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The largest city in Texas, Houston offers a sizable range of diversions. Its festivals, theme parks, restaurants, and museums draw international crowds. It has a celebrated history of Louisiana influences. Houston is home to NASA's Mission Control, it's earned the nickname "Space City." From pro sports to world-class art, Houston has it all.
Things to see/do in Houston:
- Houston Museum of Natural Science (w/ IMAX)
- NASA Johnson Space Center
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Wortham Center
- Herman Park
- Memorial Park
- Bayou Place (downtown)
- infamous Enron Building/Logo
- Reliant Astrodome
- Reliant Stadium
- the Astros at Minute Maid Park (formerly Astros Field & Enron Field)
- Houston Rockets (formerly at Compaq Center)
- Galleria Mall
- Kemah waterfront
- San Jacinto Monument
- Battleground State Historical Park
- great restaurants,
- and much, much more... |  | | XLR8 ride at Astroworld (Six Flags) in Houston |
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| Nikki, Hanny, Natalie, & Chandra |
| | Restaurant Scene - Houston is LOADED with great restaurants! |
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| | YEEHAWW!!! - Its Rodeo Time in Houston!! <MARQUEE><font size=+2 color=brown><b>YEEHAWW!!!</b> - Its Rodeo Time in Houston!!</font></MARQUEE>
<font size=+1.5 color=green>The <b>2004 Houston Livestock
Show & Rodeo</b> is almost here!!
Its March 2-21 at Reliant Park.</font>
<font size=+2 color=red>www.hlsr.com</font>
<font color=blue>If you make it there, <b>LOOK FOR ME</b> volunteering for four shifts at the <b>NASA Exhibit</b> at the Rodeo:
- Wednesday, March 10, 3-11pm
- Saturday, March 13, 3-11pm
- Monday, March 15, 3-11pm
- Saturday, March 20, 3-11pm</font>
<u><b>Performance Schedule (next 7 days):</b></u>
Tue, March 2 - John Mayer
Wed, March 3 - George Strait
Thur, March 4 - Wynonna
Fri, March 5 - Black Heritage Day - Bow Wow & the You Got Served Tour featuring Omarion, Marques Houston & the You Got Served Dancers
Sat, March 6 - Martina McBride
Sun, March 7 - Reba McEntire
Mon, March 8 - Enrique Iglesias
<i>full schedule at:</i> www.hlsr.com/stars/index.aspx
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Contact me if you come to Houston...
<font color=blue>I would love to show more VT members around Houston, Texas, or simply provide you with some tips so -
<MARQUEE><font size=+1.5 color=red><b>if you are planning a trip or are already here, contact me about things to do in Houston - and I would be thrilled to show you around.</b></font></MARQUEE>
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<b><font color=gold>UNDER CONSTRUCTION</font></b>
I am currently reconstructing my Houston pages and splitting them.
Be sure to take a look at my <b>Clear Lake</b> page - Southeast Houston: Clear Lake, NASA, & Kemah
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| Pros: | "so much to do, a magnificent urban selection" | | Cons: | "ok, its REALLY hot in July and August - so hit the water!" | | In A Nutshell: | "not well known as a tourist destination - too bad for those who never come" |
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kenHuocj Fri Jun 10, 2005 18:49 UTC
HAppy Birthday, tgif - have a ball celbrating the extra year;-))) | ferdnbean Fri Jun 10, 2005 04:13 UTC
Happy Birthday John. May you be blessed with many more happy birthdays and travels throughout your life. Wayne | XenoHumph Thu Jun 17, 2004 21:51 UTC
What are the rallyes for America?? Great page! | Ann75 Tue Jun 15, 2004 16:54 UTC
Great page about Houston with lots of helpful tips and great pictures. I have never been in Houston, but maybe some day I will! Happy Travels! |
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