Schlitterbahn Waterparks, one of America's premier theme parks, has three locations in Texas, making it accessible where ever you live in the state. All parks are divided into three themed sections with one containing the more thrilling water rides; one containing a swimming area, wave, and river pool; and the other a themed section that varies from park to park. The three different parks are located in Galveston Island, South Padre Island, and New Braunfels. These high-quality theme parks provide an endless day of activities for children and the whole family.
Converted from an old factory built in 1801, the Dallas World Aquarium rests in the historic West End District in downtown Dallas. The aquarium displays four different exhibits. The Wilds of Borneo Entrance exhibit features plants and animals living in the region of Southeast Asia. The Orinoco-Secrets of the River is a rain-forest exhibit. The showcase stretches through several levels of the building. Children can see exotic birds fly free throughout the exhibit, and the vegetation includes indigenous plants from Venezuela. The aquarium also displays an exhibit featuring animals from South Africa and the Yucatan Peninsula.
How many children dream of being astronauts and about zooming off into outer space? NASA's Johnson Space Center is located in Houston, where children can view and explore real spaceships. Johnson Space Center also features the Space Center Theater, which highlights the moon mission; Blast Off Theater, a ride in which guests experience a space ship blasting off; and the NASA tour, which allows visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how NASA operates.
Austin is partially known for the Barton Springs, which attract thousands of visitors each year. Barton Springs are natural underground springs that flow to the man-made Barton Pool. The water stays 68 degrees Fahrenheit all year, which is especially refreshing for children and families during the brutal, hot summer months.
