HOUSTON TEXAS BLOG

The Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park, in Houston: Whether you catch a quick concert or a comedy show, you will be left more than entertained! The Miller Outdoor theatre is for the young and the old. Don’t come alone, bring the entire family!

Experience wildlife at the Houston Zoo: Educate yourself not only with wildlife throughout Texas, but around the world. Get up close and personal with lions, zebras, giraffes and more!

NASA and Space Center in Houston: Ever wonder how an astronaut travels into space? Experience a life-like launch into space as a visitor at the Space Center! Sign up for a five-day space school, or take a personal tour of the facility.

NASA and Space Center in Houston: Ever wonder how an astronaut travels into space? Experience a life-like launch into space as a visitor at the Space Center! Sign up for a five-day space school, or take a personal tour of the facility.

The River Walk in San Antonio: This is the most popular tourist attraction in Texas! Gather around the river to watch the canoe races or the art and craft shows. For the holidays, visit the River Parade and Lighting Ceremony consisting of nearly 122,000 twinkling lights!

The Fiesta San Antonio: The 10-day event attracts more than three million visitors a year. The list of events is unlimited, from street parties to art exhibits, contests and parades, this will be the biggest fiesta you have ever attended!

Sunbath at the Barton Springs Pool in Austin: For those hot summer days in Texas, the Barton Springs Pool is perfect for you and your family! With rolling hills and beautiful trees, you can lie back and relax as you sunbath next to a 100 percent natural pool of water. There are diving boards, concession stands and restroom facilities provided to make your visit unforgettable.

Get a real feel for western culture at a rodeo: Nothing is more exciting than watching an up close live rodeo show in the heart of Texas.

Texas State Aquarium: With an up-close view of the Gulf of Mexico, you are exposed to a wide variety of marine habitats. There are more than 3,000 animals at the Texas state aquarium, beautiful flower gardens, a dolphin bay and a live otter show.

State Fair of Texas: Each year from late September to the middle of October, more than three million people attend this excellent fair, making it one of the largest annual expositions in North America. The event features amusement rides, livestock shows, cooking contests, art competitions, college football games, outdoor musical events, and IMAX film screenings. Fair Park, the 277-acre site, is itself a National Historic Landmark and has been hosting the fair since 1886.