Thursday 31 January 2013

Amusement Parks and Attractions in Houston

By Steve Bullet


There such a lot of things to do in Houston you're certain to have non stop fun. This list is simply a little sampling to get you moving on all the great adventures available in Houston.

Splashtown Waterpark

The Splashtown is open from May to September annually. Splash Town is a great spot to visit if you like water and fun. There are so very many kinds of water slides 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 journey, try the Tornado and the Thunder Run. Unadventurous folks can rent a cabana for the day and pretend they're at a complicated resort while the kids splash away on the other side of the park.

Sarofim Hall

If you're looking for top notch stage entertainment in Houston, then you have to see what's playing at Sarofim Hall. It has the ambiance of classic European and Broadway theaters sparing nothing apart from including all the class and beauty. The 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 emulate the night sky surprising you with a shooting star each five minutes. This wonderful facility includes an orchestra and a mezzanine with higher studio seating. Some of the top shows in the country can be experienced in this glorious venue.

The Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo could make even Doctor Doolittle the happiest pet lover on earth. Just one of the tours includes a 1 hour tour of The African Forest and behind the scenes visits with giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, and chimps. You will enjoy the Kipp Aquarium, the dinosaurs, elephants, the birds exhibit and the exhibit for mammals. There are even amphibians, reptiles and "Natural Encounters" for the brave ones among us. Take a marvelous tour or appear and vanish as you wish on your own schedule. You're assured a wild time.

Houston's Museum District

The city of Houston does not just have a few museums; it's got a entire museum district. This is really one of the hot spots in Houston. There aren't any less than 16 Museums and Art Galleries in this one area alone. If you love culture, this is 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 will find the Holocaust Museum, the Houston Zoo and the Contemprary Arts museum. There's even a center for Photography and the Museum of Natural Science. It's going to be your decision to take a pick of the Art galleries as well. With such a lot of things to do in Houston, you'll be wanting to stay forever!




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