Fun Things to Do With Toddlers in Houston
- Share a Houston Zoo experience with your toddler.brother and sister image by studio vision1 from Fotolia.com
Founded in 1836, Houston, Texas, the fourth largest city in the United States, offers the tiniest tot a variety of activities, from public playgrounds to train rides at Hermann Park. Located on the Gulf Coast, the Houston climate features hot summers and temperate winters. Be sure to wear sun protection and drink lots of fluids while discovering fun things to do with toddlers in Houston. - Introduce your toddler to the animals at the Houston Zoo and discover critters great and small from Asia to Borneo to the Texas backyard. Toddler-friendly attractions include the Wildlife Carousel, Kipp Aquarium, Wortham World of Primates and the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo featuring a petting area, water playground, pop-up view domes in the prairie dog habitat and a bat cave. Eat at the Macaw Café or Cypress Circle Grill, or grab a snack at one of the 28 carts and kiosks offering fare from cotton candy to hot dogs. Food and beverages are allowed inside the zoo. On-site features include free parking, a gift shop and picnic areas. Closed only on Christmas Day, the Houston Zoo is open daily year-round.
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
713-533-6500
houstonzoo.org - Open since 1980, the Children's Museum of Houston offers children under the age of 12 a variety of educational activities and exhibits that connects them with innovative learning experiences in a fun environment. The Tot Spot is a toddler-specific space for children younger than 3 showcasing the Tot Spot Discovery Area and Toddler Story Time. Dine at the Kid's Cafe, which offers favorites such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cheese pizza. Museum highlights include a gift shop, parking garage and free admission every Thursday night from 5 to 8 for Family Night. Open Tuesday through Sunday, the Children's Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday.
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St.
Houston, TX 77004
713-522-1138
cmhouston.org - Reach for the stars and launch your toddlers into the concept of space and space travel at the Space Center Houston, the official visitors center for the Johnson Space Center and home to the history of the space program. Attractions and exhibits include the Kids Space Place, "The Feel of Space" and the Lego Castle Adventure. Eat at the Zero-G Diner; choices for tot space cadets include mini-rocket dogs and chicken saucers. Space Center Houston features the Space Trader Gift Shop, offers ample parking and is open every day of the year except for Christmas Day.
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Pkwy.
Houston, TX 77058
281-244-2100
spacecenter.org
