Best Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, & Water Parks within Driving Distance of Houston
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Summer fun in Houston is not complete without a visit to an amusement park or water park. Between the epic roller coasters and high-flying swings at amusement parks, and the slippery slides and raft rides at water parks, Houston area theme parks have enough thrills and spills to keep kids cool all summer long.
If you'd rather stay indoors at the peak of our hot summer months, you could check out Guide to Indoor Fun for Houston Kids. Or maybe you'd prefer to splurge on a local resort with a great pool. But for good old-fashioned summer thrills, there is nothing like the Texas amusement parks below.