Not-to-be-Missed While You're Out West
When you pay a visit to Houston, you'll discover that there are a great deal of things to do for the whole family right inside the city. The zoo, aquarium, Johnson Space Center, and the arts, science, and cultural museums are all well known. But for something distinct and somewhat less well known, depart Houston and head west for some uncommon attractions.
If oddities are your thing, west Houston has a few attractions that will make your day. The first is just off Interstate 10 and is a 50 ft. tall saxophone manufactured entirely from Volkswagen Beetles. This sculpture, originally set up in front of a restaurant to attract customers, is now all that remains of the complex. But it is even now a large attraction for those who recall the old "Route 66" days and its string of unusual roadside icons.
Yet another attraction worth seeing if you're a fan of "the unusual" is the house created completely of beer cans and pull-tabs. The "Beer Can House," as it's known, is constructed completely of beer cans, including the yard fence and draperies. The people who constructed the house — its original owners — drank the beer on their own out of each and every can in the house. It's worth the trip both to see the house and also imagine how the owners managed to consume that much alcohol.
For a more tranquil and significant encounter, stop by George Bush Park. The park is filled with walking and biking trails and has a special 15-acre fenced-off dog park. It is a good place for swimming, picnics, playing soccer or baseball, or even going horseback riding. If you want to check out something a little different, stroll over to the radio-controlled airfield inside the park and watch the enthusiasts flying their miniature models. It's remarkable to see the precision with which these pilots fly their planes.
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