The author Og Mandino said “The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories.” Family vacations are something that stick in a child’s mind for the rest of their life. Whether you’re toting around toddlers or wrangling teenagers, there are many things to do with kids in The Woodlands that are fun for all ages. Read on to discover the best ways for kids to explore and enjoy The Woodlands.
Town Green Park is a four-acre green space that features a large lawn that plays host to some of the largest events in The Woodlands like The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival...
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Lake Woodlands
The Woodlands is known as an oasis on the water surrounded by the woods, and Lake Woodlands is a premier spot to experience it firsthand. This 200-acre freshwater lake offers...
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Places to Stay
When you book a room in The Woodlands, you’ll rest easy knowing all of our hotels offer prime locations, amenities and value regardless of where you stay. If that doesn’t...
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Lakes Edge Boat House
The best way to take advantage of the mild weather and abundance of water throughout The Woodlands is to spend the day paddle boarding or kayaking in The Woodlands. Lakes Edge...
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Town Center Trolley
The Trolley provides easy transportation along a 4.1-mile route connecting The Woodlands Mall, Market Street, The Woodlands Waterway, and Hughes Landing. This free...
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Hughes Landing
Hughes Landing is a 66-acre mixed-use upscale “lifestyle” development that features Restaurant Row. Here can you go to enjoy great food, live music, shopping, the arts, boat...
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Visitor Info Center
The Visitor information desk at Market Street offers a variety of services and assistance to visitors of The Woodlands. Through a partnership between Market Street and Visit...
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Market Street
Market Street offers luxury boutique shopping in an open-air main street atmosphere. You’ll love their complimentary umbrellas and on-site concierge with a bag check and...
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The Woodlands Mall
Head to The Woodlands Mall, a distinguished fashion center with more than 160 shops and restaurants under one roof, for unbelievable finds. This luxury mall has fine dining,...
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Riva Row Boat House
The best way to take advantage of the mild weather and abundance of water throughout The Woodlands is to spend the day paddle boarding or kayaking in The Woodlands. Riva Row...
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Swan Boats
Enjoy a fun afternoon pedaling down The Woodlands Waterway on a swan boat. Riva Row Boat House offers a variety of rentals for water recreation including swan boats, water...
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Waterway Square
Waterway Square features a water fountain with synchronized choreography to music, along with a variety of outdoor art. The one-acre public plaza is the home of Waterway...
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The Woodlands Waterway
The Woodlands Waterway can be considered the lifeblood of the city. It winds through the Town Center, spilling into Lake Woodlands and connecting all the attractions along its...
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Woodlands is home to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, one of the most popular places for concerts and live music. Consistently ranked as one of the “Top 10 Outdoor...
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Texas TreeVentures
Texas TreeVentures is an outdoor aerial adventure course that will have you climbing to new heights! Set amongst the trees, this unique course is both mentally and physically...
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Golf
From disc golf with the family or a serious round of PGA approved golf with the gang, The Woodlands area has plenty of options to fulfill all of your golf needs. Area courses...
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GLIDE ACROSS THE WATER
We all get plenty of screen time, but from time to time we can run short on sun time. To remedy, we have several options for outdoor recreation that the entire family will enjoy. There are 220 miles of hike and bike trails and 150 parks in The Woodlands for your family to explore. Rent single or tandem kayaks and stand-up paddleboards at Riva Row Boat House or Lakes Edge Boat House. Take a family selfie in the Swan Boats on The Woodlands Waterway.
PLAY AMONG THE TREES
Learn how to trust one another at Texas TreeVentures, one of the newest family-friendly attractions in The Woodlands for ages 6 and older. The outdoor aerial obstacle course provides the best views of our forest—from the top. Texas TreeVentures is right next to the George Mitchell Nature Preserve, so once you’re finished with your friendly competition, head to the preserve for a nature hike or some mountain biking.
Pack a picnic to enjoy on the banks of Northshore Park on Lake Woodlands. There are free outdoor Concerts in the Park here on Sundays during the spring and fall. Cool off at the Splashpad at Waterway Square—also a great spot to see several of the stunning public space mosaics and home to the free Waterway Nights live concerts on Saturdays in the spring and summer. Relax with your family at your hotel pool. Several hotels here have fabulous pools and The Woodlands Resort even has a water park and lazy river—extra brownie points with the kiddos!
DISCOVER PUBLIC ART
Wander through the literary labyrinth at Town Green Park before you begin your outdoor tour as a family of the famous Art Benches in The Woodlands. There are 24 and counting spread throughout The Township. Hop on The Woodlands Town Center Trolley for a free ride between the various districts!
Next to Teacups and Tadpoles is The Woodlands Children's Museum with a ton of educational hands-on adventures. The new Play Street Museum is another popular family-friendly attraction in The Woodlands you should check out. Your kids’ imaginations will be ignited by the many interactive activities here. Head to Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids for exciting science experiments designed for growing minds. Science is cool here! Families looking for an adrenaline rush can soar to new heights at iFLY Indoor Skydiving near The Woodlands.
