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Check out 18,000 acres of green space managed by the Houston Parks Department - 337 parks within the Houston City limits - 11.3 acres of parkland are per 1,000 residents - 100 miles of hike and bike trails - 39 public pools open during the summer - 13 water playgrounds - 165 public and private golf courses - 10 museums have free admission - 16 institutions compose the Houston Museum District - 45,000 artworks housed at the Museum of Fine Arts - 18 free performances in June at Miller Outdoor Theater - 4,500 exotic animals at the Houston Zoo.
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Houston Pubic Library 500 McKinney Street · Houston, Texas www.houstonlibrary.org Houston Acacemy of Medicine 1133 John Freeman Blvd. Houston, TX, 77030 www.library.tmc.edu University of Houston-Downtown · One Main Street · Houston, TX 77002 www.uhd.edu/library University of Houston Law Center O'Quinn Law Library 12 Law Library Houston, TX 77204-6054 www.law.uh.edu/Libraries The Arts Lawndale Art & Performance Center 4912 Main St Houston, TX 77002. 713-528-5858 Rice University Art Galleries 713-527-6069 244 W. 19th St. (Heights) Large eclectic gallery featuring hundreds of artists from around the country. 713-861-3411 Portico Art gallery & home accessories. 2426 Times Blvd. (in the Village) 713-524-0575 Project Row Houses 2500 Holman Sally Sprout Gallery 706 Chelsea 1 Houston, Texas 77006 713-526-6461 mainstreet theater http://www.mainstreettheater.com/ Theater Locations Main Street Theater - Rice Village 2540 Times Blvd. Houston, TX 77005 Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market 4617 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 The Alley Theater downtown 615 Texas Houston 77002 Houston's first real theater venue. 713-228-8421 DaCamera Renowned for its creative and diverse programming of jazz and chamber music. From concerts making connections to such great figures as James Joyce, Sigmund Freud, Gertrude Stein and Albert Einstein; to signature programs exploring the intersections of music, literature and art; to legendary 20th century compositions like Stravinsky’s Les Noces and Elliott Carter’s string quartets, the 2007/2008 season represents the essential creative spirit of Da Camera. 713-524-5050 Houston Ballet 501 Texas Avenue at Smith street Admin office 1921 West Ball Houston Tx 77019 Ongoing phone 713-227-ARTS map downtown Houston Grand Opera Wortham Theater Center 510 Preston Street Houston HGO Box Office is located at the Wortham Theater Center, at 550 Prairie Street. Window hours are Monday through Fri. from 9AM to 5PM.; Saturdays from 11AM to 5PM; and Sundays (performance days only) from 12 Noon to start of performance. Hours are valid September through May only and are subject to change. Ongoing phone 713-227-ARTS Houston Symphony 713-224-7575 Directions to Jones Hall: The main theatre entrance to Jones Hall is located in downtown Houston at the corner of Capitol and Louisiana. Jones Hall is located at 615 Louisiana St, Houston TX 77002 The Houston Symphony Customer Service Center is open Monday through Saturday 10a.m. - 6 p.m., and is located at the courtyard level of Jones Hall at 615 Louisiana Street. The courtyard level can be accessed by descending the stairs in front of the main entrance to Jones Hall, or through the Theater District Parking Garage tunnel. Theater Under the Stars The largest non-profit producer of musical theater in America. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby Houston, TX 77002 The Hobby Center parking garage is located directly behind the complex with easy access from both Rusk and Walker streets. This 7-level, above-ground, 800-car garage offers self-parking ease for patrons and visitors alike. Event parking is an affordable $6 per vehicle. Valet service is provided during performances and in conjunction with Artista operating hours in front of the Hobby Center on Bagby Street, for $15 per vehicle between Rusk and Walker. 713-558-2600 Wortham Theater Center - 501 Texas Houston Tx 77002 Wortham Theater Center is located in downtown Houston at 501 Texas Avenue, and spans two city blocks. The nearest cross streets are: Texas Avenue and Smith Street; and Prairie at Smith Street. Wortham Theater Center is located across the street from both the Alley Theatre and the Downtown Aquarium and is also across the street from Bayou Place. 