Dalila’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
While the actual aquarium isn’t huge, there are plenty of fish and other aquatic creatures to see. But perhaps the best (and most unexpected) part of the exhibits are the white tigers. And dine around a 50,000 gallon aquarium.
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Aquarium du centre-ville
410 Bagby StWhile the actual aquarium isn’t huge, there are plenty of fish and other aquatic creatures to see. But perhaps the best (and most unexpected) part of the exhibits are the white tigers. And dine around a 50,000 gallon aquarium.
The Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world. Essentially a small city encompassing a world of ecosystems and experiences, the Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts. We have over 6000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! In addition, we have over 1.84 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well being of our residents and guests.
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Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world. Essentially a small city encompassing a world of ecosystems and experiences, the Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts. We have over 6000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! In addition, we have over 1.84 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well being of our residents and guests.
The nonprofit space museum Space Center Houston is the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, which is home to Mission Control and astronaut training. At Space Center Houston, visitors can experience space — from its compelling future to its exciting present and dramatic past.
The NASA visitor centers offer a unique blend of education and entertainment as you explore America's human space flight.
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Centre spatial Johnson
2101 E NASA PkwyThe nonprofit space museum Space Center Houston is the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, which is home to Mission Control and astronaut training. At Space Center Houston, visitors can experience space — from its compelling future to its exciting present and dramatic past.
The NASA visitor centers offer a unique blend of education and entertainment as you explore America's human space flight.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of the most heavily attended museums in the U.S., features the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, permanent exhibit halls and traveling exhibitions.
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Le Musée des sciences naturelles de Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of the most heavily attended museums in the U.S., features the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, permanent exhibit halls and traveling exhibitions.
Discovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds, as well as workers, residents, and visitors alike.
Much to See and Do
Tree-shaded walks lead to a tranquil pond while grassy slopes offer postcard views of downtown. Try out the new jogging trail that surrounds the park, or splash around The Model Boat Pond. Special dog fountains and runs are appropriately sized for large and small canines.
Dining at the Park
Visitors have a variety of dining experiences to choose from within the park: the informal elegance of The Grove restaurant and the fast-casual fare of The Lake House, with both menus comprised of award-winning Chef Robert del Grande’s creations. The Grove’s all-glass exterior overlooks a gathering of live oaks, offering visitors a peaceful, upscale ambience in the heart of the nation’s fourth largest city. The Lake House reels in visitors with its self-serve lakeside concept and convenient counter service.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StDiscovery Green, a 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages and backgrounds, as well as workers, residents, and visitors alike.
Much to See and Do
Tree-shaded walks lead to a tranquil pond while grassy slopes offer postcard views of downtown. Try out the new jogging trail that surrounds the park, or splash around The Model Boat Pond. Special dog fountains and runs are appropriately sized for large and small canines.
Dining at the Park
Visitors have a variety of dining experiences to choose from within the park: the informal elegance of The Grove restaurant and the fast-casual fare of The Lake House, with both menus comprised of award-winning Chef Robert del Grande’s creations. The Grove’s all-glass exterior overlooks a gathering of live oaks, offering visitors a peaceful, upscale ambience in the heart of the nation’s fourth largest city. The Lake House reels in visitors with its self-serve lakeside concept and convenient counter service.
Imperial Sugar Company is the oldest extant business in Texas. Started in 1843 in Sugar Land, a place named for the product the company processes, the company’s changing ownership marked its early history. The refinery, which had been in continual operation since the mid 1800s, housed a vast historical treasure trove of artifacts, documents, and photographs that traced the evolution of the site from its early days as a working plantation into its more modern era as a company town.
Sugar Land Heritage Foundation
198 Kempner StImperial Sugar Company is the oldest extant business in Texas. Started in 1843 in Sugar Land, a place named for the product the company processes, the company’s changing ownership marked its early history. The refinery, which had been in continual operation since the mid 1800s, housed a vast historical treasure trove of artifacts, documents, and photographs that traced the evolution of the site from its early days as a working plantation into its more modern era as a company town.
Minute Maid Park, a vibrant part of burgeoning downtown Houston, provides a picturesque setting in which your family, friends, or clients can enjoy a unique and memorable experience learning about the ballpark and the Houston Astros.
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Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StMinute Maid Park, a vibrant part of burgeoning downtown Houston, provides a picturesque setting in which your family, friends, or clients can enjoy a unique and memorable experience learning about the ballpark and the Houston Astros.
Neighborhoods
River Oaks is one of Houston's luxurious neighborhoods with plenty of boutique shopping, restaurants and art galleries and the historic River Oaks Theatre. You will find a vibrant nightlife and a wealth of history throughout the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston.
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River Oaks
River Oaks is one of Houston's luxurious neighborhoods with plenty of boutique shopping, restaurants and art galleries and the historic River Oaks Theatre. You will find a vibrant nightlife and a wealth of history throughout the River Oaks neighborhood of Houston.
Northwest of Downtown sits a section of historic neighborhoods that date back to the late 1800s. Residents once flocked to the area to escape the big city, but today it’s home to diverse Houstonians that are drawn to its rich and character-filled architecture, mom and pop-type shops and funky restaurants. Find something you never knew you wanted at one of 19th Street’s quaint boutiques. Thrift stores, antique havens, and cafes prove to be popular at the Heights-strip. Stop by for the “First Saturday Arts Market” on the first Saturday of each month for live music, crafts, plants and artwork.
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Houston Heights
Northwest of Downtown sits a section of historic neighborhoods that date back to the late 1800s. Residents once flocked to the area to escape the big city, but today it’s home to diverse Houstonians that are drawn to its rich and character-filled architecture, mom and pop-type shops and funky restaurants. Find something you never knew you wanted at one of 19th Street’s quaint boutiques. Thrift stores, antique havens, and cafes prove to be popular at the Heights-strip. Stop by for the “First Saturday Arts Market” on the first Saturday of each month for live music, crafts, plants and artwork.
Once home to Houston's Chinatown, East Downtown, or EaDo, offers a diverse mix of ethnic grocery marts and restaurants, bars and nightclubs and art galleries. Located within walking distance of the George R. Brown Convention Center and the heart of Downtown Houston, this vibrant neighborhood continues to grow and attract new residents and business tenants. The new Dynamo soccer stadium anchors additional parks, restaurants and nightlife and a new MetroRail Green Line gives you convenient access to Houston's Downtown and Midtown neighborhoods.
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East Downtown
Once home to Houston's Chinatown, East Downtown, or EaDo, offers a diverse mix of ethnic grocery marts and restaurants, bars and nightclubs and art galleries. Located within walking distance of the George R. Brown Convention Center and the heart of Downtown Houston, this vibrant neighborhood continues to grow and attract new residents and business tenants. The new Dynamo soccer stadium anchors additional parks, restaurants and nightlife and a new MetroRail Green Line gives you convenient access to Houston's Downtown and Midtown neighborhoods.
Sugar Land Town Square offers uptown amenities in an urban-style setting. Featuring an inviting array of dynamic shopping and dining destinations, a world-class hotel and conference center, prime office space, luxury condos and exciting community events, Sugar Land Town Square is the premier backdrop for vibrant living, playing and exploring.
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Sugar Land Town Square
Sugar Land Town Square offers uptown amenities in an urban-style setting. Featuring an inviting array of dynamic shopping and dining destinations, a world-class hotel and conference center, prime office space, luxury condos and exciting community events, Sugar Land Town Square is the premier backdrop for vibrant living, playing and exploring.