Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Cypress

"Established in the year 1980, the Children’s Museum of Houston aims to inculcate the passion of learning amongst children through its various interactive exhibits. Suitable for children of different age groups, the different exhibits explore areas such as South Korean culture, properties of water, gadgets and technology, nature and the outdoors, chemistry and the Periodic Table, physical stamina and more. Address: 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004, United StatesAdmission Fee: USD 12 (ages 1 and above), USD 11 (ages 65 and above), USD 10 (military personnel with active ID), Free (ages below 1)Parking Charges: USD 5 to 10"

"Hands-down Houston's most playful museum, the Children's Museum of Houston dedicates itself to engaging children up to 12 years old in an array of interactive and bilingual displays. Children can head to the Matter Factory and discover different properties of atoms and molecules, or play the roles of city leader, voter, shopkeeper and more in Kidtropolis, a city created for and run by kids. Bring children under 3 to TotSpot, where they'll interact with mirrors, play with knobs and doorbells, and discover their physical abilities, and hone motor skills in the ball and pillow pit."

"Hermann Park in Houston is perfect for shade on a hot summer day or if you want to make a splash in the fountain playground. This conservancy is a citizen's organization dedicated to the conservation of the community's natural environment. It features 445 acres to run, jump, and play on, along with walking trails, fishing, a railroad train and pedal boats."

"This sprawling park near the Museum District features a monument, the McGovern Centennial Gardens, a splash pad, reflection pool, walking trails, and the free Japanese Tea Gardens."

"The best Instagram spot in Houston may just be the Waterwall, a 64-foot semicircular fountain set among 118 Texas live oak trees. The fountain's water supply consists of 78,500 gallons recycled every three hours and two minutes. The Waterwall has hosted weddings and served as the backdrop of both Hollywood and Bollywood movies."

"This monumental waterwall was designed by Johnson/Burgee Architects and makes for a perfect selfie backdrop. This dramatic architectural masterpiece roars as water cascades down its wall to create a scene fit for a photo shoot!. The sculptural water feature stands 64 feet high and hugs the entrance in a semicircle."

"Go chasing waterfalls at this towering, 64-foot-tall urban wall of water that’s in the Uptown district; it’s nothing short of Insta magic. @augustoricardocembedded via"

"Discovery Green is a vibrant 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston that provides the public with a beautiful outdoor space in which to relax and participate various outdoor activities. Together, the City of Houston and the non-profit Discovery Green Conservancy opened the park in 2008. Today, Discovery Green presents a variety of dynamic programs, workshops, and events throughout the year that are free and open to the public."

"This master-planned district also encompasses bayous, gardens, reservoirs, and 50 miles of trails. Are you an avid golfer?. Take your pick of four first-rate courses."

"After five blocks you’ll be at Discovery Green Park, which fronts the George R. Brown Convention Center. Rendering of Super Bowl Live at Discovery Green"

"Set on the edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Centre features five miles of hiking paths to explore before you find the perfect spot among the flowers and lily pad ponds to propose. You can then take part in one of the center wine tasting courses before heading off to spend the rest of the day planning your future. Why not check out the centre’s woodland glade wedding venue while you are there?"

"No list of Houston hiking trails and nature walks would be complete without the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Open 7 am to dusk daily, the Houston Arboretum offers 5 miles of nature trails, winding through forest, wetland, prairie, and savanna habitats. There is no admission fee, but there is a parking fee of $5 everyday except Thursdays."

"If any ice cream in Houston can be classified as whimsical, it's the treats from this Australian-born magic factory. With locations in Asia Town and the Heights, Aqua S specializes in sea salt ice cream colored in (what else) aqua blue. You can top your cone (charcoal, naturally) of soft-serve with fun toppings like toasted marshmallows, popcorn, and cotton candy."

"This gem in Chinatown is not only super delicious but super Instagrammable!. Born in Australia and with it’s only American location in the USA, this cold treat is topping my list of favorites right now!. Their signature sea salt soft serve ice-cream is so creamy and ideal for those sweet and salty lovers."