713-277-ARTS George Bush Monument the 41st President of the United States. Opens 24 Hours. Located in Houston Downtown, 410 Bagby, Houston, TX. Houston Asian Restaurant Guide Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai Restaurants Guide www.chinatownconnection.com/restaurant.htm Museums Battleship Texas 281 479 2431 The Art Car Museum Located in the Houston Heights, a must see. (713)861-5526 http://www.orangeshow.org/ Bayou Bend Newly restored home and gardens of famous Houston socialite Ima Hogg. 713-639-7750 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world. This 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary provides education about the natural environment to Houstonians of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants and animals in the heart of the city where development threatens their survival. Visitors can walk five mile of trails free of charge. The Nature Center building includes the Discovery Room with interactive exhibits and activities and the Nature Shop filled with items for nature lovers of all ages. 4501 Woodway. Houston, Texas. 713-681-8433. Admissions: Free. www.houstonarboretum.org Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center (HANC) offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world. This 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary provides education about the natural environment to Houstonians of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants and animals in the heart of the city where development threatens their survival. LOCATION: 4501 Woodway Drive. West of Downtown, just inside West Loop 610 Children's Museum of Houston 1500 Blinz Street. Houston, Texas 77004 A place to take the kids Hands-on interactive exhibits in the areas of science and technology, history and culture, health and human development, and the arts. 713-522-1138. www.cmhouston.org Contemporary Arts Museum Texas museum featuring fine contemporary art by regional and international artists. 5216 Montrose Blvd. Houston, Texas 77006-6598 713-284-8250 Houston Maritime Museum 2204 Dorrington Houston, TX 77030 713-666-1910 Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline St Houston Texas 77004 Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat -Sun noon-5 admission free http://www.hmh.org/ The Menil Collection 1515 Sul Ross Houston Texas 77006 Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm The museum building is the centerpiece of a neighborhood featuring satellite gallery spaces and related cultural institutions set in a park like setting. Ongoing 713-525-9400 http://www.menil.org/home.html Museum of Fine Arts www.mfah.org 1001 Bissonnet (at Main), Houston, Texas 77005 hours: Tuesday,Wednsady and Saturday 10 am to 7 pm Thursday and Friday 10 am to 9 pm Sunday 12:15 pm to 7 pm 713-526-1361 Buffalo Soldiers Museum The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) a non-profit 501(c)(3) institution was founded in the year 2000 by a Viet Nam Veteran and African-American military historian, Mr. Paul J. Matthews. http://www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com/ Museum of Natural Science IMAX theater and a six-story butterfly center in which these beautiful creatures land delicately on outstretched arms. One Hermann Circle Dr., Houston, Texas 77030. 713-639-4600. San Jacinto Monument & Museum The San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park is 20 miles east of downtown Houston. From Loop 610, take Texas Highway 225 East for eight miles. Exit on Battleground Road and turn left. Street Address: One Monument Circle, La Porte, Texas 77571-9744 phone (281) 479-2421 Forbidden Gardens, in Katy, Texas, is a fascinating outdoor museum replicating some of China's major historic scenes. Guided tours take you back to the third century BC to view the first Emperor's amazing 6,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale. Houston Downtown Waterfront Park Houstonians are invited to the grand opening of a new 23-acre park in downtown Houston. The Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade is a newly developed stretch along the banks of Buffalo Bayou, featuring jogging and biking trails, lush landscape and most noteworthy, the first of several planned pedestrian bridges to connect the north and south sides of the bayou. Places to go - things to see. bicycling in houston Bike Houston 35th Annual Moonlight Ramble 2007 Sunday Oct 28th at 2:00 AM http://www.bikehouston.org/ 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, tropical's, bamboo, La Iris & Daylilies. Including educational programs. 22306 Aldine-Westfield in Humble, Texas. 281-443-8731. Admissions: Free Astrodome http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/national/astrod.htm The world’s first domed stadium, known as "the eighth wonder of the world" 30 years ago, is now home to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and other special events. Daily tours. 