities for children in the state of Texas, provides services to nearly 200,000 visitors annually. The Arboretum also provides nature education for more than 10,000 children annually.

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  Houston Downtown Aquarium

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  Houston Downtown Aquarium

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  Family Dining and Adventure at the Houston Downtown Aquarium

     Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around a floor to ceiling 150,000-gallon aquarium, home to over 100 species of aquatic life from around the globe. Each guest will have excellent views of fascinating creatures as they swim right by your table; including reticulated rays, moray eels, giant groupers that weigh over 250 pounds, shovel-nosed guitarfish and a very rare napoleon wrasse from Australia. The Aquarium is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Aquarium restaurant offers a variety of seafood specialties, steaks, chicken, salads, pasta dishes and decadent desserts.

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  Houston Zoo

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  Houston Zoo

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  Naturally Wild!

     One of the Ten Best Zoos for Kids, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a unique educational and conservation resource serving 1.7 million guests annually. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals representing more than 800 species. Operated by the not-for-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., the Houston Zoo is located at 6200 Golf Course Drive in beautiful Hermann Park. The Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Central Standard Time (last admission at 5 p.m.) and from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. during Central Daylight Time (last admission at 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed Christmas Day. Regular admission is $11 for adults, $6 for seniors, $7 for children ages 2-11 and FREE for children under 2. Visit the courtesy booth at your neighborhood Fiesta Mart and purchase an adult Zoo admission for $9 and a child Zoo admission for $6. Zoo memberships start at only $55. (less) ... Read more

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  Jumping World

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  Jumping World

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  It's Party Time! Everybody Jump at Jumping World

     Jumping World is an indoor adventure park that is originally from Houston. Our facilities provide families an active and safe entertainment! Rated the Best Spot for Aid-Conditioned Bouncing by Houstonia Magazine!

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  Rainforest Cafe

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  Rainforest Cafe

  Part adventure, part restaurant, and wholly entertaining. The Rainforest Cafe is A WILD PLACE TO EAT® and exciting thrill for all ages. Wild times await in a decorative jungle with animatronics and a menu of delicious American and tropical fare. Visitors can also hover over "Wild Bunch" attire and hundreds of private-label souvenirs at the Rainforest Cafe Retail Village, while Tracy the Talking Tree speaks up every 30 seconds with an earth-friendly message.

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  Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark

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  Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark

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  Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is a 26-acre oasis of thrilling waterpark adventures. The third waterpark in the Schlitterbahn family of parks features more than 30 attractions designed in the Schlitterbahn tradition of ride innovation. The park also features the next generation of the award-winning Transportainment river system that combines three unique rivers into one endless floating adventure. And an award winning Heated-Indoor Waterpark section open in early Spring and through December.

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  The Health Museum

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  The Health Museum

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  In the heart of Houston, The Health Museum inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences and the human body. With over 2.5 million visitors, we are the most interactive and popular science learning center of its kind and a favorite among Houstonians. The Health Museum is committed to excellence in innovative and interactive health and science educational experiences

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  Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark

  Galveston

  Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark

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  Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is a 26-acre oasis of thrilling waterpark adventures. The third waterpark in the Schlitterbahn family of parks features more than 30 attractions designed in the Schlitterbahn tradition of ride innovation. The park also features the next generation of the award-winning Transportainment river system that combines three unique rivers into one endless floating adventure. And an award winning Heated-Indoor Waterpark section open in early Spring and through December.

Family Dining

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  Houston Downtown Aquarium

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  Houston Downtown Aquarium

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  Family Dining and Adventure at the Houston Downtown Aquarium

     Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around a floor to ceiling 150,000-gallon aquarium, home to over 100 species of aquatic life from around the globe. Each guest will have excellent views of fascinating creatures as they swim right by your table; including reticulated rays, moray eels, giant groupers that weigh over 250 pounds, shovel-nosed guitarfish and a very rare napoleon wrasse from Australia. The Aquarium is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Aquarium restaurant offers a variety of seafood specialties, steaks, chicken, salads, pasta dishes and decadent desserts.