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Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the United States. It is huge, both in population and in land area. "Urban sprawl" is a term tailor-made for this city, due to Houston being the largest unzoned city in the county. Houston is an international city home to among the nation's largest Asian, Arab and Latin American populations. Houston's culture is not limited to diverse population - it boasts a world class symphony and theatre district that includes a full-time ballet company and opera.
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- Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Road 1, Webster (located 25 miles south of downtown Houston in the NASA/Clear Lake area), ? 281-244-2100, [8]. Summer hours: June 10am-7pm, July 9am-7pm, August 10am-5pm, 10am-7pm Weekends. Winter hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm.. Indoor fun space museum with lots of hands-on space-science exhibits and artifacts from the full history of U.S. space exploration. A big hit with kids, but informative for adults. A highlight are the two tram tours of NASA's Johnson Space Center, one of which includes a visit to Mission Control and actual Apollo and Mercury launch vehicles, the other focuses on astronaut training facilities. $17.95 Adults, $13.95 Children (4-11), discounts for seniors. Parking $5.
- Battleship Texas and San Jacinto Battleground Monument, Battleground Rd., LaPorte (From IH-610 east, take SH-225 east for 11 miles to Battleground Road (SH-134), continue north approximately 2 miles. Turn right on Park Road 1836 for the Monument or continue on SH-134 another mile to reach the Battleship.), [9]. Open every day (closed for major holidays), 10-5 (battleship), 8-6 (monument). San Jacinto Monument is free. Tour a World World II battleship. The monument commemorates the battle at which Texas won its independence from Mexico. Adults $5, Children (6-18) $3, Children (5 and under) free. Senior discounts..
- The Galleria, Westheimer at Post Oak. Huge shopping mall in the center of the Galleria area (also known as uptown), filled with high end retail stores, several hotels and even includes an indoor year-round ice skating rink used by Tara Lipinski.
- Hermann Park, ? 713-524-5876 (fax: 713-524-5887), [10]. Approximately 455 acres (about half the size of Central Park in New York City). George Hermann gave the parkland to the City of Houston in 1914. It is accessible via the MetroRail. Located by Miller Outdoor Theataer, the Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Hermann Park Golf Course.
- Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Drive, in Hermann Park, ? 281-373-3386 (fax: 713-942-0863), [11]. vary. Free professional theater offering a wide variety of shows in warmer months (which in Houston, span April through November). Hillside (lawn) seating is always free, some shows have ticket seating under the pavillion, varies by show..
- Houston Museum of Natural Science, One Hermann Circle Drive, ? 713-639-4629 (webmaster@hmns.org), [12]. Permanent venues include the butterfly center, exhibit halls, planetarium, and IMAX theater, others vary by availability. Adult $9, Child $7, other venues vary.
- Hermann Park Golf Course, 2155 N. MacGregor, ? 713-526-0077, [14]. $31 FR-SU, other times less.
- Japanese Garden, Main St & Sunset Blvd, Hermann Park,
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- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo - Reliant Stadium and Reliant Park. March, yearly (Feb 28-March 19 for the 2006 season). The world's largest rodeo. Includes rodeo events, calf scramble, and music concert. It is known for its big-name music acts as much as it is for the rodeo. The livestock show attracts professional breeders who bring in their world-class livestock to be judged. There is also a carnival on the grounds. [26]
- FotoFest [27] Exhibitions and art installations, film and video programs, lectures and forums created by FotoFest for FOTOFEST2006 were held March 10 - April 23, 2006.
- Bayou City Art Festival [28] Built on an 8/10 mile asphalt loop surrounded by lush trees, foliage, and picnic areas, the annual, juried, fine art event boasts a stress-free outdoor gallery brimming with 300 artists working in 19 artistic media. March 23– 25, 2007 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Houston Children's Festival [29] is the largest celebration for children in the United States, the Houston Children's Festival offers over 350 events packed into a couple of hectic days. 31 March - 1 April 2007.
- WorldFest-Houston Film Festival [30] (now its 40th year!) continues with its totally dedicated Independent Film screening format for the upcoming April 20 - 29, 2007.
- The Houston International Festival (AKA iFest) [31] Annual international festival featuring juried arts, crafts, food, music, games and events for adults and children. April 21-22 & 28-29 2007 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Art Car Parade [32] is the Worlds Largest and Oldest Art Car Parade. The event features over 250 Art Cars, 200,000 plus live spectators and media from all over the world, making Houston ground zero of an international phenomenon. Saturday, May 12, 2007.
- Latino Book & Family Festival [33] Hosts a world class array of panels, authors, celebrities and entertainment for your enjoyment and enlightenment. September 29-30.
- Greek Festival [34] Includes children's activities, Athenian playground, food and entertainment. OPA!! Held October 5-8, 2006.
- The Texas Renaissance Festival [35] is one of the nation's largest, most acclaimed renaissance theme parks where the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century come alive every Saturday and Sunday for 8 weekends October through November, from 9:00 AM to dusk.
- Splashtown Great water park located in the suburb of spring next to I-45. Splashtown is no longer part of the Six Flag's Chain of Amusment/Water Parks. Six Flags has recently sold the park to developers that will keep the park open until further notice. [36]
- The Orange Show 2402 Munger St (IH-45 South (Gulf Freeway) to SH-35 (Telephone Rd) exit), ? +1-713-926-6368 (oranges@orangeshow.org, fax: +1-713-926-1506), [24]. 10AM-5PM Sa-Su. One-of-a-kind attraction dedicated to the eccentric, artistic and scientific. Features the Beer Can House and annual Art Car Parade. $1.
- Random outdoor art work things to notice
- Super Happy Fun Land [37] is Houston's venue for experimental electronic music, underground jazz, and outsider art!
- Aurora Picture Show [38] is a non-profit microcinema housed in a former church building in Houston, Texas.
- Giant Sculptures of Presidents' Heads
- Great Day Houston [39] Be part of the Great Day Houston LIVE studio audience.
- The After Party [40] Be part of the The After Party studio audience (for groups).
- Shooting If you visit a shooting range you'll need a US drivers license to get to rent a gun.
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Houston has outstanding dining options, and is widely considered the most restaurant-oriented city in the United States, with a wide variety of ethnic restaurants, superb Tex-Mex, a great number of steakhouses, fine dining, as well as chains. For some of the best surprises, stop by any nondescript taqueria and order nearly anything at random.
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