Village Cottage Guidebook
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The nonprofit space museum Space Center Houston is the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, which is home to Mission Control and astronaut training. At Space Center Houston, visitors can experience space — from its compelling future to its exciting present and dramatic past.
Space Center Houston is one of the only places on Earth where visitors can see astronauts train for missions, touch a real moon rock and take a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA. Visitors can go inside the unprecedented international landmark Independence Plaza, the only exhibit in the world with a full-scale shuttle replica mounted on top of the original shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905 and standing eight stories tall. The exhibits, attractions and hands-on activities in this 250,000-square-foot educational entertainment complex tell the story of America’s human space flight program, giving guests an experience like no other.
Space Center Houston is owned and operated by the Manned Space Flight Education Foundation and is Houston’s first and only Smithsonian Affiliate. It attracts nearly 1 million visitors annually and welcomes an additional 100,000 teachers and students to its educational programs, including Space Center University, an immersive weeklong science program, and the annual Space Exploration Educators Conference.
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Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA PkwyThe nonprofit space museum Space Center Houston is the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, which is home to Mission Control and astronaut training. At Space Center Houston, visitors can experience space — from its compelling future to its exciting present and dramatic past.
Space Center Houston is one of the only places on Earth where visitors can see astronauts train for missions, touch a real moon rock and take a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA. Visitors can go inside the unprecedented international landmark Independence Plaza, the only exhibit in the world with a full-scale shuttle replica mounted on top of the original shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905 and standing eight stories tall. The exhibits, attractions and hands-on activities in this 250,000-square-foot educational entertainment complex tell the story of America’s human space flight program, giving guests an experience like no other.
Space Center Houston is owned and operated by the Manned Space Flight Education Foundation and is Houston’s first and only Smithsonian Affiliate. It attracts nearly 1 million visitors annually and welcomes an additional 100,000 teachers and students to its educational programs, including Space Center University, an immersive weeklong science program, and the annual Space Exploration Educators Conference.
Pleasure Pier offers amusement park rides and dining, including Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., funnel cakes and turkey legs on the Gulf Coast.
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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdPleasure Pier offers amusement park rides and dining, including Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., funnel cakes and turkey legs on the Gulf Coast.
Galveston Beach
6285 Seawall BlvdThe Houston Zoo connects communities with animals to inspire action to save wildlife and is committed to being a leader in the global effort to save animals in the wild. We are home to over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide the highest standard in animal care. Each year, we welcome over two million guests who come to experience our incredible animals and ecosystems, and through their admission ticket or membership, help us fund the protection efforts of the counterparts of every species at the Zoo, in the wild. Through guests visiting the Zoo, we support 49 wildlife conservation projects in 27 countries around the world. We are proud to be the second most visited Zoo in the US, and the most-attended cultural attraction in the region.
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Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Zoo connects communities with animals to inspire action to save wildlife and is committed to being a leader in the global effort to save animals in the wild. We are home to over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide the highest standard in animal care. Each year, we welcome over two million guests who come to experience our incredible animals and ecosystems, and through their admission ticket or membership, help us fund the protection efforts of the counterparts of every species at the Zoo, in the wild. Through guests visiting the Zoo, we support 49 wildlife conservation projects in 27 countries around the world. We are proud to be the second most visited Zoo in the US, and the most-attended cultural attraction in the region.
When you visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science, you’re not just going to one place. You’re exploring tropical rainforests and worlds galaxies away. You’re going back in time to when dinosaurs walked the Earth and blasting forward to the future of renewable energy. With five floors of permanent halls and a steady rotation of traveling special exhibits, this Houston attraction will take you beyond our walls to experience the wonder and delight of science. Browse our resources below for information on making the most out of your visit to this must-see location in Houston.
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrWhen you visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science, you’re not just going to one place. You’re exploring tropical rainforests and worlds galaxies away. You’re going back in time to when dinosaurs walked the Earth and blasting forward to the future of renewable energy. With five floors of permanent halls and a steady rotation of traveling special exhibits, this Houston attraction will take you beyond our walls to experience the wonder and delight of science. Browse our resources below for information on making the most out of your visit to this must-see location in Houston.
