Sakura Suite Guest Information Book
Our Favorite Places to Eat & Drink
A poke bowl is a popular Hawaiian dish that includes a bed of rice or salad greens topped with protein such as sushi grade tuna or teriyaki chicken with a large selection of vegetables and toppings. Our favorite item off this menu is the sushi rice poke bowl with ahi tuna, the classic poke sauce, and lots of vegetables. This location also offers bubble tea and smoothies.
Ahi Poke - Hawaiian Bowls & Tapioca Tea
5716 Fairmont ParkwayA poke bowl is a popular Hawaiian dish that includes a bed of rice or salad greens topped with protein such as sushi grade tuna or teriyaki chicken with a large selection of vegetables and toppings. Our favorite item off this menu is the sushi rice poke bowl with ahi tuna, the classic poke sauce, and lots of vegetables. This location also offers bubble tea and smoothies.
Kolaches are Czech breakfast rolls filled with a variety of meats, eggs, fruit, etc. They are a local favorite in Texas, arriving in the 1800s with thousands of immigrants from Czechoslovakia. Our favorite kolaches include the potato, egg, and cheese; spinach; and sausage with gravy. This location has a drive thru and also offers coffee and espresso drinks.
Kolache Factory
7315 Fairmont ParkwayKolaches are Czech breakfast rolls filled with a variety of meats, eggs, fruit, etc. They are a local favorite in Texas, arriving in the 1800s with thousands of immigrants from Czechoslovakia. Our favorite kolaches include the potato, egg, and cheese; spinach; and sausage with gravy. This location has a drive thru and also offers coffee and espresso drinks.
Chuy’s is a casual, funky Tex Mex restaurant. Our favorite menu items are the fresh tortilla chips, Texas martini, and steak burrito. You can purchase quirky cute Chuy’s t-shirts from the host stand.
CHUY'S
3525 East Sam Houston Parkway SouthChuy’s is a casual, funky Tex Mex restaurant. Our favorite menu items are the fresh tortilla chips, Texas martini, and steak burrito. You can purchase quirky cute Chuy’s t-shirts from the host stand.
Whataburger is a Texas-based fast food burger chain with multiple locations and a very loyal following. Our favorite menu items are the patty melt on Texas Toast and the honey butter chicken biscuit (offered during breakfast hours).
Whataburger
4831 Fairmont ParkwayWhataburger is a Texas-based fast food burger chain with multiple locations and a very loyal following. Our favorite menu items are the patty melt on Texas Toast and the honey butter chicken biscuit (offered during breakfast hours).
Guidry’s offers Louisiana cajun-style seafood, po’boy sandwiches, and gumbo in a cabin-style space.
Guidry's Cruisin Cajun Crawfish
2113 Center StGuidry’s offers Louisiana cajun-style seafood, po’boy sandwiches, and gumbo in a cabin-style space.
Angelo’s is a simple Italian eatery offering brick oven pizza, pasta, panini, etc.
Angelo's Pizza & Pasta
400 Bay Area BlvdAngelo’s is a simple Italian eatery offering brick oven pizza, pasta, panini, etc.
Avenida is a Brazilian steakhouse with traditional churrascaria service and a large salad bar.
Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse
201 Bay Area BlvdAvenida is a Brazilian steakhouse with traditional churrascaria service and a large salad bar.
Boondoggle’s is a semi-famous hangout of NASA employees and astronauts. Inside and patio seating is available (weather permitting), and there are dozens of craft beers and ciders available on tap. Our favorite menu items are the wood-fired pizza and battered French fries. Boon’s also has several weeknight specials such as steak night and crab/shrimp boils as well as brunch on Sundays.
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Boondoggle's
4106 E NASA PkwyBoondoggle’s is a semi-famous hangout of NASA employees and astronauts. Inside and patio seating is available (weather permitting), and there are dozens of craft beers and ciders available on tap. Our favorite menu items are the wood-fired pizza and battered French fries. Boon’s also has several weeknight specials such as steak night and crab/shrimp boils as well as brunch on Sundays.
Sushi Coast is a casual sushi restaurant with Texas flair, so you will discover the fusion of Latin flavors with the traditional nigiri and sushi rolls. The hot entrees and bento boxes are also excellent. Our favorite menu items are the Tokyo Nights sushi roll, miso soup, and the sizzling beef teriyaki (which we call Japanese fajitas!).
