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 | Aerodome Ice Skating Figure skating lessons, hockey classes Location: 16225 Lexington Blvd. (Sugar Land, TX) |
Alley Theater
The oldest professional theatre trope in Houston. Location: 615 Texas Ave.
Buffalo Soldiers Museum
A unique museum about the life and times of the soldiers who tamed the west.
Antique Center In Houston
Over 200 dealers under one roof Location: 1001 West Loop North.
Armand Nature Center
View the original eco-systems that once covered most of Houston.Location: 8500 Bay Area Boulevard.
Battleship Texas
Tour a US Navy battleship that served in World War I and II.Location: 3527 Battleground Rd. (La Porte, TX)
 | Bayou Bend Beautiful Southern style mansion with azalea gardens, antique roses and over 14 acres of gardens in bloom. Location: 1 Westcott |  | Bolivar Ferry The local ferry carries commuters to and fro from Galveston Island to the Bolivar Peninsula. Location: Galveston Island (Hwy 87) |
Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory Tour
See how the world's best tasting ice cream is made at this Houston area creamery. Location: 1101 South Horton (Brenham, TX)
Brazos Bend State Park
Its a wildlife and nature center with a hands-on alligator discovery area. Open M - F 11 a.m - 3 p.m.weekends from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Location: 21901 FM 762
Burke Baker Planaterium
State of the art planetarium and I-Max Theater lets you discover the heavens and the universe. Location: 1 Hermann Circle Drive.
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
Only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size on display in the West. The Frescos are originally from a 13th century Church in Cyprus Location: 4011 Yupon (713)521.3990
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 | Children's Museum Houston Location: 1500 Binz Kids Zones, fun hands-on exhibits families of servicemen get a military discount (with valid I.D.)Free every Thursday. |
Contemporary Arts Museum
713.284.8250 Location: 5216 Montrose Visitors can access, enjoy, and learn about contemporary art and artists
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Location: 2005 Lake Robins ( Woodlands, TX) The upscals outdoor amphitheater hosts live concerts and entertainment.
Downtown Tunnel System
713.222.9255 Downtown Houston Guided tours are available of 6.3 miles of tunnels or you can go freestyle. You will find entrances to the tunnel through many of the businesses on Main St
Fishing Hole In Tomball
(713) 557-4860 Location: 24219 FM2978, Tomball Texas Large pay for what you catch pond with over 10,000 pounds of catfish. Open on most good fishing days call ahead.
Forbidden Gardens
(281)347-8000 Location: 23500 Franz Rd. (Katy, TX) A Texas version replicating the Forbidden City.
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 | The Galleria 713.622.0663 Location: 5015 Westheimer Local mall filled with designer shops in Houston or you can ice skate or just hang-out and people watch in the air conditioned mall. |
George Observatory
(409)553-3400 Location: FM 21901 (Needville, TX) One of the largest public telescopes in the country where you can view the stars and celestial objects, great for weekend and late night viewing.
Holocaust Museum
(713)942-8000 Location: 5401 Caroline A 30 minute presentation that tells the story of Houstonians in the Holocaust admission is FREE.
Houston Fire Museum
713.524.2526 Location: 2403 Milam Street The 100 + years of Houston history from a fireman's perspective, plenty of fire department memorabilia and artifacts.
Houston Food Bank
713.223.3700 Location: 3811 Eastex Freeway Visit or volunteer at the huge food hub that distributes food to the hungry around Houston, call for reservations to do a working or walking tour.
Houston Arboretum
713.681.8433 Location: 4501 Woodway A beautiful wildlife sanctuary near Memorial Park where you can experience solitude, nature and critters that reside in the urban forest.
 | Houston Symphony 713.224.4240 Location: Jones Hall (615 Louisiana)One of America's oldest performing arts organizations, with a distinguished musical history performing classical and popular music. | | Bolivar Ferry The local ferry carries commuters to and fro from Galveston Island to the Bolivar Peninsula. Location: Galveston Island (Hwy 87) |
Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory Tour
See how the world's best tasting ice cream is made at this Houston area creamery. Location: 1101 South Horton (Brenham, TX)
Brazos Bend State Park
Its a wildlife and nature center with a hands-on alligator discovery area. Open M - F 11 a.m - 3 p.m.weekends from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Location: 21901 FM 762
Burke Baker Planaterium
State of the art planetarium and I-Max Theater lets you discover the heavens and the universe. Location: 1 Hermann Circle Drive.
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
Only intact Byzantine frescoes of this size on display in the West. The Frescos are originally from a 13th century Church in Cyprus Location: 4011 Yupon (713)521.3990
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| | Children's Museum Houston Location: 1500 Binz Kids Zones, fun hands-on exhibits families of servicemen get a military discount (with valid I.D.)Free every Thursday. |
Contemporary Arts Museum
713.284.8250 Location: 5216 Montrose Visitors can access, enjoy, and learn about contemporary art and artists
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Location: 2005 Lake Robins ( Woodlands, TX) The upscals outdoor amphitheater hosts live concerts and entertainment.
Downtown Tunnel System
713.222.9255 Downtown Houston Guided tours are available of 6.3 miles of tunnels or you can go freestyle. You will find entrances to the tunnel through many of the businesses on Main St
Fishing Hole In Tomball
(713) 557-4860 Location: 24219 FM2978, Tomball Texas Large pay for what you catch pond with over 10,000 pounds of catfish. Open on most good fishing days call ahead.
Forbidden Gardens
(281)347-8000 Location: 23500 Franz Rd. (Katy, TX) A Texas version of the Forbidden City.
Here’s the list of some of the local water parks and resorts where the F U N can include YOU in the Bayou City.
- Bellaire Town Square Family Aquatic Center
- Splashtown: I-45 North, Spring
- Pirates Bay Baytown, Tx
- Schlitterbahn - Galveston Island
- Moody Garden: PALM BEACH ATTRACTIONS- Galveston
- Wake Nation Houston - Rosharian
- Woodlands Resort & Conference Center