Houston Day Trips and Family Getaways Guide
Houston families have so many places to escape for a day trip or weekend getaway. In this guide, we show you some of the best places to explore with kids, and give you inspiration on great destinations near Houston.
Try a family-friendly Texas Hill Country winery, explore Longhorn Cavern State Park, or just head up to the Woodlands. We've rounded up the best beaches, lakes, and rivers around Texas, and discovered great Texas towns for a day trip, weekend trip, or longer getaway for Houston families!
Best Getaways and Day Trips from Houston
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- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
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- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
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- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
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