What to do in Houston

[Sles23]

We moved up our trip and are going to be in Houston for an extra day.  We're staying a hotel near George Bush Airport (IAH).  I'm not familiar with the area.  Does anyone have any suggestions of kid friendly things we can do during the day?  Is there a nearby mall or something you recommend that isn't far from the airport?  We don't plan on renting a car and don't want to break the bank on an Uber.  I have 2 kids, ages 6 and 3 so looking for something friendly for them to do as well.  Thank you in advance!

[mom4mom]

This interactive aquarium is not too far from the airport.  You can sometimes get discount coupons on Groupon.  I bet you kids would love it!  https://www.houstonaquariumtx.com/

[1025cruise]

Rather than staying near the airport, I'd stay near the Galleria.

[Galveston Cruiser]

Not much around the airport. How do you plan to get to Galveston?

Houston is the 4th largest City in the U S where a car is mandatory to get around as little public transportation and widely spread out.  Either way a taxi or Uber will be needed.

[ssb]

Consider coming on to Galveston for the KIDS .

The island is a tourist destination in it self , with 7-8 million visitors annually , with two first class convention centers , with 52 miles of beach , with tons of history and plenty to do for kids. 

 

visitgalveston.com

galveston.com

galvestonhistory.com 

moodygardens.com

bryanmuseum.com

pier21.com

pleasurepier.com

[mom4mom]

I’m wondering what day of the week you are sailing and if you are planning to do cruise line transport to the port. Adding up these costs along with Uber rides to and from an activity near IAH, it might pay to rent an Enterprise car and return it near the port as long as it’s not Sunday as they are closed. A precaution about the area surrounding IAH. The mall nearest there is not a safe area. 

[Kevin308]

Houston is a very large area.  If was flying in and wanting to get around town for a day or two I would look to rent a car.    What month of the year are you going to Houston?

 

[Texas Tillie]

On 12/18/2022 at 9:42 PM, Sles23 said:

We moved up our trip and are going to be in Houston for an extra day.  We're staying a hotel near George Bush Airport (IAH).  I'm not familiar with the area.  Does anyone have any suggestions of kid friendly things we can do during the day?  Is there a nearby mall or something you recommend that isn't far from the airport?  We don't plan on renting a car and don't want to break the bank on an Uber.  I have 2 kids, ages 6 and 3 so looking for something friendly for them to do as well.  Thank you in advance!

 

As a Houston native, my advise is don't stay near the airport. It' s a very iffy area. Without a car you are very limited. I've heard that the Children's Museum near the Medical Center, south of downtown is very good. The zoo is in that area too. 

 

 

 

Edited December 22, 2022 by Texas Tillie