Charged with educating students and the public about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society, Holocaust Museum Houston opened its doors in March of 1996. Since that time, impassioned notes, poems, artwork, and other gifts, from school children and adults alike, attest to the life-changing thoughts generated by just one visit to this unique facility.
In 1981, Siegi Izakson, a Holocaust survivor and long-time Houston resident, had an epiphany. After attending an international gathering of Holocaust survivors in Israel, Izakson realized his peers were getting older and, as they passed away, their stories and memories of unchecked prejudice would go with them. He returned to Houston convinced that the city needed a Holocaust education center and memorial that would preserve for future generations the memory of those who had perished and the stories of those who had survived.
On March 3, 1996, just 13 years after Izakson first dreamed of the idea, Holocaust Museum Houston was officially opened for admission with Izakson proclaiming, “This means the Holocaust story will not go away.”
After a $34 million expansion, the Museum reopened in June 2019 after more than doubling in size to a total of 57,000 square feet. Ranked as the nation's fourth largest Holocaust museum and fully bilingual in English and Spanish, the new three-story structure houses a welcome center, four permanent galleries and two changing exhibition galleries, classrooms, research library, café, 187-seat indoor theater and 175-seat outdoor amphitheater. With more than 50 screens, mini-theaters and interactive terminals are featured throughout the Museum.
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Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline StCharged with educating students and the public about the dangers of prejudice and hatred in society, Holocaust Museum Houston opened its doors in March of 1996. Since that time, impassioned notes, poems, artwork, and other gifts, from school children and adults alike, attest to the life-changing thoughts generated by just one visit to this unique facility.
In 1981, Siegi Izakson, a Holocaust survivor and long-time Houston resident, had an epiphany. After attending an international gathering of Holocaust survivors in Israel, Izakson realized his peers were getting older and, as they passed away, their stories and memories of unchecked prejudice would go with them. He returned to Houston convinced that the city needed a Holocaust education center and memorial that would preserve for future generations the memory of those who had perished and the stories of those who had survived.
On March 3, 1996, just 13 years after Izakson first dreamed of the idea, Holocaust Museum Houston was officially opened for admission with Izakson proclaiming, “This means the Holocaust story will not go away.”
After a $34 million expansion, the Museum reopened in June 2019 after more than doubling in size to a total of 57,000 square feet. Ranked as the nation's fourth largest Holocaust museum and fully bilingual in English and Spanish, the new three-story structure houses a welcome center, four permanent galleries and two changing exhibition galleries, classrooms, research library, café, 187-seat indoor theater and 175-seat outdoor amphitheater. With more than 50 screens, mini-theaters and interactive terminals are featured throughout the Museum.
On a chilly April afternoon in 1836, this strip of coastal prairie rang with the boom of cannon, crack of musket fire and shouts of “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!” Despite being outnumbered, General Sam Houston’s army of settlers, Tejanos and foreign volunteers decisively defeated General Antonio López de Santa Anna’s forces and won Texas’s independence. Today, the 1,300-acre site, San Jacinto Museum of History and the 567-foot tall San Jacinto Monument celebrate their sacrifice and victory.
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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
3523 Independence PkwyOn a chilly April afternoon in 1836, this strip of coastal prairie rang with the boom of cannon, crack of musket fire and shouts of “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!” Despite being outnumbered, General Sam Houston’s army of settlers, Tejanos and foreign volunteers decisively defeated General Antonio López de Santa Anna’s forces and won Texas’s independence. Today, the 1,300-acre site, San Jacinto Museum of History and the 567-foot tall San Jacinto Monument celebrate their sacrifice and victory.
Jumping World
100 Gulf Fwy NTopgolf
21401 Gulf FwyNASA Mission Control Center
See Space Center Houston
Visitors can learn about local resident Milby Butler, who helped save the longhorn from extinction. The museum features local art, history and science exhibits, and contains a gift shop.
