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Trains, Splash Pad and Soda Fountain

Half Day Houston: Tomball

By Rebecca Harper July 27, 2016

Your family can start off this half day adventure at The Railroad Depot and Plaza in Tomball located at 201 S. Elm Street.  This plaza has a train depot, train memorabilia,and a model railroad.  


Photo Credit: City of Tomball

Pack a swimsuit and let the kids cool off in the splashpad after they’ve played at the train depot.  


Photo Credit: City of Tomball

After they’ve worked up an appetite, head over to Nonnie’s Soda Fountain located at 102 Market Street in Tomball (just a short walk from the Train Depot). Nonnie’s is open 11:30am-5:00pm every day except it is closed on Mondays. 


Photo Credit: TripAdvisor

More fun Half Day Trips in the Greater Houston Area:

Family Night Out: Baseball, Stars, Theater, Canoe
Museum District: Butterflies, Park, Theater
Old Town Spring: Trains, Unique Toy Store, Candy
Rice Village: Books, Local Food and Chocolate
Spring/Klein: Parks, Milkshake Bar, Indoor Play Places, Arboretum

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