free map points of interest houston · 2011. 9. 14. · schlitterbahn galveston island waterpark...
TRANSCRIPT
HOUSTON & GALVESTON
POINTS OF INTEREST
NewMexico
OklahomaArkansas
Louisiana
Texas27
2020
49
10
35
10
45
35
10
35
35
10
40
4040
37
3084
DALLASFT. WORTH
AUSTIN
SANANTONIO HOUSTON
GALVESTON
Map Not to Scale
Moody GardensWithin Galveston Island’s three glistening glass pyramids lies an IMAX 3-D Theater, Special FX-4D Theater, and aRideFilm Theater. Wildlife displays throughout theRainforest, Aquarium and Discovery Pyramids. Out-door fun includes a paddle boat ride on the bay and a man-made beach. Located at One Hope Boulevard onGalveston Island. Admission. (800) 582-4673www.moodygardens.org
Kemah BoardwalkLocated between Houston and Galveston, this 35-acre attraction overlooks Galveston Bay with dining options, shopping, games and train rides. Also featured 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 at Bradford Ave.(877) AT-KEMAH www.kemahboardwalk.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 exhibitfi 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-FISHwww.downtownaquarium.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 selleverything from jewelry and antiques to sportsmemorabilia and records. Admission is free, parking is $3/car. (281) 890-5500 www.tradersvillage.com
Houston ZooWalk on the wild side with 4,500 animal residents. The 55-acre zoo fosters an appreciation for the ecosystems of the natural world. Nearby, Hermann Park Pavilioninvites 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) 533-6500 www.houstonzoo.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), or visit www.schlitterbahn.com.
San Jacinto BattlegroundHistorical ComplexThe battleground marks the spot where Texas won itsindependence 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) 479-2421 www.sanjacinto-museum.org
The Children’s Museumof HoustonRanked as one of the country’s top children’s museums.It features galleries of hands-on, minds-turned-onexhibits to educate and fascinate. Located at 1500 Binz in the Museum District. Admission. (713) 522-1138www.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 Postoffi ce Street. For performance information call(800) 821-1894 or visit www.thegrand.com.
Space Center HoustonThe Offi cial Visitor’s Center of NASA’s Johnson SpaceCenter lets you look behind the scenes of NASA. Guestscan experience IMAX fi lms, look at a mock spacecraft,enjoy hands-on activities and get a behind the scenesLevel 9 tour. Also, explore new exhibits throughout theyear. Located at 1601 NASA Road 1 in Bay Area Houston. Admission. (281) 244-2100 www.spacecenter.org
Lone Star Flight MuseumThe museum houses a large collection of restoredaircraft, 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 International Airport (adjacent to Moody Gardens & Schlitterbahn). Admission.(888) 359-5736 www.lsfm.org
Sea Center TexasSea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fi sh hatchery and nature center operated by the Texas Parks and Wild-life Department (TPWD). The center offers a variety 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 likeLouis Vuitton, Montblanc, Chanel, Gucci, and Ferragamo –the mall also has hip designer boutiques 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. www.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 andsee a dozen brightly colored “fantasy coffi ns” and an arrayof cultural artifacts. Located in north Houston at 415 Barren Springs Drive. Admission. Call (281) 876-3063 or visit www.NMFH.org.
Alvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Beaumont. . . . . . . . . . . . .86Clear Lake Area . . . . . . . . .25Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . 259Galveston . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Lake Jackson. . . . . . . . . . .50Orange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . 197
Beaumont. . . . . . . . . . . . .78Bryan/College Station. . . . 145Clear Lake Area . . . . . . . . .25Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . 219Freeport. . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Huntsville. . . . . . . . . . . . 119Orange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . 241Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
DISTANCE IN MILES BETWEEN HOUSTON AND.. .
DISTANCE IN MILES BETWEEN GALVESTON AND.. .
HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERSALL EMERGENCIES 911
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (281) 230-3000
Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau (713) 227-3100
Weather Service - Houston (281) 337-5074
Galveston Airport - Scholes Field (409) 741-4609
Galveston Convention & Visitors Bureau (888) GAL-ISLE
Weather Service - Galveston (409) 740-7272
Texas Tourist Hotline (800) 888-8TEX
FEARN’S 2011-2012 HOUSTON & GALVESTON TRAVELER INFO GUIDEPUBLISHER: Anne M. Fearn CORPORATE OFFICES: Certified Folder Display Service, Inc.,1120 Joshua Way, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 727-5100 FAX: (760) 727-1583 www.certifiedfolder.com
HOUSTON OFFICE: Certified Folder Display Service, Inc.,55 Lyerly Street, Suite 103, Houston, TX 77022 (713) 697-4050 FAX: (713) 697-0020
Neither Certifi ed Folder Display Service, Inc. or the Houston & Galveston Traveler Info Guide make any representation expressly or implied as to the performance of the advertisers herein, or the accuracy of the facts herein. Certifi ed Folder Display Service, Inc. and the Houston & Galveston Traveler Info Guide jointly and severally disclaim any responsibility for acts or omissions of these advertisers. Copyright 2011 by Certifi ed Folder Display Service, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this Travel Guide may be reproduced without permission of the publisher. HG9/11.
3G3G OFFSHORFFSHORE & B BAY F FISHING3G OFFSHORE & BAY FISHING#1 Sport Fishing Charter in Texas!
Texas King Fish • TunaRed Snapper • Ling • Grouper
Shark • Texas Red Fish • Trout • Flounder
979-204-3161 • 3gfishingcharters.com979-204-3161 • 3gfishingcharters.com979-204-3161 • 3gfishingcharters.com36
71
290
890
288
59
8
8
35
290
36
90
73
45
10
45
45
10
59
225
146
146
288
59
10287
10
6
90
90
90
146
GalvestonBay
TexasSpring
Katy
Lake Jackson
Wharton Alvin
Rosharon
League City
Texas City
Pearland
Jersey Village
PasadenaRosenberg
OrangeOrangeOrangePlantersville
PortArthurLiberty
Dickinson
Conroe
TomballTomballTomball
Humble
Clodine
StaffordSugarLand
Map Not to Scale
Beaumont
Clute
610
HOUSTON
GALVESTON
249
Dayton
CollegeStation
114
5
3
20
18
LOU IS IANA
A unique way to see Galveston Island!A unique way to see Galveston Island!Show this ad and receive...
$1.00 OFF adult tour priceCall for tour times & information
25th Street & Seawall Boulevard • 409-621-4771
www.VisitorTips.com/tig/houston
& GALVESTONHoustonTraveler Info Guide
VISITOR SERVICES SPORTS ATTRACTIONSSIGHTSEEING DINING HELPFUL NUMBERS
2011-2012 FREE MAP
Locations InsideACADEMY SPORTS
& OUTDOORS
1877 Sailing Vessel Elissain Galveston Bay
For more information call:
800-582-4673www.moodygardens.org
EXPERIENCE LIFE!
Explore the Newly EnhancedRainforest Pyramid®
AQUARIUM PYRAMID • RAINFOREST PYRAMID • 3D THEATER • 4D THEATER • DISCOVERY MUSEUM RIDEFILM THEATER • PALM BEACH • COLONEL PADDLEWHEELER • HOTEL • GOLF
7
1
8
18
5 4
11
17
20
14
6
S U P P O R T T H E S E A D V E R T I S E R S
3G Fishing Charters(979) 204-3161 or (979) 777-4867www.3gfi shingcharters.com
Academy Sports & Outdoors24 locations in the greater Houston& Galveston areas. See on mapfor location nearest you or visitwww.academy.com • (888) 922-2336
Airboat Tours507 E. Lutcher Drive, Orange(409) 883-0318 or (337) 263-6711www.louisianaairboatinc.com
Brazosport Convention& Visitors Council300 Abner Jackson Parkway,Lake Jackson(888) 477-2505 or (979) 285-2501www.escapedown288.com
