| San Jacinto Monument The column is erected in memorial to the soldiers who fought for Texas Independence. The 540 ft monument stands in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest monument column in the world. The memorial site includes a theater, museum, and with an elevator to the top of the 540 ft monument for an unsurpassed view of the area. For more information call: (281) 479-2421 Battleship Texas The Battleship Texas is the last and oldest Battleship afloat that served in both WWI and WWII. It is permanently anchored at the San Jacinto State Park. San Jacinto Mall San Jacinto Mall is located on I-10 at Garth Road, just minutes east of downtown Houston. This 1.4 million square foot mall has anchors such as Foleys, JC Penney, Marshalls, Mervyns, Palais Royal, and Sears. It also contains over 120 specialty retailers and food court merchants with the new Premiere Cinemas 11. Schlitterbahn @ Galveston Island Uphill water coasters, tube chutes, water slides, kiddie playgrounds, surf wave, whitewater rapids, wave pool, hot tub and state-of-the-art Transportainment river systems make Schlitterbahn Galveston the ultimate family destination. For more information call: (409) 770-WAVE Space Center Houston Learn about the past, present and future of NASA's space program. View a behind the scenes look, at mission control and enjoy the hands-on exhibits and special presentations. For more information call: (281) 244-2100 Katy Mills With 1.3 million square feet Katy Mills is the largest shopping mall in the Southeast. With 200+ stores including Fifth Avenue, Banana Republic, Neiman Marcus, and many others. Katy Mills is located approximately 25 miles west of downtown Houston at the intersections of West I-10 and Pin Oak Road. The Galleria With over 300 upscale retailers and an indoor ice skating rink, it's Houston's most popular shopping attraction. Kemah Boardwalk The Kemah Boardwalk is a waterfront dining experience as well as a fun packed weekend destination. Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, The Kemah Boardwalk is the perfect family get-a-way.. Outdoor game booths, a roller coaster, a ferris wheel, a merry-go-round, dozens of restaurants, and a 50,000 gallon aquarium make the Kemah Boardwalk a sight to remember. For more information call: (877) AT-KEMAH The Children's Museum of Houston Ranked as one of the country's top children's museum. It features 14 galleries of hands on, minds-turned on exhibits to educate and fascinate. Closed Mondays. For more information call: (713) 522-1138 Moody Gardens These gardens are the mere backdrop to what could be called the great pyramids. The world's oceans are explored form inside the Aquarium at Moody Gardens, a 12-story pyramid with several marine habitats, including the ever popular Penguin Exhibit. Mother Nature and science are the focus of the Rainforest and Discovery Pyramids, while more thrills await at the popular Ridefilm Theater and the IMAX Theater. Located in Galveston. For more information call: (800) 582-4673 Houston Zoo The zoo is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals representing more than 800 species and is the eighth most visited zoo in the U.S. The zoo's Wildlife Carousel, with 64 hand-carved animals depicts the world's endangered species. For more information call: (713) 533-6500 Downtown Aquarium Downtown Aquarium mixes family fun, fine dining, spectacular creatures, and gorgeous views of Houston. The 500,000 gallon underwater adventure includes a Ferris Wheel, an aquatic carousel and Shark Voyage, a passenger train that tunnels through a fish tank. Drink and dine at the Aquarium Restaurant the Dive Lounge. For more information call: (713) 233-FISH |
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