There's a lot of reasons to get attracted to one of the largest
cities in the States. The city that dodges the heat and soaks in
the humidity is also the city that is host to so many wonders, that
it is impossible to list all of them. But then well begun is half
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Bend Collection and Gardens
The Collection is one of USA's foremost assemblages of American
decorative arts dating from 1620 through 1870. The objects in the
collection are among the finest examples of American design and
craftsmanship.
City Hall
The hall is one of the finest examples of a building being used
exactly for the purpose it was intended for when it was built. In
the grillwork above the main entrances are aluminum medallions of
the quot;great lawgiversquot; such as Julius Caesar, Moses, and
Thomas Jefferson. Today, though the building is tall, and is one
of the first buildings air conditioned in Houston, it no longer
inspires the awe it once did.
Texas Medical Center
It's a virtual med-tropolis. Texas Medical Center houses more than
40 member institutions, including two medical schools, four schools
of nursing, 13 renowned hospitals and two specialty institutions.
Come, visit us in person.
NASA Mission Control
While astronauts orbit Earth 343 miles up, men and women working
from a tiny speck on the planet here monitor their every move, every
second of every day. Flight controllers do practice for just about
anything that can go wrong. God forbid it actually does.
Port of Houston
The Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long complex of diversified public
and private facilities located just a few hours' sailing time from
the Gulf of Mexico. Ranked first in the United States in foreign
waterborne commerce, second in total tonnage, and sixth in the world,
approximately 194 million tons of cargo moved through it in 2001.
Sam Houston's Statue
A visit to the World's tallest statue of an American hero offers
a great perspective of Huntsville. The statue stands 67-feet tall
on a 10-foot high base.
Wortham Center
The Center is home to Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera. Since
its opening in 1987, Wortham has entertained audiences totaling
more than 5 million people. Hundreds of social galas, civic meetings,
corporate and group events, weddings prove it is a community center
as well as a performing arts venue.
Houston Visitors Center
Houston Visitors Center is the largest in the United States. Among
its popular features are a 50-seat theater, six lifestyle kiosks,
six touch-screen computers, a 16-screen video wall and museum-quality
exhibits on history, events and attractions. The Center also offers
more than 10,000 brochures, magazines, flyers and other information
.
Houston Walks
The location offers a variety of walking tours of downtown Houston
and the Museum District that inform visitors about the historical,
architectural and cultural highlights of the city. Tours include
fascinating sights from modern skyscrapers to Gothic cathedrals
to the miles of pedestrian tunnels below downtown.
Malibu Grand Prix Family Fun Center
Is bursting with activities for families. Choose from putt-putt
golf, batting cages, video games and various mini-race cars.
Marq-E Entertainment Center
Satisfies your shopping, entertainment and dining needs with several
shops, an Edwards Cinema 22 including a large screen Theater, plus
10 dining options including Jillian's, Cafe Adobe, Todai, Red Robin,
Surfers Paradise and more.
Lazer Rage
With two locations near Houston, offers laser tag for all ages and
skill levels. Players can select games based on themes, tasks, powers
and characters, and even suggest game ideas, which can be implemented
quickly and easily.
Texas Air Aces
Located on the northwest side of Houston, offers combat-style flying
experiences in T-34 planes. From ground school to simulated air
combat missions, you'll have the flight of your life with the constant
assistance of Texas Air Aces' veteran military pilots.
Moody Gardens
Visitors to Galveston can explore the depths of the world's oceans
from inside the Aquarium at Moody Gardens, a 12-story pyramid with
several marine habitats, including the King Penguin exhibit. You
can also enjoy the lush Rainforest Pyramid, explore life in space
at the Discovery Pyramid and experience the thrills and spills of
the IMAX Theater.
