Attractions in Houston, Texas
Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, has many attractions. Below is a list of Houston, Texas attractions for the whole family to enjoy.
Bayou Wildlife Park
Wildlife
guides lead a tram ride through an exotic-animal park on FM517, six miles west
of I-45 near Dickinson. Natural-habitat setting features a variety of birds and
wildlife roaming free on 86 acres. Included are a children's barnyard, giraffes,
zebras, rhinos, camels, ostriches and alligators. 281-337-6376. 5050 FM Rd 517,
Alvin, TX 77511. (MAP)
Houston Sports Museum
On
the site of Buff Stadium, completed in 1928 as the home of the Houston Buffs
baseball tea, this museum displays a collection of sports memoriballa including
home plate which rests on the spot it occupied during games. Lower Level, Finger
Furniture Center, 3001 Gulf Freeway. Houston, Texas. 713-221-4441. Admissions:
Free. (MAP)
Battleground
State Historical Park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's 1,200-acre San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site consists of the Battleground, Monument and Battleship TEXAS. FM134, off Texas 225. 281-479-2431. (MAP)
San Jacinto Museum of History
Free permanent exhibit covering 400 years of Texas history. Location: 1 Monument Circle, La Porte, Texas. Call 281-479-2421 for more info. Admissions: Free. (MAP)
George Ranch
The 480-acre ranch brings 170 years of Texas history to life. Chuck-wagon lunches of traditional cowboy fare are served at 12:30pm. Saturdays; reservations required. 10215 FM 762. Richmond, Texas. 281-343-0218. (MAP)
Houston Nature Discovery Center
This
nature center is filled with interactive exhibits. The Nature Discovery Center
was established by the Friends of Bellaire Parks (now Nature Discovery Center,
Inc.), a nonprofit organization founded in 1979. 7112 Newcastle. Houston, Texas.
713-667-6550. (MAP)
Mercer
Arboretum
The Houston area's largest display of native & cultivated plants on over 250 acres, w/5 miles of trails in the East Texas Piney Woods. Plant collections include; gingers, perennials, ferns, tropicals, bamboo, La Iris & Daylilies. Including educational programs. 22306 Aldine-Westfield in Humble, Texas. 281-443-8731. Admissions: Free. (MAP)
Sea Center Texas
The marine conservatory features a fishing pond and touch-tank exhibits with blue crabs, starfish, and sponges. Guided tours of the center and its 75-acre marine hatchery are offered daily. 300 Medical, Lake Jackson, Texas. 979-292-0100.
Houston
Maritime Museum
Facility features model ships, historical pieces, maps and prints, a lecture hall, and a marine library. 2204 Dorrington. Houston, Texas. 713-666-1910. (MAP)
Dolphin Watch
8:30-10am Saturdays. Observe dolphins from aboard the boat Seagull with Galveston Harbour Tours. Call Friday for details. 409-765-1700.
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