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

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North Bay Snorkel - South Padre Island

Small group experience! No more than 6 passengers. We travel to the Northern part of South Padre Island. The snorkel location is in clear shallow …More

Small group experience! No more than 6 passengers. We travel to the Northern part of South Padre Island. The snorkel location is in clear shallow...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$58
Fireworks Dolphin Watch & Sunset Cruise

Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature, where sightings of the magnificent Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are a year-round spectacle in South …More

Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature, where sightings of the magnificent Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are a year-round spectacle in South...

2 to 3 hours
4.7 (93)
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$38
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
4.9 (577)
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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
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
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
4.7 (429)
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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
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
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
4.9 (240)
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$95
Austin Small Group Morning Walk

Start your day with 20% off! Enjoy 20% off your breakfast order at Jo's Coffee (242 W. 2nd Street)- exclusive to Morning Walk guests! Just …More

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Start your day with 20% off! Enjoy 20% off your breakfast order at Jo's Coffee (242 W. 2nd Street)- exclusive to Morning Walk guests! Just...

75 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$32
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
4.8 (1,091)
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$86
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
4.8 (91)
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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 Cool Shore Excursions, 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 Cool Shore Excursions, Google...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (465)
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$68
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