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Houston Cultural Attractions, Events, & Facilities, Texas
There is always an event or attraction to see in Houston. The facilities that Houston has to offer as well as cultural shows and events, makes a visit to Houston an enriching experience. Houston has such a lot to offer!
***Conrad Hilton Archives
4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, TX 77004-2610
(713) 743-2470
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| A museum based on the history of the hotel business and one of its prime magnates might sound dull, but this archive happens to be a very interesting attraction. Stop in and... |
1All4Fun Makes Parties.com
Online Party Supplies, Houston, TX 77002
(866) 272-9897
website
40th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival
9898 Bissonnet (office), Houston, TX 77036
(713) 965-9955
website
| The 3rd oldest film festival in North America continues the tradition of honoring a few countries each year. We discovered Spielberg, Lucas, Ang Lee, The Coen Bros! 55 new features, 100 short films. |
A FS Training
415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, TX 77090
(281) 876-9152
A.D. Players
2710 West Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098-2106
(713) 526-2721
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| After many years of successful productions, this inspirational company obviously has what it takes to stick around. Christian-based plays are what make this theater unique and... |
Adventure Bay Water Park
13602 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77083-5999
(281) 498-7946
| This water park issues an open invitation to those who cannot resist the call of the wild water rides. Look for Master Blaster, Lost Falls, speed slides and much more. Less adventu... |
Aldo's Dining Con Amore
219 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-2536
| This place serves guests Italian and Continental meals. More Reasons to Go: If you're looking for a place with entertainment, this is a good place to go. When weather permits, enjoy outdoor seating. Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner.You'll find that there is an excellent wine list. Notable Mention: One of Houston's better restaurants. Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Discover Hours of Operation:
(from dinesite.com) |
Alkek Velodrome
19008 Saums Rd, Houston
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| "Site of 1989 Texas Track Championships. The 33.334 meter track is banked nine to 33 degrees. Bicyclists may ride Mar. - Oct. Tues., Thurs. 5 - 9 p.m., Sat., Sun. 4 - 8 p.m.; Nov. - Feb. Mon., Wed., Fri. 5 - 9 p.m., Sat., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m. In Cullen Park" (from traveltex.com) |
Alley Theater
615 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002-2710
(713) 228-8421
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| Alley received the very prestigious Special Tony award in 1996. Enjoy the ever popular Steel Magnolia with performances extraordinaire. A very appropriate reason to go down south... |
Antiquarium, Antique Print & Map Gallery
3021 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098-2101
(713) 622-7531
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| This fine print gallery is full of beautiful and unusual antique prints dating from the 1500s to the early 1900s. A wide selection of botanicals, animals, landscapes, old maps and more are available. |
APT Galerie d' Art
5234 Elm, Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9904
Archway Gallery
2013 C West Gray, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 522-2409
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| This gallery carries a wide array of fine, contemporary, and abstract art, along with sculpture, watercolors and more for your viewing pleasure. Different exhibits and artists... |
Art Car Museum
140 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-5526
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| "Custom decorated cars feature whimsical motifs - a Honda motorcycle in ""The Red Stiletto,"" a woman's red high-heel shoe, or a VW diesel known as ""Rex Rabbit,"" a giant polyester bunny. Many of the cars participate in the annual Art Car Parade." (from traveltex.com) |
Ashiana Indian Restaurant
12610 Briar Forest, Houston, TX 77077
(281) 679-5555
| "Ashiana is an upscale restaurant serving a sophisticated crowd with freshly ground spices. The menu includes a variety of creative fare along with the ever-popular Daal makhini, leg of lamb, and Kastoori kabob. The restaurant also carries a fine wine list that is appropriately suited to spicy foods. Ashiana is open for lunch Mon-Fri and Sun;" |
Astrodome Museum
8400 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054-1504
(713) 799-9555
| The Astrodome has played host to a variety of sports and entertainment events. Over the years, Texans have been drawn here for occasion after occasion. The museum inside pays a special tribute to all of these past occasions, the performers who entertained us, and the spectators who came by the millions. The exhibits include a historical film, |
Bay Oaks Country Club
14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059-4412
(281) 488-7888
website
