Places to Cool Down for the Summer Around North Houston, TX

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Places to Cool Down for the Summer Around North Houston, TX

Houston. This Texas giant exemplifies the state’s reputation in all of its endeavors and activities, from manufacturing to sport, energy, healthcare, music, and aeronautics. Indeed, the saying “everything is bigger in Texas” also applies to its events, and there are plenty here year round. For the visitor, returnee, and local alike, read on for some of our favorite ways to beat the summer heat here around Space City.

Galveston Island State Park

Whether it’s walks with the ocean breeze, swimming, paddling, sunbathing, beach volleyball, football, or just a nice day out by the water, Galveston Island State Park is well worth the drive, a local highlight of the Houston area’s coastline. Enjoy recreation and the natural beauty of this park along the Gulf, a great getaway from your getaway.   

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island

East Beach

Another gorgeous and bustling attraction of the Houston area is East Beach, featuring frequent activity, ample sunshine, and waves. For the livelier group, this is another option to consider if you’re planning for picnics on the beach, getting out in the Gulf to cool off, or just a day on the beach, Texas style.   

https://www.visitgalveston.com/things-to-do/beaches/east-beach/

Typhoon Texas Water Park

   Typhoon Texas in nearby Katy is one of the many highlights of the Houston area where visitors can beat the heat with more than a full day’s worth of activities! The Duelin’ Daltons is an exhilarating steep shot down, while the Monster Storms is a great way for the whole group to enjoy a ride together, while the Lone Star Racers combine the thrill of a Texas-sized water slide with a bit of friendly competition. The brave can try their hand at the Howdy Hollow obstacle course, or visitors can relax in the Lazy T River. These attractions and more await visitors at Typhoon Texas Water Park!

Six Flags Hurricane Harbour Splashtown

Another park that visitors will love is Hurricane Harbour Splashtown, filled with Lone Star State-sized thrills and attractions! Highlights of this massive Houston favourite include the Big Kahuna, a monster of a raft ride, the FlowRider, where visitors can try their hand at surfing, the Wahoo Wave, Vortex, Tornado, Ripqurl and Big Spin, just the start of Hurricane Harbour’s dizzying array of spiral rides, or the intense Paradise Plunge! In fact, these are just the start of the fun at Six Flags Hurricane Harbour Splashtown, Houston’s premier attraction to beat the heat!

https://www.sixflags.com/splashtown

Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventures

  Zip Lines, aquatic obstacle courses, canoeing, competitive slides and a relaxing lazy river that just goes on and on….this is just a fraction of the fun at yet another part of Houston’s theme park empire- here at Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventures! Aside from the array of exciting and refreshing rides, visitors will also enjoy the petting zoo, famous Alligator exhibit and trying their hands at Axe Throwing and Archery, adding a bit more of variety for those visitors comparing parks for their stay in Houston this summer.   

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