Indoor Outings for Ridiculously Hot Days

It’s unbearably hot. The summer’s coming to an end. You may be wondering: What can our family do for fun before school starts? These anti-boredom indoor outings are just the cure for the dog days of summer.

Take a Family Field Trip

Cleverly disguise learning with fun activities.

• Six of the Best Aquariums in Texas: Give your kiddos a hands-on learning experience with sea creatures of all kinds, including stingrays and sharks!
• Brush Up on Texas History at Museums: Explore the famous and forgotten corners of Texas’ history at The Alamo, the Witte Museum, the Sixth Floor Museum, and more.

Make the Journey the Destination

Locomote in style with a few fun pit stops.

• Check Out the Five Best Gas Stations in Texas: In Texas, these gas stations are the destination.
• Take a Historic Texas Train Ride: All aboard for a trip back in time.

Get Inspired

Become better acquainted with Texas’ extraordinary art scene.

• See Texas’ Top-Notch Modern Art: Spend a day perusing Texas’ impressive galleries of some of the most influential artworks of the last 100 years.
• Explore Native American Art: Take in the beautiful, history-rich creations of Texas Native American artists.
• Check Out Art Galleries: Explore the works of emerging artists.

Catch a Show

Experience the magic of live performances and historic dance halls.

• Visit an Old-Fashioned Theater: Some of Texas’ oldest theaters now show art house films, live performances, and other special events.
• Explore Texas’ Famous Music Venues: Because every Texas kid should know how to two-step!
• Go to the Opera: Enjoy unforgettable performances while soaking in the old-school glamour of Texas’ gilded opera houses.

Go Shopping

But leave the mall for another day.

• Book It to Texas’ Favorite Bookstores: Get lost in the stacks together at quirky, independently owned bookstores.
• Peruse Texas’ Nifty Thrift Stores: Old records, vintage clothing, curiosities, and oddities.

Indulge a Little

Eat your way through the great state of Texas.

• Take Your Taste Buds on a Barbecue Tour: Featuring the restaurants of Texas’ top pitmasters.
• Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlors: We all scream for ice cream when it’s this hot outside.
• Visit a Retro Diner: Turn back the clock for a while to enjoy a swingin’ good root beer float and a slice of pecan pie.

For one last family trip outdoors this summer, why not dip into one of Texas’ natural pools?

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