NASA Space Center Houston

Museum District Houston Zoo Japanese Garden Convention Center

Space Center Houston’s unparalleled exhibits, attractions, special presentations and hands-on activities tell the story of NASA's manned space flight program. It’s the only place in the world where visitors can see astronauts train for missions, touch a real moon rock, land a shuttle, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA. http://www.spacecenter.org/

Houston Museum District. Art, science, history and nature come together in the Houston Museum District. Sixteen institutions including Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, and the Children's Museum. For more information visit, http://www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org/

San Jacinto Monument and Museum. This 570-foot art deco obelisk commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto the climax in the Texas Revolution against Mexican rule, which ended in 1836. Visit the museum and learn more about this exciting time in Texan and American history. http://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/  [Top]

Houston Zoo. For fun things to do with kids, check out the Houston Zoo. The Zoo is home to over 4,500 animals and welcomes 1.5 million guests each year. Ride the Hermann Park Train for a unique experience. http://www.houstonzoo.org/

The Galleria. Sit beneath spectacular glass atriums, The Galleria features more than 375 fine stores and restaurants, including Neiman Marcus, Cartier, Gucci, Macy's, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, The Sharper Image, Ralph Lauren Collection, Louis Vuitton, a flagship Foley's and Houston’s only Nordstrom. Visit http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=805  [Top]

Japanese Garden in Hermann Park. This garden, next to the Jones Reflection Pool, represents serenity and harmony, and is an escape from everyday metropolitan life. Stroll through the shaded paths and take in the beauty and simplicity of Japan. Call 713-284 -1914 for more information.

Minute Maid Park. Located in downtown Houston at Union Station, the home of the Astros baseball team was built to reflect Houston’s historical relationship with the railroads and features a vintage, full-sized locomotive that runs along 800 feet of track on the left-field wall. It incorporates modern conveniences like a retractable roof, with the classic brick masonry and natural grass. Call 713-259-TOUR for tour information.

Sam Houston Race Park. Experience the sport of kings just 4 miles from Best Western Northwest Inn & Suites. Sam Houston Race Park features live horse racing, eight bars, two restaurants and the best music under the stars. Visit www.shrp.com.  [Top]

George R. Brown Convention Center. The Convention Center consists of 1.2 million square feet of space for exhibits and meetings. Among the facilities available are 7 exhibit halls, an arena with telescopic seating, a grand ball room, and a tiered theater hall. http://www.houstonconventionctr.com/

Toyota Center. Home of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, Toyota Center also hosts ice hockey and performing artists. Visitors can take a one-hour Backstage Tour. Don’t miss you chance to see what the pros see! Call 713-758-7715 or visit http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com/  [Top]

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