Looking for fun things to do near Mont Belvieu? This charming area offers a variety of activities for families, couples, and solo adventurers alike—from outdoor recreation to local dining and community events.
That’s why it might be surprising to discover the city is near many celebrated Houston-area destinations. Let’s take a look at an array of exciting day trips from Mont Belvieu:
5 Fun Things to do near Mont Belvieu
1. Galveston
In just about an hour from Mont Belvieu, you can be soaking up the sun on a Galveston beach. But that’s not all you can do on the island. Ride the roller coaster and play carnival games at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Zip down water slides at Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Ride a bike along the Seawall. For the history buff, tour Bishop’s Palace and Moody Mansion. Wander through historic shops along The Strand. (Make sure to visit La King’s Confectionery for homemade taffy and ice cream.) Learn about the area’s history of railroads at the Galveston Railroad Museum. There’s so much to do in Galveston, you could visit two days in row!
2. Kemah Boardwalk
Other fun things to do near Mont Belvieu include a trip to Kemah Boardwalk. About 30 minutes from Mont Belvieu, this 60-acre theme park has something for all ages, including waterfront dining where you can sit outside and watch the boats. A favorite is the Aquarium, which is equal parts restaurant and underwater experience. While Kemah restaurant menus rely heavily on seafood, you can still order up a juicy steak, ribs, and pizza.
Beyond dining options, you can purchase an all-day pass to ride 12 amusement rides, including a roller coaster, Ferris wheel, Rockin’ Rocket and more as many times as you want. Add to the carnival fun by playing games in the Midway. Plus, there are plenty of shops at Kemah where you can find souvenirs and other items.
3. Waterparks
If waterparks are your thing, you have two within an easy distance from Mont Belvieu. Less than 20 minutes away is Pirates Bay Waterpark in Baytown. The park offers a mix of attractions that give you a thrill to those when you just want to chill. Ride the waves at the Flow Rider. Tube down the aptly named Boomerango. Scream your way down the Colorado Drop Slide. Float away along the lazy river. In-the-water play structures with tot-sized slides give little swimmers a place to play.
Less than an hour away and one of residents’ favorite day trips from Mont Belvieu is Great Wolf Lodge. This family-fun destination promises splashy excitement all year long with a 92,000-square-foot indoor water park that is a balmy 84 degrees no matter what the temps are outside. There are slides for singles and for groups, a lazy river, a play pool for the littles, and much more.
4. Space Center Houston
Drawing more than 1 million visitors annually, Space Center Houston is probably the most well-known of our list of fun things to do near Mont Belvieu. With immersive exhibits and more than 400 space artifacts, Space Center Houston is both a glimpse at the past and the future of space exploration. See multiple flown spacecraft at the Starship Gallery. Discover how spacesuits have evolved over time and what it takes to travel to Mars. Learn about the International Space Station and the Artemis program, which will return humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Take a tram to go onsite at NASA Johnson Space Center. Mont Belvieu is about 35-40 minutes from all the space-focused fun.
5. Museums
Explore Texas history, dinosaurs, mummies, and much more at nearby museums. You can spend an entire day at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, about 40 minutes from Mont Belvieu. There are numerous permanent exhibitions covering a wide variety of topics, including dinosaurs, energy, Fabergé, Texas wildlife, gems and minerals, and much more. Special exhibitions add to the fun, with displays of birds, extreme animals, and more. The Cockrell Butterfly Center is a must-see — don’t be surprised if a bright butterfly rests on your shoulder or arm. When you arrive, book a movie at Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, which has 4K digital projection producing 3D images nearly eight stories high.
The San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield, about 30 minutes away from Mont Belvieu, takes you back to Texas’ fight for independence. Walk the battlefield, ride to the stop of the San Jacinto monument for panoramic views, and explore museum exhibits to learn more about the decisive Battle of San Jacinto, which secured Texas’ independence. There are also opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, and picnicking.
Of course, you don’t have to leave Mont Belvieu from an afternoon of fun with the kids — the Chambers County Children’s Museum is located within the city. Open Tuesdays through Sundays, the museum offers hands-on exhibits that are so fun the kiddos won’t even realize how much they’re learning. Art classes, seasonal crafts, summer camps, and more add to the museum’s appeal. You can even host a birthday party at the museum. The nearly 17,000-square-foot museum is designed for children ages 0-12.
Home Base: Riceland
After a day of exploring fun in and around Mont Belvieu, you need a home base you’ll want to return to again and again. Riceland is that spot, offering homes priced from the $300s boasting modern, energy-saving features. And soon, Riceland residents will have family fun right outside their door with resort-style pools, a fully stocked lake, miles of trails, pickleball courts, onsite restaurants and more. Sound like a home run? Explore our available homes.
