Texas history is more than just the Alamo. Here are some great off-the-beaten-track ideas for kids of all ages!

The DR Pepper Museum, Waco

Dr. Pepper is a Texas invention, and the Dr. Pepper Museum is a great stop for anyone who loves the soda. Invented by a pharmacist at the soda fountain of the corner pharmacy, Dr. Pepper has been beloved be Texans and beyond for over 100 years!

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The Texas Prison Museum, Huntsville

The Texas Prison Museum offers a look at many sides of prison life in Texas, including one of Bonnie and Clyde’s guns. Other exhibits include a capital punishment exhibit, inmate art exhibit and an exhibit featuring prison hardware. It’ll keep you on the straight and narrow!

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The Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum

The name says “museum” but it’s so much more fun than that! Here you can get a feel for what it was like living in Texas in the late 19th century. There’s a blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, jail, and much more to explore!