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Moody GardensWithin Galveston Island’s three glistening glass pyramids lies an IMAX 3-D Theater, Special FX-4D Theater, and aRideFilm Theater. Wildlife displays throughout theRainforest, Aquarium and Discovery Pyramids. Out-door fun includes a paddle boat ride on the bay and a man-made beach. Located at One Hope Boulevard onGalveston Island. Admission. (800) 582-4673www.moodygardens.org
Kemah BoardwalkLocated between Houston and Galveston, this 35-acre attraction overlooks Galveston Bay with dining options, shopping, games and train rides. Also featured is the popular Boardwalk Bullet roller coaster, and the Inverter, an upside-down thrill ride. Located in Kemah off Hwy. 146 & 6th Street, turn left at Bradford Ave.(877) AT-KEMAH www.kemahboardwalk.com
Downtown AquariumPart restaurant, part exhibit, the aquarium features tanks fi lled with stingrays, sharks, and other exotic marine life. Themed habitats include the Louisiana Swamp exhibitfi lled with dwarf gators, crawfi sh and snapping turtles,as well as the White Tigers of the Maharaja’s Temple exhibit. Located in downtown Houston at 410 Bagby Street at Memorial Drive. Admission. (713) 223-FISHwww.downtownaquarium.com
Traders VillageOpen every Saturday and Sunday year-round, this 60-acre marketplace hosts an average of 800 merchants and 1 million bargain-seekers each year. Vendors selleverything from jewelry and antiques to sportsmemorabilia and records. Admission is free, parking is $3/car. (281) 890-5500 www.tradersvillage.com
Houston ZooWalk on the wild side with 4,500 animal residents. The 55-acre zoo fosters an appreciation for the ecosystems of the natural world. Nearby, Hermann Park Pavilioninvites visitors to tour the park on a miniature train, or enjoy a paddle boat on the duck pond. Located in Hermann Park at 6200 Hermann Park Drive. Admission.(713) 533-6500 www.houstonzoo.org
Schlitterbahn GalvestonIsland WaterparkVoted the No. 1 indoor waterpark in the world,Schlitterbahn is open year-round. The action-packed park features 32 aquatic adventures for summer and 12 attractions during the heated indoor season. Located in Galveston at 2026 Lockheed Street. Admission. Call for seasonal operating hours (409) 770-WAVE (9283), or visit www.schlitterbahn.com.
San Jacinto BattlegroundHistorical ComplexThe battleground marks the spot where Texas won itsindependence from Mexico. The park houses the towering San Jacinto Monument and Museum, with a 489-foot elevator ride to the top for a panoramic view. Located at One Monument Circle in La Porte, off Hwy. 225.(281) 479-2421 www.sanjacinto-museum.org
The Children’s Museumof HoustonRanked as one of the country’s top children’s museums.It features galleries of hands-on, minds-turned-onexhibits to educate and fascinate. Located at 1500 Binz in the Museum District. Admission. (713) 522-1138www.cmhouston.org
The Grand 1894 Opera HouseLocated on historic Postoffi ce Street, the Opera House is one of many historical gems on Galveston Island. Widely renowned and magnifi cently restored the theater has won awards for its excellence and has featured a long list of legendary performers. Admission. Located in Galveston at 2020 Postoffi ce Street. For performance information call(800) 821-1894 or visit www.thegrand.com.
