Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Houston is one of Texas' largest cities and is best known for its connection to the oil industry. What visitors may not realize is that there are many fun activities for children in Houston. An added bonus? Adults will find that these destinations are just as interesting for them as for their little ones.
A giant playground for the mind, the Children's Museum of Houston is packed with interactive exhibits like Flow Works, Invention Convention, Building Zone, and the Think Tank. Other exhibits showcase life in other cultures, while Kid's Hall is a giant playroom and Power Play gets the kids up and moving. After so much activity, you may need a break. Fortunately, the museum also has a cafe for hungry families, a gift shop and even a library.
The Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St.
Houston, TX 77004
713- 522-1138
cmhouston.org
Six acres of entertainment, shopping, and dining await visitors at the Downtown Aquarium. Kids can participate in an array of carnival games, ride the vintage carousel, and hop on the ferris wheel or the thrill ride, Lighthouse Dive. Visitors can also see endangered white tigers and a python. Of course, there are hundreds of fish and sea creatures in the 500,000 gallon tank, too.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St.
Houston, TX 77002
713- 223- 3474
aquariumrestaurants.com
Learn all about NASA and space exploration at the Space Center Houston. Take a behind-the-scenes tour to see astronauts training, touch rocks from the moon or let the kids expend energy in the Kids' Space Place on the giant play structure and interactive exhibits.
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
281-218-6148
spacecenter.org