Sushi Coast
528 Bay Area BlvdSushi Coast is a casual sushi restaurant with Texas flair, so you will discover the fusion of Latin flavors with the traditional nigiri and sushi rolls. The hot entrees and bento boxes are also excellent. Our favorite menu items are the Tokyo Nights sushi roll, miso soup, and the sizzling beef teriyaki (which we call Japanese fajitas!).
Thai Cottage is a casual Southeast Asian restaurant with excellent lunch specials. Our favorite menu items are the vegetable spring rolls, salad with peanut dressing, yellow curry, pineapple curry, and Thai iced coffee.
Thai Cottage Webster
565 West Bay Area BoulevardThai Cottage is a casual Southeast Asian restaurant with excellent lunch specials. Our favorite menu items are the vegetable spring rolls, salad with peanut dressing, yellow curry, pineapple curry, and Thai iced coffee.
JINYA is a modern casual chain known for its tonkotsu ramen noodle soup and other Japanese dishes. Our favorites are the JINYA chicken ramen and the salmon poke mini tacos.
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JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StJINYA is a modern casual chain known for its tonkotsu ramen noodle soup and other Japanese dishes. Our favorites are the JINYA chicken ramen and the salmon poke mini tacos.
Torchy’s is a buzzy chain serving Mexican street food-style tacos in inventive varieties.
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Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdTorchy’s is a buzzy chain serving Mexican street food-style tacos in inventive varieties.
Arandas Bakery offers a large variety of self-serve scratch-made Mexican pan dulce (pastries and sweet breads) plus coffee and desserts.
Arandas Bakery
9803 Gulf FreewayArandas Bakery offers a large variety of self-serve scratch-made Mexican pan dulce (pastries and sweet breads) plus coffee and desserts.
Nobi is a Vietnamese fusion restaurant combined with a brew pub. There are dozens of craft beers available on tap that change weekly. Our favorite menu items are the Vietnamese iced coffee, banh mi sandwich (add fried egg!), and the shrimp spring rolls. Hyde Park restaurant is next door to Nobi and has some excellent entrees and cocktails for foodies.
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Nobi Public House
241 E NASA PkwyNobi is a Vietnamese fusion restaurant combined with a brew pub. There are dozens of craft beers available on tap that change weekly. Our favorite menu items are the Vietnamese iced coffee, banh mi sandwich (add fried egg!), and the shrimp spring rolls. Hyde Park restaurant is next door to Nobi and has some excellent entrees and cocktails for foodies.
Saloon Door is a casual brew pub with a rotating selection of craft beers and a regular calendar of activities such as live trivia, video game contests, and food trucks.
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Saloon Door Brewing
105 A Magellan CirSaloon Door is a casual brew pub with a rotating selection of craft beers and a regular calendar of activities such as live trivia, video game contests, and food trucks.
BBQ is a Texas staple, and Rudy’s is a classic presentation. You order your meat selections and sides at the counter, and it is served to you on a sheet of wax paper. One of our best friends requests to eat “meat on a sheet” every time he visits! Our favorite menu items are the brisket moist and the BBQ baked potatoes. Rudy’s also as a general store where you can purchase t-shirts, BBQ sauce to-go, and other novelties.
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Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
21361 Gulf FwyBBQ is a Texas staple, and Rudy’s is a classic presentation. You order your meat selections and sides at the counter, and it is served to you on a sheet of wax paper. One of our best friends requests to eat “meat on a sheet” every time he visits! Our favorite menu items are the brisket moist and the BBQ baked potatoes. Rudy’s also as a general store where you can purchase t-shirts, BBQ sauce to-go, and other novelties.
Monument Inn is a seafood restaurant overlooking the Houston ship channel and located near the San Jacinto Monument. Our favorite menu items include broiled fresh fish of the day with Orleans crawfish etouffee sauce and the stuffed crab.
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Monument Inn Restaurant
4406 Independence PkwyMonument Inn is a seafood restaurant overlooking the Houston ship channel and located near the San Jacinto Monument. Our favorite menu items include broiled fresh fish of the day with Orleans crawfish etouffee sauce and the stuffed crab.
