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Page 1: 2013-2014 Galveston & Houston Fearn's Traveler Info Guide

VISITOR SERVICES WATER SPORTS ATTRACTIONSSIGHTSEEING LODGING DINING HELPFUL NUMBERS

www.visitortips.com/tig/houston

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Train Rides Most Saturdays 11am-2pm Galveston Railroad Museum2602 Santa Fe Place - Galveston, Texas

Museum’s newly restoredDepot and Courtyard now

available for yourwedding or party!

RebuildingExhibits Throughout

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Train rides onour GE 80 Tonner

locomotiveor a real caboose

For Information: (409) 765-5700www.galvestonrrmuseum.com

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400 College Blvd, Clute, TX 77531(979) 265-7661

Brazosport Center for the Arts & Sciences

249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, TX 77566(979) 297-1570

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POINTS OF INTERESTMoody GardensWithin Galveston Island’s three glistening glass pyramids lies an IMAX 3-D Theater, Special FX-4D Theater, and a RideFilm Theater. Wildlife displays throughout the Rainforest, Aquarium and Discovery Pyramids. Outdoor fun includes a paddle boat ride on the bay and a man-made beach. Located at One Hope Boulevard on Galveston Island. Admission. (800) 582-4673 moodygardens.org

Kemah BoardwalkLocated between Houston and Galveston, this 35-acre attraction overlooks Galveston Bay with diningoptions, shopping, games and train rides. Alsofeatured is the popular Boardwalk Bullet roller coaster, and the Inverter, an upside-down thrill ride. Located in Kemah off Hwy. 146 & 6th Street, turn left atBradford Ave. (877) AT-KEMAHkemahboardwalk.com

Downtown AquariumPart restaurant, part exhibit, the aquarium features tanks fi lled with stingrays, sharks, and other exotic marine life. Themed habitats include the Louisiana Swamp exhibit fi lled with dwarf gators, crawfi sh and snapping turtles, as well as the White Tigers of the Maharaja’s Temple exhibit. Located in downtown Houston at 410 Bagby Street at Memorial Drive.Admission. (713) 223-FISHdowntownaquarium.com

Traders VillageOpen every Saturday and Sunday year-round, this 60-acre marketplace hosts an average of 800 merchants and 1 million bargain-seekers each year. Vendors sell everything from jewelry and antiques to sports memorabilia and records. Admission is free, parking is $3/car. (281) 890-5500tradersvillage.com

Houston ZooWalk on the wild side with 4,500 animal residents. The 55-acre zoo fosters an appreciation for theecosystems of the natural world. Nearby, Hermann Park Pavilion invites visitors to tour the park on a miniature train, or enjoy a paddle boat on the duck pond. Located in Hermann Park at 6200 Hermann Park Drive. Admission. (713) 533-6500houstonzoo.org

Schlitterbahn GalvestonIsland WaterparkVoted the No. 1 indoor waterpark in the world,Schlitterbahn is open year-round. The action-packed park features 32 aquatic adventures for summer and 12 attractions during the heated indoor season.Located in Galveston at 2026 Lockheed Street.Admission. Call for seasonal operating hours.(409) 770-WAVE (9283) schlitterbahn.com.

San Jacinto BattlegroundHistorical ComplexThe battleground marks the spot where Texas won its independence from Mexico. The park houses the towering San Jacinto Monument and Museum, with a 489-foot elevator ride to the top for a panoramic view. Located at One Monument Circle in La Porte, off Hwy. 225. (281) 479-2421sanjacinto-museum.org

The Children’s Museumof HoustonRanked as one of the country’s top children’smuseums. It features galleries of hands-on, minds-turned-on exhibits to educate and fascinate. Located at 1500 Binz in the Museum District. Admission. (713) 522-1138 cmhouston.org

The Grand 1894 Opera HouseLocated on historic Postoffi ce Street, the Opera House is one of many historical gems on Galveston Island. Widely renowned and magnifi cently restored the theater has won awards for its excellence and has featured a long list of legendary performers.Admission. Located in Galveston at 2020 Post-offi ce Street. For performance information call(800) 821-1894 or visit thegrand.com.

