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Friday, February 1, 2013

Amusement Parks and Attractions in Houston

By Steve Bullet


There so many things to do in Houston you're certain to have non-stop fun. The following list is merely a tiny sampling to get you moving on all the great adventures available in Houston.

Splashtown Waterpark

The Splashtown Waterpark is open from May to Sep each year. Splash City is a great spot to visit if you adore water and fun. There are so very many types of water rides available. There's the Stingray Racer, the longest and largest 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 are at a fancy resort while the youngsters splash away on the opposite side of the park.

Sarofim Hall

If you're looking for first-class stage entertainment in Houston, then you must see what's playing at Sarofim Hall. It has the ambiance of classic European and Broadway theaters sparing nothing apart from including all the elegance 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 more than 2,000 stars that copy the night sky surprising you with a shooting star each five minutes. This fantastic facility includes an orchestra and a mezzanine with higher gallery seating. Some of the top shows in the country can be experienced in this wonderful venue.

The Houston Zoo

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

Houston's Museum District

Houston doesn't just have a few museums; it has a full museum district. This is actually one of the hot spots in Houston. There are no less than 16 Museums and Art Galleries in this one area alone. If you love culture, this is probably one of 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's going to be up to you to take a pick of the Art galleries as well. With so many things to do in Houston, you'll want to stay forever!




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