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Family vacations in Texas can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning Texas family vacations.
The Alamo
Address:300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone:210-225-1391
Hours:Open year-round except for on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sundays
Price:Free admission
Stewart Beach
Address:Galveston, TX 77550
Phone:888-425-4753
Hours:Open daily, weather permitting, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends
Price:$8 per vehicle, per entry, $16 oversize vehicles
SeaWorld in San Antonio
Address:10500 SeaWorld Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone:800-700-7786
Hours:Hours vary throughout the year. Summer hours are 10 a.m. through 11 p.m. daily
Price:Adults, $59.99; children, $49.99
South by Southwest Festival
Located in Austin, Texas,the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW)takes place every March. It is the premier festival in the south for movies, music and interactive technology. While purchasing a full-access pass for films and concerts can be quite pricey, some shows are outdoors and open to the public.
Address:Various locations in Austin, Texas 78701
Phone:512-467-7979
Hours:The festival is in March each year and times vary depending on events
Price:Some events are free and open to the public. However, badges must be purchased to attend specific screenings. Prices vary from $450 to $1,200 for full-access passes
The Sixth Floor Museum
The Sixth Floor Museum in downtown Dallas
Address:411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone:214-747-6660
Hours:The museum is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and noon to 6 p.m. Monday
Price:Adults, $13.50; seniors (ages 65 and up), $12.50; youth (6 to 18), $12.50; children (5 and under), free
Downtown Aquarium in Houston
The Downtown Aquarium in Houston
Address:410 Bagby St. at Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77002
Phone:713-223-3474
Hours:10 a.m. through 9 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Price:Adults, $9.25; seniors (65 and up), $8.25; children (2 to 12), $6.25; Children (under 2), free
NASA Space Center Houston
NASA's Space Center in Houstongives families a fun way to learn about the history of the U.S. space program. The center is partially a science museum, but it also provides interactive experiences and educational programs. See what it's like to live and work in zero gravity or fly a space shuttle. Classic film footage from the moon will entertain parents and kids alike.
Address:1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058
Phone:281-244-2100
Hours:Weekdays from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. on weekends
Price:Adults, $20.95; children (4 to 11), $16.95; seniors, $19.95
What are your favorite vacation spots in Texas?
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