Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

Alabama A&M University (Normal, AL)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🐾 North Alabama Zoological Society β€” Huntsville, AL

🎨 U.S. Space & Rocket Center β€” Huntsville, AL

🌳 Big Spring International Park β€” Huntsville, AL

🎒 Altitude Trampoline Park β€” Huntsville, AL

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Po Boy Factory β€” Huntsville, AL

πŸ• Earth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza β€” Huntsville, AL

🍦 Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream β€” Huntsville, AL


Alabama State University (Montgomery, AL)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🎨 Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts β€” Montgomery, AL

🌳 Riverfront Park β€” Montgomery, AL

🎒 The MOOseum β€” Montgomery, AL

🧠 Rosa Parks Museum β€” Montgomery, AL

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Chris’ Hot Dogs β€” Montgomery, AL

πŸ• Bibb Street Pizza Company β€” Montgomery, AL

🍦 Prevail Union CafΓ© (coffee & ice cream treats) β€” Montgomery, AL


Alcorn State University (Lorman, MS)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🌳 Natchez Trace Parkway β€” Port Gibson, MS

🎨 Grand Village of the Natchez Indians β€” Natchez, MS

🎒 Natchez Bluff Trail β€” Natchez, MS

🧠 Windsor Ruins β€” Port Gibson, MS

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Roux 61 β€” Natchez, MS

πŸ• Fat Mama’s Tamales β€” Natchez, MS

🍦 The Malt Shop β€” Natchez, MS


Bethune-Cookman University (Daytona Beach, FL)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🌊 Daytona Lagoon Waterpark β€” Daytona Beach, FL

🎒 Boardwalk Amusement Area β€” Daytona Beach, FL

🐾 Marine Science Center β€” Ponce Inlet, FL

🎨 Museum of Arts and Sciences β€” Daytona Beach, FL

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Caribbean Jack’s β€” Daytona Beach, FL

πŸ• Pizza King β€” Daytona Beach, FL

🍦 Cow Lick’s Homemade Ice Cream β€” Daytona Beach, FL


Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, FL)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🎨 Tallahassee Museum β€” Tallahassee, FL

🌳 Cascades Park β€” Tallahassee, FL

🎒 Urban Air Adventure Park β€” Tallahassee, FL

🧠 Challenger Learning Center & IMAX β€” Tallahassee, FL

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Madison Social β€” Tallahassee, FL

πŸ• Gaines Street Pies β€” Tallahassee, FL

🍦 Lofty Pursuits β€” Tallahassee, FL


Grambling State University (Grambling, LA)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🎨 Eddie G. Robinson Museum β€” Grambling, LA

🌳 Lincoln Parish Park β€” Ruston, LA

🎒 Railroad Park β€” Ruston, LA

🧠 IDEA Place Children’s Museum β€” Ruston, LA

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Dawghouse Sports Grill β€” Ruston, LA

πŸ• Johnny’s Pizza House β€” Ruston, LA

🍦 Log Cabin Grill & Market β€” Ruston, LA


Jackson State University (Jackson, MS)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🎨 Mississippi Children’s Museum β€” Jackson, MS

🐾 Jackson Zoo β€” Jackson, MS

🌳 LeFleur’s Bluff State Park β€” Jackson, MS

🧠 Mississippi Museum of Natural Science β€” Jackson, MS

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Brent’s Drugs β€” Jackson, MS

πŸ• Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint β€” Jackson, MS

🍦 Broad Street Baking Company β€” Jackson, MS


Mississippi Valley State University (Itta Bena, MS)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🎨 BB King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center β€” Indianola, MS

🌳 Florewood River Plantation State Park β€” Greenwood, MS

🎒 Viking Range Visitor Center Tour β€” Greenwood, MS

🧠 Greenwood Blues Heritage Museum β€” Greenwood, MS

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Giardina’s Restaurant β€” Greenwood, MS

πŸ• Serio’s Italian Restaurant β€” Greenwood, MS

🍦 Delta Dairy β€” Greenwood, MS


Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, TX)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🌳 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park β€” Waller, TX

🎒 Zube Park Train Rides β€” Hockley, TX

🎨 Houston Premium Outlets (family activities area) β€” Cypress, TX

🧠 Dewberry Farm β€” Brookshire, TX

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Ranchito Taqueria β€” Hempstead, TX

πŸ• Cielito Lindo β€” Waller, TX

🍦 Freezy Frenzy β€” Cypress, TX


Southern University (Baton Rouge, LA)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🐾 Baton Rouge Zoo β€” Baton Rouge, LA

🎨 Louisiana Art & Science Museum β€” Baton Rouge, LA

🌳 City-Brooks Community Park β€” Baton Rouge, LA

🎒 Knock Knock Children’s Museum β€” Baton Rouge, LA

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” Louie’s CafΓ© β€” Baton Rouge, LA

πŸ• Fleur de Lis Pizza β€” Baton Rouge, LA

🍦 The Yard Milkshake Bar β€” Baton Rouge, LA


Texas Southern University (Houston, TX)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🎨 Children’s Museum Houston β€” Houston, TX

🐾 Houston Zoo β€” Houston, TX

🌳 Discovery Green Park β€” Houston, TX

🎒 Downtown Aquarium β€” Houston, TX

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” The Breakfast Klub β€” Houston, TX

πŸ• Pink’s Pizza β€” Houston, TX

🍦 Amy’s Ice Creams β€” Houston, TX


University of Arkansas–Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, AR)

Kid-Friendly Activities:

🎒 Delta Rivers Nature Center β€” Pine Bluff, AR

🌳 Saracen Landing Park β€” Pine Bluff, AR

🎨 Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas β€” Pine Bluff, AR

🧠 Little Rock Zoo (day trip option) β€” Little Rock, AR

Family-Friendly Eats:

πŸ” RJ’s Sports Grill & Bar β€” Pine Bluff, AR

πŸ• Colonial Steakhouse β€” Pine Bluff, AR

🍦 Sno Biz β€” Pine Bluff, AR