Texas Family-Friendly Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Visit Houston Space Center
    30 minutes (25 miles) from Downtown Houston

    Learn about space exploration and see real spacecraft.

  2. Day 2: Visit Six Flags Fiesta Texas
    1 hour and 15 minutes (79 miles) from Houston Space Center

    Roller coasters, thrill rides, and a family water park.

  3. Day 3: Visit SeaWorld San Antonio
    1 hour and 23 minutes (83 miles) from Six Flags Fiesta Texas

    Sea-life shows, roller coasters, and water rides.

  4. Day 4: Explore The Alamo
    20 minutes (12 miles) from SeaWorld San Antonio

    Historic site where Texas fought for independence.

  5. Day 5: Visit San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
    15 minutes (5 miles) from The Alamo

    Includes four missions, hiking, and cultural events.

  6. Day 6: Discover the Children’s Museum of Houston
    2 hours (152 miles) from San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

    Hands-on activities for children of all ages.

  7. Day 7: Visit Space Center Houston
    3 hours (221 miles) from Children’s Museum of Houston

    Interactive exhibits and space artifacts.

  8. Day 8: Explore Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
    1 hour (62 miles) from Space Center Houston

    Self-drive safari park with native and exotic animals.

  9. Day 9: Visit The Texas Zoo
    2 hours and 20 minutes (139 miles) from Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

    Interact with endangered and rare animals.

  10. Day 10: Visit Moody Gardens
    1 hour and 30 minutes (86 miles) from The Texas Zoo

    Includes a rainforest pyramid, aquarium, and IMAX theater.

  11. Day 11: Discover Austin Park ‘n Pizza
    2 hours (148 miles) from Moody Gardens

    Indoor arcade, go-karts, and miniature golf.

  12. Day 12: Visit the USS Lexington Museum
    2 hours (137 miles) from Austin Park ‘n Pizza

    Tour and learn about World War II ship history.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Houston Space Center (4 hours, $30 per adult)
  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas (6 hours, $80 per person)
  • SeaWorld San Antonio (7 hours, $75 per person)
  • The Alamo (2 hours, free)
  • San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (4 hours, free)
  • Children’s Museum of Houston (4 hours, $12 per person)
  • Space Center Houston (6 hours, $30 per person)
  • Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch (2 hours, $24 per adult vehicle)
  • The Texas Zoo (4 hours, $14 per adult)
  • Moody Gardens (5 hours, $66 per adult)
  • Austin Park ‘n Pizza (4 hours, $20 per person)
  • USS Lexington Museum (4 hours, $16 per adult)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $695 per person

Useful Tips

If you have less time, consider skipping the Children’s Museum of Houston, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, or Austin Park ‘n Pizza. If you have more time, you may want to visit more attractions in Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. Consider reordering the itinerary to minimize travel times between attractions.

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