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Challenge yourself to a unique experience that will display your upper body strength and endurance at the Texas Rock Gym, where you can encounter rock climbing in a professional, high-quality climbing gym that provides a fun atmosphere for climbers of all ages. While the facility is constantly updated to maintain a fresh climbing experience, you can switch it up and test your other skills with multiple fitness programs available, such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, and Aikido.

Explore the origins of earth and man at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, where more than a dozen permanent exhibits explore the worlds of astronomy, space science, Native Americans, chemistry, energy, paleontology, and Texas wildlife. There are also several displays of dinosaur skeletons, natural gems, and other attractions that will keep you occupied for hours. Special sections of the museum include the Wortham IMAX Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center, Burke Baker Planetarium, and the George Observatory.

Celebrate all things Texas at the annual Texian Market Days Festival, which is the biggest living history event of the year that you don’t want to miss out on. Bring the whole family to discover more than 150 years of Texas history with this day-long celebration of living history that includes hands-on activities, battle reenactments, live entertainment, food, craft vendors, pioneer folklife, cattle working demonstrations, historic home tours, games, cowboys, and vintage vehicles.