5 Things To Do While You Are In Houston

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Houston, Texas is the 4th largest city in the nation.  Festivals and special events are scheduled regularly, but year-round attractions are also available to residents and tourists alike.  The NASA Space Center, modern architecture, parks, shopping, and restaurants abound in this city.  Of these, five things to do in Houston are:

1. Space Center Houston, view the life of an astronaut on the 5-story-high screen in the Space Center Theater, feel the life of an astronaut in the Living in Space module simulator, and learn about the life of an astronaut as you embark on a tram tour through working areas of Johnson Space Center.

2.The Houston Museum of Natural Science houses a planetarium, an IMAX ® theater, and a butterfly center, as well as many other permanent and special exhibits.

3. Check Out a Game: Depending on the time of year they visit Houston, sports fans can make arrangements to see the Houston Astros baseball team at the Minute Maid Park, the Houston Rockets basketball team at the Toyota Center, or the Houston Texans football team at the Reliant Center.

4. Galveston Island allows vacationers to enjoy beaches, restaurants, and the tropical marine life and wildlife at Moody Gardens Aquariam Pyramid ®, Rainforest Pyramid ®, and Discovery Pyramid ®.

5. Fort Anahuac Park is situated approximately 45 miles from Houston and offers RV facilities, swimming, and camping.  Visitors may also reach Trinity Bay from the park.  In September the Gatorfest allows visitors to see alligators closer than ever before.