Family Day Trips from College Station, Texas

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After your College Station, Texas real estate agent finds the perfect home for your family and you settle in, chances are you will not be too keen to leave it anytime soon. However there are so many amazing things to see and do in the area that you will want to explore as soon as possible. Family-friendly day trips close by to College Station, TX include everything from exploration of history to magnificent natural wonders and fun excitement as well.

Experience History and Culture

George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond, Texas – Experience the true history of a Texas ranch on this 23,000 acre property. It includes historical buildings, costumed presenters and demonstrations of everything from outdoor cooking from the back of the chuck wagon to cowboys riding horses and roping cattle.

The Mountain Historic Village in Canton, Texas -- This wild West town features historical buildings that are mostly restaurants, taverns and inns and antique stores. More than just a shopping destination, however, The Mountain also offers artist demonstrations, historical reenactments, scavenger hunts and gunfights.

Explore Natural Wonders

Bastrop State Park in Bastrop, Texas – This picturesque park offers many attractions for people of all interests including a golf course, pool and extensive bike trails. If you decide to stay longer than a day, you can take advantage of their beautiful wooded campsites as well. This park is in the unique "Lost Pines" ecosystem which features sandy soil and drought-resistant loblolly pines. There is also a half acre lake for fishing.

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Seagoville, Texas – Learn all about the wetland ecosystems at this unique center, which features education about water conservation and the flora and fauna that relies on wetlands to survive. Plenty of opportunities to view many types of birdlife excess including the bald eagles that make the center their home.

Explode with Fun and Excitement

Fly Lake Austin in Austin, Texas -- Nothing beats the unique experience of flying above the lake propelled by nothing more than the force of the water itself. Teens and adults can enjoy riding either the Flyboard or Jetovader, which propels the rider up to 25 feet in the air using only air and water pressure. Easy to learn with all safety precautions in place, you can fly along and see the sights or try a freestyle trick or two.

Schlitterbahn Waterparks in Galveston, Texas – This massive waterpark is a great place to visit anytime of the year as a large part of it is heated and indoors. In the warmer months, you will have more options of slides, tubing rivers, lagoons and man-made beaches to enjoy. There is something for every age available here. Semi private or private cabanas are available for rental and unique events are scheduled throughout the year.

These are just a sampling of the amazing daytrips that can be taken from your home in the College Station, TX area. Each location is sure to elicit many an "Are we there yet?" from the kids in the back of the car, but each drive is short enough so "Yes!" will be your answer.

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