La Brisa is a casual Mexican restaurant with a large outdoor patio space that includes a bar, yard games, picnic tables, and music. It is a fun place to go with a group. La Brisa also offers brunch on Sundays.
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La Brisa Mexican Grill
4001 TX-146La Brisa is a casual Mexican restaurant with a large outdoor patio space that includes a bar, yard games, picnic tables, and music. It is a fun place to go with a group. La Brisa also offers brunch on Sundays.
King’s BierHaus
828 FM646King’s BierHaus is a modern fusion of German, Austrian, and American cuisine.
Texas Sno Fruit is a gourmet sno-cone and ice cream cart with weekly specials and fresh ingredients. Our favorite is the pineapple upside down cake snowball or snowshake.
Texas Sno Fruit
3601 Highway 6Texas Sno Fruit is a gourmet sno-cone and ice cream cart with weekly specials and fresh ingredients. Our favorite is the pineapple upside down cake snowball or snowshake.
Flying Saucer is a craft beer pub with a vast selection of domestic and international brews paired with pub grub. The beer menu rotates weekly. Our food item is the soft pretzels with spicy mustard and queso.
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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main StFlying Saucer is a craft beer pub with a vast selection of domestic and international brews paired with pub grub. The beer menu rotates weekly. Our food item is the soft pretzels with spicy mustard and queso.
Frank’s offers thin crust, New York-style pizza by the pie or slice.
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Frank's Pizza
417 Travis StFrank’s offers thin crust, New York-style pizza by the pie or slice.
Topwater Grill is a casual waterfront restaurant serving local seafood. Our favorites are the grilled scallops and the fried soft shell crabs.
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Topwater Grill
815 Avenue OTopwater Grill is a casual waterfront restaurant serving local seafood. Our favorites are the grilled scallops and the fried soft shell crabs.
Hiccups is a teahouse also serving churros, ice cream, smoothies, and a variety of Asian fusion appetizers and entrees. Our favorite menu items are the Vietnamese iced coffee, cookies and cream churro, and garlic noodles with veggies.
Hiccups & Churroholic Pasadena
4835 Fairmont PkwyHiccups is a teahouse also serving churros, ice cream, smoothies, and a variety of Asian fusion appetizers and entrees. Our favorite menu items are the Vietnamese iced coffee, cookies and cream churro, and garlic noodles with veggies.
La Monarca is a snack and dessert shop offering homemade ice cream, popsicles, and mangonadas as well as corn, nachos, smoothies, and other treats.
La Monarca Michoacana 8
4852 Fairmont ParkwayLa Monarca is a snack and dessert shop offering homemade ice cream, popsicles, and mangonadas as well as corn, nachos, smoothies, and other treats.
Brain Freeze is a tucked away dessert shop preparing colorful frozen treats and fruit-based drinks in Mason jars. Menu items include traditional snow cones and snacks as well as over-the-top creations. Our favorite menu items are the strawberry mango avalanche and the spicy mango swim.
Brain Freeze
2716 Preston AvenueBrain Freeze is a tucked away dessert shop preparing colorful frozen treats and fruit-based drinks in Mason jars. Menu items include traditional snow cones and snacks as well as over-the-top creations. Our favorite menu items are the strawberry mango avalanche and the spicy mango swim.
Museums & Indoor Activities
iT’Z is a recreation zone featuring bowling lanes, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade, and buffet.
iT'Z Family, Food, & Fun- Pasadena
5950 Fairmont PkwyiT’Z is a recreation zone featuring bowling lanes, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade, and buffet.
Urban Air is a large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball, and parties.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
3838 Fairway Plaza DriveUrban Air is a large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball, and parties.
Lone Star Flight Museum is located within Ellington Airport. It is the home of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame with vintage aircraft and rides available on war planes.
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Museo del Vuelo Lone Star
11551 Aerospace AveLone Star Flight Museum is located within Ellington Airport. It is the home of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame with vintage aircraft and rides available on war planes.
Space Center Houston is the visitor center for NASA Johnson Space Center. The main facility includes Independence Plaza which offers tours of the model Space Shuttle Explorer and Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. Space Center Houston also offers the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket exhibit, Starship Gallery, Astronaut Gallery, International Space Station Gallery, Mission Mars activity, films and live presentations, educational programs, and an extensive gift shop. Tram tours onto the NASA site are also available to visit the Mission Control Center, Saturn V rocket building, and space station full-size mockups. Purchase tickets online.