8400 Kirby at Loop 610, 713-799-9500. Bayou Place Downtown Houston’s new entertainment complex is the largest of its kind in Texas, with the Ariel Theater, the Angelika Film Center, and several restaurants, including the Hard Rock Café, under one roof. 502 Texas Avenue, 713-230-1600. Memorial Shopping Center Carousel 303 Memorial City · I-10 and Gessner Rd · Houston 77024 phone713-464-8640 Anchor stores JCPenney, Target, Dillard's, Mervyn's, and Sears, visitors head to the busy food court with its double-height carousel, take their kids to an extensive soft-play area, and hit the ice at a new skating rink. Upholstered furniture peppers the mall, offering refuge to tired but supportive husbands and weary little ones. carousel at memorial city mall Houston Zoo http://www.houstonzoo.org/ 1513 N. Mac Gregor Houston, TX 77030 Take 610 South to Highway 288 North. Exit N. MacGregor and turn left onto N. MacGregor. The road will fork once, stay to the right. Take a right at the light onto Golf Course Drive. The Houston Zoo will be located on the left. The Zoo is FREE on the following holidays: Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day The Friday after Thanksgiving phone 713 533 6500 Houston Coments http://www.wnba.com/comets/ womens basket ball Houston Astros http://houston.astros.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp?c_id=hou Houston Grand Prix April 20-22 2007 http://www.grandprixofhouston.com/ Houston Texans - football Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, P.O. Box 20070, Houston, Texas 77225-0070, 832.667.1000 http://www.hlsr.com/ Feb 27- Mar 18 2007 Houston Rockets http://www.nba.com/rockets/ 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 memorabilia 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. George Observatory The drive out to Brazos Bend State Park is worth the effort just to check out the heavens on the gigantic 36-inch research telescope, but be sure to call for reservations. Smaller telescopes are also available anytime. 21901 FM 762, Needville, 409-553-3400. Minute Maid Park Union Station at Minute Maid Park 501 Crawford Suite 400 Houston, Tx 77002 A jewel in the crown of the majestic downtown Houston skyline, Minute Maid Park has become a welcome home for the Houston Astros and has ushered in a new era of Major League sports in the city. Check out all the important facts, figures and firsts for Minute Maid Park Call 713-259-8800 or email conferencecenter@astros.com for pricing. tours Japan Festival Houston http://www.visithoustontexas.com/ art car parade The 2008 Houston Art Car Parade will be held on Allen Parkway on May 10, 2008 http://www.orangeshow.org/artcar.html ................................ THE HEIGHTS http://www.heightsmistletoemadness.com/ http://www.yalestreetmarket.com/Main/HomePage http://www.artvalet.com/Main/HomePage ................................................................................ Moody Gardens Galveston has more than beaches to offer our visitors. This renowned attraction offers the new Aquarium Pyramid, the Rainforest Pyramid, a stunning IMAX Theater and the Palm Beach Water Park. One Hope Blvd., 800-582-4673 Moody Gardens features a 10 story Rainforest Pyramid offering an incredible tropical environment, and is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. The IMAX 3D will keep you jumping out of your seat, and the experience is so real you'll reach out to touch what seems to be inches away. Dolphin Watch 8:30-10am Saturdays. Observe dolphins from aboard the boat Seagull with Galveston Harbor Tours. Call Friday for details. 409-765-1700. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center The park features an 80-seat pavilion, picnic area, playground. Pioneer Homestead and Akokisa Indian Village. The Sprawling 275-acre park is at 20634 Kenswick, Humble. Call 281-446-8588 NASA’S Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston For far-out fun, see actual spacecraft, like Mercury, Gemini and Apollo capsules; watch astronauts train for upcoming shuttle missions; touch a moon rock; or walk in space through state-of-the-art simulators. Space Center Houston is located at 1601 Nasa Rd, Houston, TX 77058, approximately 25 miles south of downtown Houston in the NASA/Clear Lake area. 281-244-2100 map to Houston Space Center also see: NASA - www.nasa.gov Port of Houston Make a reservation well in advance to board the Sam Houston for a free 90-minute cruise around the Port and Ship Channel. Tour information: Gate 8, Wharf 7, 7600 