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Bayou Place
In the heart of Downtown’s Theater District, this 130,000-square-foot entertainment megaplex houses numerous theatres, bars, lounges and restaurants. 500 Texas Avenue, Houston
(713) 227-0957 bayouplace.com
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Ranked as one of the country’s top children’s museums, it features galleries of hands-on, intriguing exhibits to educate and fascinate. 1500 Binz Street, Houston
(713) 522-1138 cmhouston.org
Downtown Aquarium
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. 410 Bagby Street @ Memorial Drive, Houston
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(713) 223-3474 aquariumrestaurants.com
Galleria
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. 5085 Westheimer Road, Houston
$3,580
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(713) 966-3500 simon.com
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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 theatre has won awards for its excellence and has featured a long list of legendary performers. 2020 Postoffice Street, Galveston Island
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(409) 765-1894 thegrand.com
Houston Museum District
A collection of museums, galleries and cultural centers located within a 1.5 mile radius of Herman 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.
houmuse.com
Houston Zoo
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
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Battleship Texas
Located between Houston and Galveston, this 35acre attraction overlooks Galveston Bay with dining options, shopping, games and train rides. Also featured is the popular Boardwalk Bullet rollercoaster and the Inverter, an upside down thrill ride. 215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah
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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 lsfm.org
Children’s Museum of Houston
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Moody Gardens
Within Galveston Island’s three glistening glass pyramids lies the MG 3-D Theater and the Special FX 4D 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. One Hope Boulevard, Galveston
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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. One Monument Circle, La Porte
(281) 479-2421 sanjacinto-museum.org
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
Voted the number one indoor waterpark in the world, Schlitterbahn is open year-round. The action-packed park features 32 aquatic adventures for summer and 12 attractions during the heated indoor season. 2026 Lockheed Street, Galveston
(409) 770-9283 schlitterbahn.com/Galveston
Sea Center Texas
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. 302 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson
(979) 292-0100 tpwd.texas.gov/seacenter
Space Center Houston
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
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Traders Village
Open every Saturday and Sunday year-round, this 100-acre marketplace hosts an average of 800 merchants and 1 million bargain seekers each year. Vendors sell everything from jewelry and antiques to sports memorabilia and records. 7979 North Eldridge Road, Houston
(281) 890-5500 tradersvillage.com
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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
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Galveston Railroad Museum
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14 Lake Jackson Historical Museum 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson (979) 297-1570 escapedown288.com lakejacksonmuseum.org
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2107 Postoffice Street, Galveston (409) 744-8626 littledaddysgumbobar.com
300 Abner Jackson Parkway, Lake Jackson (979) 285-2501 16 Mario’s Seawall Italian Restaurant escapedown288.com 628 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston visitbrazosport.com (409) 763-1693 mariosseawall.com 5 The Center for the Arts & Sciences 400 College Boulevard, Clute (877) 265-7661 or (979) 265-7661 17 Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen 2100 Harborside Drive, Pier 21 escapedown288.com Galveston bcfas.org (409) 621-5100 nonnotonys.com 6 Clifton Steamboat Museum 8727 Fannett Road, Beaumont (409) 842-3162 18 Papa’s Pizza 4400 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston cliftonsteamboatmuseum.com (409) 766-7272 freehotpizza.com 7 Galveston Duck Tours Loads at 25th Street & Seawall Boulevard Galveston 19 Putt-Putt FunHouse 806 East NASA Parkway, Webster (409) 621-4771 (281) 333-0579 galvestonducks.com puttputtfunhouse.com
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2017 Postoffice Street, Galveston (409) 762-3474 saltwatergrill.com
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