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This
water theme park includes 12 acres of fun with speed slides, tubes slides,
the Lazy River, Interactive Children's Activity Area and wave pools. Call
for seasonal hours.
13602
Beechnut, Houston
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Located
in the 10,534-acre Cullen Park (one of the largest municipal parks in the
U.S.), the outdoor track cycling facility was built for the 1986 Olympic
Festival. Its is one of 21 velodromes in the U.S. The facility attracts
track cycling athletes from all over the world. Open year-round.
19008
Saums Road, Houston
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Founded in 1947,
the Tony Award winning Alley Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theater
company presenting a diverse offering of new plays and music theater works.
The theater includes two stages, the Large stage and the Neuhaus Arena
Stage, seating 824 and 296 respectively.
615 Texas Avenue,
Downtown Houston
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This
2,500-acre wildlife preserve encompasses three ecosystems: estuarine wetlands,
a bottom land hardwood forest and tall grass prairies. The facilities
include an interpretive building with an attached bird blind, more than
five miles of trails, a prairie observation platform and a turn-of-the-century
farm site. Environmental education includes scheduled field trips,
eco-camp and public demonstration and tours on weekends. Open Wednesday-Saturday,
9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-dusk.
8500
Bay Area Blvd., Houston
E-mail: abc@ghgcorp.com
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The
only surviving combat ship to have served in both World War I and II, theTexas
has
undergone extensive restoration. The ship is berthed at San Jacinto
Battleground State Park.
3527
Battleground Rd., La Porte
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Former
estate of the late Houston philanthropist and collector, Ima Hogg, the
collection includes more than 4,800 works including furniture, paintings,
metals, ceramics, glass and textiles from the Colonial period to the mid-19th
century and is displayed in 28 room settings. Fourteen acres of formal
and woodland gardens surround the home. Reservations recommended.
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Westcott St., Houston
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The
private wildlife reserve is home to more than 300 animals. Visitors
may take a tram tour and observe the animals as they roam freely in their
natural habitats or visit the alligator, giraffe, rhinoceros and ostrich
farms. The park also allows picnicking on the grounds. Open
daily March-August, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; September-Feburary, Tuesday-Sunday,
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. FM
517, Between Dickinson & Alvin, Houston
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This
beautiful country park is located on 2,168 acres. Facilities include
eight pavilions, 35 soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, tennis
courts, a wildlife section, War Memorial, equestrian trails, an aviary
and much more. Reservations must be made for the pavilions.
Located in the park is a golf course operated by the Bear Creek Golf World.
3535
War Memorial Dr., Houston
16601 Clay Rd., Houston
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Hands-on
participation and interaction with a wide variety of intriguing exhibits
and educational activities encourage the inventor in every child.
Nine galleries are located in 12,000-square-foot exhibit hall, including
"Farm to Market," where kids learn about where food comes from; "How Does
It Work," a hands-on experimentation center; "Kids TV," where kids can
pretend they are on television; "Yalalag," a replica of an actual village
in Mexico; and lots more. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday,
Noon-5 p.m.
1500
Binz, Houston
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The
largest contemporary arts museum in the Southwest, the facility's schedule
includes 12 annual exhibitions representing a variety of media including
sculpture, paintings, installations, photographs and videos. Open
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-9
p.m.; Sunday, Noon-5 p.m.
5216
Montrose Blvd. & Bissonnet St., Houston
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The
Forbidden Gardens is an outdoor museum with complete replicas of the Forbidden
City, Calming of the Heart and the tomb of Emperor Qin with terra-cotta
soldiers. Open to the general public Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm,
other days of the week the museum is open to prearranged group tours. If
your group would like a tour give them a call at 281.347.8000.
23500
Franz Rd., Katy
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This
museum provides visitors with a colorful display of artifacts and memorabilia
that represent 100 years of local history. The exhibits begin with
Stephen F. Austin's original colony of 300, who traveled up the Brazos
River to settle in Fort Bend County in 1822.
500
Houston St., Richmond
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This
indoor family-fun center includes bowling, miniature golf, roller-skating,
three cinemas, a two-story children's play area and hundreds of rides and
games. Birthday parties and group discounts are available.
13700
Beechnut St., Houston
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Travel
through time on 480 acres of this living history park, center point of
a 23,000-acre working cattle ranch. Wander through the Jones Pioneer
Stock Farm, experience Victorian life at the J.H.P. Davis Victorian Mansion
and visit the Mamie and A.P. George Ranch House. Watch cowboys ride,
rope and work cattle around the original dipping vat, pens and horse barns.
