We were thinking of taking a spur of the moment trip to Galveston/ Moody Gardens next weekend. We may get there in time for the festival of lights Fri night, then we will have all day Saturday and Sunday for fun. Which activities are worth the money there? Doing all of them will be pricey so want to only pick sure-hits.
We can get the day passes, but there are 5 of us (kids 11, 7, and 3) and that will be $250 for one day. The annual membership is $320 I think... are these attractions worth coming back another time to do again? We have to go to Houston for DS11's drs appts frequently, so there will be other times for us to "stop by" on the way there from home (baton rouge area, 4 1/2 hour drive or so).
Also, is it worth it to stay at the MG hotel there? It'll be $500 for two nights! If not, any other nearby hotel suggestions that are kid friendly and not outrageously priced?
What about Schlitterbahn's indoor water park? Is it worth the money? In case we only choose one or two activities at MG instead of the unlimited, this may be another option for entertainment.
Oh, and Any good, family friendly restaurants in the area?
Thanks for any advice!
We can get the day passes, but there are 5 of us (kids 11, 7, and 3) and that will be $250 for one day. The annual membership is $320 I think... are these attractions worth coming back another time to do again? We have to go to Houston for DS11's drs appts frequently, so there will be other times for us to "stop by" on the way there from home (baton rouge area, 4 1/2 hour drive or so).
Also, is it worth it to stay at the MG hotel there? It'll be $500 for two nights! If not, any other nearby hotel suggestions that are kid friendly and not outrageously priced?
What about Schlitterbahn's indoor water park? Is it worth the money? In case we only choose one or two activities at MG instead of the unlimited, this may be another option for entertainment.
Oh, and Any good, family friendly restaurants in the area?
Thanks for any advice!