Pleasing the family when you are about to take a little break can be quite difficult. Fortunately, with the plethora of Texas tourist attractions available to visit, you really are in a position to answer the age-old question, “Are we there yet?”
Texas is a big state, and while some might think that navigating the ins and outs of the Lone Star State doesn’t seem particularly interesting for a vacation, Texas makes sure to pack as much as it can for people of all ages and no matter if you’re a Texan native or not.
Here are nine very interesting tourist attractions that are sure to please the whole family:
1. Horseshoe Junction – If your family likes arcade games, go-kart racing, or miniature golf, Horseshoe Junction is the place to be. Horsehoe Junction is a little less well known, which means you can avoid the kinds of crowds that can make family fun parks difficult to navigate.
2. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Park in Brenham, TX – This place is perfect if you like history and have always been curious about the origins of Texas. It is located on the Brazos River and gives you a look at the birth of the Lone Star State.
3. Texas Cotton Gin Museum in Burton Texas – Visit the oldest working cotton gin in the United States. Admission is free and visitors have the opportunity to see the cotton ginned and baled.
4. Tour Kyle Field – If you’re a fan of college football, Texas is a great place to visit some great places. Perhaps the coolest is the home of the 12th man, Kyle Field, home of the Texas A&M Aggies. You even have close proximity to the George HW Bush Presidential Library.
5. Birthplace of Texas GeoTour: Your family may not be willing to give up your technology. Why not use it for a rather fun adventure? This geo tour covers all of Washington County, TX and is the first official geo tour in the state. Geocaching is like an outdoor treasure hunt in the real world using a smartphone or GPS. Think Texas scavenger hunt meets Pokémon Go.
6. LBJ Presidential Library and Museum: Austin has a lot to do, but you can’t pass up a visit to the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. It gives visitors the chance to learn about the man in charge of taking over the country after JFK’s assassination.
7. Space Center Houston – This is the official visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. You can walk through the Independence space shuttle replica and you can even touch a moon rock.
8. The Riverwalk in San Antonio: Described as “The American Venice,” the Riverwalk is a perfect blend of classic Old Mexico flavor, big-city downtown commerce, and a relaxing urban oasis.
9. Blue Bell Ice Cream: Blue Bell’s headquarters are located in Brenham, TX. If you grew up in Texas or have heard of its sweltering heat, you know that a hot summer afternoon is defeated by the taste of Blue Bell Ice Cream, a true Texas classic. Your family can visit the Blue Bell Country Store and get a scoop of ice cream in their classrooms.
Finding the perfect Texas tourist attractions to make your family smile is simple. With a little forethought and creativity, you’ll be on your way to having the vacation of a lifetime!