Houston Travel

Several groups in Houston travel plans include, exciting outdoor excursions this weekend that are open to anyone who wants to participate. If you're game, this weekend could be your chance to enjoy an incredible experience in Texas' great outdoors.

There's wildlife areas and waterways along Armand Bayou waiting to be explored, and a fascinating camping trip to a batholith (underground rock formation uncovered by erosion). For those who prefer to be indoor activities, you can join local Astro fans and other baseball aficionados and check out some cool baseball memorabilia.

Things To Do In Downtown Houston

The Heritage Society Museum Gallery located in Downtown Houston always has interesting exhibits and informative lectures that feature experts in a variety of fields. They've assembled homes, furniture and other classic pieces of the city's history to preserve for future generations at the Sam Houston Park.

This weekend they're offering opening the doors on their great new exhibit: Rain or Shine: How Houston Developed Space City Baseball.
Sunday from 1-4 pm you can take part in baseball crafts and try your hand at fun baseball activities that test your math skills.

The Heritage Society teamed up with the Houston Astros and the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame to present this new exhibit. The sport of baseball gets an inspiring treatment and the history of baseball in Houston is on display, featuring treasures from the Astros, Houston Buffs, and some of the teams that have called Houston home.

Guided Canoe Tours In Houston

It's time again for the bi-weekly education and adventure guided canoe tours of Armand Bayou. Get up with the early birds and enjoy a morning of leisurely watching wildlife, learning about local wetlands and have plenty of fun paddling a canoe down the Armand Bayou.

Early morning canoe tours in Houston allow you the opportunity to observe herons, egrets, turtles, deer and other residents who are start their day on the bayou. It's a lively tour that's well worth your time talent and treasure to enjoy. Reservations and payment information is available on the ANC website.

Houston Group Travels To The Hill Country

The local branch of the Sierra Club Houston travels to many places and most of the outings are open to both members and non-members. Join them for exciting camping adventures, hiking trips, and other treks to fantastic places all over the state of Texas.

This weekends destination is Enchanted Rock in the beautiful Texas hill country. The huge, pink granite dome is one of the largest batholiths in the United States. The family-friendly outing will include both a backpacking and a base camping group. For more information visit the Sierra Clubs webspace.

If you want to add more excitement into your Houston weekend schedule, lookout for the Houston Travel section coming soon to Midtownlive. We are committed to giving you more details on wonderful things to do in and around Houston so you can get your fun on day or night, weekend or weekday.

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Places To Visit In Houston With A Small Group

I have a short list of places to visit in Houston where I like to take my guest.
When you need a break from entertaining at home, try this list of venues that meet this criteria.

• Kid friendly


• Centrally located


• No large crowds


• Reasonable admission

Whether it's ol'friends or close family members in from out-of-town, you'll give them plenty to talk about once they return home after taking them down the roads less traveled, to visit some of Houston's unique cultural museums.

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

Kids love the cowboy theme and this museum is packed with authentic regalia from the old west. The Buffalo Soldiers are a part of our Texas heritage and one the museum is one of Houston's cultural treats.

Houston’s Camp Logan was one of the places where Buffalo soldiers were stationed while they served their time in the Army and some eventually settled in this area.

They were sent to the West to fight Indians and protect settlers, cattle herds, and railroad crews. It was their constant adversary the Indians who coined the name of Buffalo Soldiers.

These brave fighting men were a integral part of the U S military until the 1950s when the units were officially disbanded.

Czech Cultural Center

Texas and especially the Houston Area is a place where members of the Czech/Slovak community settled and have contributed to the growth of the city.
Their culture and heritage is presented and celebrated at the Czech Cultural Center through:
Scholarship
The arts of Bohemia,
Moravia exhibits
Slovakia and Silesia displays

They also sponsor activities and events to accent special persons, places and provide a forum for lectures, concerts, exhibits and interaction with citizens visiting from Czech and Slovak Republics.
Special services provided by the museum include

Czech language instruction
archives
genealogy research facilities
library for history and contemporary research

(713) 528-2060 |
[Where:4920 San Jacinto St Houston, TX 77004]

The Heritage Society


The Heritage Society is the city's only outdoor, interactive historic museum and park. Nestled in 19 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The Heritage Society's Sam Houston Park boasts 8 historic structures dating from 1823 to 1905.

Each historic structure is authentically restored to reflect its original magnificence.A special tour of the homes and buildings can be arranged.

[Where: 1100 Bagby Street Houston, Texas 77002]

If you’re in Houston for the holidays are just passing through, get to know the heart of this city and it’s citizens, by seeing the remnants of our past.

Once you take your friends and family to see the any of museums on the "Places To Visit In Houston With A Small Group" list they"ll learn more about the heritage of our various communities and see why we all love Houston.

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