Looking for entertainment and adventure, then Houston offers plenty of both for an affordable getaway. From fun family outings to cultural events, Houston has something for everyone to enjoy on your next vacation!
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Looking for entertainment and adventure, then Houston offers plenty of both for an affordable getaway. From fun family outings to cultural events, Houston has something for everyone to enjoy on your next vacation!
December 26, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Among the great family sites to visit are the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Space Center Houston, Houston Zoo, and the Downtown Aquarium.
Each offers unique exhibits and hands-on acitivites as well as entertaining events. Then again, you can save money to these and other attractions in the Houston area with the CityPass, a discounted ticket booklet for the top eight attractions in the city. The CityPass offers discounts almost up to half or more off admission, and you can visit Museum of Fine Arts, the Children’s Museum, The Health Museum and the George Ranch.
In the Museum District it would you a day to explore the many art venues in Houston. Featuring 17 museums and the Houston Zoo, the Museum District is great because everything is just a short walk away. The best part is that 10 of the museums are free all the time, and the others offer free admission on specific days of the week.
Visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science free of charge on Tuesdays after 2 p.m.; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Thursdays; The Health Museum on Thursdays after 2 p.m.; and the Children’s Museum of Houston on Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m.. Get a family package to the Houston Zoo for just $35, which includes zoo admission for two adults and two children, four Wildlife Carousel tokens and a souvenir guide book. There’s a number of ways to enjoy a memorable time in Houston while making the most of your budget and time!
For exciting performances, Houston is renowned performing arts year-round. The summer season is especially exciting! Miller Outdoor Theatre, located in Hermann Park, is a unique outdoor venue for free performances all summer. This season, audiences will enjoy performances by the Houston Symphony, Theatre Under the Stars and the Houston Shakespeare Festival, among others, for free. Spread a blanket on the lawn, have a picnic and immerse yourself in these spectacular shows.
Learn More
These are just a sampling of all Houston has to offer. To learn more and plan your trip visit the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau online at http://www.visithoustontexas.com.