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Attractions within about 100 miles offer something for everyone’s interests—from antique shopping and water parks to museums and wineries.
FAYETTE COUNTY 1. Round Top shopping
Visit dozens of local shops and vendors selling antiques, artwork, seasonal decor, furniture and clothing.
Hours: vary by storefront
2. The Stone Cellar & Round Top Dance Hall
Enjoy live music every weekend, freshly baked pizza, and an extensive wine and craft beer menu.
550 N. Washington St., Round Top | 979-249-3390 | www.stonecellarwines.com
Hours: Thu. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m., closed Mon.-Wed.
3. Texas Quilt Museum
Two historic buildings house antique and contemporary quilt art with a flower garden located outside.
140 W. Colorado St., La Grange | 979-968-3104 | www.texasquiltmuseum.org
Hours: Thu.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sun.-Wed.
GALVESTON COUNTY 4. Ghost Tours of Galveston
Several ghost tour options for all ages are available at sites throughout the island.
Various locations, Galveston | 409-356-9266 | www.ghosttoursofgalvestonisland.com
Hours: vary by tour
5. Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens features an aquarium, 3-D and 4-D theaters, the Discovery Museum, golf and a spa.
1 Hope Blvd., Galveston | 409-744-4673 | www.moodygardens.com
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
6. Moody Mansion
One of many historic homes in Galveston, the Moody Mansion is open for public tours.
2618 Broadway Ave. J, Galveston | 409-762-7668 | www.moodymansion.org
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
7. Pleasure Pier
This waterfront destination features dining options, rollercoasters, a carousel and other rides.
2501 Seawall Blvd., Galveston | 409-766-4950 | www.pleasurepier.com
Hours: Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m., closed Mon-Thu. (summer hours TBD)
8. Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Bring the whole family to slide, swim, float and lounge at the 26-acre water park.
2109 Gene Lucas Blvd., Galveston | 409-770-9283 | www.schlitterbahn.com/galveston
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (open daily May 31-Aug. 15, open select weekends in May, August and September)
GREATER HOUSTON 9. Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures
Entertainment includes a water park, ax throwing, rock mining, gator handling, aerial activities and more.
23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney | 832-509-1556 | www.facebook.com/grandtexas
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (open daily May 31-Aug. 15, open select weekends year round)
10. Houston Zoo
Visit more than 6,000 animals, feed giraffes and take part in socially distanced animal encounters.
6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston | 713-533-6500 | www.houstonzoo.org
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
11. Museum District
Spend the day touring museums in the heart of Houston, highlighting art, science, history and culture.
1300 McGowan St., Ste. 129, Houston | 713-715-1939 | www.houmuse.org
Hours: vary by museum
12. Old Town Spring
Old Town Spring is home to several businesses, museums, art galleries, retailers and dining options.
26302 Preston Ave., Spring | 281-353-9310 | www.oldtownspring.com
Hours: vary by business
13. Space Center Houston
See spacecraft, a collection of spacesuits, live presentations and exhibits highlighting NASA missions.
1601 NASA Parkway, Houston | 281-244-2100 | www.spacecenter.org
Hours: vary by date
WASHINGTON COUNTY 14. Blue Bell Creameries
Grab a scoop of ice cream, shop in the country store and learn more about Blue Bell in the visitor center.
1101 S. Blue Bell Road, Brenham | 800-327-8135 | www.bluebell.com/the-little-creamery
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sat.-Sun.
15. Brenham Art Walk
Appreciate murals on a stroll throughout the downtown streets of Brenham and Washington County.
115 W. Main St., Brenham | 979-337-7580 | http://link.visitbrenhamtexas.com/artwalkmap
16. Pleasant Hill Winery
Sample award-winning wines and light bites along the Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail.
1441 Salem Road, Brenham | 979-830-8463 | www.pleasanthillwinery.com
Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m., closed Mon.-Fri.
17. Star of the Republic Museum and Washington-on-the-Brazos State
Historic Site
Learn about early Texas history at the site of the 1836 signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
23200-23400 Park Road 12, Washington | 936-878-2214 | www.thc.texas.gov/historic-sites
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (state historic site), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (museum)
