🚂🗽 Presidential Planes, Trains, and… Terracotta Warriors? 🐉
Today’s adventure: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum in College Station! 📚 Houston moms, if you’re over the usual town spots, this is a game-changer. Adults geek out on history, kids go wild—perfect family outing! 💯 🌟 Must-See Highlights: 1️⃣ Presidential Wheels: 🚂🚁 Real-life Air Force One (Marine One) and Presidential Train (No. 4141)! New exhibits opened June 2025—and they’re FREE. Pro Tip: Let the kids climb into the cockpit. Pilot vibes activated! ✈️ 2️⃣ Oval Office Role-Play: 🎭 Pose at the “press conference” podium or slump into the actual presidential desk. “Mr. President, how’s the economy?” 🎤 3️⃣ China Corner: 🐉 Bush 41 loved China (he lived there post-WWII!). Spot dragons 🐉, calligraphy, and… Terracotta Warriors 🗿! Cultural crossover FTW. 4️⃣ Interactive Fun: Pull open drawers to find plush puppies, press buttons for Barbara Bush’s storytime audio 🎧, and more. 🌳 Grounds: Tiny but perfectly landscaped: roses, the Bush family gravesite ⛪, and a pond—ideal for picnics or quick photo ops. 📸 🚗 Logistics: 1.5-hour drive from Houston. Easy peasy for a day trip! ⏱️ Free Events: We caught pumpkin painting 🎃 and storytime. Check their calendar—these activities sell out fast! 💰 Budget: Adults: $12 💲 | Kids: FREE 🎉 (Under 5 = always free!) Verdict: A hidden gem for families! History, culture, and playtime—all in one. Tag your squad and GO! 🚀 #HoustonWithKids #WeekendGetaway #PresidentialHistory