Forget Houston...No Way!
Houston is Texas's biggest metropolitan location. With its population of over 2 million people, assortment of corporate headquarters, and bustling urban way of life, it may be difficult to picture at first that there would be much for a traveler to do in Houston. That would be wrong. Despite its modern outward look, Houston is an entertainment mecca for the entire family.
One of the largest attractions for travelers in the Houston area is the Johnson Space Center. This area not only houses a big collection of space history, but is also an interactive playground where the whole family can experience the excitement of space expedition and relive the encounters of the astronauts. The children in your family will find it fascinating, while the adults will find it to be nostalgic.
To make your visit more "cultural," go to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural Science. The science museum includes a planetarium and can be a great educational encounter for everyone in your family. The Fine Arts museum holds a collection of renowned artwork and 18 acres of gardens. If history is your pastime, go to the San Jacinto monument southeast of Houston and enjoy the place where Texas gained its independence.
Last but not least, don't miss two very special family sights in Houston - the Houston Zoo and the Houston Aquarium. The zoo is sits next to the Natural History Museum, making the combination an enjoyable day trip. A lot of types of exotic 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 encounter.
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