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1892 Bishop’s Palace
Galveston’s grandest and best-known building, the Bishop’s Palace is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures, luxury materials and furnishings, and impressive fireplaces from around the world. If you can only visit one of Galveston’s architectural treasures, the exquisite Bishop’s Palace is the one to see.
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(409) 762-2475 galveston.com/bishopspalace
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The Grand 1894 Opera House
Located on historic Postoffice Street, the Opera House is one of many historical gems on Galveston Island. Widely renowned and magnificently restored, the theater has won awards for its excellence and has featured a long list of legendary performers. 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston
(409) 763-7173 • thegrand.com
Lone Star Flight Museum
The museum houses a large collection of restored aircraft, historical photos and documentation in an impressive aircraft hangar. Experience historic flights aboard the T-6 Texan, PT-17 Stearman and T-41 Mescalero. 2002 Terminal Drive, Galveston
(409) 740-7722 • lonestarflight.org Within Galveston Island’s three glistening glass pyramids lies the MG 3-D Theater and the Special FX4D Theater. Wildlife displays throughout the Rainforest, Aquarium and Discovery Pyramids. Outdoor fun includes a paddle boat ride on the bay and a man-made beach.
302 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson
410 Bagby Street at Memorial Drive, Houston
(979) 292-0100 • tpwd.texas.gov/seacenter
2026 Lockheed Street, Galveston
5085 Westheimer Road, Houston
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The Official Visitor’s Center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center lets you look behind the scenes of NASA. Guests can experience IMAX films, look at mock spacecraft, enjoy hands-on activities and get a behind the scenes Level 9 tour. 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston
(281) 244-2100 • spacecenter.org
Rice Village District
Voted the number one indoor waterpark in the world, Schlitterbahn is open yearround. The action-packed park features 32 aquatic adventures for summer and 12 attractions during the heated indoor season.
A historic destination located just west of Rice University. Since 1938, Rice Village has been one of the most beloved retail and mixed-use districts in the city of Houston. Now, Rice Village is a highly productive shopping district that offers an eclectic mix of retailers, restaurants and nightlife.
(409) 770-9283 • schlitterbahn.com/galveston
(713) 966-3500 • simon.com
(713) 302-8918 • ricevillagedistrict.com
Texas Seaport Museum
Houston Museum District
2200 Harborside Drive, Galveston
Houston Zoo
Home of the celebrated 1877 tall ship ELISSA. Explore the decks of this floating National Historic Landmark which has also been designated one of America’s Treasures by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In the adjacent museum and theater, witness the story of ELISSA’s dramatic rescue from the scrap yard and her meticulous restoration. (409)763-1877 galveston.com/texasseaportmuseum With both beach and bay sides, Galveston Island State Park offers activities for every coast lover. You can swim, fish, picnic, bird watch, hike, mountain bike, paddle, camp, geocache, study nature or just relax! Visit our nature center to learn more about the park and its programs. 14901 FM 3005, Galveston
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(409) 766-STAR (7827) • oceanstaroec.com
Space Center Houston
With 375-plus stores and a grand ice rink, lined by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom, shopaholics can rejoice. Akin to New York’s Fifth Avenue or Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills – with shops like Louis Vuitton and Chanel – the mall also has hip designer boutiques such as Tory Burch.
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum
Pier 19, Harborside Drive, Galveston
(713) 223-3474 • aquariumrestaurants.com
The Galleria
(512) 389-8900 tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island
Visitors board the retired jackup drilling rig and view a video about the offshore industry. The museum features three floors of models and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology to exploration and production.
Part restaurant, part exhibit, the aquarium features tanks filled with stingrays, sharks and other exotic marine life. Themed habitats include the Louisiana Swamp exhibit filed with dwarf gators, crawfish and snapping turtles, as well as the White Tigers of the Maharaja’s Temple exhibit.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
One Hope Boulevard, Galveston
(800) 582-4673 • moodygardens.com
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Downtown Aquarium
Sea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fish hatchery and nature center operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The center offers a variety of educational programs that promote the wise use and conservation of Texas marine resources.
Galveston Island State Park
Moody Gardens
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Bayou Place
In the heart of Downtown’s Theater District, this 130,000-square-foot entertainment megaplex houses numerous theaters, bars, lounges and restaurants. 500 Texas Street, Houston
(713) 228-2109 • bayouplace.com
A collection of museums, galleries and cultural centers located within a 1.5 mile radius of Hermann Park. Check out the Museum of Fine Arts, Holocaust Museum, Houston Center of Photography and the Lawndale Art Center. Also in the District is Houston’s first and only 4D theater. (713) 715-1939 • houmuse.com Walk on the wild side with over 6,000 animal residents. The 55-acre zoo fosters an appreciation for the ecosystems of the natural world. Nearby, Hermann Park Pavilion invites visitors to tour the park on a miniature train, or enjoy a paddle boat on the duck pond. 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
(713) 533-6500 • houstonzoo.org
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park is unique in the United States, offering an 8 month season of professional entertainment that is artistically excellent, culturally diverse and always FREE. This is the largest “always free” program of its kind in the country. 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
(281) 373-3386 • milleroutdoortheatre.com
San Jacinto Battleground Historical Complex
Ranked as one of the country’s top children’s museums, it features galleries of hands-on, intriguing exhibits to educate and fascinate.
The battleground marks the spot where Texas won its independence from Mexico. The park houses the towering San Jacinto Monument and Museum, with a 489-foot elevator ride to the top for a panoramic view.
(713) 522-1138 • cmhouston.org
(281) 479-2421 • sanjacinto-museum.org
Children’s Museum of Houston
1500 Binz Street, Houston
One Monument Circle, La Porte
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Woodlands Market Street
Featuring retail, restaurants, cinema, offices and a hotel in one of the nation’s top master-planned neighborhoods, The Woodlands is an award-winning town center with recent luxury additions such as Tiffany & Co. and Michael Kors. It is known as a premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
(281) 419-4774 marketstreet-thewoodlands.com BEAUMONT
Gator Country Rescue
With over 300 alligators, Caymans and crocodiles, Gator Country offers every guest the opportunity to have a hands-on experience. Visitors can help feed LIVE gators and take home a picture to prove it! The park specializes in the rescue and preservation of alligators while also pro-viding educational demonstrations about their beloved reptiles. 21159 FM 365, Beaumont
(409) 794-9453 • gatorrescue.com
Beaumont Botanical Gardens
Beaumont Botanical Gardens is 23.5-acre garden of ever-changing beauty. A paved Friendship Walk offers excellent views of the various theme gardens, as well as providing easy access for strollers and wheelchairs. The Warren Loose Conservatory at 10,000 square feet is one of the largest conservatories in a public garden in Texas. In the Conservatory you will see plants common to tropical areas and rain forests, as well as arid regions. 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Tyrrell Park, Beaumont
(409) 842-3135 beaumontbotanicalgardens.org
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Southwest International In-Water Boat Show September 2017 southwestinternationalboatshow.com
Annual Puerto Rican and Cuban Festival
The Center for the Arts & Sciences
October 2017 prcfestival.com
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• Open Seven Days A Week Location of the original Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Passenger Union Depot in Downtown Galveston, • Summer: 10AM -5PM • Winter: 9AM -4PM 50 pieces of rolling stock, model trains and numerous • Train Rides Saturdays exhibits. Home of the Santa Fe Warbonnets, the 11AM -2PM largest railroad museum in the Southwest. Weather Permitting
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