Carlsbad Caverns offers stunning underground formations and bat flights for Texas families. Located just 2 hours from El Paso, it’s a must-do for adventurous kids who don’t mind the cold.
West Texas/Panhandle
Amarillo TX with Kids: Cadillac Ranch & Beyond
Cadillac Ranch is free and open 24/7, but summer heat hits 100°F+. We break down when to visit, what to actually expect, and why it’s worth the 4.5-hour drive from Dallas for Texas families.
Big Bend National Park with Kids: West Texas Family Hiking Guide
Big Bend National Park is one of those places that stops you mid-scroll when you first see the photos — jagged canyon walls dropping into the Rio Grande…
Fort Davis Texas with Kids: Mountains, Observatory & Family Guide
I’ve read every trip report I could find on Fort Davis National Historic Site, and the consistent theme is surprise — parents who expected a dusty pile of…
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum with Kids: Canyon Texas Family Guide
Important heads-up before we get into this one: The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum has been closed since March 24, 2025, due to fire marshal…
Marfa Texas with Kids: Art, Mystery Lights & West Texas Family Guide
Marfa is not an obvious family destination, and that’s part of what makes it interesting. The minimal art installations, the high desert landscape, and…
Lubbock Texas with Kids: Science Spectrum, Prairie Dog Park & Family Guide
Family guide to Lubbock TX — Science Spectrum Museum and OMNI, Mackenzie Park prairie dogs, Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock Lake Landmark, and what to do with kids in Tech country.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park with Kids: Texas’s Highest Peak Family Guide
Family guide to Guadalupe Mountains National Park — Pinery Trail for kids, Salt Basin Dunes, fall foliage, and the honest truth about visiting Texas’s highest peak with children.
Palo Duro Canyon with Kids: Texas’s Grand Canyon Family Guide
Family guide to Palo Duro Canyon State Park near Amarillo — best hikes for kids, the TEXAS outdoor musical, zip line, horseback riding, and honest summer heat warnings.
Davis Mountains State Park with Kids: McDonald Observatory & Star Party Guide
Family guide to Davis Mountains State Park and McDonald Observatory — Star Parties for kids, scenic loop drive, Indian Lodge, Fort Davis, and best time to visit.