The Barrington Living History Farm is part of the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historic Site. Honestly, to me, anything with a hyphenated name like that deserves a second look. We visited the Barrington Living History Farm the weekend we stayed at Lillian Farms in Chappel Hill. We also visited the Star of the Republic Museum, also on the …
Part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is a history lover’s paradise right here in Houston. The 14-acre property is the former home of Ima Hogg, a Houston philanthropist who lived from 1882 to 1975. Now, visitors can view a collection of early American decorative art, paintings, and …
This hidden gem of a museum is located right here in Houston. The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is a treasure trove of aviation history, complete with actual 1940’s era aircraft. The museum consists of the old air terminal, an art deco structure that served passengers from 1940 to 1955, and a hangar built in 1928. …
Tom Bass Regional Park is a Houston-area park with typical park amenities – with one upgrade. In addition to the regular playground, the park is home to a large obstacle course for kids! Kids can have fun timing themselves on the obstacle course, using the large clock at the edge of the course. For the …
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites is a historic state park located south of La Grange, TX. The park is home to a small trail leading to the ruins of a brewery built by German immigrant Heinrich Ludwig Kreische in the 1860’s. The brewery ruins are fascinating to see, and there are some …
If you’re looking for a family-friendly day trip from Houston, Lake Somerville State Park fits the bill! The park offers 20 miles of trails to satisfy even the most avid hiker. And if you’re not that into hiking (or if you have young kids with you) there are loops off the main trails that will …