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PARKS AND RECREATION
Armand Bayou Nature Center
8500 Bay Area Blvd.
Seabrook
281-474-2551
many special events throughout the year
www.abnc.org
San Jacinto Battlegrounds State Park
3523 Hwy. 134
LaPorte
281-479-2421
includes a link to Battleship TEXAS
monument museum, biking, park/playground, boardwalk over wetlands,
Battleship TEXAS tour
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/sanjac
www.sanjacinto-museum.org
Space Center Houston
1601 Nasa Parkway
Houston
281-244-2100
www.spacecenter.org
Kemah Boardwalk
located on Hwy. 146 at the Kemah bridge and Marina-you can't miss it!
continuous, ongoing activities scheduled such as firework displays, live
music performances, laser light shows, art exhibits, boardwalk amusements,
plus moderate to upscale shopping; many annual events; check out their
website
www.kemahboardwalk.com
Bayou Wildlife Park
5050 FM 517
Alvin
281-337-6376
wildlife exhibit and tour, covered pavilion area, petting zoo
www.bayouwildlifepark.com
Seawolf Park
located at the end of the Pelican Island Causeway (which becomes Seawolf
Parkway)
Galveston Island
409-797-5114
WW2 submarine & destroyer escort, pavilion overlooking Galveston Bay
(outstanding views), lighted fishing pier, park
Pine Gully Park
605 Pine Gully Rd.
Seabrook
walking trails, wetlands, bird watching, pier, playground
Hester Garden Park
3029 Toddville Road
Seabrook
walking trails, bird watching, flora and fauna
Clear Lake Park
3001 NASA Parkway
Seabrook
281-326-6539
park, playgrounds, community center events, boat launch
Bay Area Park
7500 Bay Area Blvd.
Clear Lake
281-326-6539
shady park & playground, boardwalk over Armand Bayou, bird watching,
flora/fauna
Challenger 7 Park
2301 W. NASA Parkway
League City
281-332-1903
Sylvan Beach Park
One Sylvan Beach Dr. (far eastern end of Fairmont Parkway)
LaPorte
281-470-1381
fishing, park, playground, skateboard park, pavilion, gorgeous views of
Galveston Bay
MISCELLANEOUS FUN Bolivar Peninsula/Crystal Beach recreational area
family friendly beach vacation destination; great for day trips, weekend
getaways, or family vacations; 30 minutes from Galveston
www.crystalbeach.com
Maas Nursery
5511 Todville Road
Seabrook
281-474-2488
amazing nursery and garden center, garden decor/accessories, wildlife
display
www.maasnursery.com
Miller Outdoor Theatre
100 Concert Drive (in Hermann Park across from Museum of Natural Science)
Houston
281-373-3386
free and fun!
www.milleroutdoortheater.com
Gulf Greyhound Park
I-45 South, exit 15
LaMarque
409-986-9500
dog racing
www.gulfgreyhound.com
Sam Houston Race Park
7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W.
Houston
281-807-8700
horse racing
www.samhoustonracepark.com
Houston Raceway Park
2525 FM 565
Baytown
281-383-2666
drag racing
www.houstonraceway.com
Haak Winery
6310 Ave. T
Santa Fe, TEXAS
409-925-1401
wine tasting and many other special events
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WATER FUN
Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool
600 Little Cedar Bayou Dr.
LaPorte
281-470-1966
Galveston beaches-Stewart Beach, East Beach, West Beach
Galveston Island Seawall located along Seawall Blvd. (just head toward the
Gulf of Mexico-you can't miss it!) Beaches, shopping, restaurants,
bicycling, rollerblading, and more! Drive it first, then find a spot to
park and have fun!
