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Entertainment
There's always something going on in Houston…meet some tall Texans at the Houston Zoo in Hermann Park. Tiptoe through the tulips in Bayou Bend's gardens. Marvel at the Lepidoptera in the Cockrell Butterfly Center… these are just a few of the adventures to be found in our greater Houston area.
For events, points of interests, and other Houston happenings, check the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau's website at www.houston-guide.com.
Downtown

Downtown Houston comes alive after 5! Enjoy our world-class Opera, Ballet, Symphony, Broadway plays and Musicals. Enjoy outstanding regional theatre at the Alley Theatre, and after the play, check out the variety of restaurants and clubs, including great jazz at Sambuca's.

 
The Museum District
There are many museums and galleries in Houston.
www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org
A few of our favorites include:
Museum of Fine Arts
www.mfah.com
Museum of Natural Science
www.hmns.org
Holocaust Museum
www.hmh.org
 
Sports
Football
 Houston Texans
www.houstontexans.com

Horse Racing
 Sam Houston Race Park
www.samhoustonracepark.com
Baseball
Houston Astros
www.astros.com
Men's Basketball
 Houston Rockets
www.nba.com/rockets
Women's Basketball
 Houston Comets
www.wnba.com/comets
Hockey
Houston Aeros
www.aeros.com
 
Shopping

The Galleria
Features more than 375 fine stores and restaurants
as well as an impressive ice rink open year round
www.galleriahouston.com
Uptown Park
Houston's European-Style Shopping Center
www.uptownparkhouston.com
Highland Village
One of Houston's most elegant shopping and dining destinations.
www.shophighlandvillage.com
 
A Few Hours of Quiet and Relaxation
Memorial Park
 www.memorialpark.org
Houston's largest park is only 2 miles from the facility

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
 www.houstonarboretum.org
155 acres of urban nature sanctuary
only one mile from the facility
Hermann Park
 www.hermannpark.org
Home of the highly acclaimed Houston Zoo
 
Restaurants - Favorites near The Galleria & Uptown Houston
Eclectic
Seafood

Eatzi's Market and Bakery
www.eatzis.com
713.629.6003
1702 Post Oak Blvd

The Downtown Aquarium
www.aquarium.com
713.223.3474
410 Bagby St. @ Memorial
The Cheesecake Factory
 www.thecheesecakefactory.com
713.840.0600
5015 Westheimer Rd
McCormick & Schmidts
www.msmg.com
 713.840.7900
1151 Uptown Park Blvd
 
Deli
Tex-Mex

Kenny & Ziggy's
www.kennyandziggys.com
 713.871.8883
2327 Post Oak Blvd

Mama Ninfa's
www.mamaninfas.com
713.623.6060
1650 Post Oak Blvd
 
Italian
Seafood/Cajun
Grotto Ristorante
www.grottohouston.com
713.622.3663
4715 Westheimer @ Loop 610
Pappadeaux
www.pappadeaux.com
 713.782.6310
6015 Westheimer Rd
 
Oriental Fusion
Thai
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
www.pfchangs.com
713.627.7220
4094 Westheimer Rd
Nit Noi
www.nitnoithai.com
713.789.1711
6395 Woodway Dr near Voss
 
Bar-B-Que
Steakhouse
Otto's
www.ottosbarbecue.com
713.864.2573
5502 Memorial Dr
Pappas Bros.
www.pappasbros.com
713.780.7352
5839 Westheimer Rd @ Bering
Also: Morton's, Sullivans or Capital Grill
- all on Westheimer near The Galleria
Additional Attractions
The Bay
www.kemahboardwalk.com
20 miles southeast of Houston
Watch the boats sail into Kemah from the Boardwalk,
while enjoying fresh gulf shrimp at one of the fine restaurants.
Or charter a fishing boat. Be sure to stay over at the luxurious Boardwalk Inn.
NASA/Johnson Space Center
www.spacecenter.org
 25 miles southeast of Houston
Galveston and The Beach
www.galveston.com
45 miles southeast of Houston
Try the San Luis Resort 1.800.445.0090 or rent a beach house for the weekend. Wonderfully restored Victorian homes. Nature lovers, take the ferry to Boliver Island
or visit Moody Gardens (www.moodygardens.com)