Houston
GETTING THERE:
Air Canada Several weekly direct flights to Houston; several connection from other U.S destinations can be made;
www.aircanada.com
Continental Airlines Daily direct flights to Houston;
www.continental.com
GETTING AROUND:
METRORail offers accessible service within the heart of
the city between downtown Houston and Reliant Park,
One-way fare is $1.25;
www.ridemetro.org
Houston CityPass save 50% at major attractions including The Houson Zoo, Downtown Acquarium and the Space centre; Adults $34, children $24; available at the
Houston Visitors centre, downtown, or at
www.citypass.
com/city/houston.html
Texana Tours Knowledgeable and helpful guide, showing visitors hidden gems throughout the city; several tours available; Richard Cooke (owner), RichardCook@TexanaTours.com;
www.texanatours.com
Houston Visitors Centre Talk to Veronica herself; the life of the party at the visitors centre, plus pick up your souveniers here;
www.visithoustontexas.com; www.visithoustontexas.com/AskVeronica/
WHERE TO STAY:
Hotel Granduca Executive Junior suites from $181 (not
including taxes), based on double occupancy and feature
a King bed, full kitchen, and HDTV; Cavour Restaurant
is a great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner; 1080
Uptown Park Blvd; www.granducahouston.com
WHERE TO GO:
House of Blues The renown home of legendary blues Gods; A must do is the Sunday Gospel brunch, seating Times, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Admission Adults
$38, Children $18; 1204 Caroline St;
www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/houston
Houston Galleria Shop to your heart’s content - major
designer stand alone store including Valentino, and
Gucci and major department stores such as Macy’s and
Saks Fifth Avenue. Hours: Mon to Sat: 10:00am -
9:00pm; 5085 Westheimer Rd.;
www.galleriahouston.com
George Ranch Historical Park Recreating life in the early
pioneer days of Texas, the expansive park is a highlight
for young and old; don’t miss Saturday Historic lunches
for grilled pork, and Texas bbq; Open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Sunday and Monday); Admission Adults $9, children $5; 10215 FM 762
Rd Richmond, Tx ;
www.georgeranch.org
The Downtown Acquarium Don’t miss the shark vogaye and the stunning white Bengal tigers; 410 Bagby St. at Memorial Drive;
www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston
Johnson Space Centre See if you can spot the Saturn V rocket; Admission Adult $19.95, Children, $15.95;
601 NASA Parkway;
www.spacecenter.org
Minute Maid park The home of the Houston Astro’s;
501 Crawford Minute Maid Park; www.astros.com
Houston Museum of Natural Science Main exhibit Halls free, kids will enjoy the Cockrell Butterfly Center;
www.hmns.org
WHERE TO EAT:
Hugo’s;1600 Westheimer;
www.hugosrestaurant.net
Goode and Company Real barbecue with hickory wood outside the doors- you can smell the smoky BBQ for miles; 5109 Kirby Dr;
www.goodecompany.com
Gelato Blu Assortment of freshly made gelato, smoothies, coffee, desserts and even quick meals; 5710 Memorial Drive
www.gelatoblu.com
Galveston
GETTING THERE:
By Car From George Bush intercontinental Airport on
Terminal Rd S go East for 0.6 miles. Bear left and go
Southeast for 300 feet. Turn left on Greens Rd and go
East for 2.4 miles. Turn right on Eastex Fwy, US-59, US-
59 N and go South for 0.6 miles. Bear left on ramp and
go South for 1000 feet. Continue on Eastex Fwy, US-59
and go South for 14 miles. Bear right on ramp at sign
reading "i-45 to Galveston / Dallas" and go South for 0.6
miles. Continue on i-45 and go Southeast for 45 miles to
Galveston island.
WHERE TO STAY:
San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center Club Ten (upscale
accomodations) suite from $260, breakfast included;
Double guestrooms from $160; The Steakhouse
has full restaurant service; 5222 Seawall Blvd;
www.sanluisresort.com
WHAT TO DO:
Galveston Segway “Segcity” island segway tours from $50; 1828 Avenue P; www.segcity.com/galveston
Moody Gardens Entertainment complex with Aquarium
Pyramid, Discovery Museum, iMAx 3D, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Moody Gardens Golf Course; 1 Hope Boulevard; www.moodygardens.com
Moody Mansion Restored turn-of-the twentieth century 28,000 square-foot four-story home completed in 1895; Auto Fever exhibit featuring restored vehicles
once belonging to the Moody family; 2618 Broadway St;
www.moodymansion.org
Bishop’s Palace Built by lawyer Colonel Walter Gresham,
the building boasts stained-glass windows, rare
woods, bronze dragons sculptures, and a silved lined
fireplace. 1402 Broadway;
www.galveston.com/bishopspalace
Lone Star Flight Museum The Museum displays over
40 historically significant aircraft and over 1500 artifacts
and many of the planes are used to participate in
airshows; 2002 Terminal Dr.;
www.lsfm.org
WHERE TO EAT:
The Steakhouse
a full restaurant service at San Luis; 5222 Seawall Blvd;
www.sanluisresort.com
Gaido's Famous Seafood Restaurant Right on the seawall;
3900 Seawall Blvd.
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