Day Trips

Blue Bell Creamery www.bluebell.com
This creamery produces one of the most popular brands of ice cream in Texas. Blue Bell is only available in about 20% of the nation’s supermarkets, yet it ranks as one of the top three best selling ice creams in the country. Approximately a 1 1/2 hour drive.

Houston Museum of Natural Science www.hmns.org
From dinosaurs to star clusters, the Houston Museum of Natural Science offers educational fun and excitement. And, the IMAX Theater presents the ultimate movie experience on one of the world’s largest screens. Other attractions include the museum with permanent and visiting exhibits, the planetarium, butterfly center and the Challenger Center.

San Jacinto Monument www.sanjacinto-museum.org/
Battlefields. Battleships. Books. A visit to the San Jacinto Museum of History is a time to remember! On April 21, 1836, Mexican rule over Texas came to a dramatic close. The climax of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of San Jacinto eventually moved America’s western border to the Pacific Ocean. The San Jacinto Monument is the world’s tallest monument tower. While you’re there, you can tour the historic Battleship Texas—once the most powerful weapon in the world—enjoy the nature trail, go biking or participate in one of the state’s most interesting birding environments.

Space Center Houston www.spacecenter.org
Space Center Houston offers fun for the whole family with activities and educational information. Attractions include a tour of NASA, Kids space Place, Astronaut Gallery, Starship Gallery and the newly opened Amazon voyage.

Splashtown www.splashtownpark.com
Seasonal attraction. Check hours before going. A water park with tons of water and fun - just 10 minutes from The Woodlands. Pools, rapids and rides including the Ultimate Storm Tornado. The excitement begins on a platform set 75 feet in the air where daring riders are set in motion down a 132-foot long tunnel and thrown into the giant open-ended funnel. However, guests do not have to brave this storm alone: Tornado provides specially designed, 2-person cloverleaf-shaped tubes for families or groups of friends to ride together. These unique tubes navigate riders through the giant funnel, splashing back and forth on 5,000 gallons of swirling water. When riders arrive at the vortex of the Tornado, they are sent through the eye of the storm into a cool catch pool below.

Sports Attractions www.houstontexans.com  - www.nba.com/rockets  - www.astros.mlb.com
Baseball, football and basketball. Houston has it all and it’s just 30 minutes from The Woodlands. See Texans football at Reliant Park, Astros baseball at Minute Maid Park and Rockets basketball at Toyota Center.

Washington on the Brazos www.birthplaceoftexas.com
This scenic drive is popular with locals during the wildflower season in late March through April. The 293-acre state historic site, maintained by Texas Parks and Wildlife, is located on the original town site of Washington, a major political and commercial center in early Texas. The site is comprised of three main attractions Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm and the Star of the Republic Museum.