Bluebonnet Swamp by Ginger H. at InsiderPages
Nice place to go for a hike for outdoor-minded people. While we were there, they were doing construction to make it easier to get around on the paths. There are observation decks to go on and watch the animals in the swamp. Beware of spiders, though~~there are a LOT of them (being as it is outdoors LOL). We did not see many animals, though-but it was in the middle of the summer so it may have been too hot for the animals to come out.
The museum/gift shop is very nice. Admissions to Blubonnet very low priced, and the items in the gift shop vary from fair priced to a bit high-priced. Very friendly, helpful staff. They have some animals in cages inside the museum, plus a small area for small children to play if they get bored while Mom & Dad are looking around. Very clean and well-kept up.
PROS: too many to list
CONS: no restroom on the trail (a problem when hiking with kids)
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