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Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwySpace Center Houston is the visitor center for NASA Johnson Space Center. The main facility includes Independence Plaza which offers tours of the model Space Shuttle Explorer and Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. Space Center Houston also offers the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket exhibit, Starship Gallery, Astronaut Gallery, International Space Station Gallery, Mission Mars activity, films and live presentations, educational programs, and an extensive gift shop. Tram tours onto the NASA site are also available to visit the Mission Control Center, Saturn V rocket building, and space station full-size mockups. Purchase tickets online.
The San Jacinto Monument was built in 1939 to commemorate the battle at this location that marked Texas’s independence from Mexico in 1836. The monument has Texas independence exhibits inside on the lower level, and you can purchase tickets to ride up to the top of the monument for sweeping views of Houston and the surrounding area.
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Sitio Histórico Estatal del Campo de Batalla de San Jacinto
3523 Independence PkwyThe San Jacinto Monument was built in 1939 to commemorate the battle at this location that marked Texas’s independence from Mexico in 1836. The monument has Texas independence exhibits inside on the lower level, and you can purchase tickets to ride up to the top of the monument for sweeping views of Houston and the surrounding area.
A system of tunnels connecting 95 city blocks, with restaurants, newsstands, and shops.
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Downtown Houston Tunnel System
909 Fannin StA system of tunnels connecting 95 city blocks, with restaurants, newsstands, and shops.
The JP Morgan Chase Tower was designed by I.M. Pei and houses Personage and Birds, a multicolored sculpture by Spanish artist Joan Miró. During business hours, take the elevator to the 60th floor Sky Lobby observation area that allows for panoramic views of the city.
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JPMorgan Chase Tower
600 Travis StThe JP Morgan Chase Tower was designed by I.M. Pei and houses Personage and Birds, a multicolored sculpture by Spanish artist Joan Miró. During business hours, take the elevator to the 60th floor Sky Lobby observation area that allows for panoramic views of the city.
Jones Hall is the home of the Houston Symphony. It is a grand, historic performing arts facility specializing in symphonies and other musical events.
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Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana StJones Hall is the home of the Houston Symphony. It is a grand, historic performing arts facility specializing in symphonies and other musical events.
MFAH is a distinct campus and sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films and programs.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StMFAH is a distinct campus and sculpture garden with notable art from antiquity to today, plus films and programs.
CMH is a bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab and Tot Spot.
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Museo de los Niños de Houston
1500 Binz StCMH is a bustling family museum with a wealth of hands-on activities such as a Bubble Lab and Tot Spot.
The Alley Theatre is a revered performing arts center for classic and modern theater with an in-house company.
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Teatro Alley
615 Texas AveThe Alley Theatre is a revered performing arts center for classic and modern theater with an in-house company.
HMNS is a museum with a dinosaur hall and other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater, and butterfly house.
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El Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrHMNS is a museum with a dinosaur hall and other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater, and butterfly house.
WOMH offers performances by popular musical acts staged in an amphitheater with a lawn plus two indoor spaces.
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White Oak Music Hall
2915 N Main StWOMH offers performances by popular musical acts staged in an amphitheater with a lawn plus two indoor spaces.
Moody Gardens is an amusement park with aquarium, hotel, and waterpark with artificial beach.
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Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdMoody Gardens is an amusement park with aquarium, hotel, and waterpark with artificial beach.
Sam Houston Race Park is open for simulcast horse racing (no live races are currently scheduled). The park also hosts concerts and events such as Cirque du Soleil.
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Sam Houston Race Park
7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy WSam Houston Race Park is open for simulcast horse racing (no live races are currently scheduled). The park also hosts concerts and events such as Cirque du Soleil.
Parks & Outdoor Activities
This is the park accessible out the back gate of the house. It includes a ½ mile paved track, several miles of woodland hiking trails, playground equipment, and exercise stations.
Holly Bay Court Park
7102 Crenshaw RoadThis is the park accessible out the back gate of the house. It includes a ½ mile paved track, several miles of woodland hiking trails, playground equipment, and exercise stations.
