Houston is an eastern Texas metropolis. The city offers much do to on Fridays both during the day and at night. Texans love their sports and catching a baseball game is a perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon. Situated on Clear Lake, Houston is home to a space center, and dinner cruises offer illuminated views of the downtown skyline.
What better way to spend a Friday than with a beer and hot dog at a baseball game? The Astros, Houston's Major League Baseball team, often have home games on Fridays at Minute Maid Park. When the Astros aren't in town, tourists can still tour the park. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the box office. Prices for adults as of 2009 start at $7 for outfield deck seating and go up to $50 per person for dugout seats.
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford St
Houston, TX 77002
Tel: 713-259-8000
Houston is home to one of the nation's premier colleges, Rice University. Rice has a rich athletic history and competes in NCAA Division I. Catch an afternoon baseball game on campus or head to Tudor Fieldhouse at night for a thrilling basketball game to watch the Owls compete against fellow Conference USA opponents.
Arguably Houston's main attraction, the Space Center is fun for children and adults alike. Visitors can take a NASA Tram Tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at real NASA operations and even see real astronauts at work. Perhaps more exciting, visitors can feel what it's like to be without gravity through real simulations with volunteers. Rockets from past missions are also on display as well as theater presentations and kid games. Open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., hours are often extended on holidays and summers. Tickets prices as of 2009 start at $12.95.
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
Tel: 281-244-2100
After a day of sightseeing, relax and dine on Houston's Clear Lake in a 117-foot luxury yacht. Friday night all-inclusive cruises are often available and feature live music, dinner and unlimited wine and beer. With large windows, passengers can view the Houston Downtown skyline at night while dining and drinking. For children and adults alike, prices as of 2009 typically start at $39.95 per person for a three-hour cruise.
Wanting more of a Friday night party? Grab your group of friends and head to various pick-up locations on Clear Lake. Passengers can party into the early morning in an open-air, single-level party boat. Cruises are available year-round and future a full bar, dance floor and music blasting from a 2000-watt stereo system.
Fantasea Yacht Charters
South Shore Boulevard
League City, TX 7757
Tel: 281-538-9600
Houston Party Boat
3101 Nasa Parkway
Seabrook, TX 77586
Tel: 832-864-4003
