houston attractions
As the fourth largest city in America, Houston hosts numerous and fantastic attractions. Houston attractions include something for every interest and something for every day of your vacation. Take a trip to the past at George Ranch Historical Park, and a trip to the future at Space Center Houston. Go for thrills at Six Flags Astro World and the Celebration Station and Marq-E Entertainment Centers. If nature is your thing you must visit the Bayou Wildlife Park and Moody Gardens. And there are countless museums featuring history, heritage, art, science, technology and more. And for the sports enthusiasts, well you know the teams: Houston Aeros, Houston Astros and the Houston Comets. And don't forget the aquariums, nature preserves, and numerous parks available, as well. Think we've named enough attractions? We have not even gotten started! But we're running out of room, and you just might run out of time with all that Houston attractions have to offer. We've listed some of our favorites below. .
San Jacinto Battleground Historical Complex
3523 Hwy 134
Houston
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/sanjac/walktour.htm
San Jacinto Battleground marks the spot where Texas won its independence from Mexico.
Moody Gardens
One Hope Boulevard
Galveston
www.moodygardens.com
Features a giant aquarium, Rainforest Pyramid, Discovery Pyramid, Palm Beach (seasonal), and a six-story IMAX Theater
Six Flags AstroWorld / WaterWorld
Houston
www.sixflags.com/astroworld
A world-class amusement park featuring 33 rides including nine adrenaline-pumpers with nearly 4 miles of track.
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Road 1
Houston
www.spacecenter.org
The $70 million, 180,000-square-foot, Disney-designed facility boasts simulated space voyages and mission control panels. It also houses TexasÍ largest giant-screen theatre.
Sam Houston Race Park
7575 N. Sam Houston
Houston
http://www.shrp.com/
Sam Houston Race Park celebrates the spirit and elegance of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing with live and simulcast racing in northwest Houston.
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St
Houston
http://www.downtownaquarium.com
This magnificent entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 200 species of aquatic life from around the globe.
