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1. Amarillo Zoo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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2. National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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3. Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Gator Country

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5. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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6. Franklin Drive Thru Safari

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7. Fire Museum of Texas

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Dallas Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. Children’s Museum of Houston

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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10. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Cave Without a Name

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12. Blue Bell Creamery Tour

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13. International Museum of Art and Science

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14. McKenna Children's Museum

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15. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. The Dallas World Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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17. Dragon Lady Airboats

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18. Caldwell Zoo

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19. Austin Aquarium

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20. El Paso Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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21. Cameron Park Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

With its spectacular natural beauty and rich culture, Texas offers endless fun for the whole family. There are hands-on kids' museums galore, with popular options including the the Children’s Museum of Houston and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, but you can also bring the whole family to the Fire Museum of Texas or the International Museum of Art and Science. If your kids are animal lovers, you might prefer to visit the Franklin Drive Thru Safari or head to one of the state's many excellent zoos.

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