Burke Crenshaw Park offers fishing, baseball/softball, disc golf, exercise stations, pavilions and picnic tables, playground equipment, and trails.
Burke Crenshaw Park
4950 Burke RoadBurke Crenshaw Park offers fishing, baseball/softball, disc golf, exercise stations, pavilions and picnic tables, playground equipment, and trails.
Armand Bayou offers many family-friendly activities such as hiking, kayaking, birding, pontoon boat cruises, and bison viewing. Purchase tickets online.
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Centro de Naturaleza de Armand Bayou
8500 Bay Area BlvdArmand Bayou offers many family-friendly activities such as hiking, kayaking, birding, pontoon boat cruises, and bison viewing. Purchase tickets online.
Strawberry Water Park is open seasonally and offers water slides, play structures, a lazy river, shaded seating, and lap pool. Cabanas and umbrellas are available for rent.
Parque de las Fresas
1104 Parkside DriveStrawberry Water Park is open seasonally and offers water slides, play structures, a lazy river, shaded seating, and lap pool. Cabanas and umbrellas are available for rent.
Sylvan Beach, on Galveston Bay, is the closest beach to our house. It offers a park with sandy beach areas, playground equipment, pavilions, and a fishing pier.
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Parque Sylvan Beach
636 N Bayshore DrSylvan Beach, on Galveston Bay, is the closest beach to our house. It offers a park with sandy beach areas, playground equipment, pavilions, and a fishing pier.
The Kemah Boardwalk is a family-friendly entertainment space that includes restaurants, shops, carnival-style games, rides, and views of Clear Lake and Galveston Bay.
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Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveThe Kemah Boardwalk is a family-friendly entertainment space that includes restaurants, shops, carnival-style games, rides, and views of Clear Lake and Galveston Bay.
Challenger 7 Memorial Park was named in honor of and houses a memorial to the 7 NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster in 1986. The park offers a bird sanctuary, elevated boardwalk, and fishing on a 3-acre lake.
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Parque Conmemorativo Challenger Seven
2301 W Nasa BlvdChallenger 7 Memorial Park was named in honor of and houses a memorial to the 7 NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster in 1986. The park offers a bird sanctuary, elevated boardwalk, and fishing on a 3-acre lake.
Topgolf is a sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range and swanky lounge with drinks, food, and games.
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Topgolf
21401 Gulf FwyTopgolf is a sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range and swanky lounge with drinks, food, and games.
Sam Houston Boat Tour offers a free, 90 minute tour of the Port of Houston passing international cargo vessels and operations at the port’s Turning Basin Terminal. Inside seating with A/C is available. Reservations can be made online.
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Sam Houston Boat Tour
7300 Clinton DrSam Houston Boat Tour offers a free, 90 minute tour of the Port of Houston passing international cargo vessels and operations at the port’s Turning Basin Terminal. Inside seating with A/C is available. Reservations can be made online.
Truck Yard is a sprawling, rustic hub for beer, bar food, and live music with indoor-outdoor seating and yard games.
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Truck Yard
2118 Lamar StTruck Yard is a sprawling, rustic hub for beer, bar food, and live music with indoor-outdoor seating and yard games.
Discovery Green is a park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking, and exercise classes.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StDiscovery Green is a park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for kayaking, and exercise classes.
The Marriott Marquis Altitude Rooftop offers the famous Texas-shaped rooftop lazy river as well as a whirlpool and bar. Cabanas are available for rent. Purchase day passes online.
Marriott Marquis Houston
1777 Walker StThe Marriott Marquis Altitude Rooftop offers the famous Texas-shaped rooftop lazy river as well as a whirlpool and bar. Cabanas are available for rent. Purchase day passes online.
Lagoon Fest Texas offers an artificial white sand beach and lagoon, sailing, kayaks, paddle boards, bumper boats, and inflatable water slides. Cabanas are available for rent.
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Lago Mar Information Center
3240 Lago Mar BlvdLagoon Fest Texas offers an artificial white sand beach and lagoon, sailing, kayaks, paddle boards, bumper boats, and inflatable water slides. Cabanas are available for rent.
The Houston Zoo houses 6,000+ animals in natural habitat-style exhibits and offers viewing of daily care and feedings.