Schlitterbahn-Galveston
2026 Lockheed Dr.
Galveston Island
409-770-WAVE
www.schlitterbahn.com/gal
Splashtown
21300 I-45 North
Houston
281-355-3300 ext. 0
www.sixflags.com/parks/splashtown
Crystal Beach/Bolivar Peninsula recreational area great beaches in this
family-oriented vacation community; more laid-back than Galveston beaches
www.crystalbeach.com
UNIQUE
SHOPPING
Galveston Strand
located on Galveston Island near cruise terminal boutiques, gift shops,
antiques, moderately priced to upscale shopping, restaurants, live
entertainment, hotels
www.thestrand.com
LaPorte Main Street
located on Main Street (extension of Spencer Hwy.) in LaPorte antiques,
restaurant, tea room; don't miss Roelof's Antiques, on the left past the
Broadway St. light
Old Seabrook shopping district
nestled between 2nd St. and Hwy. 146 near the Kemah bridge boutiques,
antiques, gift shops, restaurants, B&B's
Kemah Boardwalk
just off Hwy. 146 near the Kemah bridge
www.kemahboardwalk.com
Historic League City
located on FM 518, between I-45 and South Shore Harbor development
antiques, gifts, tea room, picturesque parks, and more
Old Town Spring (north side of Houston)
281-353-9510
800-OLD-TOWN
shopping, galleries, restaurants, B&B's; great weekend getaway!
www.oldtownspringtx.com
Galleria Mall
5085 Westheimer Road
Houston
713-622-0663
Stunning architecture, impressive shopping, skating rink; nearby shopping
and restaurants are also outstanding.
GOLF COURSES
Battleground @ Deer Park Golf Course
1600 Georgia
Deer Park
281-478-4653
website
Bay Forest Golf Course
201 Bay Forest Dr.
LaPorte
281-488-4653
www.laportetx.gov/Bay_Forest/golf.htm
Bay Oaks Counry Club
14545 Bay Oaks Blvd.
Houston/Clear Lake
281-488-7888
www.bayoakscountryclub.com
Baywood Country Club
5500 Genoa-Red Bluff Rd.
Pasadena
281-487-0050
www.baywoodcc.com
Clear Creek Golf Course
3902 Fellows Rd.
Houston
713-738-8000
www.clearcreekgolfclub.com
Clear Lake Golf Course
1202 Reseda Dr.
Houston/Clear Lake
281-488-0250
www.golfersweb.com/golfhous/clearlak.htm
Country Place Golf Club
3123 Flower Field Lane
Pearland
713-436-1533
www.countryplacegolfclub.com
Friendswood Country Club
3 Country Club Drive
Friendswood
281-482-4653
Golfcrest Country Club
2509 Country Club Drive
Pearland
281-485-4550
www.golfcrestcountryclub.com
Magnolia Creek Golf Links
1501 W. Bay Area Blvd.
League City
281-557-0555
www.magnoliacreekgolf.com
Pasadena Municipal Golf Course
1000 Duffer Lane
Pasadena
281-481-0834
www.golfersweb.com/golfhous/pasadena.htm
San Jacinto College Golf Course
8060 Spencer Hwy.
Pasadena
281-476-1880
www.sjcd.edu/press_releases_7013.html0
South Shore Harbour Country Club
4300 South Shore Blvd.
League City
281-334-0525
http://www.sshcc.com
Southwyck Golf Club
2901 Clubhouse Dr.
Pearland
713-436-9999
www.golfersweb.com/golfhous/southwyc.htm
Timber Creek Golf Club and Restaurant
4554 FM 2351
Friendswood
281-993-1140
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MUSEUMS
Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake
2000 Nasa Parkway
Houston/Clear Lake
281-335-7777
www.taaccl.org
Bay Area Museum
5000 NASA Parkway
Seabrook
281-326-5950
Lone Star Flight Museum
2002 Terminal Dr.
Galveston
409-740-7722
www.lsfm.org
Moody Gardens
One Hope Blvd.