10215
FM 762, Richmond
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The
world's largest greyhound racing operation offers a unique entertainment
package including Texas' largest full-service restaurant. The air-conditioned
complex feature year-round, live greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering,
rain or shine.
Exit
15, I-45 South, La Marque
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Eight
historic structures and a museum gallery are located here in 19-acre Sam
Houston Park, the city's oldest park. Each building, decorated with
period furnishings, is essentially a museum. Tours are offered through
the buildings and landscaped grounds and gardens Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3
p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
1100
Bagby St., Houston
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Founded
30 years ago, this 155-acre urban wildlife sanctuary offers five miles
of trails, nature education programs and guided tours. The Discovery
Room features permanent interactive exhibits. The Discovery Room
and Nature Shop are open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Trails are open
daily, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free guided tours are given Saturday and Sunday
at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
4501
Woodway Drive, Houston
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This
non-profit gallery, focusing on contemporary photography from around the
nation and all over the world, features exhibitions, educational programs,
workshops, publications and lectures. Annual events include a Juried
Members' Exhibition, Print Auction and Annual Birthday Party. Open
Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, Noon-5 p.m.
1441
W. Alabama St., Houston
Email: hcphoto@insync.net
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Located
in the former 1899 Houston Fire Department Station #7, the museum features
exhibits on the evolution of the fire fighting profession from the days
of the bucket brigades to modern advanced fire fighting and life saving
services. A special feature of the museum is a collection of 19th-century
fire fighting vehicles.
2403
Milam St., Houston
Email: hfmi@swbell.net
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Visitors
of all age scan experience the wonders of the world in which we live at
this state-of-the-art museum featuring an IMAX theater, a three-level live
butterfly exhibit, major displays of dinosaurs, gems and minerals and a
Texas-size oil and gas technology exhibit. The museum, the Burke
Baker Planetarium and the Challenger Learning Center offer out of this
world fun! Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6
p.m. Call for IMAX showtimes.
One
Hermann Circle Dr., Hermann Park, Houston
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More
than 3,000 animals representing more than 700 species are featured at the
most visited zoo in the region. The more than 50-acre complex is
located on the grounds of Hermann Park, New exhibits include hippos, elephants,
cheetahs, wolves. Visit the new children's zoo, filled with fun for
kids. Open daily.
1513
N. MacGregor Dr., Hermann Park, Houston
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Sixty-six-foot
ceilings, scarlet carpet, teak wood and travertine marble greet visitors
to Jones Hall. A uniquely designed movable ceiling enables the auditorium
to literally shrink or expand from 1,800 to 3,000 seats. Jones Hall
is home to the Houston Symphony, the Society for the Performing Arts and
the MasterCard Broadway series.
615
Louisiana, Downtown Houston
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Minute
Maid Park is the home of the Houston Astro, Major League Baseball team.
It was opened in April 2000. The ball park has a retractable roof
for indoor and outdoor play. The ball park is located in downtown
Houston.
Texas
Ave. at Crawford, Houston
Field layout: Minute
Maid Park
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The
Menil Collection opened in 1987 to preserve and exhibit the art collection
of John and Dominique de Menil. Approximately 15,000 paintings, sculptures,
prints, drawings, photographs and rare books are presented in the architecturally
acclaimed Renzo Piano building. In 1995, an exhibition annex housing
a permanent installation of Cy Twombly's art was opened across the street
from the Menil Collection. The building contains more than 30 of
Twombly's paintings, sculptures and works on paper. Open Wednesday-Sunday,
11 a.m.-7 p.m. 1515
Sul Ross St., Houston
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Founded
in 1900, this was the first art museum in Texas. The collection features
over 35,000 works including the Straus Collection of Renaissance and 18th-century
works, the Beck Collection of Impressionist art and the Glassell Collection
of African and Indonesian gold. Also featured are the Cullen Sculpture
Garden, the Hirsch Library and museum store.
1001
Bissonnet St., Houston
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Special
features of the museum include the only known extant copy of the colonization
rules of Texas and engravings by a foremost German Renaissance designer.
The museum is a monument to the importance of printing in government, education,
art and religion.
1324
W. Clay St., Houston
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This
monumental work of hand-made architecture has evolved over the past 25
years to illustrate the philosophy of its founder, Jeff McKissack.