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Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrThe Houston Zoo houses 6,000+ animals in natural habitat-style exhibits and offers viewing of daily care and feedings.
The Texas City Dike is the longest artificial fishing pier in the world, extending 5.3 miles into Galveston Bay.
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Texas City Dike
The Texas City Dike is the longest artificial fishing pier in the world, extending 5.3 miles into Galveston Bay.
Skydive Spaceland is a drop zone and skydiving training center.
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Skydive Spaceland Houston
16111 FM 521 RdSkydive Spaceland is a drop zone and skydiving training center.
The Pleasure Pier is an old-fashioned waterfront amusement park area with rides for all ages, carnival-style games, and boardwalk eats.
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Muelle de Placer Histórico de la Isla Galveston
2501 Seawall BlvdThe Pleasure Pier is an old-fashioned waterfront amusement park area with rides for all ages, carnival-style games, and boardwalk eats.
Schlitterbahn is a water amusement park with outdoor attractions including slides, pools, and rides.
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Parque acuático Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2109 Gene Lucas BlvdSchlitterbahn is a water amusement park with outdoor attractions including slides, pools, and rides.
MSR Houston is a road course and karting facility where you can purchase karting sessions or attend special events.
MSR Houston
1 Performance DriveMSR Houston is a road course and karting facility where you can purchase karting sessions or attend special events.
Surfside Beach is our favorite beach in the area, so much that we own a house there! Surfside has a small town feel with mostly small, single-family homes along the beach. You won’t see the large hotels, condominiums, and tourist attractions of Galveston here. Instead you will find more open space where you can drive your vehicle on the beach, set up a tent, cook over a fire or grill, and spend the day. Feel free to ask us for more information if you plan to visit Surfside during your stay.
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Playa Surfside
206 Starfish StreetSurfside Beach is our favorite beach in the area, so much that we own a house there! Surfside has a small town feel with mostly small, single-family homes along the beach. You won’t see the large hotels, condominiums, and tourist attractions of Galveston here. Instead you will find more open space where you can drive your vehicle on the beach, set up a tent, cook over a fire or grill, and spend the day. Feel free to ask us for more information if you plan to visit Surfside during your stay.
Shopping
Baybrook is a casual shopping plaza with stores for apparel, footwear, jewelry, home goods, and kids.
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Baybrook Mall
500 Baybrook MallBaybrook is a casual shopping plaza with stores for apparel, footwear, jewelry, home goods, and kids.
The Pearland Flea Market is an eclectic mix of individual vendors selling new and used goods intermixed with food stands.
Pearland Flea Market
1014 N Main StThe Pearland Flea Market is an eclectic mix of individual vendors selling new and used goods intermixed with food stands.
Alvin Antique Mall is a spacious site with vendors offering American and European furniture, poetry, depression glass, and more.
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Alvin Antique Center & Marketplace
2500 TX-35Alvin Antique Mall is a spacious site with vendors offering American and European furniture, poetry, depression glass, and more.
Rice Village is a collection of shops, restaurants, and pubs near the Rice University campus.
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardRice Village is a collection of shops, restaurants, and pubs near the Rice University campus.
The Galleria is Texas’s largest and most luxurious shopping destination with over 400 stores.
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Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdThe Galleria is Texas’s largest and most luxurious shopping destination with over 400 stores.
Explore antique and curiosity shops with an old town feel.
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Viejo Town Spring
403 Main StExplore antique and curiosity shops with an old town feel.
Joystix is a large store and event space with retro arcade games and pinball machines available for sale and rent. Check their Facebook page for their PacMan Fever events on some Fridays; 5 hours of unlimited play in the arcade for $15 per person with drinks available in the adjoining Eighteen Twenty Lounge.
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Joystix Classic Games & Pinballs
1820 Franklin StJoystix is a large store and event space with retro arcade games and pinball machines available for sale and rent. Check their Facebook page for their PacMan Fever events on some Fridays; 5 hours of unlimited play in the arcade for $15 per person with drinks available in the adjoining Eighteen Twenty Lounge.
Sports
The Pasadena golf course is 18 holes with a par 72. Carts and practice turf are available, and lessons are also offered. Call to reserve tee times.