The Center for theArts & Sciences400 College Boulevard, Clute(877) 265-7661 or (979) 265-7661www.escapedown288.comwww.bcfas.org
Galveston Convention& Visitors BureauGalveston(888) 425-4753 or (409) 797-5145www.galveston.comwww.galvestoncvb.com
Galveston HistoricalFoundation502 20th Street, Galveston(409) 765-7834www.galvestonhistory.org
Galveston Island Duck Tours25th Street & Seawall Boulevard,Galveston(409) 621-4771 or (409) 682-5268www.galvestonducks.com
Ghost Tours Texas603 Bradford Avenue, Kemah(888) 770-9333 or (832) 224-8686www.ghosttourstexas.com
Gumbo Bar2105 Postoffi ce Street, Galveston(409) 74GUMBO (48626)www.galvestonrestaurantgroup.com
Lake JacksonHistorical Association249 Cirlce Way, Lake Jackson(979) 297-1570www.escapedown288.com
Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar1615 West FM 646, League City(281) 52GUMBO (48626)www.galvestonrestaurantgroup.com
Mario’s SeawallItalian Restaurant628 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston(409) 763-1693www.galvestonrestaurantgroup.com
Moody GardensOne Hope Boulevard, Galveston(800) 582-4673 or (409) 744-4673www.moodygardens.com
Papa’s Gourmet Pizza & Subs4400 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston(409) 766-PAPA (7272)www.freehotpizza.com
Saltwater Grill2017 Postoffi ce Street, Galveston(409) 762-FISH (3474)www.galvestonrestaurantgroup.com
Schlitterbahn GalvestonIsland Waterpark2026 Lockheed, Galveston(409) 770-9283www.schlitterbahn.com
Sea Center Texas300 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson(979) 292-0100www.escapedown288.comwww.tpwd.state.tx.us/seacenter
Sky Bar Steak & Sushi2107 Postoffi ce Street, Galveston(409) 621-4SKY (759)www.galvestonrestaurantgroup.com
Texas Renaissance Festival21778 FM 1774, Plantersville(800) 458-3435 or (281) 356-2178www.texrenfest.com
1 6 11 16
17
18
19
20
12
13
14
15
7
8
9
10
2
3
4
5
Experience LIFE at beautiful Moody Gardens®! Explore tropical rainforests, journey to the oceans of the world at the Aquarium Pyramid®, explore new exhibits and enjoy larger-
toes in the sand at the newly enhanced Palm Beach. At the end of the day, just relax and truly make the most of it with an overnight stay at the fabulous Moody Garden Hotel.
AQUARIUM PYRA RAINFOREST PYRA THEA THEA COVERY MUSEUM RIDEFILM THEA PALM BEA COLONEL PADDLE O
SAVE UP TO $12.00*
to all Moody ardens attractions. Coupon valid for up to six people. Not valid with any other
OFFER EXPIRES AUGUST 30, 2012
For more information call:
800-582-4673www.moodygardens.org
Explore the Newly Enhanced Rainforest Pyramid®
Palm Beach with new lazy river & tower slides now open!
EXPERIENCE LIFE!
FARM TO MARKET 626W
EST CA
NAL
SIMS BAYOU
BRAYS BAYOU
WHITE OAK BAYOU
�
�
Ellington Field
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL
610
1010
45
45
45
10
610
610
610
90
BUS
90
59
90
90
59527
59
288
288
526
8
1093
865
865
35
3
225
290
45
6
3
146
249
146
146
GREENS BAYOU
SHELDONRESERVOIR
BUFFALO BAYOU
HALLS BAYOU
HUNTING BAYOU
ReliantStadium
MESA
DR.
LEY RD.
LEY RD.WEAVER
RD.
LIBERTY RD.MAIN ST.
LITTLE YORK RD.
WASHINGTON AVE.
43RD ST. E. CROSSTIMBERS
TIDWELL RD.
BING
LE RD.
HILLC
ROFT A
VE.
POST O
AK RD.
BRAESWOOD BLVD.
HOLMES RD.
STELLA LIN
K RD.
WESTHEIMER RD.ELGIN ST.
ALM
EDA
RD.
HA
RDY
RD.
REED RD.
BELLFORT BLVD.
GRIGGS ST.
MYKA
WA
RD.SOUTH ACRES DR.
AIRPORT BLVD.
AIRPORT BLVD.
M.L
. KIN
G BLV
D.
