Unforgetable Tours On Boats In Houston

Houston boat tours provide unforgettable spectacular floating journeys, that take advantage of the abundance of waterways that traverse the "bayou city". These natural resources provide visitors with waterborne adventures that will take you to see the Houston Ship Channel, Buffalo Bayou, or for a romantic cruise of Clear Lake.

Boat Tours Of Buffalo Bayou

The Buffalo Bayou Partnership, a non-profit organization that oversees the bayou and it's improvements, have put together Houston tours on a pontoon boat, to allow you to witness the wildlife that live in and around Houston's main bayou.

A favorite Houston boat tour travels down Buffalo Bayou to take you up-close and personal to witness winged residents, raccoons, rabbits and other small animals sometimes an occasional alligator, hunting and fishing in the bayou. The tours aren't offered all year long so check the partnership's website to make reservations and find the next boat tour.

Port Of Houston Tours

The Port Authority started offering public tours onboard its sightseeing vessels in 1958. Passengers enjoy a 90-minute round-trip sightseeing cruise along the Houston Ship Channel. You'll get passing views of the hundreds of international cargo vessels being loaded and unloaded at the one of the busiest docks in the nation, the port's Turning Basin Terminal.

Because of security reason this waterside view of the city that is only available through the Port of Houston Tour.

The Port of Houston boat tour is a free tour conducted onboard the S/M Sam Houston a 95 ft vessel that carries a maximum capacity of 100 passengers within its air-conditioned lounge and additional standing room on the boat's rear deck.

Pleasure Cruises In Houston

For a upscale and different way to see Houston, take a pleasure cruise on The Big White Boat. This luxurious 117' yacht, The FANTASEA is the newest and largest charter yacht on the Gulf Coast and luckily for Houston tourist, it operates out of one of Houston's premier resorts. The waterborne adventure takes you sightseeing past some of the fabulous lakeside homes and local Yacht Clubs around the Clear lake area.

The big white boat offers climate controlled decks on all levels to maximize your comfort. The dinning, full service bars, R & B Dinner Cruise, Caribbean Luau Cruisea, and romantic evening cruises are just a few getaways you can experience on this grand vessel.

Sightseeing By Boat In Houston

You can easily find a Houston boat tour that will suit your taste with the wide variety of pleasure cruises on local waterways available. Tour boats give guest an aquatic view of this huge metropolitan area.

On just about every trip, on sightseeing boat tours of the beautiful waterways in Houston, there's plenty of native wildlife and majestic birds of prey flying hunting, fishing and swooping down to cool off in the water. And it all happens just a stone throw from the hustle and bustle of an urban mecca.

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Things to do In and Around Midtown This Weekend

Entrepreneurs Wanted

I’m sure you’ve passed 410 Pierce St. in Houston’s Midtown and noticed the Houston Technology Center. Did you know it’s the leading place for technology entrepreneurship in Houston.

It’s also

Texas's largest technology business incubator / accelerator.

Their offices is where entrepreneurs, interested in building a successful technology company, can come to obtain help to get started.

The center offers business guidance, access to capital, introduction to service providers and entrepreneurial education to client companies. Why not make a reservation this weekend to attend the an upcoming orientation to find out how your company can benefit from their services?

Here is the technology centers’ calendar for more details on classes and orientation.
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The Rodeo comes to Houston

Get out your hats and boots Saturday and go see the trail riders. They will parade through downtown Houston to kickoff this year‘s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo which begins Monday.


Free Boat Tours

I was looking for a place to have a great family trip that was inexpensive and fun, when I discovered you can take a boat tour of the Port of Houston. No, the boat doesn’t leave from Midtown, but Pierce elevated takes you close to the port, where you can enjoy the free Houston boat tour.

The tour is free, but you’re required to reserve space in advance. To meet port security requirements,bring a photo identification for passengers ages 18 and older.

I’ve made it easy for you to get more details or to sign up for the tour of Houston’s port.



Free Stuff

McDonald's is the best place to find free stuff this week. They announced they're giving away McSkillet burritos Thursday, February 28, and Friday, February 29.
You can't just go in and say "hey, give me a free burrito". It’s only free during breakfast hours when you purchase a medium or large drink.

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