Pasadena Municipal Golf Course
1000 Duffer LaneThe Pasadena golf course is 18 holes with a par 72. Carts and practice turf are available, and lessons are also offered. Call to reserve tee times.
TDECU Stadium is the home of the University of Houston Cougars national collegiate athletic association (NCAA) division I football team. TDECU Stadium also hosts track meets and other special events.
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TDECU Stadium
TDECU Stadium is the home of the University of Houston Cougars national collegiate athletic association (NCAA) division I football team. TDECU Stadium also hosts track meets and other special events.
BBVA Stadium is the home of the Houston Dynamo major league soccer (MLS) team. Regular season games are played between April and October each season. Purchase tickets online. BBVA Stadium also hosts rugby events.
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Estadio BBVA Compass
2200 Texas AveBBVA Stadium is the home of the Houston Dynamo major league soccer (MLS) team. Regular season games are played between April and October each season. Purchase tickets online. BBVA Stadium also hosts rugby events.
Toyota Center is the home of the Houston Rockets national basketball association (NBA) team. Regular season games are played between October and April each season. Purchase tickets online. Toyota Center also hosts concerts.
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Centro Toyota
1510 Polk StToyota Center is the home of the Houston Rockets national basketball association (NBA) team. Regular season games are played between October and April each season. Purchase tickets online. Toyota Center also hosts concerts.
Minute Maid Park is the home of the 2022 World Champion Houston Astros major league baseball (MLB) team. Regular season games are played between April and September each season. Purchase tickets online.
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Parque Minute Maid
501 Crawford StMinute Maid Park is the home of the 2022 World Champion Houston Astros major league baseball (MLB) team. Regular season games are played between April and September each season. Purchase tickets online.
NRG Stadium is the home of the Houston Texas national (American) football league (NFL) team. Regular season games are played between September and January each season. Purchase tickets online. NRG Stadium also hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo every spring.
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Estadio NRG
NRG ParkwayNRG Stadium is the home of the Houston Texas national (American) football league (NFL) team. Regular season games are played between September and January each season. Purchase tickets online. NRG Stadium also hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo every spring.
Breweries, Wineries, & Distilleries
Duo offers several varieties of white, red, blush, fruit, and specialty wines as well as cider and craft beer in a modern rustic tasting room. Our favorites include the Rodeo Star cider, the Demi-Sec white wine, and the ice wine.
DUO Winery & Cider Co.
2150 Dickinson AveDuo offers several varieties of white, red, blush, fruit, and specialty wines as well as cider and craft beer in a modern rustic tasting room. Our favorites include the Rodeo Star cider, the Demi-Sec white wine, and the ice wine.
8th Wonder is a brewery and distillery named after the Houston Astrodome (once nicknamed the “8th Wonder of the World”) with an open tap room area.
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8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas St8th Wonder is a brewery and distillery named after the Houston Astrodome (once nicknamed the “8th Wonder of the World”) with an open tap room area.
Railean offers daily distillery tours and tastings; rum, vodka, agave, and whiskey by the bottle; and a pirate-themed cocktail bar. Our favorites are the vodka and Reserve XO rum.
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Railean Rum Distillery
341 5th StreetRailean offers daily distillery tours and tastings; rum, vodka, agave, and whiskey by the bottle; and a pirate-themed cocktail bar. Our favorites are the vodka and Reserve XO rum.
St. Arnold offers brewery tours several times per day and a large beer hall with open seating and counter service pub grub.
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveSt. Arnold offers brewery tours several times per day and a large beer hall with open seating and counter service pub grub.
Haak offers several varieties of white, red, and dessert wines in a rustic tasting room with excellent scenery. Our favorite is the Blanc du Bois white port wine.
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Haak Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
6310 Avenue THaak offers several varieties of white, red, and dessert wines in a rustic tasting room with excellent scenery. Our favorite is the Blanc du Bois white port wine.
Karbach is a German-style brewery featuring tours, a gift shop, and a restaurant serving a gastropub-style menu.
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Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StKarbach is a German-style brewery featuring tours, a gift shop, and a restaurant serving a gastropub-style menu.
Nightlife
Republic House is the closet decent bar to the house. They have daily drink specials, snack food, and an outside patio area.