Space Center HoustonThe Offi cial Visitor’s Center of NASA’s Johnson SpaceCenter lets you look behind the scenes of NASA. Guestscan experience IMAX fi lms, look at a mock spacecraft,enjoy hands-on activities and get a behind the scenesLevel 9 tour. Also, explore new exhibits throughout theyear. Located at 1601 NASA Road 1 in Bay Area Houston. Admission. (281) 244-2100 www.spacecenter.org
Lone Star Flight MuseumThe museum houses a large collection of restoredaircraft, historical photos and documentation in an impressive aircraft hanger. Experience historic fl ights aboard the B-17, B-25, AT-6 and Stearman. Located at 2002 Terminal Drive at Galveston International Airport (adjacent to Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn). Admission.(888) 359-5736 www.lsfm.org
Sea Center TexasSea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fi sh hatchery and nature center operated by the Texas Parks and Wild-life Department (TPWD). The center offers a variety of educational programs that promote the wise use and conservation of Texas marine resources. Located in Lake Jackson at 300 Medical Drive. (979) 292-0100www.tpwd.state.tx.us/seacenter
GalleriaWith 375-plus stores and a grand ice rink, fl anked by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Macy’s, shopaholics can rejoice. Akin to New York’s Fifth Avenue or Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills – with shops likeLouis Vuitton, Montblanc, Chanel, Gucci, and Ferragamo –the mall also has hip designer boutiques like Tory Burch and Betsey Johnson, plus J. Crew, Charming Charlie’s and Aveda. Located off the 610 West Loop at Westheimer and Post Oak. www.galleriahouston.com
Funeral MuseumThe nearly 20-year old museum displays the nation’s largest funeral service memorabilia and artifacts. Look inside a 1920’s hearse made of six types of wood andsee a dozen brightly colored “fantasy coffi ns” and an arrayof cultural artifacts. Located in north Houston at 415 Barren Springs Drive. Admission. Call (281) 876-3063 or visit www.NMFH.org.
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Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . 259Galveston . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Lake Jackson. . . . . . . . . . .50Orange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . 197
Beaumont. . . . . . . . . . . . .78Bryan/College Station. . . . 145Clear Lake Area . . . . . . . . .25Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . 219Freeport. . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Huntsville. . . . . . . . . . . . 119Orange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . 241Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSALL EMERGENCIES 911
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (281) 230-3000
Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau (713) 227-3100
Weather Service - Houston (281) 337-5074
Galveston Airport - Scholes Field (409) 741-4609
Galveston Convention & Visitors Bureau (888) GAL-ISLE
Weather Service - Galveston (409) 740-7272
Texas Tourist Hotline (800) 888-8TEX
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The Center for theArts & Sciences400 College Boulevard, Clute(877) 265-7661 or (979) 265-7661escapedown288.combcfas.org
Cool Tours25th & Seawall Blvd., Galveston(409) 539-5374cooltoursgalveston.com
Galveston Convention& Visitors BureauGalveston(888) 425-4753 or (409) 797-5145galveston.comgalvestoncvb.com
Galveston HistoricalFoundation502 20th Street, Galveston(409) 765-7834galvestonhistory.org
Galveston Island Duck Tours25th Street & Seawall Boulevard,Galveston(409) 621-4771galvestonducks.com
Ghost Tours Texas2328 Broadway Street, Galveston(888) 770-9333 or (832) 224-8687ghosttourstexas.com
Gumbo Bar2107 Postoffi ce Street, Galveston(409) 74GUMBO (744-8626)gumbobar.com
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Lake JacksonHistorical Association249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson(979) 297-1570escapedown288.com
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar1615 West FM 646, League City(281) 52GUMBO (524-8626)littledaddysgumbobar.com
Mario’s SeawallItalian Restaurant628 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston(409) 763-1693mariosseawall.com
Moody GardensOne Hope Boulevard, Galveston(800) 582-4673 or (409) 744-4673moodygardens.org
Papa’s Gourmet Pizza & Subs4400 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston(409) 766-PAPA (7272)freehotpizza.com
Putt-Putt Fun House806 East Nasa Parkway, Webster(281) 333-0579puttputtfunhouse.com
Saltwater Grill2017 Postoffi ce Street, Galveston(409) 762-FISH (3474)saltwatergrill.com
Schlitterbahn GalvestonIsland Waterpark2026 Lockheed, Galveston(409) 770-9283schlitterbahn.com
Sea Center Texas300 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson(979) 292-0100escapedown288.comtpwd.state.tx.us/seacenter
Sky Bar Steak & Sushi2105 Postoffi ce Street, Galveston(409) 621-4SKY (759)skybargalveston.com
Sun Times WatersportsPier 21, Galveston(409) 276-6116suntimewatersports.com
Texas Renaissance Festival21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission(800) 458-3435 or (281) 356-2178texrenfest.com
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