What are some fun things to do in Houston, Texas?

What are fun things to do in the Houston and Gavleston Texas?

• I am going next monday and need fun ideas that are not too expensive also

• Answer:

  Here's a running list I keep of things to do in Houston: The Kemah Boardwalk George R. Brown Convention Center Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park Houston Aeros, Texans, Comets, Astros, and the Rockets 38 outdoor public swimming pools in the Houston area Galvestion Island - The Strand, the Bolivar Pennisular Ferry and Crystal Beach, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Bishop's Palace, Sea Wolf Park, Stewart Beach, Moody Gardens and IMAX, Mosquito Cafe, Pier 21 Museum on the Galveston Hurricane, The Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, and the Sea Turtle Exhibit Hermann Park and the Mecom Fountain Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, and Lake Houston Brazos Bend State Park The George Ranch Miller Outdoor Theater (check online for performance schedule) Discovery Green and the many other parks around town The Katy Mills Mall, the Galleria, Memorial City Mall The downtown underground tunnel system Lakewood Church - an experience - the largest church in the nation The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd. 77007 (713) 861 - 5526 - It's FREE Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline St.77004 (713) 942-8000 Gen. Amd is FREE Williams Tower and Water Wall and 3 acre park great for pics and picnics San Jacinto Monument and Battleground State Historical Park The Houston Ballet Company, The Houston Opera, and the Houston Symphony The Heights Gazebo and the Monthly Neighborhood Bazaar on Heights Blvd. Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Rothko Chapel Port of Houston The Houston Zoo - FREE on all city holidays The 350 parks citywide (all types - hike & bike, skate, dog, tennis, & golf) The Houston Zoo Park Train The Houston Rodeo - in February each year - the world's largest The Houston Ship Channel Splashtown Waterpark The Houston Skyline in the morning, at night, and on the 4th of July The Light Rail System Imperial Holly Corporation - The mountain of sugar! Houston Public Library System Nasa Space Center Old Town Spring The Woodlands Water Taxi The Children's Museum - Fantastic! Over 23 museums in the Museum District All the festivals held monthly in the city For all the latest information on cultural events, go to artshound.com Have fun and stay safe!