Old Town Spring is the focus of this excursion. First, the family could stop for lunch at the iconic Loose Caboose, the train car turned restaurant. After enjoying some delicious local food, the family could have dessert at Emmy’s Sweet Shoppe, where you can have your pick of delectable treats. You could work off your sugar high by going to Why Not Toys, the unique toy store that offers an extreme variety of toys for people of all ages. After a treat and a toy, the family could check out some great reads at Glow Worm New and Used Books where they can fall in love with the art of writing. Spending about an hour for each location turns a small outing into a half-day full of fun. The children will love visiting many locations that are so close by, and seeing the cute little shops while walking around Old Town Spring will surely spark their interest.
The Loose Caboose
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The Loose Caboose is the most unique restaurant because you can order your meal inside an actual train car. Pop in for some pulled meat sandwiches or a stuffed baked potato. Enjoy the fixings of some of Texas’ authentic meals.
26403 Preston Ave. ~ Spring, TX 77373 ~ (281) 288-1733
Emmy’s Sweet Shoppe
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Emmy’s Sweet Shoppe is unique in that they offer a variety of amazing treats and desserts and various flavors of coffee beans and tea. Come in for a quick treat or take some for a special occasion.
315 Gentry St. ~ Spring, TX 77373 ~ (281) 288-0131
Why Not Toys
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Why Not Toys is the toyshop of every child’s dreams. Literally taken from a fantasy novel, this toy shop has many unique and amazing gifts for every taste. Toys, gizmos, gadgets, and puppets are stocked to the ceiling and ready to be taken home by curious children.d
319 Gentry St. ~ Spring, TX 77373 ~ (281) 288-9181
Glow Worm New and Used Books
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Glow Worm is a bookstore that offers a crazy amount of books for the avid reader. No matter what you are looking for, Glow Worm has it. This is the perfect stop to end the family outing. The family can wind down as they browse through the books and decide on maybe taking one home.
311 B Main Street ~ Spring, TX 77373 ~ (281) 253-0782