Galveston
800-582-4673
aquarium, rainforest display, man-made beach, IMAX theatre, hotel
www.moodygardens.com
Railroad Museum
123 25th Street
Galveston
409-765-5700
www.galvestonrrmuseum.com
Texas Seaport Museum/ELISSA
Pier 21
Galveston Island (near cruise terminal)
409-763-1877
www.tsm-elissa.org
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Pier 20
Galveston Island (near cruise terminal)
409-766-STAR
www.oceanstaroec.com
Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway
Galveston Island
409-762-7668
www.moodymansion.org
Ashton Villa
2328 Broadway
Galveston Island
409-762-3933
Bishop's Palace
1402 Broadway
Galveston Island
409-762-2475
Galveston Historic Homes (various)
located on Galveston Island
www.galveston.com/historichomes
www.galvestonhistory.org
Houston Museum of Natural Science
1 Hermann Circle (near Hermann Park, Houston Zoo and Miller Outdoor
Theatre)
Houston
713-639-4629
also includes the Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center,
George Observatory, and Wortham IMAX
www.hmns.org
Houston Zoo
1513 N. MacGregor
Houston
713-533-6500
www.houstonzoo.org
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive
Houston
713-681-8433
www.houstonarboretum.org
Museum of Fine Arts
1001 Bissonet
Houston
713-639-7300
www.mfah.org
Contemporary Arts Museum
5216 Montrose
Houston
713-284-8250
www.camh.org
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz
Houston
713-522-1138
www.cmhouston.org
ANNUAL EVENTS
Mardi Gras! Galveston (February)
www.mardigrasgalveston.com
Azalea Trail (February/March)
713-523-2483
incredible home and garden tour
www.riveroaksgardenclub.org/AzaleaTrail.cfm
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (February/March)
simply the biggest & best rodeo around!
www.rodeohouston.com
Sylvan Beach Festival and Crawfish Jam (April)
midway, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, crawfish boil, fun!
www.laportechamber.org/Sylvan_Beach.html
Seabrook Music Festival and Crawfish Boil (April)
281-334-8350, 281-604-3465
great music, midway, food, and fun!
www.seabrookassociation.net
San Jacinto Day and Battle Re-enactment (April)
held at San Jacinto Battlegrounds State Park living history displays,
battle and other period re-enactments, food, fun!
website
Pasadena Strawberry Festival (May)
midway, live entertainment, arts & crafts, chili cook-off, food, fun!
www.strawberryfest.org
Galveston Historic Homes Tour (every May)
One ticket gains entry to several historic Galveston homes
www.galvestonhistory.org
Oleander Festival (every May)
Moody Gardens on Galveston Island
www.oleander.org
Texas Crab Festival - Mother's Day weekend
Crystal Beach, Texas
Food, fun, & entertainment
Fourth of July Celebration-League City
League Park Free hot dogs, drinks, popcorn, and cotton candy; arts and
crafts, entertainment
Fourth of July Celebration-Baytown
Bicentennial Park food, crafts, entertainment, parade, military displays,
fireworks
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular over Clear Lake
281-488-7676
Ballunar Festival (last weekend in August)
magnificent hot air ballon display, carnival, arts & crafts, food, fun
www.ballunarfestival.com
Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo (September/October)
smaller version of the Houston rodeo, but just as much fun!
www.pasadenarodeo.com
LaPorte Fall Back Festival (September)
celebrating the time when LaPorte was the Coney Island of the South
www.fallbackfestival.com
Wings Over Houston Airshow (October)
outstanding airshow with modern displays & WW2 re-enactment of Pearl
Harbor, food, fun
www.wingsoverhouston.com
International Quilt Festival (end of October/November)
This enormous quilt show will interest quilters and non-quilters alike!
Quilt displays are museum quality.
www.quilts.com
Renaissance Festival (8 weekends, October - November)
Renaissance inspired live entertainment, diplays, demonstrations, food,
shopping, loads of fun!
www.texrenfest.com
Dickens on the Strand (1st weekend in December)
Galveston Island Strand District Victorian inspired live entertainment,
parade, special events, shopping, food, fun!
www.dickensonthestrand.org
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