They even have fairly unusual dishes, at least for an American deli, like Hungarian goulash. It's an authentic deli that serves classics like lox and bagels or corned beef sandwich. One of our favorites: Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen. The kids also enjoyed Houston's restaurants, conveniently located near these museums.
If you're staying in a hotel, take mass transit or rideshare to the aquarium. A warning - finding parking downtown isn't always easy. Exhibits include a Ferris wheel, an aquatic carousel and a white tiger exhibit. It's a combination of a world-class aquarium and restaurant. Literally.ĭowntown Aquarium: The aquarium is a perfect excuse to come downtown and grab a bite to eat. Don't miss Death by Natural Causes, an exhibit of things that will kill you. That's because this museum has it all, from a paleontology hall with enormous dinosaur skeletons, to an exhibition of naturally crystallized tourmalines. "Can't we do … something else?" But after a few minutes at the natural science museum, they grew strangely quiet. Houston Museum of Natural Science : I admit, when I told my teenagers we were visiting the museum, they protested. We wish we'd had time to come back for an animal encounter I think my daughter would have loved the reptile one. We spent a lot of time checking out the birds, especially the flamingos. This is home to every kind of exotic animal you know, and a few you don't. Houston Zoo : This zoo is considered one of the best in the country - and with good reason. When it comes to seeing Houston with kids, there's more than space. It's one of the best opportunities in America to learn about the history of spaceflight. But if you arrive early, you can have the place to yourself, even if it's just for a short while. The space center tends to get crowded on weekends and during holiday periods. I felt as if we were walking through a part of history. Our guide took us into an old building that used to serve as a command center for shuttle missions. You'll see spaceships, astronauts in training and the control center for the International Space Station. Check out Space Center Houstonīe sure to set aside time for a Level 9 Tour, which takes you behind the scenes at Johnson Space Center. CityPASS ($62 for adults and $52 for children ages 3 to 11) can offer savings of up to 47% on major attractions such as the Downtown Aquarium, Houston Zoo or Space Center Houston. While many of these attractions don't cost anything or have "free" days, I learned one secret for cutting our entertainment costs. Houston also has public events that are great for the whole family.There are almost too many to fit into one story. You can experience Houston with kids by visiting its kid-friendly museums.Space Center Houston is the must-see attraction, even if you're not into rockets.Turns out there's a lot to keep the whole gang entertained in H-Town - and then some. My kids had a big school project that required their presence for a few weeks. If those aren't the perfect ingredients for a family adventure, then I don't know what are.Ī lot of Houstonians flee to the mountains during the hottest months, seeking relief from the 90-degree temperatures and oppressive humidity. Houston with kids, in the middle of the summer. Watch Video: Looking for a different vacation idea?
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