Beaumont, a city located on the Texas Gulf Coast, is often overlooked because of its close proximity to its bigger and more popular brother, Houston. However, this underrated city has a wealth of free activities and its own charm that's worth discovering.
River Oaks Lights is a dazzling sight to see. With the hundreds of decorated over-the-top ritzy mansions, it is arguably the best Christmas light display in Houston. Drive or stroll through the neighborhood and see a million lights in full swing.
A great playground always makes for an easy quick escape. With a whopping number of parks and green spaces, you will never run out of places to explore with the kids in Houston. Here are the coolest playgrounds to get you started.
You can get more from a trip to the Space Center with these additional cool places to visit. They deserve to be on your radar for an unforgettable fun trip.
Around the holidays, the Space Center Houston becomes its own galaxy. A space-themed interactive display illuminates the grounds and draws a lot of attention and a big crowd. Although this experience is not free, there are other great light experiences in the area that you don't have to pay for to enjoy.
When the holidays start hovering on the horizon, year after year, League Park in League City dresses up for the season and its signature event – Holiday in the Park.
Kids couldn't ask for more on another scorching hot afternoon in Houston than to make a splash on a brand-new, butterfly-themed splash pad at Monarch Park in La Porte.
This bright, spacious park along the Mary's Creek Trail in Pearland is a fun-filled oasis for kids of all ages. All kinds of new play structures, entertaining activity wheels, a splash pad, a scenic hiking trail, and plenty of wildlife make this park a family's hot spot for an outdoor adventure.
The Universal Playground in Pasadena, TX, is an all-access play space where everyone can join in on the fun. Plenty of ramps, a rubber-like ground, sensory activities, inclusive swings, a wheelchair-accessible glider, a roller slide, a sand pit, and much more make this place great for children of all abilities.
