The best family-friendly activities in Texas for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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From Austin: Hill Country BBQ & Wine Shuttle

Searching for an affordable and fun way to get out to the famous Salt Lick BBQ and two (2) beautiful Texas Hill Country wineries? Look …More

Searching for an affordable and fun way to get out to the famous Salt Lick BBQ and two (2) beautiful Texas Hill Country wineries? Look...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide

See Austin like a local on a classic, active bike cruise! This traditional tour hits the must-see highlights with an expert guide, offering a fun, …More

See Austin like a local on a classic, active bike cruise! This traditional tour hits the must-see highlights with an expert guide, offering a fun,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$58
Austin Mural Selfie Tour by Pedicab

Get ready to travel all over Downtown, East and South Austin stopping for selfies at over 30 murals. Our guides will take you to the …More

Get ready to travel all over Downtown, East and South Austin stopping for selfies at over 30 murals. Our guides will take you to the...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$70
Full-Day Double Decker Austin Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

Learn all about Austin and its rich history while enjoying an awesome view of the city from atop of a double-decker bus. You get the …More

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Learn all about Austin and its rich history while enjoying an awesome view of the city from atop of a double-decker bus. You get the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
NASA's Space Center & Official Houston City Tour with tickets

WELCOME WORLD CUP FANS. Service Includes: Official City & Mural tour and NASA tour Admission ticket. After your amazing double-decker Houston City and Mural tour, …More

WELCOME WORLD CUP FANS. Service Includes: Official City & Mural tour and NASA tour Admission ticket. After your amazing double-decker Houston City and Mural tour,...

7 hours
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$99
75 Min Dallas City Highlights Tour

Short on time? Our 75-Minute Dallas Highlights Tour is the perfect introduction to the city. Designed for visitors with a busy schedule, this tour lets …More

Short on time? Our 75-Minute Dallas Highlights Tour is the perfect introduction to the city. Designed for visitors with a busy schedule, this tour lets...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$47
1-Hour JFK Assassination Walking Tour

Looking for a shorter tour? Check out our JFK Assassination 60 minutes Highlight Walking Tour This is the perfect option if you have only one …More

Looking for a shorter tour? Check out our JFK Assassination 60 minutes Highlight Walking Tour This is the perfect option if you have only one...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$30
Lake Travis Public Sunset Tour, BYOB

Enjoy a cruise that lets you meet new people while taking in the sights along Lake Travis. Our captain serves as a tour guide who …More

Enjoy a cruise that lets you meet new people while taking in the sights along Lake Travis. Our captain serves as a tour guide who...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
1 hr Lake Austin Boat Cruise. BYOB (Shared - Single Tickets)

(PICKUP and DROPOFF location: 5019 N. Capital of Texas Highway.) Set out on a one-of-a-kind journey across the pristine waters of Lake Austin where natural …More

(PICKUP and DROPOFF location: 5019 N. Capital of Texas Highway.) Set out on a one-of-a-kind journey across the pristine waters of Lake Austin where natural...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$39
Houston Space Center Ticket With NASA Expert Guide & Transport

With this combo package, enjoy round-trip transportation and general admission tickets to Space Center Houston with your NASA-expert guide who will navigate your group through …More

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With this combo package, enjoy round-trip transportation and general admission tickets to Space Center Houston with your NASA-expert guide who will navigate your group through...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
Houston Downtown Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Tradition & Fusion

Skip the tourist traps and taste why Downtown Houston wears the crown as the most internationally influenced food scene in Texas, one bite at a …More

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Skip the tourist traps and taste why Downtown Houston wears the crown as the most internationally influenced food scene in Texas, one bite at a...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$90
2 hr Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Austin. BYOB (Single Tickets)

Join us for a scenic sunset evening on the water! the perfect blend of relaxation, stunning views, and a touch of adventure. Cruise along the …More

Join us for a scenic sunset evening on the water! the perfect blend of relaxation, stunning views, and a touch of adventure. Cruise along the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
San Antonio Haunted History Ghost Tour

Rated #2 Ghost Tour in the Country by USA TODAY! Stroll through the streets of Old San Antonio as your guide recounts the stories of …More

Rated #2 Ghost Tour in the Country by USA TODAY! Stroll through the streets of Old San Antonio as your guide recounts the stories of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Galveston Island Ghost Tour

The stories that you’ll hear as we venture on our 1½ hour walking Ghost Tour, past the gilded mansions and palaces are only whispered about …More

The stories that you’ll hear as we venture on our 1½ hour walking Ghost Tour, past the gilded mansions and palaces are only whispered about...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Austin Food Tour with Authentic Flavors, Tacos & 5 Food Tastings

Join us on our Secret Food Tour of Downtown Austin and let our expert guides and your taste buds take you on a culinary adventure …More

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Join us on our Secret Food Tour of Downtown Austin and let our expert guides and your taste buds take you on a culinary adventure...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Ticket for Magic Show Theater in Houston

Prepare to be amazed and delighted by an enchanting evening of mind-boggling illusions and spellbinding tricks. Join us at the Magic Show Theater for an …More

Prepare to be amazed and delighted by an enchanting evening of mind-boggling illusions and spellbinding tricks. Join us at the Magic Show Theater for an...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$36
1-Hour JFK Assassination Walking Tour

Short on time but not short on content! Even if you are short on time you can still catch all the main features of the …More

Short on time but not short on content! Even if you are short on time you can still catch all the main features of the...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (63)
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$30
Austin Good Vibes E-Bike Tours

Come ride Austin with Rooster and see why 6,500+ riders from 50 states and 33 countries left 1,300+ five-star reviews across City Balloon Tours, Google …More

Come ride Austin with Rooster and see why 6,500+ riders from 50 states and 33 countries left 1,300+ five-star reviews across City Balloon Tours, Google...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (465)
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$68
San Antonio Small -Group: Missions Only or City and Missions

Experience San Antonio’s UNESCO‑listed Spanish missions in just 3½ hours on a comfortable, small‑group tour designed by a local operator. We combine expert storytelling, efficient …More

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Experience San Antonio’s UNESCO‑listed Spanish missions in just 3½ hours on a comfortable, small‑group tour designed by a local operator. We combine expert storytelling, efficient...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center

This ticket provides entry to the Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibits as well as the Cockrell Butterfly Center exhibit. Explore one of the …More

This ticket provides entry to the Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibits as well as the Cockrell Butterfly Center exhibit. Explore one of the...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (98)
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$36
Great! Galveston Ghost Tour

Cheapest Ghost Tour in Galveston! Looking for the best value in Galveston? Join the island’s most affordable ghost tour and experience haunted history, famous landmarks, …More

Cheapest Ghost Tour in Galveston! Looking for the best value in Galveston? Join the island’s most affordable ghost tour and experience haunted history, famous landmarks,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
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