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Exploring Houston: Museums, Landmarks, and More

EXPLORING HOUSTON: Museums, Landmarks, & More Houston ZOO At a glance Open 7 days a week Easily accessible by car or METRORail What to see Over 6,000 different animals Houston Museum of NATURAL SCIENCE Check out the giraffe feeding platform for an up-close visit! Gt a glance Founded in 1909 and one of the busiest museums in the U.S. Exhibits examine astronomy, paleontology, chemistry, wildlife, and more What to see Travel into space in the Burke Baker Planetarium See an original edition of the Magna Carta on display through August 2014 Bayou BEND At a glance Former home of philanthropist Ima Hogg 1920s mansion is home to the Museum of Fine Arts What to see Decorative art and paintings dating back to approximately 1620 Art displayed in 28 rooms decorated with period settings Battleship TEXAS At a glance Memorial for USS Texas, which fought in both World Wars I and I| First battleship memorial museum in the country, opened in 1948 What to see Self-guided tour of sleeping quarters, engine room, guns, anchors, and more Keep an eye out for the ghost of a friendly redheaded sailor on the second deck Provided by: WOODLAKE SQUARE A L T A www.altawoodlakesquare.com/alta-woodlake-square Sources: http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/hours-and-directions/ http://www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/activities/ http://houstonmuseumdistrict.org/museums/houston-museum-natural-science/ http://www.hmns.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33<emid=37 http://www.hmns.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=652<emid=684 http://houstonmuseumdistrict.org/museums/houston-zoo/ http://www.visithoustontexas.com/things-to-do/historic-sites/bayou-bend/ http://www.visithoustontexas.com/listings/Bayou-Bend-Collection-and-Gardens/19626/0/ http://www.visithoustontexas.com/things-to-do/historic-sites/haunted_houston/ http://www.visithoustontexas.com/listings/Battleship-Texas/20025/ http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/battleship-texas/programs-events/park_programs http://www.visithoustontexas.com/travel-tools/about-houston/

Exploring Houston: Museums, Landmarks, and More

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Houston is the fourth-largest city in the U.S., so it should come as no surprise that the city is home to an incredible array of museums, historical landmarks, parks, and much more. Whether you are mo... ving to a new apartment in Houston or you’ve lived here for some time, you owe it to yourself to explore the rich experiences the city has to offer. The Houston Zoo is home to over 6,000 different animals, and you could even have the chance to meet a giraffe up close. To satisfy your intellectual curiosity, visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see exhibits or to take in a show at the Burke Baker Planetarium. Art lovers and history buffs will also be glad to find museums catering to their interests just steps away from their luxury apartments. Take a look at this infographic from Alta Woodlake Square for a peek at what Houston has to offer you. Please share with your friends and family!

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