| This is a popular 18-hole golf course with Bermuda grass fairways and water hazards at 14 of the holes. The course has narrow fairways on the front nine and a links-style design on the back nine. Elevated greens are sloped heavily and are sometimes hard to read, but this simply adds to the competitive challenge. Bring lots of balls, though (just |
Bayou Bend
1 Westcott St, Houston, TX 77007-7009
(713) 639-7750
website
| This 28-room mansion is the former home of Ima Hogg, a famous philanthropist. Visitors can wander through 14 acres of woodlands and formal gardens, or check out the house that... |
Bayou Bend Collection
1 Westcott St., Houston
(713) 520-2600
website
| "Operated as branch of Houston Museum of Fine Arts; 28-room Latin Colonial structure was home of the late Miss Ima Hogg, daughter of James Stephen Hogg, first native-born governor of Texas. The collection consists of more than 4,800 works from colonial period to early 19th century, including furniture, paintings, metals, ceramics, glass, and textiles. The gardens consist of 14 acres bounded on three sides by Buffalo Bayou. Admission Fee." (from traveltex.com) |
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
1 Westcott Street, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 639-7750
Bayou City Art Festival
Memorial Cv, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 521-0133
website
| This fun-filled event features the work of more than 300 local, national and international artists. Electric music fills the air and strolling performers fill the sidewalks as... |
Bayou Place
500 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002-2737
(713) 221-8883
| This hot new downtown attraction has become a favorite meeting place for visitors, families, locals and celebrities. Situated in the heart of the Theater District, it features... |
Bear Creek War Monument
3535 War Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77084-6103
(281) 496-2177
| Etched in red granite, this touching monument honors those who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Military service personnel who lived in Harris County and lost their lives during World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf conflict are listed on this memorial that pays tribute to their lives. A moving ceremony is held every |
Beer Can House
222 Malone St, Houston, TX 77007-8117
(713) 926-6368
| In 1979 retired upholsterer, John Milkovish, started hanging ceiling attachments, patching fences, and tacking the sides of his house with empty aluminum beer cans. Unbelievable... |
Bill & Tek's Excellent Theater
2922 Fountainview, Houston, TX 77057-6106
(713) 975-1881
| A full range of fun and interesting shows await the entire family at this theater. Do not tell the kids, but many of the shows are educational in addition to being entertaining. Dinosaur Dream, which tells the story of a boy who goes to sleep in a museum and wakes up somewhere very different, is a perfect example. Others like Pecos Bill celebrate |
Blaffer Gallery
#16 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 743-9530
| This modern gallery, founded in 1973 to honor the late Sarah Campbell Blaffer, offers educational programs and exhibits for both University of Houston students and the public to appreciate. Showings in the gallery change regularly, and many periods of history have been exhibited over the years. The current emphasis is on contemporary art of the |
Botanica IYA Oshun
1108 Hogan Street, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 691-5238
website
Brown Theater
500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002-2737
(713) 227-2787
| Brown theatre is located at the state-of-the-art Wortham Theater Center. It is home to the Houston Grand Opera as well as Theater Under the Stars. With a capacity of 2,000, it... |
Buffalo Bayou Artpark
829 Allston Street, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 520-0152
Buffalo Soldier National Museum & Heritage Center
1834 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-8920
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Burke Baker Planetarium
1 Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030-1749
(713) 639-4629
website
| "Enjoy an educational outing that is "out of this world!" It's convenient location inside the Museum of Natural Science means you can turn this outing into a full day of entertainment. There is even a McDonald's to satisfy your stomach and a gift shop for picking up a treasured souvenir. Regular astronomy shows run throughout the" |
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
4011 Yupon Street, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 521-3990
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum Educational Off - Educational Office
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 524-3222
C.G. Jung Educational Center
5200 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-6547
(713) 524-8253
website
| Dedicated to humanities and the arts, center explores the psychological and the spiritual through many comparative avenues. The library boasts one of the best collections in this part of the country, and discussions are held throughout the year with speakers like Gail Roen, Marios Woodman, Niels Hamel, and Hung Hsien. Carl Jung's analytic |
Cambe Geological Services
6300 Westpark Drive, Houston, TX 77057
(713) 659-8363
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Celebration Station
