Sugar Land Travel Guide

Situated just southwest of Houston is Sugar Land, TX. Sugar Land is a bustling science and educational hub that focuses on the education and development of the city’s youth through an array of museums, educational centers and historical sites, and let-loose recreational opportunities. This makes the city the perfect place for a fun, all-inclusive family vacation.

Things to Do in Sugar Land

Cullinan Park is one of the city’s most popular parks, boasting miles of wood walkways that wind through marshlands full of birds, turtles, and other friendly wildlife, and leads to a central viewing platform that gives visitors a bird's eye view of the park. The Justin P. Brindley Trail is a beloved hiking trail, while Oyster Creek Park’s fountains are a go-to picnic spot. Visitors with an abundance of creativity will find great pleasure in visiting the Sugar Land Art Center and Gallery, Sugar Land Town Square offers hours of fun for those with a love of shopping and good food, and ice skating aficionados can practice their twirls and jumps at the Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex.

Best Places to Stay in Sugar Land

The vacation rentals in Sugar Land are decked out with modern amenities and all the comforts of home including wireless, high-speed internet and beds that make sleep a welcomed part of the trip. Waking up in the morning is a pleasant experience, as the sights and sounds of bigc-tyi Texas are right outside the window.

Best Time to Visit Sugar Land

The best time to visit Sugar Land is February to April for the most mild, pleasant Texas weather. During this time, summer is not yet in full swing so temperatures are more manageable and outdoor recreation is less sweat inducing.

Best Events in Sugar Land

Sugar Land is big on community events. The events held each year are a major part of the city’s culture and all of events are visitor friendly. A few of the most anticipated annual events include the Brazilian Food & Music Festival, the Crawfish Festival, the Christmas Tree Lighting, and Halloween Town. Halloween Town, Sugar Land’s spookiest event, has guests creating haunting crafts, taking ghastly photos, and trying mouthwatering Halloween sweets alongside much more.

Things to Do for Families in Sugar Land

One of the city’s most unique landmarks for families to visit is the notorious Selfie Statue- a large statue that looks as if it’s taking a selfie and invites fun-loving guests to take their own photo with it. Families with children might also like to spend the day exploring the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Museum, or the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land which features exciting interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and science experiments, and educational activities such as scavenger hunts and planetarium shows.