Butler Longhorn Museum
3304 Coryell StVisitors can learn about local resident Milby Butler, who helped save the longhorn from extinction. The museum features local art, history and science exhibits, and contains a gift shop.
Visitors can see various exhibits, including Heritage and Waltrip hangers, which are each over 30,000 square feet and feature different types of aircrafts.
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Lone Star Flight Museum
11551 Aerospace AveVisitors can see various exhibits, including Heritage and Waltrip hangers, which are each over 30,000 square feet and feature different types of aircrafts.
Moody Gardens offers a multitude of attractions, including its Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, and the Discovery Museum focusing on music, and 3D and 4D theaters.
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdMoody Gardens offers a multitude of attractions, including its Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, and the Discovery Museum focusing on music, and 3D and 4D theaters.
Space Center Houston offers a variety of exhibits and attractions that look into the history of space exploration and plans for future missions. Activities include the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exhibit and the NASA Tram Tour that takes people to the Johnson Space Center.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwySpace Center Houston offers a variety of exhibits and attractions that look into the history of space exploration and plans for future missions. Activities include the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exhibit and the NASA Tram Tour that takes people to the Johnson Space Center.
People can enjoy various activities, including a 2 to 3 mile kayak tour and hikes along the prairie, forest, and bayou. The Armond Bayou Nature Center also offers a variety of programs for children in the fall.
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Armand Bayou Nature Center
8500 Bay Area BlvdPeople can enjoy various activities, including a 2 to 3 mile kayak tour and hikes along the prairie, forest, and bayou. The Armond Bayou Nature Center also offers a variety of programs for children in the fall.
Bayou Wildlife Zoo offers tram rides for people to experience the animals the zoo has to offer. Addie Lou's Barnyard features pygmy goats, lemurs, and giraffes.
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Bayou Wildlife Zoo
5050 FM517Bayou Wildlife Zoo offers tram rides for people to experience the animals the zoo has to offer. Addie Lou's Barnyard features pygmy goats, lemurs, and giraffes.
The Nassau Bay Peninsula is a 76-acre wetland area connected to Nassau Bay at the end of Harbour Drive. A nature trail, complete with information signs and benches, is open to the public.
Nassau Bay Peninsula Wildlife Park
The Nassau Bay Peninsula is a 76-acre wetland area connected to Nassau Bay at the end of Harbour Drive. A nature trail, complete with information signs and benches, is open to the public.
This 59-acre park features plenty of activities and attractions for families, including playground equipment, sports fields, and a trail and access to fishing on Clear Lake.
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Clear Lake Park
5001 E NASA PkwyThis 59-acre park features plenty of activities and attractions for families, including playground equipment, sports fields, and a trail and access to fishing on Clear Lake.
The park has both beach and bay sides, offering various activities for day trips and overnight stays. There are 4 miles of hike and bike trails, as well as canoe and kayak launch. There is also a fish cleaning station on site, and a fishing license is not required to fish from shore at a state park.
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Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005The park has both beach and bay sides, offering various activities for day trips and overnight stays. There are 4 miles of hike and bike trails, as well as canoe and kayak launch. There is also a fish cleaning station on site, and a fishing license is not required to fish from shore at a state park.
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20915 Gulf FwyThe Grand has a very special place in the history of our community and in the lives of many of our residents. It survived the storms of 1900 and 1915, and Hurricanes Carla and Alicia, as well as years of neglect at various times throughout its history. Of these events, the greatest threat to its survival was the 1900 storm, and it remains a testament to the determination of the people of Galveston that The Grand was quickly repaired and reopened.
The Grand is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As further recognition of its importance to the citizens of Texas, in 1993 the 73rd Texas Legislature proclaimed The Grand “The Official Opera House of Texas“.
Galvestonians exhibited great vision in 1894 when they undertook to support the arts in Galveston by construction of The Grand. A later generation of Galvestonians renewed that commitment with equal vision when they undertook to save and restore The Grand in 1974.
