There’s a whole lot to be said about a summer staycation, or what many refer to has a little day trip getaway, for a couple or the whole family. There’s so many fun activities that can be done all in a days drive and you’re not out all of the additional money for extended travel and overnight stay. If you are looking for staycation ideas near Houston, you’ve come to the right place!
Double Movie Day!
Beat this summer heat by enjoying a movie in a cool theater and making a day out of it! The comfortable recliners are a treat and a movie day is fun for the whole family. Make this day even better by seeing two movies instead of one!
Visit a Museum
Houston’s Health Museum has something for the whole family to enjoy and their mission is to empower healthy living. This unique museum offers a real life journey through the human body and not only is it entertaining, but it’s also educational. The Health Museum offers Free Family Thursday 2 PM – 7 PM, and one of the many unique displays include a 22-foot-long backbone with ribs descending from the ceiling to the floor. This large backbone gives one the feeling of being inside a giant rib-cage.
Lunch or Dinner…
Somewhere along the way you’ll need to stop to eat. Whether it be for lunch or dinner, and depending on what area of Houston you’re in, at some point you may consider stopping in for a bite at one of many restaurants at Autumn Creek Village including:
To round off the day you might want to drop by a coffee shop to recharge before you head back home. Instead of whipping out the electronic device or phone, bring a book with you and escape into a good story while you enjoy your hot coffee or latte.
Enjoying the day to the fullest doesn’t mean you have to take an overnight trip somewhere. Getting up early and getting in the mindset that you’re going to enjoy yourself and the day locally can not only save you money but it can allow you to have a hassle free day away from the house and also a little mini vacation!
Autumn Creek Village is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales and, is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.
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