"An Instagram wonderland in Asiatown, Aqua S is known for its blue hued, salty-sweet sea salt soft serve. There’s also a rotating flavor on offer that changes frequently, and each cone can be crowned with a halo of cotton candy or shower of Pop Rocks for the perfect shot for the ‘gram."

"McGovern Centennial Gardens is technically part of Hermann Park, but we listed it separately because it requires a permit and fee. But it is a beautiful location and worth the small hassle. The Centennial Green is a long manicured lawn with a large mount at the end of it."

"These recently opened gardens have a spiral climbing hill that affords views of the construction cranes poking up through the skyline. It also has extensive botanical and sculpture gardens with notables such as..."

"Founded by the winner of many global gelato competitions, Francesco and her fiance set out to create their own little ice cream paradise with Dolce Neve Gelato. The name “Dolce Neve gelato” loosely translates to sweet snow, and the reason being that snow is natural, just like their ice creams. You will find the silkiest gelato and the creamiest of ice creams here."

"Italian made in Texas, Dolce Neve is driven by the owner’s passion and love for the art of gelato. Their business name means “sweet snow”. This pertains to their gelato being as natural as snow and, of course, the fact that the first-ever gelato is made of snow mixed with honey and fruit juices."

"Mercer Botanic Gardens has an arboretum and gardens where couples can be photographed beautifully with the all of the surrounding foliage in the scenery. The gardens are named after Thelma and Charles Mercer, and there are over 250 acres of land along Cypress Creek. The east side contains the botanic gardens, and the west side has the arboretum."

"The Mercer Botanical Gardens are over 60 acres of manicured and maintained gardens in Humble, TX. If you’re looking for something natural, but not quite wild, then this is the place for you. The colors are beautiful year round as Mercer updates the plant life for the seasons."

"McGovern Centennial Gardens is technically part of Hermann Park, but we listed it separately because it requires a permit and fee. But it is a beautiful location and worth the small hassle. The Centennial Green is a long manicured lawn with a large mount at the end of it."

"These recently opened gardens have a spiral climbing hill that affords views of the construction cranes poking up through the skyline. It also has extensive botanical and sculpture gardens with notables such as..."

"Located at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rienzi is a separate building that holds the museum’s collection of European decorative arts and paintings. Designed by prominent Houston architect John Staub and nestled on four acres of wooded gardens in the historic River Oaks neighborhood, the former home of philanthropists Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson III now houses an impressive collection of European works of art, including paintings, ceramics, decorative arts, and miniatures. Rienzi also offers a variety of educational programs and workshops for adults, as well as lectures, musical performances, and special events throughout the year."

"A post shared by sarahbee19 (@sarahbee19) on Sep 5, 2015 at 7:40pm PDT. If you or your lover are a fan of the fine arts, then this would be the best place to take your loved one or someone you are dating after a romantic meal. Explore the captivating words of arts and prepare to see and learn the most creative art collection that will make you feel like smiling and tearing up at the same time."

"You don’t even have to walk inside to get the benefits of this part of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston that houses its collection of European decorative arts and paintings. The outside gardens are pretty artistically (and romantically) inspired, too. @btswithkaelaembedded via"

"If you aren’t interested in visiting high-end stores or shopping centres and don’t mind bargaining, make your way to Harwin Central Market, an indoor two-storey mall between Fondren and Gassner. It features various retailers selling different kinds of items, from jewellery, clothes and footwear to electronics, bags and perfumes. You would perhaps find some designer dupes here since the stores are independent retailers, along with costume accessories."

"Any crafts connoisseur will swoon over the collections at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Home to the CraftTexas 2016 exhibition, which showcases the talent of 38 artists in sculpture, jewelry, installation, and cut paper, the museum also offers a variety of children’s programs. The first Saturday of each month is the “Hands-On Houston” workshop, a free craft-making activity based on current exhibitions and hosted by local artists and guilds."

"Museum DistrictHours: Wed & Thurs, 11am-9pm; Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat & Sun, 11am-7pmNotes: Hit HCP’s free galleries (donations appreciated), where you’ll find some truly fine works of contemporary photography that will have you second-guessing yesterday’s #burritogram. Don’t worry, it also offers over 300 photography classes and workshops year-round, though you’ll have to shell out some cash for those."