Houston, Texas
In Texas, where some ranches are measured in square miles, not acres, Houston measures up as a city - Texas-style - at more than 8,500 square miles, more than any other American city. This vastness in size equates to a just-as-vast number of attractions and activities, which are surprisingly easy to get to, thanks to an excellent freeway system and the METRO light rail line, which connects sports venues with the museum district and much more. Steps away from the METRO is Houston's Theater District, a 17-block area, bursting with ballet, opera, live theater, and symphonic performances and ranking second to New York in terms of sheet numbers of theater seats in a downtown area. Not far from where performers put on a show, marine animals do the same at Houston's Downtown Aquarium, a 500,000-gallon underwater adventure complex with fun for the whole family. Another fun place for the whole family is Hermann Park, covering more than 400 acres and home to the Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Miller Outdoor Theatre. When you're ready to explore another attraction, head to the out-of-this world, Space Center Houston where you'll discover simulated space voyages, mission control panels, and Texas' largest giant-screen theater. Whether you're a space aficionado or someone firmly planted on the ground, you'll love this huge Disney-designed facility. Twenty miles east of downtown is the San Jacinto Battleground, a National Historic Landmark where in 1836, General Sam Houston and his Texian troops won their independence from Mexico. Package Includes:- Choice of accommodations
- Hotel taxes
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