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 Top Ten Things to do in Houston for Kids
 
Ten top stops for family fun in Houston could easily be 20 or 30 destinations in a city that‘s as diverse as any city in the U.S.

1. Six Flags Astroworld zooms into focus with 33 rides and nine heart-stopping roller coasters. Admission includes free tickets to Six Flags SplashTown.

2. Houston‘s Museum District with free admission on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. ‘ includes the Houston Museum of Fine Art, the Children‘s Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Natural Science‘s amazing butterfly collection.

3. Houston‘s Zoo in Hermann Park offers exotic and native wildlife. Watch out for the ‘gators!

4. NASA‘s Johnson Space Center - see Mission Control, the astronauts‘ gallery and rocket park.

5. The Orange Show - a must-see Houston landmark that defies description. It‘s one of a kind!

6. The Galleria - stop to shop and be sure to include lunch at one of the top restaurants and ice skating at the Galleria‘s Polar Ice Arena.

7. Pro Sports -- football, basketball, baseball and rodeo fans have something to cheer about throughout the year.

8. Texas Medical Center the largest medical center in the U.S. boasts 40 institutions, parks, fountains and awesome architecture.

9. National Funeral Museum an unusual collection and education well worth the trip.

10. Downtown Aquarium - underwater ferris wheels, carousels and an onsite restaurant makes this easily a half-day outing.



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