The Republic House
7219 Fairmont ParkwayRepublic House is the closet decent bar to the house. They have daily drink specials, snack food, and an outside patio area.
The Davenport is a cocktail lounge with an extensive selection of martinis and scotches. Our favorite martinis are the Flirtini and Almond Joy. Note that the bar is located off the main road around the back of a building with a Subway in the front.
The Davenport Lounge Clear Lake
1235 Clear Lake City BlvdThe Davenport is a cocktail lounge with an extensive selection of martinis and scotches. Our favorite martinis are the Flirtini and Almond Joy. Note that the bar is located off the main road around the back of a building with a Subway in the front.
Scout Bar is a rockin’ spot for loud live music and drinks featuring two bars and a separate room with DJ and dance floor. We like the 80’s cover band, The Spazmatics, who are regular performers at Scout Bar. Purchase tickets online.
Scout Bar
18307 Egret Bay BlvdScout Bar is a rockin’ spot for loud live music and drinks featuring two bars and a separate room with DJ and dance floor. We like the 80’s cover band, The Spazmatics, who are regular performers at Scout Bar. Purchase tickets online.
The Barge is a floating hot spot on Clear Lake a gastropub-inspired menu, local craft beers, two bars, and live music.
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Barge 295
2613 ½ East Nasa ParkwayThe Barge is a floating hot spot on Clear Lake a gastropub-inspired menu, local craft beers, two bars, and live music.
Skallywag’s is a buzzy neighborhood bar with a classic vibe, Southern pub grub, craft beers, and sports on TV.
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Skallywag Suds N' Grub
600 6th StSkallywag’s is a buzzy neighborhood bar with a classic vibe, Southern pub grub, craft beers, and sports on TV.
Buck Wild is a country dancing spot with a massive dance floor and a mechanical bull.
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Buck Wild Country Dance Club
1025 W NASA PkwyBuck Wild is a country dancing spot with a massive dance floor and a mechanical bull.
The Secret Group is a dark, quirky nightspot offering a bar area, rooftop patio, and back showroom for music and comedy nights.
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The Secret Group
2101 Polk StThe Secret Group is a dark, quirky nightspot offering a bar area, rooftop patio, and back showroom for music and comedy nights.
Clé is a spacious, fashionable nightclub with baroque-style décor and multiple bars, plus an outdoor pool lounge.
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Clé
2301 Main StClé is a spacious, fashionable nightclub with baroque-style décor and multiple bars, plus an outdoor pool lounge.
Pete’s is a Texas original piano bar, part concert, part bar.
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Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
1201 Fannin StPete’s is a Texas original piano bar, part concert, part bar.
House of Blues is a rock- and blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po’ boys and jambalaya, plus live music.
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House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StHouse of Blues is a rock- and blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po’ boys and jambalaya, plus live music.
Little Woodrow’s is a lively sports bar with a patio known for 50+ beers on tap, weekly turtle races, and trivia nights.
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Little Woodrow’s Midtown
2306 Brazos StLittle Woodrow’s is a lively sports bar with a patio known for 50+ beers on tap, weekly turtle races, and trivia nights.
Gloria’s is a family-friendly Salvadoran and Tex Mex restaurant except for weekend nights when the dining room is converted to dance floor and live local Latin bands and DJs take over!
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Gloria's Latin Cuisine
2616 Louisiana StGloria’s is a family-friendly Salvadoran and Tex Mex restaurant except for weekend nights when the dining room is converted to dance floor and live local Latin bands and DJs take over!
Cidercade is a retro-style video game arcade with a bar serving ciders and hard seltzers.
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Cidercade Houston
2320 Canal StreetCidercade is a retro-style video game arcade with a bar serving ciders and hard seltzers.
Shot Bar is a multilevel bar specializing in shots for a youthful crowd with over 120 shots on the menu. DJs spinning on weekends. Spin the giant wheel for specials.
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Shot Bar Houston
2315 Bagby StShot Bar is a multilevel bar specializing in shots for a youthful crowd with over 120 shots on the menu. DJs spinning on weekends. Spin the giant wheel for specials.
Numbers is a club featuring an array of live bands and DJs with a large dance floor.
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Numbers Night Club
300 Westheimer RdNumbers is a club featuring an array of live bands and DJs with a large dance floor.