La Porte is 21 miles east of downtown Houston on State Hwy. 134, off Hwy. Tour the Manned Maneuvering Unit, which shows how objects move in super-rarefied air. Youngsters love Kids Space Place, featuring 40 interactive stations. The center is open daily.
All water parks are open daily in summer, and weekends only in spring and fall.
Big Ideas for Little Kids Houston offers plenty of fun for kids of all ages. The zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals in naturalistic habitats, including apes, sea lions, alligators and white tigers.