In 1894, Henry Greenwall raised the needed funds of $100,000 for construction with substantial commitments from a handful of prominent businessmen and civic-minded Galvestonians. When $8 million was raised for the Grand’s restoration between 1974 and 1990, it was a remarkable community effort which included the volunteer efforts of literally thousands of residents from Galveston county, the greater Houston area and the state of Texas.
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Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice StThe Grand has a very special place in the history of our community and in the lives of many of our residents. It survived the storms of 1900 and 1915, and Hurricanes Carla and Alicia, as well as years of neglect at various times throughout its history. Of these events, the greatest threat to its survival was the 1900 storm, and it remains a testament to the determination of the people of Galveston that The Grand was quickly repaired and reopened.
The Grand is one of the few remaining theatres of its era in Texas and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As further recognition of its importance to the citizens of Texas, in 1993 the 73rd Texas Legislature proclaimed The Grand “The Official Opera House of Texas“.
Galvestonians exhibited great vision in 1894 when they undertook to support the arts in Galveston by construction of The Grand. A later generation of Galvestonians renewed that commitment with equal vision when they undertook to save and restore The Grand in 1974.
In 1894, Henry Greenwall raised the needed funds of $100,000 for construction with substantial commitments from a handful of prominent businessmen and civic-minded Galvestonians. When $8 million was raised for the Grand’s restoration between 1974 and 1990, it was a remarkable community effort which included the volunteer efforts of literally thousands of residents from Galveston county, the greater Houston area and the state of Texas.
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StRestored to its turn of the century splendor, this 28,000 square-foot, four-story Galveston historic home was completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1994 and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark since 1967.
Today, our guests visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a powerful Texas family. The Moodys established one of the great American financial empires. Based on cotton, it grew to include banking, ranching, insurance, newspaper publishing, railroading and hotels.
W.L Moody Jr. bought the Galveston Broadway mansion from the heirs of the original owners soon after the Great Galveston Storm of September 8, 1900. It was designed by British architect William H. Tyndall and decorated by the world-famous interior design firm of Pottier & Stymus of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Moody and their four children celebrated their first Christmas in the house in December of that year, just three months after the 1900 hurricane. The house remained home for Moody family members until 1986. Today, its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal effects of the family.
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Moody Mansion
2618 Broadway Avenue JRestored to its turn of the century splendor, this 28,000 square-foot, four-story Galveston historic home was completed in 1895. The home has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1994 and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark since 1967.
Today, our guests visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a powerful Texas family. The Moodys established one of the great American financial empires. Based on cotton, it grew to include banking, ranching, insurance, newspaper publishing, railroading and hotels.
W.L Moody Jr. bought the Galveston Broadway mansion from the heirs of the original owners soon after the Great Galveston Storm of September 8, 1900. It was designed by British architect William H. Tyndall and decorated by the world-famous interior design firm of Pottier & Stymus of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Moody and their four children celebrated their first Christmas in the house in December of that year, just three months after the 1900 hurricane. The house remained home for Moody family members until 1986. Today, its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal effects of the family.
Dolphin Tours, Sunset cruises, and jet boat thrill rides
https://galvestonwateradventures.com/
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Galveston Water Adventures
2100 Harborside DriveDolphin Tours, Sunset cruises, and jet boat thrill rides
https://galvestonwateradventures.com/
Address:
2100 Strand
Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston's Historic Strand District, or The Strand, is the heart of the island and a great place to shop, dine and be entertained.
Fronting Galveston Bay, The Strand is a National Historic Landmark that harkens back to Galveston's heyday in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many of the buildings here are more than a century old, stunning in their detail and craftsmanship.
Storefronts here are a mix of antique shops, art galleries, souvenir shops and more. The Strand is also home to an assortment of restaurants, from Mexican to seafood. And be sure to stop in at La King's Confectionery for a sweet treat.
