Texas Trips: Mapping Out Your Houston Stops
Houston is Texas's largest metropolitan area. With its population of over 2 million people, variety of corporate headquarters, and busy urban way of life, it may be difficult to think about at first that there would be much for a vacationer to do in Houston. That would be a mistake. In spite of its modern outward appearance, Houston is an entertainment mecca for the entire family.
One of the greatest attractions for travelers in the Houston region is the Johnson Space Center. This area not only houses a significant collection of space history, but is also an interactive playground where the total family can experience the excitement of space expedition and relive the encounters of the astronauts. The children in your family will find it intriguing, while the adults will find it to be nostalgic.
To make your visit more "cultural," check out the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural Science. The science museum includes a planetarium and can be a wonderful educational experience for everyone in your family. The Fine Arts museum houses an assortment of famous artwork and 18 acres of gardens. If history is your pastime, pay a visit to the San Jacinto monument southeast of Houston and see the spot where Texas accomplished its independence.
Lastly, don't miss two very unique family sights in Houston - the Houston Zoo and the Houston Aquarium. The zoo is right beside the Natural History Museum, making the combination a fun day trip. Many types of unique animals, as well as native species, are located there. The aquarium rests right in downtown Houston and has rides, restaurants, and entertainment in addition to the half-million-gallon aquarium experience.
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