This philosophy focuses on the benefits of good health, nutrition and the
orange. Culturally diverse performances, workshops and community-oriented
events are held March-December. Open weekends and holidays, Noon-5
p.m.; Memorial Day-Labor Day, Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
2401
Munger St., Houston
Email: orange@insync.net
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The
Port of Houston is among the top 10 ports in the world. Houston's
port handles the second largest amount of foreign tonnage in the nation.
The port provides a free 90-minute tour of the Houston Ship Channel aboard
its 100-foot sightseeing vessel, M/V Sam Houston.
Off
Clinton Dr., Houston
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This
complex includes three buildings; the AstroDome, the AstroHall and the
AstroArena & Expocenter. The AstroDome opened in 1965 as the
first fully enclosed, all weather stadium. Daily tours are offered.
8400
Kirby Dr., Houston
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This
is Texas' first Class One racing facility. Enjoy top thoroughbred
racing through April 5, then again October 22-December 27. Summer
Quarter Horse racing season is July 3-September 13. Post times are
Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Enjoy simulcast
from across the country 364 days a year.
N.
Sam Houston Parkway, Houston
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General
Sam Houston and his army defeated General Santa Anna and his Mexican troops
here on April 21, 1836, winning Texas' independence from Mexico.
The 570-foot San Jacinto Monument was built to honor those Texas who fought
in the battle. The San Jacinto Museum of History exhibits Texas history
from the end of the 19th century. The museum also houses more than
100,000 objects, 250,000 documents, 10,000 visual images and a 35,000-volume
rare book library. The Jesse H. Jones Theatre, located on the ground
floor of the monument, shows a 35-minute multi-image presentation of the
battle. Theater shows begin on the hour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The
museum is open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
3800
Park Rd. 1836, La Porte TX
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The 2,500-acre wildlife area is situated on the Sheldon Reservoir. The park contains two seasonal boat ramps, a fishing pier, primitive hiking trails and levees for viewing wildlife. The park is home to a variety of bird species and alligators. It is also the wintering home for hundreds of migratory waterfowl. The Sheldon Lake Environmental Education Center offers fishing clinics, nature walks and wetlands studies on a prearranged basis. 14320
Garrett Road, Houston
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The
facility has 75-acres of thrilling rides, including 11 roller coasters,
the most in Texas. Live shows, restaurants, games and attractions
for the entire family. Young thrill seekers can enjoy the Looney
Toons Town, a colorful cartoon town come to life. Six Flags Water
World, a 15-acre water park adjacent to Six Flags AstroWorld, has slides,
a free form lagoon, a 30,000 square foot wave pool, plus water activities
for kids. Six Flags AstroWorld's Southern Star Amphitheater attracts
top musical performers each season. Special festivals are held in
October for Fright Fest. Call for seasonal hours.
Fannin
exit of Loop 610, Houston
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Space
Center Houston is the official visitors center and interactive museum of
the NASA / Johnson Space Center. Exhibits explore the past, present
and future of manned space flight. The complex also features films,
an IMAX theater, computer simulations and guided tram tours through the
astronaut training facilities at the Johnson Space Center.
1601
NASA Road One, Houston
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Home
to seven world class performing arts companies, the 17-block area in the
heart of downtown Houston offers live entertainment and theater to residents
and visitors alike. With 10,501 seats, the city's Theater District
ranks second only behind New York City for the most theater seats in a
concentrated downtown area.
Bounded
by I-45, the Bayou, Walker, Preston & Milam St., Houston
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Toyota Center is home to the NBA's Houston Rockets,
WNBA Houston Comets, as well as musical concerts and family entertainment. Tickets sold at Toyota Center Box Office.
1510 Polk Street,Houston, TX 77002
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Located
20 feet below the street, the six mile tunnel system is a series of passageways
linking 56 buildings. It features more than 100 restaurants as well
as hotels, banks, shops and services. The tunnel is free of charge
and open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., except major and bank holidays.
The tunnel begins at the Houston Visitors Information Center in City Hall.
Guided and self-guided TunnelWalk tours are available at the Visitors Center.
901
Bagby and Walker St., Houston
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Located
on 548 acres, this is the largest and oldest campus in the University of
Houston system. The Lyndall Finley Wortham Theater complex, Blaffer
Gallery, Moores Opera House and the Hofheinz Pavilion are all open to the
public. Call for information about public lectures, theater performances
and other events.
4800
Calhoun Road, Houston
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Originally
located in Chambers County, this little museum is one of the few "working"
one room schoolhouses remaining in the state. Built in 1898, it houses
the Hands-On-History program for children of all ages throughout the area.
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N. Kansas, League City TX
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