Clinton Drive, 713-670-2576. Reliant Stadium - Reliant Park http://www.reliantpark.com/ Second Baptist Church www.second.org/global/default.aspx 6400 Woodway Houston, Texas 77057 map Toyota Center downtown Houston http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com/ The Tunnel System An interesting jaunt for a bad-weather day, Houston’s sub-terranean tunnel system connects 55 office buildings with a plethora of shops and services. Discover Houston conducts private walking tours of this mind-boggling maze. 713-222-9255. Kemah Waterfront This renovated development on the Kemah channel to Galveston Bay is loaded with family fun, though peak times are over-crowded. Known for its long row of seafood eateries, it has now added a nostalgic amusement park, complete with a classic Ferris wheel and carousel. #1 Kemah Waterfront, 281-334-2513. closed > Six Flags Astro World Water World Family fun is also the order of the day at this 75-acre amusement park just across Loop 610 from the Astrodome. Thrill rides include Taz’s Texas Tornado and the terrifying Dungeon Drop. The cool water park, conveniently situated next door to Astro World, includes a 30,000-square-foot wave pool, a 900-foot lazy river and water slides galore. 9001 Kirby, 713-799-1234. SplashTown Catch a wave north of town with 45 acres of fun, including 35 rides with wave pools, water slides and kiddy sensations. 21300 North Interstate 45, 281-355-3300. Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark This newly built water park is now open. 70,000-square-foot indoor / outdoor convertible area. This portion of the park operates year-round and includes four tube slides, three speed slides, three kids’ activity areas containing a variety of children’s play elements and pint-sized slides, a secluded beach, a hot tub and the Torrent® Tidal Wave River. The new Surfenburg area will offer 16 water attractions including two uphill water coasters, a wave lagoon, three beaches, three body slides, the Tiki Tikes kids’ area, the Boogie Bahn surf ride, two family raft rides and three different rivers that all connect to form the park’s Transportainment® river system. 2026 Lockheed, Galveston, TX. Call 409-770-9283 or visit www.schlitterbahn.com 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 Dragon Boat Houston Dragon Boat Festival 2003 welcomed an estimated three thousand Houstonians, representing a myriad of cultural backgrounds, including twenty different Asian countries. The event featured eighteen teams, ten entertainers, celebrity emcees from the major television stations, food vendors, and participation by the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, and Houston Texans. Each year since then we have had a successful Festival in May on the historical Buffalo Bayou. Our attendance has increased to over 5000 people and for our May 2006 Festival we will have 26 teams participating. Houston Margarita Society - charity events / Toys for Tots River Oaks Perhaps Houston's most prestigious neighborhood, native Houstonians especially will take notice of an R.O. address. Characterized by wide, oak lined streets and beautiful mature landscape, River Oaks Boulevard and Kirby Drive are the main thoroughfares and are graced with beautiful large estates. Home of the Azalea Trail and the River Oaks Country Club, River Oaks is nestled between the Galleria and Downtown. Memorial Park is just to the North. The upper Kirby Business District and and West Gray areas provide many of Houston's trendiest restaurants and boutiques. For mall shopping the mother of all malls - the Galleria is very nearby. Homes were built here back to the 20's but there are new homes available also. Prices range from $800,000 to multi-millions. Williams Tower - formerly Transco Tower water fall 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056 www.houstontx.gov/specialevents/functions.html www.houstontx.gov/specialevents/gallery.html www.houstontx.gov/specialevents/index.html KIDS Activites www.houstonlibrary.org/kids/ Houston Public Library 500 McKinney Street · Houston, Texas Yorkshire’s onsite Summer Program is open to everyone in the community! We have tons of great enrichment, athletic, and educational activities your child is sure to enjoy. http://www.yorkshireacademy.com/ http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/ information Camp Cook is an exciting adventure for children, youth, and their families. 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Dolphin Watch 8:30-10am Saturdays. Observe dolphins from aboard the boat Seagull with Galveston Harbor Tours. Call Friday for details. 409-765-1700.