The Strand serves as the commercial center of downtown Galveston. In and around the district are nightclubs, hotels and much more. There are also a number of entertainment options, including the Ocean Star Offshore Energy Center and Museum, Pier 21 Theater, the Texas Seaport Museum and the tall ship Elissa.
The Strand is also the center of Galveston Mardi Gras festivities, the annual holiday celebration Dickens on the Strand and other seasonal festivals and activities.
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The Strand
Address:
2100 Strand
Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston's Historic Strand District, or The Strand, is the heart of the island and a great place to shop, dine and be entertained.
Fronting Galveston Bay, The Strand is a National Historic Landmark that harkens back to Galveston's heyday in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many of the buildings here are more than a century old, stunning in their detail and craftsmanship.
Storefronts here are a mix of antique shops, art galleries, souvenir shops and more. The Strand is also home to an assortment of restaurants, from Mexican to seafood. And be sure to stop in at La King's Confectionery for a sweet treat.
The Strand serves as the commercial center of downtown Galveston. In and around the district are nightclubs, hotels and much more. There are also a number of entertainment options, including the Ocean Star Offshore Energy Center and Museum, Pier 21 Theater, the Texas Seaport Museum and the tall ship Elissa.
The Strand is also the center of Galveston Mardi Gras festivities, the annual holiday celebration Dickens on the Strand and other seasonal festivals and activities.
Beautiful, one-of-a kind art experiences that inspire joy and delight - all through the lens of color.
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Color Factory
3303 Kirby DrBeautiful, one-of-a kind art experiences that inspire joy and delight - all through the lens of color.
Self Care
Bergamos Spa Retreat
313 E Edgewood DrSerendipity | Luxury Wellness
343 East Parkwood DriveLeague City Spine and Sports Medicine formerly league city chiropractic & sports medicine
1216 East Main StreetFood scene
Eculent
709 Harris AveT-Bone Tom's
707 TX-146Red River Bar-B-Que & Grill
1911 E Main StThe Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdChuy's
2706 Westheimer RdT-Bone Tom's
707 TX-146Main St Bistro
100 E Main StTaste of Texas
10505 Katy FwyPappasito's Cantina
2515 S Loop WPappas Seafood House
3001 S Shepherd DrPappas Bar-B-Q
1217 Pierce StPappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
2525 S Loop WVic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AveChivos
222 West 11th StreetDaily Gather
800 Sorella CourtSnooze an AM Eatery
5000 Westheimer RdNobi Public House
241 E NASA PkwyNobi Asian Grill
3640 FM 528 RoadThe Cheesecake Factory
5015 Westheimer RdPerry's Steakhouse & Grille
9827 Katy FwyWhiskey Cake
18840 Gulf FwyMaggiano's Little Italy
2019 Post Oak BlvdThe Rouxpour Restaurant & Bar - Baybrook
700 Baybrook MallP.F. Chang's
4094 Westheimer RdEl Topo
6119 Edloe StreetVelvet Taco
4819 Washington AveOuzo Bay
4444 Westheimer RdRim Tanon
2241 Richmond AveSavoir
1344 Yale StreetToro Toro
1300 Lamar StreetTrattoria Sofia
911 West 11th StreetMosquito Cafe
628 14th StBeyond Burger
10510 Emmett F Lowry ExpresswayOld Moon Deli & Pies
408 23rd StNumber 13 Prime Steak and Seafood
7809 Broadway StYamato
2104 61st StLeon's World Finest Bar-B-Que
5427 Broadway Avenue JShrimp N Stuff
3901 Avenue OGaido's Seaside Inn
3700 Seawall BlvdTookie's Burgers
406 Texas AvenueTookie's Burgers
406 Texas AvenueMaceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market StGypsy Joynt
6105 Market StEatcetera
408 25th StBrews Brothers
2404 Strand StTHE POOP DECK
2928 Seawall BlvdLa King's Confectionery
2323 Strand StBLVD Seafood
2804 Avenue R 1/2Black Pearl Oyster Bar
327 23rd StPop Top Burgers
3122 FM 528 RoadCat Scratch Kitchen
605 6th Street