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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Amusement Parks and Attractions in Houston

By Steve Bullet


There such a lot of things to do in Houston you're certain to have non-stop fun. The following list is just a small sampling to get you going on all of the great journeys available in this Gulf Coast city.

Splashtown Waterpark

The Splashtown is open from May to Sep each year. Splash City is a great place to visit if you like water and fun. There are so very many sorts of water rides available. There's the Stingray Racer, the longest and biggest 6-lane Octopus Racer in Texas. The RipQurl permits you to in a tunnel where you travel up to 26 feet per second before traveling around steep, racing turns. For more high speed adventure, try the Thunder Run and the Tornado. Unadventurous moms and dads can hire a cabana for the day and pretend they're at a fancy resort while the youngsters splash away on the other side of the park.

Sarofim Hall

If you're looking for first-class stage entertainment in Houston, then you have to see what's playing at Sarofim Hall. It has the ambiance of classic European and Broadway theaters sparing nothing apart from including all the style and beauty. The theater walls are a rich midnight blue with has gold leaf columns and detailed latticework and features the Joe and Lee Jamail Celestial Dome Ceiling. It shines with over 2,000 stars that emulate the night sky surprising you with a shooting star each 5 minutes. This wonderful facility includes an orchestra and a mezzanine with upper gallery seating. Some of the top shows in the country can be experienced in this glorious venue.

The Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo could make even Doctor Doolittle the most happy animal lover on earth. Just one of the tours encompasses a 1 hour tour of The African Forest and in the background visits with cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, and chimps. You'll enjoy the Kipp Aquarium, the dinosaurs, elephants, the birds exhibit and the exhibit for mammals. There are even amphibians, reptiles and "Natural Encounters" for the brave ones among us. Take a fabulous tour or appear and disappear as you wish on your own agenda. You are warranted a wild time.

Houston's Museum District

Houston does not just have a few museums; it has a entire museum district. This is actually one of the hot spots in Houston. There aren't any less than 16 Museums and Art Galleries in this one area alone. If you like culture, this is among the best things to do in Houston. Visit the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum or the special Children's Museum. Included in this area, you'll find the Contemporary Arts museum, the Holocaust Museum and the Houston Zoo. There's even a center for Photography and the Museum of Natural Science. It will be up to you to take a pick of the Art galleries as well. With such a lot of things to do in Houston, you'll be wanting to stay forever!




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