WHEELER ST.
W. DALLAS ST.
ALLEN PKWY.
AN
TOIN
E DR.
LONG POINT RD.
CAVALCADE ST.
20TH ST.
WOODWAY DR.
CH
IMN
EY ROC
K RD.
FULTO
N ST.
IRV
ING
TON
BLV
D.
HEI
GH
TS B
LVD.
STU
DEW
OO
D11TH ST.
ELLA
BLV
D.
N. S
HEP
HER
D B
LVD.
JENS
EN D
R.
LOC
KWO
OD
DR.
HO
MES
TEA
D R
D.
CLINTON DR.
MC
CA
RTY ST.
MARKET ST.
UVA
LDE
RD.
Gulf of Mexico
NASA P
KWY.
SEAWALL BLV
D
GalvestonBay
MILA
M ST
.
HoustonZoo
WALLISVILLE RD.
MinuteMaid Park Toyota
CenterDowntownAquarium
Museum District
MEMORIAL DR
MO
NTRO
SE BLVD
WESTC
OTT
Jones Bay
KIRBY Dr.
Space CenterHouston
See Galveston Inset
William P. HobbyAirport
Challenger SevenMemorial Park
RiceUniversity
Boardwalk
UniversitUniversityof Houstonof HoustonUniversityof Houston
�
Scholes FieldAirport
LITTLE YORK RD.
HOUSTON
WESTUNIVERSITY
BELLAIRE
MISSOURICITY
PASADENA
SOUTHHOUSTON
JACINTOCITY
GALENAPARK
CLOVERLEAF
CHANNELVIEW
SEABROOK
EL LAGOEL LAGOEL LAGO
KEMAH
SANLEON
DICKINSONTEXASCITY
LEAGUECITY
WEBSTER
FRIENDSWOOD
SANTA FEHITCHCOCK
PELICANISLAND
TIKIISLAND
GALVESTON
LA MARQUE
DEERISLANDS
FRESNO
MANVEL
ALVIN
DAYTON
BABAYTOWNYTOWNBAYTOWN
LA PORTE
Map Not To Scale
WILLOWBROOK, TOMBALL& PLANTERSVILLE
SPRING& CONROE45
KATY &SAN ANTONIO10
PEARLAND
BEAUMONT, ORANGE& PORT ARTHUR 10
20
249
COLLEGE STATION& BRYAN290
SUGAR LAND &ROSENBURG59
GEORGE BUSH INTERCONT.AIRPORT & HUMBLE59
35
LAKE JACKSON& CLUTE288
HWY. 61093
4 185 1112
9
IND
EPEN
DEN
CE
PKW
YIN
DEP
END
ENC
E PK
WY
IND
EPEN
DEN
CE
PKW
Y
8
8
SEAWOLF PKWY.
�
45
JONES DR
61ST ST
45TH ST
STEWART RD85TH ST
HARBORSIDE DR
HARBORSIDE DR
Gulf ofMexico
HOPE BLVD
TERM
INA
L D
R
51ST ST
LOCKHEED
BROADWAY
Map Not To Scale
CrockettPark
Spoor Field
Texas A&M Univ.at Galveston
ScholesField
Airport
SEAWALL BLV
D.
AVE O
CENTRAL
CITY BLVD
87TH ST
STRAND
30TH ST
33RD ST
POSTOFFICE ST
20TH ST
25TH ST
PELICANISLAND
GALVESTONinset
14TH ST6TH ST
21ST ST
4TH STUTMB
15
8
619
1016
713
1
1714
2105 Postoffice Street409.74GUMBO
www.GumboBar.com
4400 Seawall Boulevard409.766.PAPA
www.freehotpizza.com
628 Seawall Boulevard 409.763.1693
www.MariosSeawall.com
2107 Postoffice Street 409.621.4SKY
www.SkyBarGalveston.com
2017 Postoffice Street 409.762.FISH
www.SaltwaterGrill.net
www.GalvestonRestaurantGroup.com
1615 W FM 646 League City
281.52GUMBOwww.LittleDaddysGumboBar.com
14
2
9
3
15
19
16
12
13
10