Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States with a population of well over 2 million people. The city has all of the major attractions that metropolitan areas are known for, as well as a few of its own special gems.
Learn about space and its exploration at The Space Center Houston (SCH). This museum features exhibits, special presentations and hands-on activities that provide an exciting and educational experience for the whole family. In the Blast Off Theater visitors can experience a simulated blast-off into space. The Astronaut Gallery exhibits real space suits and accessories and tells the histories of past and present astronauts. The Starship Gallery is home to real and model versions of actual rockets and capsules that have been to space and back. Visitors can also enjoy a bite to eat in the Zero-G Diner.
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA PARKWAY (formerly NASA Rd 1)
Houston, Texas 77058
281-244-2100
spacecenter.org
Moody Gardens, located in Galveston just a short distance from Houston, consists of approximately 6 attractions, including an aquarium, indoor rain forest, fresh water beach, the IMAX 3-D theater, golf course, the Discovery Pyramid (an historical attraction) and more. A hotel also is on-site, should more than one day be required.
Moody Gardens
One Hope Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77554
1-800-582-4673
moodygardens.com
Houston's Miller Outdoor Theater is a free attraction, hosting quality musical entertainment, films, dance and other shows. The 2010 line-up includes classical music, jazz, ethnic music and dance, ballet, Shakespeare, musical theater, classic movies and more. Have a picnic, sit on the grass, and soak up the culture.
Miller Outdoor Theater
6000 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
281-823-9103
milleroutdoortheater.com
As a large cosmopolitan city, Houston has a wide variety of restaurants that would suit most anyone. However, the South, and Texas more specifically, is well-known for its barbecue. The Omni Houston Hotel recommends a few of the best options for delicious BBQ in the city.
Demeris (three locations, all in Houston)
2911 S. Shepherd
Houston, TX 77098
713-529-7326
9552 Hempstead Road
Houston, TX 77092
713-681-7204
6722 Marinette
Houston, TX 77036
713-776-0088
demeris.com
Otto's
5502 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77007
713-864-2573
Goode Company Texas Bar-B-Q (three locations)
5109 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77098
713-522-2530
8911 Katy Frwy
Houston, TX 77024
713-464-1901
20102 Northwest Frwy
Houston, TX 77065
832-678-3562
goodecompany.com
