Depot Museum Henderson, Texas

Depot Museum 514 N High St, Henderson, TX 75652 (903) 657-4303 http://www.depotmuseum.com/ Thursday 9AM–5PM Friday 9AM–5PM Saturday 9AM–1PM Sunday Closed Monday (4th of July) 9AM–5PM Hours might differ Tuesday 9AM–5PM Wednesday 9AM–5PM **THE WEBSITE SAYS THEY CLOSE AT 5:00 PM, BUT THEY START CLOSING AT 4:00 PM** Admission Fees Daily Rates Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . … Continue reading Depot Museum Henderson, Texas

Sky Vue Drive-In Tyler, Texas

Sky Vue Drive-In Theater 10713 US Hwy 69 N Tyler, Texas 75706 http://www.tylerdrivein.com/ $6 Adults, $4 Children 5-11yrs., Children 5 & under are free! All prices plus tax Cash, check, and credit card accepted Angry Birds & Captain America – Playing the week of May 20 – May 25, 2016 We decided to kick-it old school and taken an adventure to the drive-in theater off of 69 … Continue reading Sky Vue Drive-In Tyler, Texas

Movie at the Park Tyler, Texas

Bergfeld Park 1510 S College Ave, Tyler, TX 75702 Parksandrec.cityoftyler.org  $FREE$   “Come as you are, stay as long as you can. We’re all family so no seating plan” If you’ve never felt a since of community in Tyler, Tx, this is the place you’ll find it! Once a month Tyler Parks and Recreation sets up a screen on the stage of the amphitheater at … Continue reading Movie at the Park Tyler, Texas

East Texas Gator Farm Grand Saline, Texas

East Texas Gators & Wildlife Park 9515 FM 1255, Grand Saline, TX 75140 (903) 962-5630 http://www.easttexasgators.com/ Sun.- Thurs. 9 am – 5 pm Fri. & Sat. 9 am – 8 pm  Admission is $7 adults and $6 for children ages 2-12 Senior citizens over 65 are $6 **Check for a Groupon**   This was one of our first adventures we went on as you will be … Continue reading East Texas Gator Farm Grand Saline, Texas

Mineola Nature Preserve 

Sunday, March 29th Mineola Nature Preserve  1860 Co Rd 2724, Mineola, TX 75773 http://www.mineolanaturepreserve.com/ $$$FREE$$$   Grab your walking shoes (take a lesson from us-it would be much more comfortable in workout clothes), pack a back pack, and head to Mineola, Tx. This place is a beautiful, serene escape for some much needed fresh air & sunshine! As soon as you park there are beautiful … Continue reading Mineola Nature Preserve 

Sunday Funday 

Sunday, March 13th, 2016 Tyler, Texas     Was anyone else incredibly thankful for the sunshine?? We took full advantage of the abundance of vitamin D yesterday! Our adventures were casual, bountiful, and lovely!  We embraced the rain and jumped in several muddy puddles..          Let our little fairy princesses play in the magical bushes..       Play with bubbles…       “I wish I … Continue reading Sunday Funday 

External link to Homestead Heritage in Waco, Texas

Homestead Heritage in Waco, Texas

Homestead Heritage 608 Dry Creek Rd, Waco, TX 76705 http://www.homesteadheritage.com/ $$$ FREE $$$ ALL AGES   Are you looking for some good wholesome family fun? Look no further than Homestead Heritage in Waco, Texas. We were so thankful stumble upon this place (with the help of our tour guide, Bethany Moore) to set a tone for our weekend Waco adventure! We could have spent more … Continue reading Homestead Heritage in Waco, Texas

Mayborn Museum Waco, Texas

Also known as heaven…. Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 Mayborn Museum http://www.baylor.edu/mayborn/ 1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706 $ INEXPENSIVE $ ALL AGES   The Mayborn Museum is a little slice of heaven located in Waco, Texas. We were lucky enough to be there while Mr. Potato Head & tinker toys are the exhibit. However, without the exhibit, you will be so pleased with … Continue reading Mayborn Museum Waco, Texas

Indoor Water Park in East Texas!

Friday, February 12th, 2016 With all of the stress of school, work, and life, Lili and I decided to surprise the girls with an evening trip to our local…. INDOOR WATER PARK! I mean who knew East Texas would have such amenities? THE WATER PARK AT THE VILLAGES 18270 Singing Wood Ln, Flint, TX 75762  http://www.silverleafresortswaterpark.com/  $$15/average$$ Practically any age, but more fun at 3 … Continue reading Indoor Water Park in East Texas!

Indoor Adventures in East Texas

February 6th, 2016 – $$VARIES$$ Typically, us adventurers like to stay outdoors as much as possible and Texas is usually pretty good about sunshine. However, there are some weekends that are just too cold, wet, windy, etc. So today, we’re putting down some of the indoor adventures we’ve had around town.   KID’S STATION LONGVIEW, TEXAS 2607 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 –  https://www.facebook.com/Kids-Station-422096267922982/timeline/ … Continue reading Indoor Adventures in East Texas