Forget Houston...No Way!
Houston is Texas's largest metropolitan area. With its population of over 2 million people, assortment of corporate headquarters, and busy urban lifestyle, it may be difficult to picture at first that there would be much for a traveler to do in Houston. That would be wrong. In spite of its contemporary outward look, Houston is an entertainment mecca for the entire family.
One of the greatest attractions for travelers in the Houston area is the Johnson Space Center. This location not only houses a large collection of space history, but is also an interactive playground where the whole family can feel the adventure of space travel and relive the encounters of the astronauts. The kids in your family will find it intriguing, while the adults will find it to be nostalgic.
To make your visit more "cultural," pay a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural Science. The science museum includes a planetarium and can be a great educational experience for everyone in your family. The Fine Arts museum holds an assortment of well-known artwork and 18 acres of gardens. If history is your pastime, visit the San Jacinto monument southeast of Houston and see the spot where Texas accomplished its independence.
Finally, don't miss two very special family points of interest in Houston - the Houston Zoo and the Houston Aquarium. The zoo is located by the Natural History Museum, making the combination a fun day trip. Many types of unique animals, as well as indigenous species, are housed there. The aquarium sits right in downtown Houston and has rides, restaurants, and entertainment in addition to the half-million-gallon aquarium experience.
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