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Downtown Aquarium
The Downtown Aquarium is a spectacular entertainment, dining and meeting complex located in downtown Houston. Dine on a variety of seafood specialties at the Aquarium Restaurant as you are seated around a 150,000-gallon centerpiece aquarium. Enjoy many of our fabulous attractions including the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit with 500,000 gallons of underwater tanks and more than 400 species of marine life and mammals including white tigers. Take a ride on Shark Voyage, where guests travel by train through the center of a shark tank. Enjoy the variety of amusements such as a Ferris wheel, carousel and many midway games.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St. at Memorial Dr., Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 223-FISH (3474).
Forbidden Gardens
Come see where East meets West in Texas. Forbidden Gardens is an outdoor Chinese museum designed to educate visitors about the history, culture, and varied landmarks of ancient China. See fascinating exhibits, including scaled replicas of Emperor Qin’s Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City and the canal of Suzhou, just to name a few. Open to the public Fri., Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tour times: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Please note: Forbidden Gardens may close during inclement weather.
Forbidden Gardens
23500 Franz Rd. Katy, Texas 77493
(281) 347-8000
Haak Vineyards & Winery
"A taste of the Old World in Galveston County." Haak Vineyards & Winery is located on a 12-acre estate in Santa Fe, Texas. Your meeting or special event will be unique in the Old World setting of the Mediterranean-style winery overlooking the vineyards. The winery can accommodate many options, from a small, intimate gathering to a lavish, formal affair. Tours of the winery and wine tastings offered daily.
Haak Vineyards & Winery
6310 Avenue T Santa Fe, Texas 77510
(409) 925-1401 www.haakwine.com
Space Center Houston
Explore outer space from an earthly perspective. Pretend you’re an astronaut as you try out hands-on exhibits and behind-thescenes tours at the Official Visitors Center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Open daily, admission $18.95, with discounts for children and seniors.
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Rd. 1 (off I-45 South), Houston, Texas 77058
(281) 244-2100
SplashTown
Take the plunge and then some at this extreme waterpark located north of the city. All ages enjoy the park, which boasts towering water slides, as well as gentle wading pools.
Splash Town
Louetta Rd. exit off I-45 North, Spring, Texas 77373
(281) 355-3300
Kemah Boardwalk
A short drive south of the city, on Galveston Bay, the Gulf breeze soothes as you stroll along the boardwalk. Enjoy carnival games and rides, then dine at one of the numerous restaurants. Sit outdoors to watch sailboats cruise past. I-45, exit NASA Rd. 1 East, take Hwy. 146 South.Take 6th Street off Hwy. 146, turn left at Bradford Ave.
Kemah Boardwalk
301 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 334- 9880, (877) AT-KEMAH (285-3624)
Houston Zoo
Tour the 55-acre zoo to see the more than 500 species nurtured amid the tropical landscape. Kids get kick out of the McGovern Children’s Zoo area. Located in Hermann Park.
Houston Zoo
1513 N Macgregor Drive, Houston, TX 77030
(713) 533-6500
San Jacinto Battleground Historical Complex
Visit the spot where Texas won its independence from Mexico at the San Jacinto Battleground Historical Complex. Just 20 miles east of downtown, the towering monument and museum pay tribute to The Battle of San Jacinto, which was spurred on by cries of "Remember the Alamo!"
San Jacinto Battleground
One Monument Circle off Hwy. 225, La Porte. 77571
(281) 479-2421
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
With its huge array of awesome aquatic adventures, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island can be your personal happy place! During the summer season the park offers more than 32 amazing rides and attractions, including uphill water coasters, thrilling speed slides, kids' water playgrounds, whitewater rapids, relaxing hot tubs, family raft rides, and the Boogie Bahn surf ride. The Wasserfest Heated Indoor Season, October through mid-April, features more than a dozen heated attractions in a tropical, heated indoor oasis.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2026 Lockheed St., Galveston, Texas 77554
(409) 770-WAVE
Moody Gardens
Tropical gardens surround Moody Gardens’ three massive pyramids. Spiral through the world’s oceans inside the awesome Aquarium Pyramid, be wowed by wildlife in the Rainforest Pyramid and explore science at the Discovery Pyramid.
Moody Gardens
One Hope Blvd., Galveston, Texas 77554
(800) 582-4673
Lone Star Flight Museum
See a large collection of restored aircraft, historical photos, and documentation housed in an impressive aircraft hangar at Lone Star Flight Museum. The collection of 40 historically significant aircraft includes a B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-25 Mitchell. At Galveston International Airport (next to Moody Gardens).
Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, TX77552
(409) 740-7722
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Sam Houston Race Park
Psst! Here’s a sure thing: Sam Houston Race Park hosts live thoroughbred and/or quarter horse racing year-round, and, of course daily simulcast racing. Located just west of the Greenspoint business district, the park’s live racing is on a 7/8-mile turf track and on a one-mile, oval dirt track.
Sam Houston Race Park
7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West. Houston, Texas 77064
(281) 807-8760
Gulf Greyhound Park
If you prefer the greyhounds over the ponies, head down I-45 to Gulf Greyhound Park. Place your bets on the live greyhound races yearround Wednesday through Sunday, or on simulcast races seven days a week. Dine at The Terrace Club, Texas’ largest full-service restaurant, to take in panoramic track views.
Gulf Greyhound Park
Exit 15, off I-45 South, La Marque, TX 77568
(800) 275-2946
