Craving the ultimate family getaway? Katy has you covered! This town may have been put on the map by being a railroad stop in the 1800s for steam locomotives to fill up on water. (By the way, legend has it the town got its name from the famed ‘MKT’ railroad once the ‘M’ was dropped; it became ‘KT’- and the town took the name of Katy.) But these days, Katy’s strategic placement along Interstate 10 makes it the perfect place for more than just a pit stop. Just minutes away from any I-10 exit here are world-class restaurants, sensational shopping, affordable hotels, and hours of family fun!
Goodtaste viewers already know Katy packs a culinary punch with famed restaurants like James Beard nominated Phat Eatery located in Katy Asian Town. There’s also Pearl & Vine, featuring its own Culinary Institute of America-trained chef. But those standout spots are just the beginning. Don’t miss Old Town Katy’s shining star- Southern Dough Baking Company, where every delicious dish keeps customers coming back for more- like their fantastic Chicken Fried Chicken and especially their fresh, scratch-made pies. Get the top selling Peanut Butter Pie recipe right HERE!
Old Town Katy boasts some great antique shops and other fun retail outlets… right off the town square. They are perfect for window-shopping, browsing, and finding great deals, too. With nearby Katy Mills Mall, top tier shopping abounds along with many popular restaurants and hotels as well.
For loads of family fun, pay a visit to Typhoon Texas Water Park…adjacent to Katy Mills. Here, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family with 33 water slides, a lazy river to float down, and more! You’ll also find family activities like batting cages, go-kart racing, miniature golf, and more in the nearby Katy Grand family entertainment complex, right off I-10 and Grand Parkway in Katy. The area is packed with multiple restaurants and sports bars, too. Bowling, laser tag, video arcades, and more await families just another exit away at Katy’s Main Event and more.
To take a look back at history, Katy Heritage Park allows visitors to explore original historic homes built in Katy from the early 20th Century through Katy’s famed rice farming days. A museum here allows kids to explore all sorts of artifacts and farming equipment from Katy’s pioneering days.
If you love the great outdoors, you’ll love the many offerings found in Katy. There are serene spots for birdwatching along with area wildlife refuges where visitors can get up close and personal with nature. It’s definitely a walk on the wild side! All of these adventures and more await in the wonderful world of Katy!
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