Houston
website
| "Youngsters love the entertaining games and amusements that include go-carts, bumper boats, and lots more. Challenging miniature golf course. Food court. Usually open daily; however, hours vary with the seasons. Call to verify hours. Two locations: 6767 Southwest Frwy., 713/981-7888; or I-45 at Rankin Rd., 281/872-7778." (from traveltex.com) |
Champions Golf Club
13722 Champions Dr, Houston, TX 77069-1330
(281) 444-6449
website
| This private club hosted the U.S. Open in 1969 and features two excellent eighteen-hole courses, the Jack Rabbit and the Cypress Creek. Of the two, the Cypress Creek course is the most challenging with out-of-bounds stakes lining every hole. Both courses have tight fairways with large and Bermuda grass greens. There are several water hazards that |
Champions Paintball
12330 Cutten Road, Houston, TX 77066-1808
(281) 444-2164
| This is a great place to go if you are interested in exciting, adventurous fun. Players are usually divided into two teams with nine members each. From that point on, the fun begins with each team attempting to knock opposing players out of the game by hitting them with a colorful paintball. There are six different fields of play: Capture the |
Chapel of St. Basil (The)
3800 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-4626
(713) 525-3103
website
| "Art critics, architects and the religious community all eagerly awaited the 1997 completion of this golden-domed chapel, the cornerstone of the University of St. Thomas campus. Designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson, the final result is a stunning example of what Johnson terms "deconstructionist" architecture. The" |
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 522-1138
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Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Ave, Houston
website
| Founded 1839, is Houston's oldest church on original site. Contains hand-carved woodwork and fine stained-glass windows, including one designed by Tiffany. Open by request. Noon Eucharist in Golding Chapel. (from traveltex.com) |
Civic Center
Capital Ave and Bagby, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 237-1439
| The hub of every downtown is the civic center and here you will find 16 blocks of things to see, hear and do. Experience the city's heartbeat, centered in Tranquillity Park where you will gaze in wonder at the two-block, 32-level fountain that stands as a tribute to the Apollo flights. Sesquicentennial Park further enhances the tranquillity of |
Clear Lake Golf Club
1202 Reseda Dr, Houston, TX 77062-4409
(281) 488-0250
| This public golf course was built in 1963 and boasts 18-holes of Bermuda grass greens and tree-lined fairways. Elevated greens, shaped like turtle shells, add a nice picturesque... |
Cockrell Butterfly Center
1 Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030-1749
(713) 639-4629
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| When contemplating poetry, prayers and the beauty of nature, butterflies often come to mind. Walk among the fluttering and gentle creatures in this man-made exotic rainforest with soft waterfalls and towering trees. Surrounded by a large glass enclosure, over 1500 colorful butterflies glide among tropical plants and flowers and give you a peek |
Collectors Shop At The Houston Museum Of Natural Science
One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030
(713) 639-4783
Community Artists' Collective
1501 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004-2834
(713) 523-1616
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| Since opening its doors in 1987, this artist's collective has featured, promoted and educated artists and developed community awareness in the visual arts. Through dedicated... |
Contemporary Arts Museum
5216 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-6547
(713) 284-8250
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| "Opened in 1948, this museum's goal is to present the "art of our time." Recently renovated in 1997, the building now sports an elegant new interior that is almost as appealing..." |
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 284-8250
| In one of Houston's most scenic areas, the Museum District is home to 15 institutions, restaurants and beautiful green spaces such as Hermann Park. The Mecom Fountain and the Sam Houston statue are must sees. Museums in the area include: Byzantine Fresco Chapel - This museum features 13th-century frescoes from the island of Cyprus. One of the ancient frescoes depicts the Virgin Mary. Another fresco, a dome fresco that took four years to restore, (from traveltex.com) |
Cullen Performance Hall
4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, TX 77004-2610
(713) 743-5186
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| The state-of-the-art Cullen Performance Hall is located on the University of Houston campus. Since 1948, it has been used for a myriad of events. These include music concerts... |
CY Twombly Gallery
1515 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 525-9400
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Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District - Administrative Services, Professional Library
Houston, TX 77065
(254) 897-4141
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