🚀 Exploring NASA’s Houston Space Center

February 28, 2024

A Stellar Stop on Our 7,000-Mile Road Trip

🌆 Goodbye Waco, Hello Houston

From Open Plains to Urban Pulse

After weeks in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, our road trip brought us to Houston—America’s fourth-largest city, known for its traffic, culture, and of course, space history.

🚗 Rest Stops & Reunions

Cracker Barrel Overnight + Family Time 👨‍👩‍👧

A quick overnight stay, a tasty southern meal, and a warm family lunch made for a smooth transition into Houston’s hustle and bustle.

🧠 Houston Traffic: A Lesson in Patience

"Idiots" vs. "Maniacs" in Our Road Lingo 😂

Navigating Houston's chaotic traffic in an RV? Not for the faint of heart—but worth it for what awaited us.

🌌 First Impressions at NASA Johnson Space Center

Where the Stars Meet the Streets of Houston

Timed tickets, affordable RV parking, and big expectations set the tone as we approached this legendary destination.

🚊 Tram Tour to Rocket Park

Up Close with a Saturn V 🚀 and Apollo’s Legacy

One of only three remaining Saturn V rockets is here—and it’s breathtaking. A highlight you must experience.

🛰️ Inside the Space Shuttle & NASA 905

Climb Aboard an Engineering Marvel

Step inside a full-scale shuttle and its 747 carrier—two icons of NASA’s shuttle era.

🌕 Artemis Exhibit: Mission to the Moon (and Mars!)

NASA’s Next Giant Leap 🌍➡️🌖➡️🚀

Get a glimpse of the future with the Artemis program and discover how NASA plans to go beyond the Moon.

🤔 Museum Showdown: Houston vs. D.C. vs. Florida

How Does the Space Center Stack Up?

Each NASA museum has its own flavor. Here's how Houston compares to D.C.’s Air & Space and Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.

✨ Inspiration from the Heavens

What Rockets Can Teach Us About Life

Exploring space helps us reflect inward, too. This visit reignited our wonder and curiosity.

💡 Visitor Tips for the Houston Space Center

Plan Smart, Explore More

✅ Book ahead✅ Don’t skip the tram✅ Expect crowds✅ Bring your curiosity

🌴 Wrapping Up: Onward to Galveston!

From Rocket Fuel to Ocean Breeze 🌊

Next stop: Galveston. But first, we take with us the inspiration and awe from our day among the stars.

🌠 Final Thoughts: Reach for the Stars

Why This Stop Was Out of This World

From past triumphs to future frontiers, Houston’s NASA Space Center reminds us how boundless human potential can be.

Thanks for joining us on this stellar leg of our journey! Have you visited a NASA museum? Share your favorite below—let’s keep the space convo going! 👇💬