Space Center HoustonThe Offi cial Visitor’s Center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center lets you look behind the scenes of NASA. Guests can experience IMAX fi lms, look at a mock spacecraft, enjoy hands-on activities and get a behind the scenes Level 9 tour. Also, explore new exhibits throughout the year. 1601 NASA Road 1 in Bay Area Houston. Admission. (281) 244-2100spacecenter.org

Lone Star Flight MuseumThe museum houses a large collection of restored aircraft, historical photos and documentation in an impressive aircraft hanger. Experience historic fl ights aboard the B-17, B-25, AT-6 and Stearman. Located at 2002 Terminal Drive at Galveston InternationalAirport (adjacent to Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn). Admission. (888) 359-5736 lsfm.org

Sea Center TexasSea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fi sh hatcheryand nature center operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The center offers avariety of educational programs that promote the wise use and conservation of Texas marine resources.Located in Lake Jackson at 300 Medical Drive.(979) 292-0100www.tpwd.state.tx.us/seacenter

GalleriaWith 375-plus stores and a grand ice rink, fl anked by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Macy’s, shopaholics can rejoice. Akin to New York’s Fifth Avenue or Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills – with shops like Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Chanel, Gucci, and Ferragamo – the mall also has hip designerboutiques like Tory Burch and Betsey Johnson, plus J. Crew, Charming Charlie’s and Aveda. Located off the 610 West Loop at Westheimer and Post Oak. galleriahouston.com

Funeral MuseumThe nearly 20-year old museum displays the nation’s largest funeral service memorabilia and artifacts. Look inside a 1920’s hearse made of six types of wood and see a dozen brightly colored “fantasy coffi ns” and an array of cultural artifacts. Located in north Houstonat 415 Barren Springs Drive. Admission. Call(281) 876-3063 or visit NMFH.org.

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HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSAll Emergencies 911George Bush Intercontinental Airport 281-230-3000Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau 713-227-3100Weather Service - Houston 281-337-5074Galveston Airport - Scholes Field 409-741-4603Galveston Convention & Visitors Bureau 888-GAL-ISLEWeather Service - Galveston 409-740-7272Texas Tourist Hotline 800-888-8TEX

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Brazosport Convention& Visitors Council300 Abner Jackson ParkwayLake Jackson(888) 477-2505 or (979) 285-2501escapedown288.com

The Center for theArts & Sciences400 College Boulevard, Clute(877) 265-7661 or (979) 265-7661escapedown288.combcfas.org

Galveston Convention& Visitors BureauGalveston(888) 425-4753 or (409) 797-5145galveston.com

Galveston HistoricalFoundation502 20th Street, Galveston(409) 765-7834galvestonhistory.org

Galveston Island Duck Tours25th Street & Seawall BoulevardGalveston(409) 621-4771galvestonducks.com

Galveston Railroad Museum123 25th Street, Galveston(409) 765-5700galvestonrrmuseum.com

Ghost Tours Texas2328 Broadway Street, Galveston(888) 770-9333 or (832) 224-8687ghosttourstexas.com

The Gumbo Diner3602 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston(409) 762-3232thegumbodiner.com

Houston City ToursTour Departure Point:901 Bagby Street, Houston(832) 388-8434houstoncitytours.us

K1 Speed14900 Northwest Freeway, Houston(281) 674-8012k1speed.com/houston

Lake JacksonHistorical Association249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson(979) 297-1570escapedown288.com

Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar2107 Post Offi ce Street, Galveston(409) 74GUMBO (744-8626)littledaddysgumbobar.com

Mario’s SeawallItalian Restaurant628 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston(409) 763-1693mariosseawall.com

Moody GardensOne Hope Boulevard, Galveston(800) 582-4673 or (409) 744-4673moodygardens.org

Nonno Tony’s2100 Harborside Drive, Galveston(409) 621-5100nonnotonys.com

Papa’s Gourmet Pizza & Subs4400 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston(409) 766-PAPA (7272)freehotpizza.com

Putt-Putt Fun House806 East Nasa Parkway, Webster(281) 333-0579puttputtfunhouse.com

Saltwater Grill2017 Post Offi ce Street, Galveston(409) 762-FISH (3474)saltwatergrill.com

Schlitterbahn GalvestonIsland Waterpark2026 Lockheed, Galveston(409) 770-9283schlitterbahn.com

Sea Center Texas300 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson(979) 292-0100escapedown288.comwww.tpwd.state.tx.us/seacenter

Sky Bar Steak & Sushi2105 Post Offi ce Street, Galveston(409) 621-4SKY (759)skybargalveston.com

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Gumbo • Burgers • SaladsGreat Beer Selection

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