Houston, Texas A Great Vacation Destination
Traveling to Houston, Texas whether for vacation or for business there are
lots of different things to do and see. One of the most popular destinations in
Houston, Texas is the NASA Johnson Space Center.
The Space Center is open from Monday-Friday 10 am - 5 pm and on weekends from 10
am - 7 pm. During the summer and holidays the hours are extended. If you are
wondering about a particular time of the year when you are planning a vacation
then you should check the events schedule to find out the operation hours. The
Space Center is located about 25 miles from downtown Houston at 1601 NASA
Parkway.
Entrance price is $18.95 for adults and children four-11 are $14.95. Seniors
cost $17.95 and parking is $5. If you buy your tickets online then you will
receive a special discount that you won't receive if you buy at the gate. The
best time of the year to go really depends on what you are looking for. If you
like crowds then holidays and the summer are great times to go to the Space
Center. But, if you like it when there are not a lot of crowds then the weekdays
and winter months are better times to visit.
The audio astronaut tour at the Space exhibit is exceptional and is a great way
to tour the center. As you are listening to the tour you may recognize the
voices of past astronauts like John Glenn. The point of the space tour is to
learn more about the history of space exploration and how the dream became a
reality. There are audio tours available in English and Spanish as well as
specialized tours for children. Learning the space history as you are touring
the center is really incredible and makes the experience much better.
There are many attractions and exhibits including the Space Center Theatre,
Blast Off Theatre, NASA Tour, the Astronaut Gallery, and Feel of Space, Starship
Gallery, and the Kids Space Place . There really is something for everyone at
the Space Center in Houston . There are many education programs as well. These
include school visits, teacher programs, day camps, distance learning, space
school, scout camp ins and education outreach.
When you are in Houston to visit the Space Center there are many places you can
choose to stay. There are hotels, condos, and more for rent in Houston as well
as in the surrounding areas that will allow you easy access to the Space Center
as well as other destinations in and around Houston .
There is a website that has great information on USA Vacations and Unique Travel
Spots Listed State By State and Season, the website is called: Seasonal Vacation
Spots, and can be found at this url:
http://www.seasonalvacationspots.com
About the Author:
Robert W. Benjamin has been in the software business on the internet for over 6 years, and has been producing low-cost software for the past 25+ years. He first released products on the AMIGA and C64 computer systems in the late 1970's-80's
