Houston is full of historical sites and landmarks. It is home to the Apollo Mission Control Center and several more interesting places that would be a joy for you and your family to visit. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Houston, We Have a Problem
Space Center Houston is a leading space and science technology learning center. Tickets are reasonably priced at $24.95 for children and $29.95 for adults. Children 3 and under are free. They also offer a senior citizen discount. There are simulation experiences that will guide you on a spacewalk or a motion simulator. The center is owned and operated by a non-profit organization. Weekends and Summer days are busier, so please plan your trip accordingly in order to avoid crowds.
Haunted Houston
If you enjoy being spooked and experiencing the supernatural, then Houston is the perfect place for you to seek your adventure! Downtown Houston has multiple buildings that house some of their local haunts. The Spaghetti Warehouse is named one of the most haunted places in America by CitySearch. Houston is also home to The Rice Hotel where president John F. Kennedy spent his last night before being assassinated. Battleship Texas is a historic monument to those who fought and died in the world wars. It is actually said that a red-headed sailor will appear on the second deck!
Bring It Back to the South, Ya’ll
Bayou Bend is a quiet oasis in the midst of a busy Metropolis. A sprawling estate located in Houston’s Memorial Park, it is home to a collection of decorative arts and has been for more than two centuries. Architect John F. Staub designed Bayou Bend in the 18th century. The home is made in Spanish stucco with wrought iron accents that is really a site to see. Also on location is the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center. This two-story house offers a library, retail store, and offices. Miss Ima Hogg, an avid art collector, once said that it was her dream for Bayou Bend “to serve as a bridge to bring us closer to the heart of American heritage which unites us.”
Fan of the Fine Arts
Come visit the Rienzi Museum in Houston. About three miles from Houston’s downtown, The Rienzi is situated on over four acres of wooded gardens. It was designed in 1952 and opened to the public in 1999. Reservations need to be made in order to tour and they fill up quickly so you should book in advance. Admission is extremely affordable and under $10. Discount pricing applies for groups of 10 or more. It houses European decorative arts and paintings and features art from the neoclassical period.
Whatever it is that you are looking to do while visiting Houston, there is surely something that would fit into your day. Don’t forget to stop in and visit Russell & Smith Mazda, shop our showroom, talk with our sales staff, and schedule a test drive.
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