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San Antonio is full of amusement parks, good food, and lots of other things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Riverwalk
San Antonio with Kids: 26 Best Things To Do in San Antonio, Texas
Don't miss these favorite family attractions when you visit Countdown City.
McGee Beach photo courtesy of the Visit Corpus Christi Texas website
Best Beaches in Texas for Families
These Texas beach towns are perfect for the entire family to enjoy.
Canyon Lake in Texas has a great beach. Photo courtesy of beachcatchers.com
8 Texas Swimming Lakes To Visit for Unforgettable Family Getaways
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Building sandcastles at Port Aransas Beach.
Top 15 Things to Do in Corpus Christi with Kids
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Berry picking at Blessington Farms. Photo courtesy the farm
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Pick Your Own Farms Guide for Houston
We have the scoop on the best family-friendly places to pick your own fruits and vegetables.
Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo.
Best Texas Road Trips for Families
Our top 5 recommendations for family-friendly road trips across Texas.
Splashing in the river is a great way to cool down after a long hike. Photo by Chase A. Fountain/ Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Pedernales Falls State Park with Kids: A Texas Camping Getaway
Get ready to explore this gorgeous state park just a few hours away.
Kids walk a nature trail at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum
11 Amazing Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in Houston
These easy hikes can make you forget you live in one of the country's biggest cities.
Kids learn and play at the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum. Photo courtesy the Dallas Arboretum
25 Best Things To Do in Dallas, Texas with Kids
A city as big as Dallas is bound to have lots for kids to do; here are our top picks.
Photo courtesy of Messina Hof Winery
11 Kid-Friendly Texas Hill Country Wineries To Visit
Not far from Houston, the kid-friendly wineries of the Texas Hill Country make a great getaway.
Adventure & Exploration At Longhorn Cavern State Park
Families can explore a cavern, see amazing views from a lookout tower, picnic, and more.
Photo courtesy of Lake Conroe KOA Campground, Facebook
Camping in Houston: Best Campgrounds in Texas for Families
Get back to nature at these campgrounds the whole family will enjoy.
Top Things To Do in The Woodlands with Kids
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Photo courtesy the San Antonio Zoo.
Best Texas Zoos, Safaris, & More Places to See Animals
These animal encounters make for wildly fun family vacations.
Building LEGO cars is just one fun part of exploring LEGOLAND Discovery Center in San Antonio
Exploring LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio
Spend the day riding rides and building with your favorite LEGO characters in San Antonio.
There are plenty of choices for pumpkin patches near Houston. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms
11 Top Pumpkin Patches Near Houston for Fall Fun
These pumpkin patches are loaded with kid activities for a full day of fun.
Kemah Boardwalk With Kids: Top 12 Things to Do
Kemah Boardwalk has great food, activities, rides and play spaces for kids of all ages.
The DoSeum: San Antonio's Hot Spot for Kids
The DoSeum is a one-of-a-kind experience for children with tons of indoor and outdoor play space.
Moody Gardens with Kids
Moody Gardens has lots to offer for kids and families!

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Meet, mingle with, and help feed the gorgeous Caribbean flamingos at Discovery Cove. Photo courtesy Discovery Cove.
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Fishing in Lake Somerville. Photo courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
10 State Parks Near Houston With Lakes, Beaches, and Hiking
From hiking to camping to swimming, these state parks have fun things to do in any season. READ MORE
Kids learn and play at the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum. Photo courtesy the Dallas Arboretum
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Take a spin around the lazy river at Mandalay Bay.
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South Llano River State Park tubing photo by Matthew Fuller, courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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