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Houston Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Have an out-of-the-world experience at Space Center Houston.
  • Watch puppet shows and shop at a Mexican village at the Children's Museum of Houston.
  • Ogle a 2,000-carat topaz crystal at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
  • See lions, tigers, koalas, and many more animals at the Houston Zoo.
  • Picnic, stroll, and ride a mini-train or pedal boat at Hermann Park.

Family Overview: Houston, Texas

By Candyce H. Stapen
Fifty miles from the Gulf Coast, the burgeoning metropolis of Houston offers families great museums, a gander at the nation's space program, and day trips to Galveston's wide beaches. It might owe its lifeblood to the fortunes and flow of black gold, but the city has a heart that's as good for Junior as it is J.R. Read More

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Hotels

from: $129

FOUR SEASONS HOUSTON

1300 LAMAR STREET
HOUSTON, TX Map

Distance: 0.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Omni Houston Hotel

Four Riverway
Houston, TX 77056 Map

Distance: 5.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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4.0
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The Houstonian Hotel Club & Spa

111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77024 Map

Distance: 5.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Houston Holocaust Museum

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5401 Caroline St.
Houston, Texas 77004

Distance: 2.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: In 1996, Houston opened its Holocaust Museum to educate the public about the genocide of six... Read More
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The Health Museum

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The museum is 1 block south of the Children's Museum
1515 Hermann Dr
Houston, Texas

Distance: 3.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

We've all heard about what an amazing thing the human body... Read More

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Houston Museum of Natural Science

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1 Hermann Circle Dr
Houston, Texas

Distance: 3.3 mi. (from destination center)

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This is quite a lot more than your average natural history museum. Yes, it has everything you... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Houston

Distance (mi.)
Houston Hobby Airport 8.7 map
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport 15.3 map
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 141.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Houston

Distance (mi.)
Beaumont Jefferson County Airport 78.9 map
College Station Easterwood Field 82.6 map
Victoria County-Foster Airport 113.0 map

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Orlando (ORL) to Houston (HOU) $182

Houston Vacation Rentals

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Acker Vacation Homes & Suites Rentals Houston TX

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR
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Upscale Private Cottage - 5 Minutes from Downtown

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR
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Houston Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Filtered water, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Lakefront, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Screened porch, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, VCR
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