Bay Area Houston - NASA and More
Located just a short drive south of downtown Houston is Bay Area Houston, an area surrounded by the soothing waters of beautiful Clear Lake and the refreshing Gulf breezes from Galveston Bay. Numerous restaurants offer outdoor dining with views of passing sailboats. Boating activities and water recreation provide hours of fun and relaxation in the presence of the water's natural beauty. The region is also a popular rest stop for North American migratory birds traveling the Central Flyway. www.bayareahouston.com.
Morning
Space Center Houston In addition to the natural beauty of Bay Area Houston, technology and history are woven together at the Johnson Space Center. The facility where our nation's astronauts are trained, and each U.S. manned space flight is monitored, offers an Official Visitors Center, better known as Space Center Houston. Part space science theme park / education venue and part U.S. space travel museum, Space Center Houston offers adventure for all ages, and includes the Starship Gallery which exhibits actual spacecraft and astronaut equipment. The NASA tram tour is another highlight offering a behind-the-scenes look at several areas of Johnson Space Center. Space Center Houston is located at 1601 NASA Road One, I-45 South exit NASA Road. For more information call 281-244-2100 or visit online at www.spacecenter.org.
Afternoon
Kemah Boardwalk Spend a leisurely afternoon watching the boats sail by as you dine at any one of the well-known waterfront restaurants located along Galveston Bay. The Kemah Boardwalk, a 35-acre entertainment complex entices you to experience the amusement rides, browse unique shops, play midway games, or take a ride on a miniature train that traverses the entire area. Additional attractions include a 36-foot carousel with an elaborate menagerie of figures, and a 65-foot Ferris Wheel. A great experience for the entire family.
Check out the new thrill ride - Joe's Boardwalk BEAST.
Cruising the waters is a must when visiting the area and what better way than on the exciting "Beast"! This high-speed boat offers a fun-filled 45-minute ride on Galveston Bay.
For more information, call 281-334-9880, toll-free 1-877-AT-KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com.
Armand Bayou Nature Center This nature center is a 2,500-acre wildlife preserve. This area has never been developed to serve humans, but is protected and maintained to provide a habitat for 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. The center educates visitors about how deer, armadillos, bobcats, snakes, alligators, frogs, birds and others rely on the wetland, forest and prairie environments for survival. For more information, call 281-474-2551 or visit www.abnc.org.
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