Quiet little gem residing in Texas city. Lots of history…read moreinside and there is a train exhibit on the second floor. We love to check out museums in the cities we visit. Each one is unique. Given we live here in Texas City we get to go every time they change things up.

This was an unexpected and pleasant surprise. While in the area I discovered this museum by…read moreaccident and decided to stop by 40 minutes before closing earlier this week. Parking is on the street and free. Inside the admission is $7 for adults and less for seniors and children. The museum is dedicated to the history of its namesake that chronicles its role as one of America's busiest ports primarily shipping petrochemicals, military aviation and the infamous Texas City disaster. The museum includes 3 movies that last about 5 minutes each. Two of the movies are about the disaster and the other about Texas City's history. There are numerous storyboards and pictures along with many artifacts to view. One thing I learned is that US military aviation had its beginnings here as the first place that the Army flew airplanes that it had purchased from the Wright brothers. Another is that Texas City is the 10th largest port in the US. This museum has a second floor that is dedicated to model trains. A local club meets here on Saturdays and run many different trains for the visitors that will appeal to adults and kids and at no extra cost. Budget about 45 minutes to visit this museum and longer if you come on a Saturday. It's a nice and informative museum for you to visit.

Niece was visiting from Vegas and had to take her somewhere to keep her entertained. She absolutely…read moreloved this place. We bought the hour pass and had a blast. We did laser tag, multiple rounds of go carts, and played arcade games, too! Laser tag is zombie themed and I was told that on certain nights there's actually a cosplay zombie roaming the laser tag field! Def recommend this place.

Good location. Great lessons on self discipline. Both of my children attend and love it.read more

Wow this was so much more impressive than I expected! We went on the 29th of Dec near the last…read moreday. Parking was easy,volunteers help usher you in and out of the parking area. It is free but they accept donations and we gladly obliged for the experience we enjoyed. We took my 8 year old autistic niece who just loved it! The displays are quite creative and they cast beautiful reflections in the bayou. There were a couple of snack huts, one was a cookie decorating place. Porta potties around and benches along the trail its well suited for littles up to the elderly. We really enjoyed this to end our holiday season.

Apparently this has been a tradition in Dickinson for more than a decade. It all started off when…read moretwo neighbors teamed up and began creating steel designs adorned with lights. Now, this winding trail of lights encompasses most of Paul Hopkins Park. I like this particular Festival Of Lights because you go by foot, and everyone in the family is invited - even the dog. (I saw quite a few on leashes.) And get ready for a beautifully lit park with all types of figures you can imagine: mariachis, Longhorn and Texas A&M signs, alligators (to represent those Dickinson Gators!), a NASA space shuttle and the like. Most of the time, signs request that you stay on the trail, but there are photo opps where you're permitted to stand side by side with figures for pictures - like the giant Santa sleigh with reindeer and a glistening palace with larger than life drummer boys. Also on site is a "cookie house" baking up holiday treats, a souvenir shop to purchase glowing tchotchkes, a concession stand selling popcorn, hot dogs, hot chocolate and more, and a seating area with picnic tables. You can also bring along you own coffee and snacks in tow, as I did (I bought those across the street at the convenience store before I knew about the vendors). And I love that it's all set in Paul Hopkins Park. You have wooden bridges to cross with a lovely view and the peaceful water below ... and even a few ducks and geese attempting to grab the attention of patrons. They joined us along for the trail walk! And as a special treat, it's completely free, but donations are accepted. If you go on a slow night, park in the lot (handicap permits can always park here). Busier nights, which require the help of traffic controllers, you're asked to park at the nearby church, True Cross, where they have free shuttles running to and fro. ...Or do as we did and find a spot across the street in the neighborhood and just walk on over. I recommend checking out their website for more information on the history of this community event and how you can also get involved. Volunteers always needed! Hurry and check this out before January 2, when it closes for the year.

I went for the first time recently with my niece and nephew for a birthday party and I honestly…read moreloved it! It's a safe place for the kiddos to play and have fun. The staff is awesome, very vigilant. My little tattoo had rubbed off and they had me show pictures of my nephew to make sure he was leaving with the right person! Safety is the #1 priority of the staff, they are always watching to make sure the kiddos are playing safely while the parents sit and take a breather! The staff is never just sitting around, they are always doing something to help things run smoothly. The owner is super nice and you can tell he cares and takes pride in his business! 5 stars definitely recommend taking your kiddos here to burn off some energy! Will be taking my niece back soon!!

I had a wonderful experience booking a birthday party. I spoke with the manager hannah, and she was…read moreextremely kind, professional, and helpful throughout the entire process. She made booking very convenient and was more than willing to accommodate my needs and requests. Her friendly attitude and excellent customer service made the experience stress-free and enjoyable. I truly appreciate her help and would definitely recommend this place to others and their children!

I've been to a few of these places, and this was the most clean one I've seen. Staff was present…read moreand not on their phones, clean. Spacious , I had a blast inside with the kids. I really enjoyed when my son played here with his friends. They even had a special going on that weekend so check their sites for special specials.

Great place for kids activities, especially in hot summer. It's clean, and service is great.read more

I visited the Bayou Theater, a hidden gem, on the University of Houston Clear Lake campus. My…read moredaughter is a UHCL student and volunteer. Safe well lit parking lot(see university parking website for details), medium sized theater, fantastic acoustics, ample leg space accommodations, and a diverse variety of entertainment throughout the year which boasts affordable patron pricing. Chester Gregory, a recording artist and Broadway alum, showcased a riveting performance which captivated our audience with a marvelous Rock n Soul Party for almost 90 marvelous minutes. Stevie Wonder's "Superstition", Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On", "Shindig"- 60s musical variety show, Jackie Wilson's "To Be Loved", and more great hits. The audience sang all night with this fabulous Star! I could have sang all night!

Well maintained park . Parking was easy , restrooms were constantly being monitored to ensure they…read morewere clean and restocked with paper and soap. Concession stands were great , lots of hot snacks. Fields were ok.

Shallow fences for fields 5-8...the kind that can make the parents of an overweight 12 year old…read moregirl start thinking about college scholarships. Big Julie popped that fastball about 175 over the right field fence, give that girl a free education! The male bathroom features the classic 1-2-2 setup (1 handicap toilet for those that prefer a wider stance, 2 normal shitters, and 2 urinals) and duel Dyson Airblade V's to ensure completely dry hands after rinsing. Very clean. Overall this is a five star complex, but my little Jacqueline played like shit so I'm taking one star off.

Today, I branched out and tried some mid-day fun at this lovely arcade! I had a blast with just $25…read moreas an adult! I played multiple claw games and actually won a giant stuffed cow ! Never in my 24 years of life have I ever actually won a prize from a claw machine. Today was out of this world fun and I would also like to mention Angel the associate that gave us a complementary round to try the claw. He was super friendly and will be the reason I go back again. They are super great here, can't recommend enough.

Came back to play a few games after a whole year. The games used to be really fun, but the…read morecompanies changed and the new games are not as good. They machines are also all digitized with no more tokens. They only take credit cards, apply pay, and bills, and they don't give back change for large bills. I had saved a few ticket receipts from last year, and the worker wouldn't take them at first. After contacting the owner, he was able to apply them to the new system. One of the machines also malfunctioned, so the worker swiped for another game. Would not come back for overpriced games. Wish they had gone back to the previous games and methods of payment